TIFR Graduate School Admissions Test (PhD, Integrated PhD, M.Sc.)
Checked against the official notification on 30 Sept 2026Official notification
Add each file below. It is resized and compressed to the exact rules on your device.
276×354 px · up to 79 KB · JPEG
No pixel size given. Passport-size photo, preferably JPG under 80 KB. Selfies or edited photos are rejected.
Replaces the background on your device. The first time downloads about 3 MB.
JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here
276×118 px · up to 79 KB · JPEG
No pixel size given. Scanned signature, preferably JPG under 80 KB.
JPG, PNG or WebP · or drop it here
up to 1024 KB · JPEG/PDF
No size limit given. Only for a fee waiver: Principal/HOD letter, EWS certificate, or employer letter with salary slip. Format not stated.
Image or PDF (up to 20 MB) · or drop it here
up to 1024 KB · JPEG/PDF
No size limit given. Only for overseas applicants taking the online proctored test. Format not stated.
Image or PDF (up to 20 MB) · or drop it here
| Document | Size | File size | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 276×354 pxour default | under 80 KB | JPEG |
| Signature | 276×118 pxour default | under 80 KB | JPEG |
| Fee Waiver Supporting DocumentIf applicable | — | up to 1024 KBour default | JPEG/PDF |
| Proof of Overseas ResidencyIf applicable | — | up to 1024 KBour default | JPEG/PDF |
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?
The TIFR GS application photo must be an image under 80 KB in JPEG format. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 276×354 px. Note: No pixel size given. Passport-size photo, preferably JPG under 80 KB. Selfies or edited photos are rejected.
The TIFR GS signature must be JPEG, under 80 KB. The notification sets no pixel size; our tool uses 276×118 px. Note: No pixel size given. Scanned signature, preferably JPG under 80 KB.
The application asks for 4 files: Photograph (under 80 KB, JPEG); Signature (under 80 KB, JPEG); Fee Waiver Supporting Document (size not published, JPEG/PDF); Proof of Overseas Residency (size not published, JPEG/PDF).
Yes. Upload it on this page. It is cropped to 276×354 px and compressed to up to 79 KB on your device. Use a plain light background and face the camera.
They are the sizes our tool applies for TIFR GS. 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.