GATE 2027 Photo and Signature Specifications: Documents to Keep Ready for Registration on GOAPS at gate2027.iitm.ac.in
GATE 2027 Photo and Signature Specifications: IIT Madras is all set to start GATE application form 2027. The registration start date is August 14, 2026 and official website to apply is gate2027.iitm.ac.in. Candidates can check photo and signature specifications required for GATE registration 2027.
GATE 2027 Photo and Signature Specifications: Documents to Keep Ready for Registration on GOAPS at gate2027.iitm.ac.in
GATE 2027 Photo and Signature Specifications: The GATE 2027 application form will be released on August 14 (Friday). The official GATE registration last date to submit form is September 21, 2026 (with regular fees) and September 30 (with extended fees). To access the registration link, candidates have to create an account at GOAPS login 2027 and upload photo and signature for authentication. In addition, IIT Madras have implemented live facial updation while filling GATE 2027 exam form. Read to know more.
Check career opportunities and eligibility criteria for GATE 2027.
Documents to keep ready for GATE 2027 Registration
While filling the GATE application form 2027, candidates must ensure that they have following documents ready:
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Scanned photo and signature
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Scanned valid ID proof
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Details updated on DigiLocker
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Category certificate, Dyslexic, or PwD certificate (if any) in PDF format
OBC-NCL and EWS candidates are not required to submit/upload any category certificate while filling the GATE application form.
GATE 2027 Photo and Signature Specifications for Registration
Candidates must upload the correct photo and signature for GATE 2027 as it is verified closely by the conducting authority. The GATE admit card and scorecard will have the same photo and signature as uploaded during registration. The GATE exam photo and signature specifications can be checked below:
| Particulars |
GATE 2027 photo specifications |
GATE 2027 signature specifications |
|---|---|---|
| Quality |
Colored, Good quality, and recent (not more than 3 months old) |
Candidate’s signature must be in black or dark blue color ink only. |
| Dimensions |
(3.5 cm width × 4.5 cm height) with the face of the candidate covering 60-70% of the photograph |
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| Background |
White |
White |
| Format |
JPEG/JPG format |
JPEG/JPG format |
| Minimum and Maximum aspect ratio for photo |
Minimum - 0.66 Maximum - 0.89 Face must cover 60 to 70% of the photo |
aspect ratio (height: width) of 1 : R, where the value of R can be between 2.75 and 3.75. After cropping to the mentioned size, the area of the signature must cover 70-80% of the image |
| Minimum and Maximum Pixel Resolution |
Minimum - 200 X 260 pixels Maximum - 530 X 690 pixels |
Minimum - 580 X 180 pixels Maximum - 250 x 80 pixels |
| File Size |
5 Kb to 600 Kb |
3 kb to 300 kb |
| Instructions |
Photo must be clear with no head coverings |
The signature must be signed by the applicant only. It must match the signature at the time of examination. |
Note: Candidates will have to provide their live photo while filling GATE application form 2027. Before the application form is released, candidates are advised to keep all their documents ready to avoid technical glitches.
Commonly asked questions
The GATE 2027 registration process remains the same. However, here are a few changes that have been implemented for GATE application form-filling process.
- Create a verified DigiLocker account for a smooth registration process
- Candidates have to provide their facial details/recognition during registration process
Candidates can choose at least six exam centres while filling their GATE exam application form. The list of GATE exam cities (zone-wise) is available on the website.
GATE 2027 application form will be released on August 14, 2026. The last date to apply with no late fee is September 21, and with late fee is September 30.
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