Did you know thousands of exam applications are rejected every year simply due to bad photos? It's a heartbreaking reason to miss an opportunity. Here are the top 5 mistakes to avoid in 2026.
- Wrong Background Color
- Blurry or Low Quality
- Incorrect Dimensions (Stretched face)
- Old Photographs
- Wearing Accessories (Caps/Goggles)
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The Mistake: Uploading a photo with a busy, dark, or patterned background.
The Fix: 90% of exams require a plain white or light grey
background. Never use a selfie taken outdoors.
2. Blurry Images
The Mistake: Photos that are pixelated, out of focus, or scanned at low
resolution.
The Fix: Ensure your face features (eyes, nose, ears) are sharp. If scanning, use
at least 200 DPI.
3. Incorrect Aspect Ratio
The Mistake: Forcing a square photo into a rectangular slot, making your face look
'squashed' or 'stretched'.
The Fix: Resize the image to the exact pixel dimensions (e.g., 3.5cm x 4.5cm) using
a proper tool like MyExamPhoto.
4. Old Photographs
The Mistake: Using a photo from 2-3 years ago.
The Fix: Always use a photo taken within the last 3-6 months. Your appearance in
the photo must match how you look when you walk into the exam hall.
5. Accessories & Filters
The Mistake: Wearing caps, dark sunglasses, or using Instagram filters.
The Fix: Wear regular clothes. Religious headwear is allowed but must not cover the
face (forehead to chin must be visible). No filters!