GATE 2025 Photo-size and Signature Guidelines have been released along with the official brochure on gate.iitr.ac.in. To complete the registration process, applicants must upload a high-quality recently scanned photograph along with a scanned signature in .jpg or .jpeg. Without the proper size of the image and signature, GATE Application Form 2025 will not be accepted by the concerned authority.
Along with the correct size of the photograph, the uploaded signature needs to be signed in running handwriting. The same photograph and signature will be displayed on GATE 2025 admit card which will be used for the verification process along with the photo ID proof. Read the article below to know more about GATE 2022 Photo-size and Signature Upload Guidelines.
GATE Photo size Guidelines and Signature Highlights
| Documents | Size | Dimensions (Width x Height) | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport size Photograph | 5 KB -200 KB | 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm | JPEG / JPG format |
| Signature | 5 KB -200 KB | 2 cm x 7 cm | JPEG / JPG format |
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GATE Photo size Guidelines
Candidates applying for the national level exam must take care of GATE Photo details, photo size, etc. while attaching their photograph with GATE Application Form. Listed below are important points related to the same:
- Upload a high-quality photograph. The photograph will appear on your GATE scorecard.
- The coloured photo must be taken after August 1, 2022 by a professional photographer. Photographs taken from a mobile phone or other self-composed portraits may result in rejection of the application.
- Dimensions: A passport size photograph with a 3.5 cm width and 4.5 cm height of the face.
- Format: JPEG only
- Standard Print size: 3.5 cm X 4.5 cm (width X height)
- Maximum size: 480 * 640 pixels (0.3 Mega pixel) | Minimum size: 240 * 320 pixels.
- Background of Photo: White or a light colour
- The face of the candidate must cover 60% - 70% of the above-mentioned size of the photograph.
- Forehead, eyes, nose, and chin should be clearly visible. The main features of the face should not be covered by hair of the head, any cloth, or any shadow.
- Both the ears MUST be visible on the photo.
- The photo should be without any cap/ hat.
- For candidates who wear spectacles, photographs with glare on the glasses will not be accepted. If glare cannot be avoided, don’t wear spectacles in the photoshoot.
- Avoid spectacles with dark and tinted glasses.
- The poor quality photographs will result in rejection of GATE application form without a refund of fee.
GATE Photograph Sample
Specifications of GATE Photograph
| Particulars | Size | Dimension and Other Specifications | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passport size photograph in the white background | 5 kb -200 kb | 3.5 cm Width × 4.5 cm Height with 60% - 70% of Face Coverage Pixels Range from 240x320 – 480×640 | In JPEG / JPG format |
GATE Signature Specifications
Along with the photograph, candidates are also required to attach a scanned image of the signature. The essential specifications for signature as per GATE 2025 requirements are listed below:
- Take an A4 white paper.
- Draw a rectangular box with the following dimensions:
- Breadth = 2 cm
- Width = 7 cm
- Sign with black or dark blue ink pen within the box. The height or width of the signature should be at least 80% of the respective height or width of the rectangular box.
- Signature by any other person or in any other colour will be rejected.
- Signature in all CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
- Format: JPEG only
- Maximum Size: 160 X 560 pixels | Minimum Size: 80 X 280 pixels
- The size of the signature should be between 5KB to 200KB.
- Get the digital image of your signature along with the box through a professional scanner.
- Crop the image to the border of the rectangular box and upload it.
- If the applicant’s signature, on the exam day, does not match the signature on GATE 2025 Admit Card, the applicant will be disqualified.
GATE Signature Sample
GATE Signature Specifications
| Particulars | Size | Other Specifications | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signature in running handwriting | 5 kb-200 kb | Area of signature must cover 70-80% of the image. Pixels Range from 80×280 – 160×560 Sign with black or dark blue colour ink only. | In JPEG / JPG format |
List of Supporting Documents for GATE
Other than uploading the photograph and signature, candidates must keep the following documents handy before initiating the process for GATE Registration. All the supporting documents mentioned below need to be uploaded while filling the online application form.
- Photo ID
- You have to upload the PDF file of any one of the following valid photo identity.
- Valid IDs are Aadhaar- UID, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, College ID, Employee ID, and Driving License.
- For international candidates, only a valid Passport / Government issued ID / College ID / Employee ID will be accepted as the recognized identification document.
- If you do not have any of these as your identity proof then please obtain any one of them before filling the application.
- Category (SC/ ST) Certificate
- Candidates who belong to SC or ST category have to upload a valid documentary proof to get the concession in the application fee. A certificate issued by the authorized officials will be valid.
- OBC-NCL and EWS candidates are not required to upload any category certificate while filling the online application form.
- Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate
- Person with Disability (PwD) candidates should attach a recently obtained PwD certificate issued by the competent authority.
- The benefit would be given to those who have a minimum 40% impairment irrespective of the type of disability.
