CAT 2022 Documents Upload Guidelines: Check Photo Size, Dimension and Format

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CAT 2022 Document Upload Guidelines are provided here. As per the guidelines, the size of the images to be uploaded in CAT 2022 Registration form should not exceed 80 KB and the format of documents should be JPG/JPEG only.

CAT 2022 Form Correction window is now opened by IIM Bangalore at iimcat.ac.in. During the form correction window, you have been allowed to re-upload your photograph & signature. However during the correction period, you will not be allowed to re-upload the category/ PwD certificate PDFs submitted during CAT 2022 registration.

To avoid any errors while uploading CAT 2022 documents, candidates are advised to go through the specifications provided by the authority to upload signature and photograph in the application form.

CAT 2022 is scheduled to take place on November 27, 2022, in online CBT mode at test centers located in 151 test cities.

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CAT 2022 Registration Dates

Only during the time of registration and the form correction process, candidates will be allowed to upload the documents.

Event	Dates
CAT Registration 2022 Start Date	August 3, 2022
CAT Registration 2022 Last Date	~~September 14, 2022~~ September 21, 2022
CAT 2022 Form Correction (Started)	September 23 to 26, 2022
CAT 2022 Exam Date	November 27, 2022

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Table of Contents

CAT 2022 Registration Dates
CAT 2022 Documents Upload Guidelines
CAT 2022 Photo Specifications
CAT 2022 Document Upload
CAT 2022 Signature Specifications
CAT 2022 Certificates Specifications
How to Upload Photograph and Signature
Frequently Asked Questions

CAT 2022 Documents Upload Guidelines

The specifications released by the authority is mentioned below:

Documents	Dimension	Format	Size
Photograph	Dimension: 30 mm X 45 mm	.jpg or .jpeg	<= 80 Kb
Signature	Dimension: 80 mm X 35 mm	.jpg or .jpeg	<= 80 Kb
NC-OBC/SC/ST Certificate	Self-attested Scanned Copy	PDF	<=200 Kb
PwD/DA Certificate	Self-attested Scanned Copy	PDF	<=200 Kb

CAT Photo Specifications

CAT 2022 Photo Specifications

Scanning and uploading photographs and signatures are one of the most important steps in the registration procedure.

Ensure that the scanned image of your photograph matches all the specifications declared by the conducting authority.
If the size of the file is more than 80Kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the no. of colors, DPI resolution, etc., during the process of scanning. The details are as follows:

CAT 2022 Photo Specifications
Dimensions	30mm X 45mm
Format	JPG or JPEG
File Size	Max. 80kb
Minimum Resolution	150px/ inch
Preferred Background	White

Instructions for Uploading Photo

Dos and Don’ts for Uploading CAT 2022 Photograph

Candidates are requested to consider the following Do’s and Don’ts regarding the uploading process, for smooth completion of the application form:

Dos with CAT Photograph

Candidate’s photograph must be a recent onei.e. should not be more than six months old.
The background of the photograph should be white.
The eyes of the candidate must be open.
Candidates must be facing forward to the camera and their face should be clearly visible.
Eyes, nose, and hair of candidates must be visible in the photograph. Therefore, candidates need to look straight into the camera.
The shoulders of candidates should also be visible.
Photo must be clicked at a studio by a professional photographer.

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Don’ts with CAT Photograph

Candidates must not upload pictures that have a landscape background.
The photo that is uploaded in rotated will lead to the cancellation of the application form.
Also, such photographs will not be accepted where candidates are facing some other direction.
If the eyes of candidates are closed in the photograph, it will not be accepted by the conducting authority.
Self-taken photographs or selfies should not be uploaded in the application form.
Photo taken from low-quality gadgets is not acceptable.
Facebook pictures are also not acceptable.
Candidates should not edit their photographs. Adding filters or editing the photograph will result in the cancellation of the application form.
Candidates must avoid dark backgrounds at all costs.
In the photograph, shadowsshould not fall on the face of candidates.
If the distinctive features of candidates are unclear in the photograph, it will be rejected by the conducting authority.

