NRTI University Admission 2025-21
National Rail and Transportation Institute announces admissions for Academic year 2025-21
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National Rail And Transportation Institute (NRTI) Admission 2025-21 Details
The National Rail and Transportation Institute announces admissions for Academic year 2025-21
Total 10 programmes are being offered in The National Rail and Transportation Institute; 8 of these are new
Most of these are unique programmes offered exclusively at NRTI
Masters in Railway Systems Engineering & Integration offered in collaboration with the University of Birmingham, UK
The last date for application is July 31 for BBA, BSc and post-graduate programmes; B Tech admissions will be based on JEE mains score, last date of application is 14 September 2025
Students can obtain further details at www.nrti.edu.in
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NRTI has augmented teaching with quality online courses and summer internships in view of Covid 19
New Infrastructure is being developed at NAIR campus to cater to the growth
The National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), A deemed to be University established by Ministry of Railways in Vadodara, has announced admissions for Academic year 2025-21. This will be the third year of intake at the Institute, which has seen significant progress over these years towards its vision of being among the top Universities in the country, powering the growth and transformation of Indian transportation sector.
NRTI will admit students to its established B.Sc. and BBA programmes in Transportation Technology & Transportation Management respectively, as well as two new B.Tech. programmes, two new MBA programmes and four new MSc programmes. Most of these are unique programmes offered exclusively at NRTI. The new programmes also include an international Masters in Railway Systems Engineering & Integration offered in collaboration with the University of Birmingham, UK where students will spend one year at University of Birmingham.
The last date for application is 31 July 2025 for BBA, BSc and post-graduate programmes. Entrance test for these programmes will take place on 23 August 2025 at multiple centres around the country.
B Tech admissions will be based on JEE Mains score, last date of application is 14 September 2025.
Students can obtain further details at www.nrti.edu.in. Only Online applications are accepted.
NRTI has augmented teaching with quality online courses and summer internships in view of Covid 19:
- Courses for all programmes and batches were conducted online by the faculty using latest technology and pedagogy and teaching was completed without compromising quality and safety of students
- Students were also provided free access to a library of 4,000 online courses from leading Universities around the world to supplement classes. These included courses in Data Science, Microeconomic Principle and Understanding Research Methods.
- Students of NRTI will be awarded digital certificates from the offering university, as well as credits by NRTI.
- 6 week online industry internships organized for the second year students with leading private as well as public sector organisations in the transportation sector.
New Infrastructure is being developed at NAIR campus to cater to the growth:
- Master Plan for 55-acre campus of NAIR has been prepared and construction work will be initiated shortly
- The campus will have capacity for 2,000 residential and 5,000 total students, including :
A New Academic Block (NAB) with classrooms, laboratories, seminar halls, faculty chambers, admin offices, a 400 capacity auditorium and a model room.
A multifunctional building with residential accommodation, a mess with capacity of 550, and amenities such as gymnasiums, activity rooms, launderettes, spread across 3 towers.
A new sports block designed around a central courtyard with badminton courts, Squash courts, a billiards & indoor sports room, along with tennis courts on its roof.
- All buildings will meet stringent green building norms giving due importance to heritage of the Palace, preserving existing flora & fauna, utilizing minimum land and ensuring ample daylight & cross ventilation.Total 10 programmes are being offered in The National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI) (8 of these are new). Detail of the programmes are as under:
Undergraduate programmes:
- BBA in Transportation Management (3 year)
- BSc in Transportation Technology (3 year)
- B.Tech. in Rail Infrastructure Engineering (4 year)
- B.Tech. in Rail Systems & Communication Engineering (4 year)
Postgraduate programmes (2 year):
- MBA in Transportation Management
- MBA in Supply Chain Management
- MSc in Transport Technology and Policy
- MSc in Transport Economics
- MSc in Transport Information Systems and Analytics
- MS in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration (International degree programme offered in collaboration with University of Birmingham, UK)
Selection Process for the programmes:
- NRTI UG and PG Entrance Tests (for aptitude) will be administered at multiple locations across the country.
- Selection to BBA, BSc programmes will be based on score in NRTI UG Entrance Test.
- Selection to B.Tech. programmes will be based on JEE Mains 2025 scores.
- Applicants for the MSc programmes shortlisted on the basis of NRTI PG Entrance Test, will be required to appear for a subject test and interview; admission will be offered based on overall results.
