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KEAM photo & signature size

Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance

Engineering8 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

150×200 px · 1–100 KB · JPEG

Colour studio photo taken within 6 months, light (preferably white) background; full face and shoulders. No mobile photos, mask, cap 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

150×100 px · 1–100 KB · JPEG

Scan and crop around the signature, not the full sheet. Must be clear and genuine.

JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here

Other documents (6)

SSLC or Equivalent Certificate

Required

up to 499 KB · PDF

Mandatory. Original, in colour and legible; merge several pages into one PDF.

PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here

Proof of Date of Birth

Required

up to 499 KB · PDF

Mandatory, uploaded with the application.

PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here

Nativity Proof

Required

up to 499 KB · PDF

Mandatory proof of Keralite or Non-Keralite status as per prospectus clause 6.

PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here

Community / Non-Creamy Layer / EWS Certificate

If applicable

up to 499 KB · PDF

Only when claiming reservation; prescribed format from the Village Officer or Tahsildar.

PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here

Income Certificate

If applicable

up to 499 KB · PDF

For income-based fee concession or scholarship; not needed for SC/ST/OEC candidates.

PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here

Special Reservation Certificates

If applicable

up to 499 KB · PDF

Only for claims such as ex-servicemen, PwD (UDID card), NCC or sports; prescribed annexure formats.

PDF up to 20 MB · or drop it here

Your saved files

    All size requirements

    DocumentSizeFile sizeFormat
    Photograph150×200 pxour default1–100 KBJPEG
    Signature150×100 px1–100 KBJPEG
    SSLC or Equivalent Certificate—up to 499 KBPDF
    Proof of Date of Birth—up to 499 KBPDF
    Nativity Proof—up to 499 KBPDF
    Community / Non-Creamy Layer / EWS CertificateIf applicable—up to 499 KBPDF
    Income CertificateIf applicable—up to 499 KBPDF
    Special Reservation CertificatesIf applicable—up to 499 KBPDF

    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 1–100 KB)
    • Signature is not 150×100 px, 1–100 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 KEAM application photo size and format?

    The KEAM application photo must be an image of 1–100 KB in JPEG format. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 150×200 px. Note: Colour studio photo taken within 6 months, light (preferably white) background; full face and shoulders. No mobile photos, mask, cap or dark glasses.

    What is the signature size for KEAM?

    The KEAM signature must be 150×100 px, JPEG, 1–100 KB. Note: Scan and crop around the signature, not the full sheet. Must be clear and genuine.

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

    The application asks for 8 files: Photograph (1–100 KB, JPEG); Signature (150×100 px, 1–100 KB, JPEG); SSLC or Equivalent Certificate (up to 499 KB, PDF); Proof of Date of Birth (up to 499 KB, PDF); Nativity Proof (up to 499 KB, PDF); Community / Non-Creamy Layer / EWS Certificate (up to 499 KB, PDF); Income Certificate (up to 499 KB, PDF); Special Reservation Certificates (up to 499 KB, PDF).

    Can I use a phone photo for KEAM?

    Yes. Upload it on this page. It is cropped to 150×200 px and compressed to 1–100 KB on your device. Use a plain light background and face the camera.

    Are these the official KEAM requirements?

    They are the sizes our tool applies for KEAM. 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.