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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
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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
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
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 an image of the landmark campus where India’s first dedicated Railway University, now known as Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), is located—the historic Pratap Vilas Palace within the National Academy of Indian Railways, Vadodara.
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Overview: Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), Vadodara
GSV, formerly the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), is India’s pioneering central university dedicated exclusively to transportation and logistics education. It’s located in Vadodara, Gujarat, and was elevated to central university status in July 2025 through an Act of Parliament.
The university initially operated from the NAIR campus (Pratap Vilas Palace) and is now developing a futuristic greenfield campus in the Waghodiya/Piparia region.
Programmes & Admission Details for 2025–26
Undergraduate (B.Tech)
Offered through regular mode with JEE Main via JoSAA/CSAB counselling:
- B.Tech in Civil Engineering — Rail Engineering (60 seats)
- B.Tech in Electronics & Communication — Rail Engineering (60 seats)
- B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering — Rail Engineering (60 seats)
- B.Tech in Electrical Engineering — Rail Engineering (60 seats)
- B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science — Transportation & Logistics (60 seats)
- B.Tech in Aviation Engineering (40 seats)
Postgraduate (MBA & Executive M.Tech/MBA)
Regular MBA (2 years):
- MBA in Logistics & Supply Chain Management (30 seats)
- MBA in Ports & Shipping Logistics (30 seats)
Admission via: CAT / XAT / MAT / CUET-PG / IMU-CET
Executive Programmes (for working professionals):
Includes M.Tech (Intelligent Transport Systems, Railway Engineering, Bridge & Tunnel Engineering, Roads & Highway Engineering) and MBA (Multi-modal Transportation, Metro Rail, Aviation & Operations Management), each 2–3 years, 30 seats per stream. Selection via GSV’s own entrance test + interview.
M.Sc & Ph.D.
- M.Sc in Railway Systems Engineering & Integration (International degree via University of Birmingham, UK)
- M.Sc in Transportation Information Systems & Analytics
- M.Sc in Transport Economics
Admission is through CUET-PG; fees range between ₹2.37 L–₹2.67 L/year.
Ph.D programmes in engineering and management are also available for working professionals
Other UG/PG Streams (Historical Intake via NRTI)
Earlier (NRTI phase), GSV offered:
- B.Sc in Transportation Technology
- BBA in Transport Management
- MBA, MSc (various specialisations)
- PG Diplomas in Transport Infrastructure, Logistics & Financing
Admission Summary Table
| Program Type | Admission Criteria | Mode / Test Required |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (multiple streams) | 4-year degrees in Rail Engineering etc. | JEE Main via JoSAA/CSAB |
| MBA (Regular) | 2-year programs | CAT/XAT/MAT/CUET-PG/IMU-CET |
| Executive M.Tech/MBA | Working professionals | GSV Entrance Test + Interview |
| M.Sc (various specialisations) | 2-year Master’s | CUET-PG |
| Ph.D (Engineering & Management) | For working professionals | GSV-specific process |
| B.Sc / BBA | Historical UG programmes | NRTI Entrance Test (earlier) |
Getting Started
- Visit the official website: gsv.ac.in for full admission brochures, timelines, and application links.
- UG Admissions: Appear for JEE Main and participate in JoSAA/CSAB counselling.
- PG Admissions (MBA/M.Sc): Register for the respective exams (e.g., CAT, CUET-PG) then apply.
- Download Brochure: Available on the GSV admissions page
- Reservation & Fees: Follow Government of India norms; fee details vary by course and location.
If you’d like help navigating the application portal, preparing for entrance tests like CUET or JEE Main, or just want insight into career prospects post-GSV, feel free to ask!