GATE upload sizes
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2027, conducted by IIT Madras (organising institute). Sizes below are from the GATE 2027.
| Upload | Official size | Pixels used here | File size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | Maximum 530 x 690 pixels, minimum 200 x 260 pixels; file size minimum 5 kB, maximum 600 kB; JPEG/JPG; aspect ratio (width/height) 0.66 to 0.89; passport size (3.5 cm width x 4.5 cm height). | 530 × 690 (largest allowed) | 5–600 KB |
| Signature | Maximum 580 x 180 pixels, minimum 250 x 80 pixels; file size minimum 3 kB, maximum 300 kB; JPEG/JPG; height:width 1:R with R between 2.75 and 3.75. | 580 × 180 (largest allowed) | 3–300 KB |
Rules to follow
Photograph
Plain white background, no other objects or people.
Frontal face; face covers 60-70% of the image.
Vision glasses allowed; remove them if there is glare.
No cap, hat, sunglasses or mask; head covering only for religious reasons.
Signature
Black or dark blue ink only.
Signature covers 70-80% of the cropped image.
No dark background, all-capitals, digital signature or initials.
Good to know
The guideline page mentions live facial capture during registration (helpdesk note for visually impaired candidates).
SC/ST/PwD/UDID certificates go into the DigiLocker 'GATE2027' folder as PDF, 10-600 KB.
How to resize your GATE photo
- 1
Pick the upload
Choose photograph, signature at the top of the tool.
- 2
Add your image
Use a recent, clear, front-facing photo, or a signature on plain white paper photographed in good light.
- 3
Frame it
Drag and zoom so the face or signature fills the frame the way the notice asks.
- 4
Download
Save the JPG. It already has the right pixels and file size for GATE, so you can upload it straight away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the photograph size for GATE?
Maximum 530 x 690 pixels, minimum 200 x 260 pixels; file size minimum 5 kB, maximum 600 kB; JPEG/JPG; aspect ratio (width/height) 0.66 to 0.89; passport size (3.5 cm width x 4.5 cm height). The tool uses 530 × 690, the largest size allowed. Plain white background, no other objects or people. Frontal face; face covers 60-70% of the image. Vision glasses allowed; remove them if there is glare. No cap, hat, sunglasses or mask; head covering only for religious reasons.
What is the signature size for GATE?
Maximum 580 x 180 pixels, minimum 250 x 80 pixels; file size minimum 3 kB, maximum 300 kB; JPEG/JPG; height:width 1:R with R between 2.75 and 3.75. The tool uses 580 × 180, the largest size allowed. Black or dark blue ink only. Signature covers 70-80% of the cropped image. No dark background, all-capitals, digital signature or initials.
How do I resize my photograph for GATE?
Choose the photograph preset above, add your image, adjust the frame and download the JPG. The tool crops to 530 × 690 pixels and compresses the file to 5–600 KB. It runs in your browser, so nothing is uploaded anywhere.
Where do these numbers come from?
From the GATE 2027 published by IIT Madras (organising institute), read on 13 November 2026. Rules can change with each notice, so check the latest one before you apply.