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GATE Photo & Signature Size (2026 IIT Guwahati Guidelines)
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Under official GATE 2026 specifications (IIT Guwahati), your passport photograph must be a JPEG between 5 KB and 600 KB measuring between 200×260 and 530×690 pixels with 60%–70% face coverage on a white background. Your signature must be a JPEG between 3 KB and 300 KB measuring between 250×80 and 580×180 pixels.
Official GATE 2026 guidelines by IIT Guwahati. Compress photo to 5–600 KB (200×260 to 530×690 px) and signature to 3–300 KB (250×80 to 580×180 px).
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How Do You Compress GATE Photo and Signature to Official Limits?
- Select either the GATE Photo preset (5–600 KB) or GATE Signature preset (3–300 KB) above.
- Upload your scanned photograph or signature file.
- Verify dimensions conform to GATE resolution boundaries (200×260 to 530×690 px for photo; 250×80 to 580×180 px for signature).
- Click Compress Image to generate a compliant JPEG.
- Download your file and upload to the GOAPS portal (gate2026.iitg.ac.in).
Official GATE 2026 Document Specifications (IIT Guwahati)
| Asset Type | File Size | Dimensions | Format / Background | Mandatory Official Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Photograph | 5 KB to 600 KB | Min 200×260 px, Max 530×690 px (3.5×4.5 cm) | JPEG / JPG / White background | Face must cover 60%–70% of photo. Aspect ratio between 0.66 and 0.89. Frontal view, no caps, sunglasses, or glare on spectacles. |
| Scanned Signature | 3 KB to 300 KB | Min 250×80 px, Max 580×180 px | JPEG / JPG / White paper | Black or dark blue ink only. Aspect ratio (height : width) 1 : 2.75 to 3.75. Signature area must cover 70%–80% of image. No ALL CAPITAL letters. |
Source: GATE 2026 Information Brochure, Section 6.7, Pages 17–18, https://gate2026.iitg.ac.in/doc/IB/GATE2026-IB-10102025.pdf (Checked against the notice on 2026-10-24)
What Causes Photo and Signature Rejection in GATE Applications?
IIT Guwahati screens application images against strict technical specifications: - Aspect Ratio Violation: Photograph aspect ratio must fall between 0.66 and 0.89; signature aspect ratio (height : width) must be 1 : 2.75 to 3.75. - Low Face Coverage: The candidate's face must occupy 60%–70% of the photograph area. - Unauthorized Ink Color: Signatures must be written in black or dark blue ink only. Other ink colors are disqualified. - Capital Letters in Signature: Signatures written in ALL CAPITAL letters are not accepted. - Glare on Glasses: If glare cannot be avoided on spectacles, the candidate must remove spectacles for the photo.
Frequently asked questions
What are the official pixel resolution limits for GATE 2026 photo?
Under Section 6.7 of the GATE 2026 brochure, the minimum pixel resolution is 200 × 260 pixels and the maximum resolution is 530 × 690 pixels, with file size between 5 KB and 600 KB.
What are the signature size limits for GATE 2026?
The signature file size must be between 3 KB and 300 KB, with resolution between 250 × 80 pixels and 580 × 180 pixels, in black or dark blue ink.
Are capital letters permitted in GATE signatures?
No. Table 7 of the GATE 2026 Information Brochure explicitly states: 'Signature in ALL CAPITAL letters will not be accepted.'
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