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Preparing Your Photo for GST University Admission (Bangladesh)
GST — the General and Science & Technology cluster admission system at gstadmission.ac.bd — is the shared application process for roughly two dozen public universities in Bangladesh. The application itself has a specific, published photo requirement, and a live selfie capture is also part of the process. Here's how to prepare.
The GST photo specification
The GST application requires a photo that is 300×300 pixels, saved as a JPG/JPEG file, with a file size within 100KB. This is a specific, published requirement — getting the dimensions and file size right the first time avoids a rejected upload partway through the application.
In addition to the uploaded photo, the GST system also requires a live selfie capture during the application process itself, so make sure you're completing the form on a device with a working camera.
How to hit the exact size and dimensions
Most phone and webcam photos come out much larger than 300×300 pixels and well over 100KB, so you'll need to resize and compress the image, not just crop it. Crop the photo to a square first, resize it down to exactly 300×300 pixels, and save it as a JPEG — checking the resulting file size before you upload it.
- Take a clear, front-facing photo with a plain background
- Crop it to a square aspect ratio
- Resize it to exactly 300×300 pixels
- Save as JPEG and confirm the file is under 100KB before uploading
What comes after the application
Once you're through the initial application and any admission test, the final admission step at your chosen university typically asks for additional documents — scanned or physical copies of your SSC and HSC certificates, mark sheets, admit cards, your NID or birth certificate, and additional photos. These requirements are separate from the GST application's own photo upload, so keep both prepared ahead of time.
One note on Dhaka University
Dhaka University is not part of the GST cluster and runs its own separate admission process, even though some GST test centers are hosted at DU facilities. If you're applying to Dhaka University specifically, its own admission portal will have its own separate requirements — don't assume the GST photo specification applies there.
Frequently asked questions
What are the exact photo requirements for GST admission?
300×300 pixels, JPG/JPEG format, and a file size within 100KB, based on the specification published on gstadmission.ac.bd.
Do I also need a live selfie for GST?
Yes, a live selfie capture is part of the application process in addition to the uploaded photo.
Is Dhaka University part of GST?
No. Dhaka University runs its own separate admission process with its own requirements, even though it may host GST test sessions.
What documents are needed after the GST application itself?
Final admission at your chosen university typically requires SSC/HSC certificates, mark sheets, admit cards, an NID or birth certificate, and further photos — separate from the initial GST application photo.