GATE Photo: 35mm × 45mm (5KB - 100KB), white background. Signature: 80mm × 30mm (Max 100KB). Use our Free GATE Resizer Tool to format your files instantly.
GATE 2026 Photo Specifications
The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is conducted by IITs and IISc on behalf of MHRD. The online application form enforces strict document upload metrics. Uploading an incorrect size profile is one of the most common reasons for application correction requests.
| Parameter Field | Required Official Value | Status Block |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 35mm Width × 45mm Height (Approx 132 x 170 Pixels) | Exact |
| File Format | JPEG / JPG | Required |
| Maximum File Size | 100 KB | Strict |
| Minimum File Size | 5 KB | Minimum |
| Background | Plain white or very light-colored canvas | Required |
| Photo Type | Passport size, recent portrait | Required |
| Face Alignment | Clearly visible, full frontal perspective | Required |
GATE 2026 Signature Specifications
Your signature canvas must match a horizontal layout template. Ensure your strokes are dense to avoid looking pixelated or faint when compressed below the system file limit.
| Parameter Field | Required Official Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 80mm Width × 30mm Height (Approx 302 x 113 Pixels) |
| File Format | JPEG / JPG |
| Maximum File Size | 100 KB |
| Background | Plain clean white paper |
| Ink Medium | Black or dark blue ink pen |
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What your GATE photo must show
- Full face, front-facing profile with both eyes clearly visible.
- Neutral expression with mouth closed completely.
- Plain white or completely light-colored uniform background.
- Both ears must be clearly visible within the frame boundary.
- No head coverings allowed, except for strict religious reasons.
Common mistakes that cause GATE application issues
- Using a mobile selfie featuring patterned or textured background layers.
- Uploading a photo file that exceeds 100KB — the systemic portal filter will reject it instantly.
- Using an image profile that is blurry, poorly lit, or captured from an angled stance.
- Forgetting to split and upload your signature as a separate document block.
- Using the exact same file element for both the photo and signature drop zones.
Unlike regular exam portals that allow frequent photo re-uploads during correction cycles, GATE's correction window is highly restricted and may incur processing costs. Ensure precision on your initial upload.
How to Resize Your Photo for GATE
- Navigate to sarkarikagaz.pro and search for "GATE".
- Select the "GATE Photo" module from the interface — all criteria load natively.
- Upload your target photo and manipulate the built-in crop grid to adjust your facial framing layout.
- Verify your specs against the Form Readiness indicator panel.
- Click Download — your processed file is automatically optimized beneath the 100KB layer.
- Repeat the exact lifecycle steps for the "GATE Signature" filter setting using your signed crop.