GATE photo size

Photograph requirements for GATE 2027 applications: 200 × 260 to 530 × 690 pixels, white background, file size 5 KB to 600 KB, JPG format. Checked against the official sources in October 2026.

Select the size

GATE413 × 531 pixels

Please select the size required by your application form. If the required size is not listed, select Custom size.

NameWidth × height (pixels)

Upload and position your photograph

You can also drag a photograph here.

  • Please use a recent front-facing photograph with your eyebrows and both ears visible.
  • A plain background gives a better result when the background is changed.

Set the background and file size

After you upload a photograph, set the background and file size here.

Check and download

After you upload a photograph, check the requirements and download it here.

GATE photo size: requirements

The tool above is already set to these requirements.

Required size
200 × 260 to 530 × 690 pixels
This tool exports
413 × 531 pixels
Print size
Not specified
Background
White background
File size
5 KB to 600 KB
File format
JPG format
Other requirements
  • The photograph must be in colour.
  • The width divided by the height must be between 0.66 and 0.89.
  • The face must cover 60% to 70% of the photograph.
Source
Checked: October 2026

These requirements are for GATE 2027, organised by IIT Madras. The organising institute changes each year; please check the GATE website for the current year.