CMAT Photo & Signature Size Guidelines

NTA will start CMAT 2027 registration very soon. The application process will include uploading a recent passport size photo and signature of the candidate for identification purpose. Check this article to know the correct size, dimension, process and instructions for uploading photo and signature in CAT application form 2027. 

CMAT Photo & Signature Size Guidelines

NTA has announced the CMAT 2027 exam date. The national level exam will be conducted on February 7, 2027. CMAT registration 2027 will start soon as the CMAT-NTA website. The process will include online registration, document upload and fee payment. Among documents, CMAT aspirants will have to upload a recent passport size photo and scanned signature. These inputs are for identification purpose, thus CMAT 2027 applicants must make sure they do not make any mistake in uploading these documents in the CMAT 2027 form. Read on this page, all about CMAT photo and signature specifications.

CMAT Photo & Signature Specifications 2027

Check the below table for file size of passport size photo graph and scanned signature for CMAT registration 2027.

CMAT 2027: Important Photo and Signature Rules

• The photograph should not be more than 6 months old.
• The photograph should be either in colour or black and white with 80% face visible including ears.
• The photograph should be against a white background.
• Caps, hats, masks, goggles are not allowed. Powered glasses are allowed but no reflection should be seen on the eyes.
• The scanned signature should be with black in on a white paper. The signature should be clearly legible.
• You are supposed to upload full signature and not initials.
• The candidate will have to upload the documents in JPG/JPEG format.

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How to Resize Your CMAT Photo and Signature 

If your file is larger than the prescribed size, reduce the size by following the steps given below before uploading it in the CMAT 2027 application form:

1. Open the image in Microsoft Paint, Apple Photos, or a free online image compressor.
2. Select the ‘Resize’ option and reduce the pixel width and height
3. Check the file properties to ensure the file size is below the prescribed limit
4. Save the file as a .jpg or .jpeg.

Steps to Upload Photo and Signature in CMAT Application Form 2027

The photo and signature will have to be uploaded at the time of CMAT form filling. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Create a login for CMAT 2027 application
2. Go to the application form and fill academic details
3. Next, fill in personal details in relevant sections
4. Move to test city option and select your preferred test cities
5. Now, go to photo and signature upload option
6. Select photo option first and upload it from your folder
7. Resize or crop it if required and save
8. Select signature option and upload it from your folder
9. Resize or crop it if required and save
10. Next, pay the CMAT exam fees and complete registration process

Common Reasons for CMAT Image Upload Errors

If you don’t upload the CMAT photo in the prescribed format or size, it will show error. Listed below are some main reasons:

• Wrong File Format: PNG, PDF, BMP, or WebP filed uploaded instead of .jpg or .jpeg.
• File Size Too Large: Uploading images larger than the prescribed size
• Incorrect Dimensions: Files are not cropped or resized to acceptable limit as displayed in the form

How to Change Photo and Signature After CMAT Form Submission

NTA provides CMAT form correction window to registered candidates to edit their already submitted application form to ensure all valid and verifiable details are submitted before CMAT admit card issue. If the candidate wishes to change the photo or signature uploaded before, they can do so during form correction, by following the below given simple steps:

1. Go to CMAT-NTA website
2. Login with CMAT 2027 application form and password
3. Go to photo and signature section
4. Click on upload option to upload a fresh photo/signature
5. Preview the documents and submit

After the CMAT 2027 form correction, no opportunity will be given to any candidate for photo or signature editing. These inputs will be considered final and used for further exam related activities.

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