- Certificate of Dyslexia
- Dyslexic candidates should attach a proper dyslexic certificate issued by any authorized Dyslexia Association.
- The scribe will be provided by the GATE authorities.
GATE Specification of Documents to be Uploaded Online
Here, in the table below some features about the important documents are mentioned.
| Documents Required | Details | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Photo ID Proof | UID, Passport, PAN Card, Voter ID, College ID, Employee ID, and Driving License | PDF Format |
| Category Certificate wherever applicable | SC/ST | |
| PwD Certificate wherever applicable | PWD candidate more than 40% of disability | |
| Certificate of Dyslexia | Dyslexic candidates |
Note: No certificate for candidates appearing in GATE 2022 from OBC-NCL and EWS category is required.
How to Edit Images for GATE Application Form?
Candidates do not require to edit scanned images that may decrease the quality of that images. For the registration process, uploading low-quality images will not be acceptable. There are a few ways by which candidates can edit those images as per the required specifications of GATE exam.
Images can be cropped, edited, compressed by available online tools viz.
- Pisaca,
- Free Online Photo Editor,
- Photo Pea,
- Luna Pic,
- Cam Scanner,
- MS Paint etc.
How to edit GATE 2025 Image through Picasa?
- Open the image on your PC
- Download Picasa
- Go to Crop → Add Aspect Custom Ratio → Add the Dimensions for Width & Height
- Make the changes
- Save it for uploading
Important Instructions for GATE 2025 Photo-size & Signature Guidelines
- The signature on the photograph must be done in presence of the invigilator.
- Candidates must bring additional copies of passport-size photographs, as used during GATE Registration.
- The Photograph should not have a cap or goggles. Spectacles are allowed if being used regularly.
- Applications without clear photographs are liable to be rejected.
- For Signature, upload your signature in the appropriate box given in the form in running handwriting.
- Writing full name in the box in capital letters will NOT be accepted as the signature. Doing so can lead to the cancellation of the application form.
Note: At GATE 2025 Exam Center, the Center Superintendent will collect the candidate’s Post Card size (4”x6”) photograph affixed on Performa.
GATE 2025 Exam Dates
An announcement for GATE 2025 exam date is made by IISc Banglore. Below are the most important GATE 2025 exam dates.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| GATE 2025 Application Form | August 30 – September 30, 2025 |
| GATE 2025 Form Correction | November 7 – 11, 2025 |
| GATE 2025 Exam Date | February 1,2, 8 & 9, 2025 |
GATE Photo Size and Signature Guidelines: FAQs
Ques. Is it mandatory to upload the scanned photograph for GATE during the application process? Can I submit the application form without a photograph?
Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to upload the scanned photograph. Without the photograph, the GATE application form will not be accepted.
Ques. What to do if I face a problem while uploading the photograph or the signature during the application process of GATE? Who do I need to inform?
Ans. First of all, you must know that without the correct format of the photograph and signature your documents will not be uploaded properly. In spite of uploading the photograph and signature with the correct format, still if you unable to upload it through the application portal, you can contact the exam conducting body.
Ques. If I only have a black and white photograph, can I upload it for GATE? Will it be acceptable?
Ans. No, it will not be acceptable by the concerned authority. You need to require upload only colored and recent GATE Photograph.
Ques. Will there be any problem if I sign in only capital letters and upload them? Is it acceptable for GATE?
Ans. If you sign with only capital letters, it will strictly reject by the authorized body. A signature with running handwriting is only acceptable.
Ques. Do I need to sign the same signature that uploaded during the application process of GATE at the time of the examination? Or does not require any signature?
Ans. Yes, you will be asked to sign at the time of the examination in the exam hall. And, you are required to sign the same signature in front of the invigilator in the exam hall.
Ques. Do I need to attach the same GATE Photograph with the same format uploaded during the application process on the admit card for GATE 2022? Is it required for appearing in the exam?
Ans. No, you do not require to attach any photograph on the downloaded admit card of GATE.
Ques. Can I send my recent colored passport size photograph through my registered mail ID to the exam conducting body, if I am unable to upload it online? Or, can I send it by post to the office address?
Ans. No, no photograph of candidates will be accepted neither via mail nor by post. You must upload the photograph only during the application process through online mode and on the official website.
Ques. Can I upload the photograph for GATE in .png format? Will it be accepted by the authority?
Ans. No, you will have to upload the photograph only in .jpg format as per the guidelines set by the exam conducting body.
Ques. Can I upload the mobile image of the signature for the application process of GATE? Can I do the same for the photograph?
Ans. No, only scanned photographs and signatures will be accepted for the application process of GATE. No other mode for either photograph or signature will be accepted to appear in the entrance test.
Ques. Is it mandatory to upload only the most recent photograph for GATE Application process? Or, can I upload the photograph taken three years back?
Ans. Yes, it is mandatory to upload only the most recent photograph to complete the application process of GATE. No photograph of one year or six months back will be accepted by the exam conducting body.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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