GATE (Engineering) Photo & Signature Size
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. Photo 5-600 KB (200x260 to 530x690 px, 3.5x4.5 cm); signature 3-300 KB (250x80 to 580x180 px), JPEG. The KB cap is set by the conducting IIT each year (600 KB for GATE 2026 / IIT Guwahati) — confirm the current bulletin.
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Verified 10 Jun 2026GATE 2026 — Photograph & Signature specifications
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- File size
- 5–600 KB
- Dimensions
- 350×450 px
- Aspect
- 3.5 : 4.5
- Format
- JPEG
Signature requirement
- File size
- 3–300 KB
- Dimensions
- 400×130 px
- Format
- JPEG
- Ink
- Confirm current notice
About this exam
GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is conducted by a different IIT or IISc each year; the photo file-size cap is set by that year's conducting institute (600 KB for GATE 2026, run by IIT Guwahati) and can change between editions.
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GATE requirements
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering. Photo 5-600 KB (200x260 to 530x690 px, 3.5x4.5 cm); signature 3-300 KB (250x80 to 580x180 px), JPEG. The KB cap is set by the conducting IIT each year (600 KB for GATE 2026 / IIT Guwahati) — confirm the current bulletin.
Verified 10 Jun 2026 · GATE 2026 — Photograph & Signature specifications.Official source
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Why GATE uploads get rejected
- File size falls outside the published band.
- Photo does not match the published pixel canvas or aspect ratio.
- File format differs from the current application's accepted formats.
- Signature does not match the published canvas or aspect ratio.
- Signature is unclear or includes excess paper around the writing.
- Photo is blurry or too low-contrast to review clearly.
Specs can change between notification cycles — always confirm the current limit on the official portal before submitting.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the photo size for the GATE (Engineering) application?
The stored GATE (Engineering) target is 5–600 KB, around 350×450 px, in JPEG format. This tool resizes and compresses a prepared photo to that target; confirm the active form before submitting.
What is the signature size for GATE (Engineering)?
The stored signature target is 3–300 KB, around 400×130 px, in JPEG format. Follow the current notice's ink and paper instructions, then upload it here to clean and resize it.
How do I resize my photo to 5–600 KB for GATE (Engineering)?
Upload your photo and the tool compresses it to the stored GATE (Engineering) target and applies the recorded dimensions. Everything runs in your browser.
Why do GATE (Engineering) photos and signatures get rejected?
Common upload problems include a file outside the 5–600 KB photo / 3–300 KB signature range, dimensions that do not match the recorded frame, an unsupported format, or a blurry scan. A signature can also fail when it is faint or includes the paper edge. The tool checks measurable output properties; it cannot guarantee acceptance.
Is this GATE (Engineering) resizer free and private?
Yes — free, no watermark, no sign-up, and your photo never leaves your device. All processing happens in your browser.
Where can I confirm the official GATE (Engineering) requirements?
Always verify the current limits on the official source (GATE 2026 — Photograph & Signature specifications) before submitting, as requirements can change between notification cycles.