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CAT photo & signature size

Common Admission Test

Management (MBA)4 documents

Checked against the official notification on 30 Sept 2026Official notification

Prepare your files

Add each file below. It is resized and compressed to the exact rules on your device.

Passport Size Photograph

Required

276×354 px · up to 80 KB · JPEG

No exact pixel size given; must fit within 1200x1200 px at min 150 px/inch. White background, not older than 6 months. Keep prints for test day.

Replaces the background on your device. The first time downloads about 3 MB.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Signature

Required

630×276 px · up to 80 KB · JPEG

Within 80 x 35 mm; min 150 px/inch; clear scan.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Other documents (2)

EWS / NC-OBC / SC / ST Certificate

If applicable

up to 1024 KB · PDF

No size limit given. If applicable. NC-OBC issued on/after 1 Apr 2026; EWS valid for 2026-27. If pending: one PDF with undertaking, old certificate and application proof.

PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here

PwBD Certificate

If applicable

up to 1024 KB · PDF

No size limit given. PwBD candidates only; issued by the notified medical authority.

PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here

Your saved files

    All size requirements

    DocumentSizeFile sizeFormat
    Passport Size Photograph276×354 pxour defaultup to 80 KBJPEG
    Signature630×276 pxour defaultup to 80 KBJPEG
    EWS / NC-OBC / SC / ST CertificateIf applicable—up to 1024 KBour defaultPDF
    PwBD CertificateIf applicable—up to 1024 KBour defaultPDF

    Sizes marked "our default" are not set by the official notification. The tool uses a common size, so check the limits shown on the application form.

    Spotted a size that does not match the notification?

    Report a wrong size

    For example: the 2026 notice asks for 20–50 KB, not 10–20 KB.

    Why applications get rejected

    • Photo file is the wrong size (must be up to 80 KB)
    • Signature is not up to 80 KB
    • Background is not plain white or light
    • Face is blurry, too small or covered (cap, dark glasses)
    • Signature is written in capital letters
    • File saved as PNG or HEIC instead of JPEG

    Questions

    What is the CAT application photo size and format?

    The CAT application photo must be an image up to 80 KB in JPEG format. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 276×354 px. Note: No exact pixel size given; must fit within 1200x1200 px at min 150 px/inch. White background, not older than 6 months. Keep prints for test day.

    What is the signature size for CAT?

    The CAT signature must be JPEG, up to 80 KB. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 630×276 px. Note: Within 80 x 35 mm; min 150 px/inch; clear scan.

    Which documents does CAT need, and what is each document size?

    The application asks for 4 files: Passport Size Photograph (up to 80 KB, JPEG); Signature (up to 80 KB, JPEG); EWS / NC-OBC / SC / ST Certificate (size not published, PDF); PwBD Certificate (size not published, PDF).

    Can I use a phone photo for CAT?

    Yes. Upload it on this page. It is cropped to 276×354 px and compressed to up to 80 KB on your device. Use a plain light background and face the camera.

    Are these the official CAT requirements?

    They are the sizes our tool applies for CAT. Rules can change between cycles, so always cross-check with the latest official notification before you submit.

    These are the sizes our tool applies. Rules can change between cycles, so match them with the latest official notification before you submit.