GATE Guidelines & Resizing
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering for post-graduate admissions and PSU hiring.
Passport Photograph 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
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.
Photograph Instructions for GATE
- Passport size color photograph (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) on a plain white background.
- Pixel dimensions must be between 200 x 260 px (minimum) and 530 x 690 px (maximum).
- Aspect ratio (width:height) must be strictly between 0.66 and 0.89.
- Face must occupy 60% to 70% of the photograph area showing forehead, eyes, nose, and chin.
- File size: between 5 KB and 600 KB in JPG/JPEG format (check organizing institute bulletin).
Signature Instructions for GATE
- Draw a rectangular box of size 2 cm (height) x 7 cm (width) on clean white paper.
- Sign inside the box using black or dark blue ink pen only.
- Resolution must be between 250 x 80 pixels (minimum) and 580 x 180 pixels (maximum).
- File size must be between 3 KB and 300 KB in JPG/JPEG format.
- Signature must not be in all-capital letters.
Common GATE Application Rejection Traps
- Non-white background (colored or textured backgrounds are strictly rejected by GATE organizing IITs).
- Aspect ratio outside the 0.66 to 0.89 range.
- Face coverage less than 60% or more than 70%.
- Flash reflection on spectacles or wearing dark sunglasses.
- Signing outside the 2x7 cm box boundary.
- Signing in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS.
- Signature resolution outside the 250x80 px to 580x180 px bounds.
Candidate Pre-Upload Checklist for GATE
Confirm photo is within 5-600 KB and signature is 3-300 KB.
Ensure frontal posture with visible ears and plain background. Use running handwriting for signatures.
Ensure files are in JPG/JPEG format with clear preview contrast before final portal submission.
Frequently Asked Questions (GATE Document Uploads)
GATE requires photo resolution between 200 x 260 pixels (minimum) and 530 x 690 pixels (maximum) with aspect ratio between 0.66 and 0.89.
The face must cover 60% to 70% of the photograph area with forehead, eyes, nose, and chin clearly visible.
Yes. GATE organizing IITs strictly require a plain white background.
Candidates should sign inside a rectangular box of 2.0 cm (height) x 7.0 cm (width) on white paper with black or dark blue ink.
GATE signature resolution must be between 250 x 80 pixels (minimum) and 580 x 180 pixels (maximum) with file size between 3 KB and 300 KB.
The 2 cm x 7 cm box ensures the signature matches the aspect ratio of the GATE admit card and scorecard signature block.
Learn about common rejection errors, DPI print resolution, and sizing matrices across all boards.
Official Information & Disclaimer
Links and source verification dates.
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.