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GATE photo & signature size

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

Engineering2 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.

Photograph

Required

200×260 px · 5–600 KB · JPEG

Colour, white background, face 60-70% after cropping. Min 200x260, max 530x690 px; W:H 0.66-0.89. No caps or dark glasses.

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

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Signature

Required

250×80 px · 3–300 KB · JPEG

Black or dark blue ink, signature fills 70-80%. Min 250x80, max 580x180 px; H:W 1:2.75 to 1:3.75. No initials or all capitals.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Your saved files

    All size requirements

    DocumentSizeFile sizeFormat
    Photograph200×260 pxour defaultup to 600 KBJPEG
    Signature250×80 pxour defaultup to 300 KBJPEG

    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.

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    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 600 KB)
    • Signature is not up to 300 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 GATE application photo size and format?

    The GATE application photo must be an image up to 600 KB in JPEG format. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 200×260 px. Note: Colour, white background, face 60-70% after cropping. Min 200x260, max 530x690 px; W:H 0.66-0.89. No caps or dark glasses.

    What is the signature size for GATE?

    The GATE signature must be JPEG, up to 300 KB. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 250×80 px. Note: Black or dark blue ink, signature fills 70-80%. Min 250x80, max 580x180 px; H:W 1:2.75 to 1:3.75. No initials or all capitals.

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

    The application asks for 2 files: Photograph (up to 600 KB, JPEG); Signature (up to 300 KB, JPEG).

    Can I use a phone photo for GATE?

    Yes. Upload it on this page. It is cropped to 200×260 px and compressed to 5–600 KB on your device. Use a plain light background and face the camera.

    Are these the official GATE requirements?

    They are the sizes our tool applies for GATE. 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.