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GATE certificate PDF size and resizer

GATE certificate PDF rules are highlighted below, but the full kit remains visible so you do not miss other required uploads.

Conducting body
IIT Guwahati / GATE 2026
Verified at
2026-05-27
Apply status
Closed
Official source
GATE 2026 photograph and signature upload instructions

Date notes

  • GATE 2026 registration opened on 2025-08-28, closed with late fee on 2025-10-13, and application rectification closed on 2025-11-10.
  • At the 2026-05-27 verification pass, the GATE 2026 application and correction windows were closed; preserve this as a source-backed preset and recheck before GATE 2027.
  • Photo ID and certificate limits can be controlled by the GOAPS portal and current brochure.
Official exam

GATE official file kit

Prepare GATE photograph, signature, photo ID and category/PwD/dyslexia certificate uploads using official GATE 2026 source rules.

Dimensions
ratio based, max 420 x 540 px
Max size
5-600 KiB
Format
JPG
Crop
Portrait crop, center focus

Background: White or light background; face should cover 60-70% of the image.

Custom advanced settings

Quick KB presets

How to prepare

  • Use a passport-size color photograph.
  • Keep both ears and facial features visible.
  • Avoid sunglasses, caps and dark backgrounds.

Source: JPG/JPEG, 5-600 KiB, passport size 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm; face covers 60-70%.

Dimensions
250 x 80 to 580 x 180 px
Max size
3-300 KiB
Format
JPG
Crop
Wide crop, center focus

Background: White paper background.

Custom advanced settings

Quick KB presets

How to prepare

  • Sign with black or dark-blue ink only.
  • Keep the signature covering most of the available image area.
  • Avoid blur, skew and large empty margins.

Source: JPG/JPEG, 3-300 KiB, 250 x 80 px minimum to 580 x 180 px maximum; height:width ratio 1:2.75 to 1:3.75.

Max size
up to 300 KiB
Format
PDF
Custom advanced settings

How to prepare

  • Use the same valid photo ID details entered in GOAPS.
  • Keep name, photo and ID number readable.
  • If uploading images, this tool creates a new PDF from those images.

Source: Readable valid photo ID document; exact GOAPS size limit should be checked in the active portal.

Max size
up to 300 KiB
Format
PDF
Custom advanced settings

How to prepare

  • Use this only where the GATE application asks for the certificate.
  • Keep certificate number, dates and issuing authority readable.
  • Check the current GATE brochure for the required template.

Source: Readable category, PwD or dyslexia certificate PDF using the current GATE template where applicable.

About this exam

GATE uses GOAPS upload checks for photograph and signature and can also require valid photo ID and category or disability certificates.

GATE applicants whose photograph, signature, photo ID or certificate upload must meet official GOAPS size, format and readability rules.

Official portal
GATE 2026 GOAPS application portal
Source date
2025-09-28

Not an official government website. Check the official GATE notification before submitting.

Related exam pages

Source verification

Each artifact below links to the exact section of the official source PDF where the spec is defined.

GATE photo and signature FAQ

What is the GATE photo size?

Photograph output is set to ratio based, max 420 x 540 px, 5-600 KiB and JPG format where the official source supports it.

What is the GATE signature size?

Signature output is set to 250 x 80 to 580 x 180 px, 3-300 KiB and JPG format where the official source supports it.

What is the GATE photo ID size?

Photo ID document output is set to See source, up to 300 KiB and PDF format where the official source supports it.

What is the GATE certificate PDF size?

Category/PwD/dyslexia certificate PDF output is set to See source, up to 300 KiB and PDF format where the official source supports it.

What if GATE photo upload failed?

First check the current official notification. Then resize the rejected photo or signature on this page and re-upload the generated JPG.

Is this an official website?

No. This is a helper page built from official sources. Always check the official portal and notification before final submission.