- Applicants to the MBA programmes who have valid CAT (2025), XAT (2025) or MAT (later than May 2025) scores may be exempted from PG entrance Test. Applicants shortlisted on the basis of their score in NRTI PG Entrance Test or CAT/XAT/MAT as above will be required to appear for personal interview; admission will be offered based on overall results.
- Selection to the Masters in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration will be conducted jointly by University of Birmingham, UK and NRTI
How to Apply for a programmes :
- Applications should be submitted online on the NRTI website. The application fee is INR 500 for GEN/EWS/OBC candidates and INR 250 for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
- Interested candidates are invited to fill in the application form, pay the application fee & register for the process by visiting www.nrti.edu.in/data/applications.html
IMPORTANT DATES
Closing date of application for: BBA, BSc, MSc and MBA programmes: July 31, 2025
B.Tech programmes: Sept 14, 2025
NRTI UG and PG Entrance tests: Aug 23, 2025
(to be administered at multiple locations across the country)
STUDENT INTAKE
Undergraduate Programmes
- 25 students for BBA and BSc programmes
- 60 students for two B.Tech. programmes
Postgraduate Programmes
- 100 students
Reservation:
- NRTI follows Government of India regulations with respect to reservations for SC, ST, OBC and EWS. Supernumerary seats will also be considered for PwD, Kashmiri Migrants and Ex-Servicemen, as per Government regulations.
Details of fees, financial aid etc. are available on NRTI website.
Here’s a detailed and up-to-date overview on admissions to Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), formerly known as National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI)—your gateway to transportation and logistics education in India:
Contents
University Overview
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, formerly NRTI, is India’s first specialized Central University dedicated to transportation and logistics sectors—covering railways, aviation, shipping, highways, and more
Undergraduate (UG) Admissions
Programs Offered
- B.Tech in Rail-specific specializations: Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, AI & Data Science (Transportation & Logistics), and Aviation Engineering
- B.Sc in Transportation Technology
- BBA in Transportation Management
Eligibility & Selection
| Degree | Eligibility | Admission Process |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 10+2 with PCM, ≥55% (gen), 50% (reserved) | Through JEE Main, seat allocation via JoSAA/CSAB |
| B.Sc / BBA | 10+2 with Mathematics, ≥55% (gen), 50% (SC/ST/OBC) | Based on merit in NRTI UG Entrance Test |
- Counselling follows based on merit, with required document verification and application fees to complete admission
Student Perspectives
- Cutoff trends (via subreddit discussions):
- Reserved categories (e.g., OBC-NCL): JEE Main ranks observed around 1.6 lakh (OBC, Mechanical) and 1.02 lakh (AI & ML)
- Fee & Scholarships:
- Total 4-year cost: approx ₹11 lakh (with hostel & mess). For family income < ₹3 lakh/year: ~₹6–7 lakh via subsidies. Hostel fees: ₹39,600/year; mess ~₹40,000/year
Postgraduate (PG) Admissions
Programs Offered
- MBA (Logistics & Supply Chain, Ports & Shipping, Multi-modal, Metro Rail, Aviation & Operations)
- M.Tech for working professionals in Intelligent Transport Systems, Railway Engineering, Bridge & Tunnel Engineering, Roads & Highway Engineering
- Ph.D. programs in Engineering & Management for professionals
Eligibility & Selection
- MBA / PGDM: Bachelor’s degree with Maths or Statistics (≥55% gen, 50% reserved)
- Admission based on CAT / MAT / XAT / CUET-PG, followed by personal interview
- M.Tech / Ph.D. (Working Professionals): Admissions via university’s own entrance exam + interview, with extended deadline till July 10, 2025. The deadline for regular MBA remains June 22, 2025
Summary of Key Admission Timelines (2025–26)
- UG (B.Tech, B.Sc, BBA):
- Apply via JEE Main (via JoSAA/CSAB) for B.Tech; NRTI UG Entrance Test for BBA/B.Sc.
- PG (MBA):
- Apply via CAT / MAT / XAT / CUET-PG, complete interview by June 22, 2025.
- M.Tech / Ph.D. for Working Professionals:
- Applications open till July 10, 2025.
Additional Information and Student Experience
- Unique Academic Structure: Focused on industry-academia interface, all students must submit yearly projects or internships
- On-campus Life:
- Hostel rooms and classrooms are air-conditioned. Some first-year hostels are off-campus. Students report good infrastructure and a central campus location
- Placements:
- Early placements include PSUs like RITES, offering packages around ₹11–12 LPA. B.Sc graduates averaging ₹5 LPA
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