What is the GATE photo size and specification?

The GATE photo must be a JPG between 5 KB and 200 KB, at least 240×320 pixels (portrait orientation). It should be a recent colour photograph with a plain light background, face clearly visible, taken in good light without heavy filters. The photo is printed on your GATE admit card — a passport-style photo taken at a studio works well. Use BharatTools Image Compressor if your photo exceeds 200 KB.

What is the GATE signature size and spec?

The GATE signature must be a JPG between 4 KB and 30 KB, at least 160×560 pixels (wide landscape orientation). Sign on plain white paper with black ink. Photograph or scan in landscape orientation and crop tightly. Use BharatTools Image Compressor with a custom 30 KB target if the file is too large.

What is the GATE application fee?

General and OBC-NCL candidates pay ₹1800. SC, ST, PwD, and female candidates of all categories pay ₹900. Payment is online via debit/credit card, net banking, or UPI. The fee is non-refundable once submitted. For international candidates (appearing at centres outside India), a different fee applies — check the current notification.

Can I appear for two papers in the same GATE cycle?

GATE allows certain combinations of two papers in the same cycle. The allowed combinations are listed in the official GATE notification each year. If you choose two papers, you pay a higher fee and sit two separate 3-hour exams. Not all paper combinations are permitted — check the current notification's list of allowed two-paper combinations before selecting.

What is the GOAPS enrollment ID?

GOAPS (GATE Online Application Processing System) generates an enrollment ID when you complete registration. This ID (along with your password) is your login for the entire GATE cycle — application editing during the correction window, admit card download, scorecard download, and result access. Save it and do not lose it; account recovery requires your registered email.

How are GATE exam cities allocated?

You select up to three city preferences in order. GATE allocates a centre at one of your preferred cities based on availability. Metros and large cities are over-subscribed — candidates who apply early get better city allocation. If all three choices are exhausted, GATE assigns the nearest available city. You cannot change the city after final submission.

Are my files uploaded to BharatTools servers?

No. Every BharatTools tool runs entirely in your browser. Your photo and signature never leave your device — verify with DevTools Network tab while you compress. Zero upload requests. This is important for documents linked to your identity and exam candidacy.

GATE mein paper kaise choose karein?

GATE 2026 mein do papers choose karne ki facility hai (additional fee lagti hai). Sirf woh combination choose karo jo officially allowed hai. Apne B.Tech branch ke hisaab se primary paper choose karo.

GATE GOAPS portal par photo reject kyun hoti hai?

Common rejection reasons: (1) Photo 5 KB se kam — too compressed; (2) 200 KB se zyada; (3) Background colored hai; (4) Dark glasses hain. BharatTools Photo Resizer GATE specs (240x320 px min, 5-200 KB) set karta hai.

How to Fill the GATE Application Form 2026 (GOAPS)

Complete walkthrough of the GATE Online Application Processing System at goaps.iisc.ac.in — Registration, personal details, paper and city selection, photo/signature uploads, and fee payment. ₹1800 for General/OBC-NCL, ₹900 for SC/ST/PwD/Female.

Updated August 2026

What you'll need before you start

Recent colour photograph — plain light background, face clearly visible, JPG between 5 KB and 200 KB, minimum 240×320 px.
Signature on white paper — black ink, JPG between 4 KB and 30 KB, minimum 160×560 px (landscape).
Qualifying degree details — degree name, university, year of passing or expected year, percentage/CGPA.
Category certificate — if applying under OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwD, keep the certificate number and issuing authority handy.
GATE paper choice — decide which paper(s) to appear for. Check allowed two-paper combinations in the current notification before selecting.
Debit card / credit card / net banking / UPI — ₹1800 fee (General/OBC-NCL) or ₹900 fee (SC/ST/PwD/Female).

GATE 2026 file specifications

Both uploads are validated immediately on the GOAPS portal. Minimum dimensions and KB limits are both enforced.

Upload	Format	File size	Minimum dimensions
Photograph	JPG	5–200 KB	240×320 px (portrait)
Signature	JPG	4–30 KB	160×560 px (landscape)

Application is locked after fee payment

GATE opens a correction window for a limited period after the submission deadline, but key fields (paper, centre city, category) are typically locked after payment. Review every detail on the preview page carefully before clicking Pay — especially the paper code and category, as mistakes here affect eligibility and fee calculation.

Step-by-step walkthrough

Step 1 — Registration on GOAPS

Open goaps.iisc.ac.in and click Register. Enter your name (as on your qualifying degree), email ID, and mobile number. Complete OTP verification for both. Set a strong password and note your Enrollment ID — it is generated after successful registration.

The Enrollment ID is your login for the entire GATE cycle — admit card, scorecard, and result access all use it. Use a long-term email address you will have access to even after completing your degree.

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Tools used in this guide

Image Compressor — custom KB

Compress GATE photo under 200 KB. Use a custom target for any KB limit.

Image Compressor — 20 KB

Compress GATE signature to ≤30 KB. Binary-search JPEG.

Why use BharatTools for GATE document preparation?

Every BharatTools tool runs locally in your browser — your photo and signature never leave your device. Open DevTools Network tab while you compress: zero upload requests. This is especially relevant for exam documents that link to your academic identity. You can also move files between devices without WhatsApp using Quick Send, a peer-to-peer transfer that stores nothing.

Frequently asked questions

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Specifications based on the GATE notification as of Updated August 2026. Always cross-check the current year's notification at goaps.iisc.ac.in before submitting — upload limits and fee amounts may change between cycles.