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CAT Signature Specifications

CAT 2022 Signature Specifications

Apart from uploading the scanned image of their photograph, candidates also need to upload the scanned image of their signature while filling CAT Application Form. Here too, candidates need to follow the given specifications in order to complete the application process successfully. If candidates keep in mind certain technical details, they will be able to successfully upload the scanned image of their signature.

Candidates need to sign with a black pen on white paper.
They must ensure that it is their signature and not someone else’s. If the signature on the answer sheet does not match the signature of the candidate in the application form, he/she will be disqualified to appear at CAT 2022.

CAT Signature Specifications
Dimensions	80mm X 35mm
Format	JPG or JPEG
File Size	<=80kb
Resolution	150px/ inch
Preferred Background	White

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Photo Compressor or PDF Compressor

Candidates have to upload the photograph and signature in the prescribed format. Otherwise, an error message will be displayed. If any candidate finds this error message, he/she can use the Photo compressor to reduce the size of the photo. Candidates can use the below-mentioned free available tools to compress their Photos and PDFs:

Photo Compressor: Compress JPEG, ILoveIMG, Compress Now, Compress2 go, etc.

PDF Compressor: ILovePDF, SmallPDF, PDFcompressor, etc.

CAT 2022 Certificates Specifications

The following certificates are to be uploaded during the time of the registration process as per the guidelines mentioned below:

NC-OBC/SC/ST Certificate

Download the Certificate from the CAT Website.
Enter the required information and self-attest.
Scan the same in PDF document to upload at the time of registration.

PwD Certificate

Download the Certificate from the CAT Website
Enter the required information and self-attest.
Scan as PDF document to upload it in the field mentioned field.
We hope this article was of use to all the CAT 2022 aspirants. Adhering to these specifications/ guidelines will ensure a smooth registration process. To avoid cancellation of your application form, do make sure that the photograph and signature are in the given format and size.

CAT Certificates Specifications
Dimensions	NA
Format	PDF
File Size	200KB
Documents to be Uploaded	NC-OBC/SC/ST Certificate, PwD/DA Certificate

How to Upload Documents?

How to Upload Photograph and Signature for CAT 2022?

The step-wise process to upload photograph and signature for CAT 2022 is as follows:

Visit the official website of CAT
Login to the website using your registration number and password.
The application form will be visible. Fill in all the details.
After entering your personal, academic, and professional details, you will proceed to the process of uploading your photograph and signature. You will find two separate links for uploading your signature and photograph.
Click on the respective links and browse the location where the scanned images have been saved.
Select the file and click on the upload button.

Instructions for Scanning CAT Photograph & Signature

Candidates should note down certain technical directions mentioned below for scanning their photographs and signature properly.

The scanner resolution must be set to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch).
Set Color settings to True Color.
File Size must be as specified in the instructions.
Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature, then use the upload editor to crop the image to the final size (as specified).
The image file should be in either JPG or JPEG format. Candidates using MS Office can obtain photo and signature in .jpeg format not exceeding 80 KB by using MS Paint or MS Office Picture Manager.
The scanned image of photograph and signature can be saved in .jpg format by using 'Save As' option in the File menu and size can be reduced below 80 kb by using crop and then resize option [Please see points mentioned above for the pixel size] in the 'Image' menu. Similar options are available in other photo editors also.
If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed. While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with a link to upload his photograph and signature.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ques: What are the documents required for CAT?

Ans: The important and necessary documents required for CAT registration are:

Photograph
Signature
NC-OBC/SC/ST Certificate
PwD/DA Certificate

Ques. Do we need to upload marksheet in CAT form?

Ans. You do not need to upload your marksheet in CAT form. However, you need to submit the details of marks, percentage, etc. in CAT form.

Ques: How do I edit the documents for CAT 2022 application form?

Ans: Candidates are advised to use MS photo editor to edit the documents. You can also first scan your images then try reaching the required size. CAT documents with the wrong format and size will not be accepted.

Ques: Can I re-upload photo and signature during CAT form correction?

Ans: Yes, you can re-upload your photograph and signature images during CAT form correction window. Make sure that you upload the documents as per the guidelines specified by the conducting IIM.

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CAT 2022 Documents Upload Guidelines: Check Photo Size, Dimension and Format

CAT 2022 Registration Dates

CAT 2022 Documents Upload Guidelines

CAT 2022 Photo Specifications