CAT (IIM Common Admission Test) Photo & Signature Size
IIM Common Admission Test registration (iimcat.ac.in). Photo 1200×1200 px JPG/JPEG up to 80 KB, recent colour photo (within 6 months) on a white background, no selfies; signature 80×35 mm JPG/JPEG up to 80 KB, in ballpoint pen, scanned.
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Verified 1 Jul 2026CAT Registration Guide (iimcat.ac.in)
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- File size
- under 80 KB
- Dimensions
- 1200×1200 px
- Aspect
- Square (1:1)
- Format
- JPG / JPEG
- Background
- White
Signature requirement
- File size
- under 80 KB
- Dimensions
- —
- Format
- JPG / JPEG
- Ink
- Confirm current notice
Application-specific notes for CAT
- CAT wants a square 1200 x 1200 pixel photograph and a signature at 80mm x 35mm, each as JPG or JPEG and each no larger than 80 KB, at a minimum of 150 pixels per inch. The square photograph is the unusual part: a standard 35x45mm passport crop is the wrong shape for this form.
- The photograph must be no more than six months old and on a white background. It is also affixed to your admit card on test day, and the instructions tell candidates to keep sufficient printed copies of the same image — so print spares of exactly what you upload.
- The square 1200x1200 requirement means you cannot start from a 35x45mm passport crop — the proportions are wrong and trimming one to a square leaves the head oversized in the frame. Crop square from your original photograph instead, then check the result is still at least 150 pixels per inch at the size CAT asks for.
- The signature is specified physically at 80 x 35 mm while the photograph is specified as a 1200 x 1200 square. Keep these as separate source files: converting the portrait canvas into the signature shape would discard the original proportions and add no useful signature detail.
About this exam
CAT (Common Admission Test) is run by a different IIM each year for MBA admission to the IIMs and other participating institutes; the registration guide requires a recent (within 6 months) colour photo and explicitly disallows selfies.
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Verified 1 Jul 2026 · CAT Registration Guide (iimcat.ac.in).Official source
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What to check before submitting CAT files
- File size falls outside the published band.
- Photo does not match the stored pixel canvas or aspect ratio.
- File format differs from the current application's accepted formats.
- Signature is unclear or includes excess paper around the writing.
- Photo is blurry or too low-contrast to review clearly.
Specs can change between notification cycles — always confirm the current limit on the official portal before submitting.
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What is the photo size for the CAT (IIM Common Admission Test) application?
The stored CAT (IIM Common Admission Test) target is under 80 KB, around 1200×1200 px, in JPG / JPEG format. This tool resizes and compresses a prepared photo to that target; confirm the active form before submitting.
What is the signature size for CAT (IIM Common Admission Test)?
The stored signature target is under 80 KB, in JPG / JPEG format. Follow the current notice's ink and paper instructions, then upload it here to clean and resize it.
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What should I check before submitting CAT (IIM Common Admission Test) files?
Compare the exported photo with the stored under 80 KB photo and under 80 KB signature bands, recorded geometry, recorded formats, a background that does not match White, then inspect the image for blur and low contrast. Inspect the signature separately for faint strokes and excess paper. Confirm every stored value against the active form; the tool cannot predict acceptance.
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Where can I confirm the official CAT (IIM Common Admission Test) requirements?
Always verify the current limits on the official source (CAT Registration Guide (iimcat.ac.in)) before submitting, as requirements can change between notification cycles.