GATE size rules
| File | File size | Pixels | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| photo | 5–200 KB | Any size accepted (we make 400 × 520 px) | JPG |
| signature | 5–200 KB | Any size accepted (we make 400 × 130 px) | JPG |
GATE accepts photos of 200 × 260 to 530 × 690 px (5–600 KB) and signatures of 250 × 80 to 580 × 180 px (3–300 KB). We make files well inside those limits.
Sizes compiled: 18 Oct 2026. Size changed or wrong? Tell us
Checked against the official notification on 2026-10-18. Open the notification
Documents checklist
These are usually needed. Match them with your notification. Ticks stay only in your browser.
Last date reminder
Pick the last date from your notification. Your calendar gets alerts 7, 3 and 1 days before and on the day. Nothing is sent to us.
How to resize your GATE photo, signature
- GATE is already selected above, so the tool applies its rules for you.
- Select your photo from the gallery. Drag or zoom it so your face sits in the middle of the frame.
- Sign on plain white paper with a dark pen and select a picture of it.
- When every row shows a tick, download the files and upload them on the official form.
Common reasons uploads get rejected
- The file size is outside the KB range.
- The pixel size does not match.
- The format is not JPG. Some phones save HEIC or PNG.
- The background is dark or coloured, or there is a shadow on the face.
- The signature is too faint or cut at the edges.
Common questions
What is the GATE photo size?
GATE asks for a photo of 5–200 KB and a signature of 5–200 KB, as JPG files.
How do I reduce my photo to 200 KB?
Choose GATE in the tool and add your photo. It finds the right quality automatically so the file lands inside 5–200 KB.
Why was my GATE photo rejected?
Usually the file is outside the allowed KB range, the pixels do not match, the format is not JPG, or the background is dark. The tool checks all of these before you upload.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens inside the browser on your own device. Nothing is sent to us.
Is this site connected with GATE?
No. This is an independent free tool. Always read the current notification at gate2027.iitm.ac.in before you submit your form.