Your exam form won't accept the photo: a full troubleshooting walkthrough
Photo not uploading in your exam form? Check format, dimensions, KB range, filename, and browser — in the order that actually finds the problem.
Start here: which of these is happening to you?
| Symptom | Likely cause | Jump to |
|---|---|---|
| Told to retake at counter | Background or face size | Cause 1 |
| Upload fails silently | Format or KB range | Cause 2 |
| Looks fine but rejected | Spec mismatch | Cause 3 |
Cause 1: Background or face size
Indian portals enforce a white background and minimum face height. A grey wall or small face in frame fails automated checks. See Photo not uploading to the exam form — what to check for the exact spec.
Cause 2: File format or size
Portals want JPG within a KB range — not PNG or HEIC. Check Exam photo sizes 2026 — SSC, UPSC, NEET, banking and more for upload troubleshooting.
Cause 3: Spec mismatch
Old studio sizes and outdated prints cause counter rejection. Cross-check the official notification.
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