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GATE Guidelines & Resizing

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering for post-graduate admissions and PSU hiring.

Passport Photo Studio

Crop, crop-aspect lock, validate, and inject verified JFIF DPI metadata for your GATE photograph automatically.

Signature Resizer Studio

Optimize and compress your scanned signature. Validates running hand, file size bounds, and background paper contrasts.

Passport Photograph Guidelines

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File Size Range5 KB – 600 KB
Allowed FormatsJPG, JPEG
Dimensions (Resolution)276 × 354 px
Aspect Ratio3.5:4.5
Background note: white
Special Guidelines

Width 3.5 cm and height 4.5 cm (equivalent pixel ratio 200x260 minimum, 530x690 maximum). Face coverage must be 60-70% showing forehead, eyes, nose, and chin. White background, clear view, no cap or goggles.

Scanned Signature Guidelines

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File Size Range3 KB – 300 KB
Allowed FormatsJPG, JPEG
Dimensions (Resolution)551 × 157 px
Aspect Ratio7:2
Special Guidelines

To be signed inside a rectangular box of size 2 cm x 7 cm. Minimum resolution 250x80 px; Maximum resolution 580x180 px. Sign only with black or dark blue ink pen. Signature in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.

GATE Upload Specifications - Candidate FAQ

What photo format is required?

Candidates must upload their passport photographs in JPG, JPEG format. Portals reject other file formats (such as PNG or PDF) to maintain standard server processing protocols.

What signature format is required?

Signatures must be scanned and uploaded in JPG, JPEG format. Clean white background paper is required.

What are the required photo and signature dimensions?

Passport photographs must be exactly 276 × 354 px (or equivalent aspect ratio). Scanned signatures must be cropped to 551 × 157 px.

What are the allowed file sizes (KB limits)?

Photographs must be between 5 KB and 600 KB. Signatures must be compressed between 3 KB and 300 KB.

How do I resize my files for this exam?

Simply click the Open Photo/Signature Resizer buttons above. Our local client-side tool loads the preset requirements automatically, helping you crop, scale resolution, and compress the file size instantly without uploading any images.

What are common mistakes that cause rejection?

Signatures in **all-capital block letters** lead to direct application rejection. Ensure you sign in running handwriting. For photos, avoid selfies, busy background colors, hats/spectacles, or blur.

Official Information & Disclaimer

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Database guidelines last verified on: 28 August 2026
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Candidate Advisory Notice

This app is a client-side resizing tool and is not affiliated with any government body, the GATE commission, or its testing partners. Always review the official exam information bulletin to ensure sizes, aspect ratios, and backgrounds have not changed before submitting your application.