CAT document upload guidelines must be followed by every aspiring applicant for registration. The last date for registering for the examination on September, 2025. The officials say the candidate’s photo and signature should be uploaded in JPEG. The photo and signature must not exceed the size of 1 MB and 80 KB, respectively. The other necessary details are mentioned below:

• The photograph must have a resolution of 1200 × 1200 pixels. It should not be more than 1 MB in size.
• Make sure that the photograph has a white background before uploading.
• Your signature should have a dimension of 80 mm X 35 mm and a size less than 80 kb.
• The signature should be made from a black pen on a white paper.

As a candidate, you must also follow certain instructions to prevent your application from rejection. Some of these instructions include:

• You must upload your recent photograph
• Make sure that your face is pointed towards the camera.
• Do not upload any selfies for registration purposes.
• Your eyes should be open in the picture.
• Avoid using any kind of accessories while clicking the picture.

Also Check:

• CAT 2025 Question Paper
• CAT 2025 Cutoff

CAT Registration Dates

CAT registrations are currently open. You can visit the official website for applying to the examination. Here, listed below, are the important events and their dates for 2025:

Documents Required for CAT Registration

• CAT Admit Card: It is the most mandatory requirement to register for the examination. It contains detailed information about the candidate.

• Identity Proof: ID proof such as an Aadhar Card, Passport, Voter ID, or PAN Card are accepted for registration.

• Photograph: A passport-size photograph is required for registration.

• Category Certificate: If you belong to SC/ST/OBC, a certificate must be provided confirming the same.

CAT Document Upload Guidelines

The official authorities have released details about the documents' dimensions, format, and size. You can check out the details in the below-given table below:

CAT Photo Specifications

One of the most important parts of registration is uploading the right picture. Your picture should be more than 50 kb in size and less than 1 MB in size. The details about photo specifications are mentioned below:

Instructions for Uploading the Photo

Here, listed below, are some important instructions for uploading a photograph for CAT registration:

• Your photograph must not be more than 6 months old.
• Make sure that your picture background is white.
• You should not face in any other direction in the photograph.
• Selfies are not acceptable.
• Candidates must not edit or add filters to their photographs.
• You should check the photograph size before uploading.
• The photograph should not have accessories like sunglasses or a scarf.
• The eyes of the candidate should be open.
• Photographs must be taken by a professional photographer.

CAT 2025 Signature Details

Along with the photograph, a candidate should also upload their signature. The signature must be in black pen on white paper. The details about the signature are given below:

Guidelines Shared by a CAT Candidate

Ques. What can we do to match the dimensions of the photo?

Ques. I have uploaded a 2-year-old picture. Will that make an issue?

Ques. Do we need to upload the photograph in formals?

Ques. I have uploaded my picture on a white background, but I have a crooked shoulder. Will that affect my application?

Ans. No, it will not impact your application.

Ques. Can I upload my picture wearing spectacles?

CAT 2025 Certificate Specifications

In case you belong to SC/ST/OBC background, you need to provide a caste certificate at the time of registration. You can download the certificate from the CAT website and enter the required information. Then you must scan the certificate in PDF format to upload at the time of registration. Given below are the certificate specifications for candidates:

How to Upload Photograph and Signature for CAT 2025 Exam?

Given below are the steps to upload your photograph and signature for the CAT 2025 examination:

• Visit the official website
• Login using your credentials (registration number and password)
• Fill up the application form
• Mention your personal, academic, and professional details
• Upload your recent photograph and signature
• Two separate links will be provided to you for the signature and photograph
• Choose your file destination where you have saved them
• Upload your picture and signature

CAT Photograph and Signature: Instructions

It is suggested that you keep in mind some technical requirements for uploading your photograph and signature in the portal. Given below are some guidelines:

• The resolution of the scanner must be 200 dpi (dots per inch).
• The image should be either JPG or JPEG format.
• Set your color settings to “True Color”.
• Crop the image in the scanner properly. You can use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size as mentioned.