ATS Resume Checker
ATS Resume Checker for Indian Students
Use our ATS resume checker to find out instantly if your resume will survive automated screening in India. If you landed from a free ATS scanner or score checker search, the upload below is the same deterministic pipeline. Only the page title changes. See exactly what is failing and fix it before you apply.
Drop your resume here
One file: PDF or DOCX, up to 5 MB
What is ATS and why does it matter?
Applicant Tracking System software scans resumes automatically before any human reviews them. Companies like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro use it to filter thousands of campus applications. If your resume fails the scan, it never reaches a recruiter regardless of how good your experience is.
The good news: most ATS failures are caused by simple formatting mistakes that take minutes to fix. The bad news: most students never know they are making them.
What the ATS checker looks at
Eight checks that determine whether your resume survives automated screening.
File format
PDF is the safest format. DOCX can render differently across systems and cause parsing errors.
Single column layout
Sidebars and two-column layouts cause ATS to read content out of order or skip it entirely.
No embedded photos
ATS cannot read images. A photo takes up space and adds no value to automated screening.
File size under 500KB
Large files usually contain embedded images or uncompressed graphics that signal poor formatting.
Professional fonts
Arial, Calibri, Georgia. Decorative fonts are often misread or ignored by parsing software.
Standard section headings
Use Education, Experience, Skills. Non-standard headings like My Journey confuse ATS parsers.
No tables or text boxes
Tables cause ATS to read content from multiple columns simultaneously, producing garbled output.
Keyword coverage
Your skills and experience must include keywords the job description specifically asks for.
How it works
Upload your resume
PDF or DOCX, up to 5MB, one file. No account required for the free ATS scan.
Get your ATS score
Results in seconds. Enter your email once to see your full breakdown, same style as our sample report.
Fix what is failing
Every failing check comes with a specific fix. Not vague advice. Exact changes to make.
The most common ATS failures we see
These six mistakes account for the majority of ATS rejections in Indian campus placements. All of them are fixable in under 30 minutes.
- Using a two-column or sidebar layout
- Embedding a profile photo
- Submitting DOCX instead of PDF
- Organising content with tables
- Missing required skills from the job description
- File size over 500KB from embedded images
Running a placement cell?
Placement officers use ResumeGrade to check entire batches before drive season. One upload. 1,000 scores. No manual review. At-risk students flagged automatically.
Frequently asked questions
- What is an ATS resume checker?
- An ATS resume checker scans your resume the same way Applicant Tracking System software does, flagging issues that would cause your resume to be rejected before a recruiter reads it. It checks file format, layout, fonts, section structure, and keyword coverage.
- Does TCS use ATS for campus placements in India?
- Yes. TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and most large campus recruiters use ATS to process applications at scale. With 50,000 or more applications per campus drive cycle, manual screening is not possible. Resumes that fail ATS parsing are filtered out automatically.
- How do I make my resume ATS-friendly?
- Use a single-column layout. Submit as PDF. Remove photos, tables, and graphics. Use professional fonts. Use standard section headings. Keep file size under 500KB. Include keywords from the job description in your skills and experience sections.
- What file format should I use for campus placements?
- PDF is the safest format. It preserves your formatting exactly regardless of the device or software used to open it. DOCX is acceptable but can render differently across systems. DOC should be avoided entirely.
- Is this free for students?
- Yes. Upload your resume on this page for a free deterministic ATS scan (no AI). Enter your email to see the full score and check list. Sign in to ResumeGrade for AI impact scoring and rewrites.
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