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National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), Vadodara was established in 2018 as a Deemed to be University under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. In 2022, Parliament enacted the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Act, converting it into a Central University under the Ministry of Railways - now formally known as Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV). The university is recognised by UGC and is India’s only institution dedicated exclusively to transportation, logistics, and rail technology education.
NRTI (Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya) is a young institution established in 2018 and does not yet appear in major Indian university rankings such as NIRF.
The campus is located at Lalbaug, Vadodara, Gujarat, with the city serving as an industrial and educational hub in the state. The location within Vadodara provides access to Indian Railways’ Western Railway Zone infrastructure and its associated training networks.
- B.Tech programmes - Rail Infrastructure Engineering, Rail Systems and Communication Engineering, and newer specialisations in AI and Data Science (Transportation and Logistics), Mechanical Engineering (Rail), and Aviation Engineering
- B.Sc and BBA - B.Sc Transportation Technology and BBA Transportation Management (3 years each)
- MBA - Transportation Management and Logistics and Supply Chain Management (2 years each)
- M.Sc - Railway Systems Engineering and Integration, Transport Information Systems and Analytics, and Transport Technology and Policy (2 years each)
- PhD - Engineering and Management disciplines with a transportation focus
B.Tech total fees are INR 16.18 Lakhs for 4 years. MBA fees are INR 9.11 Lakhs for 2 years. M.Sc fees are INR 6.44 Lakhs for 2 years. BBA and B.Sc fees are INR 6.04 Lakhs for 3 years.
Hostel accommodation is available for male and female students, with fees up to INR 36,000 per year.
Placement data for recent batches shows a highest package of INR 9.30 LPA and an average package of INR 4.10 LPA, with recruiters drawn from the logistics, rail, and infrastructure sectors.
NRTI Admission Dates 2026
B.Tech admissions at NRTI (Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya) for the 2026-27 session were conducted through JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) using JEE Main 2026 scores. MBA admissions used CAT 2025 scores and the university’s own selection process. The 2026-27 cycle has concluded.
| Event (2026-27 Cycle - Concluded) | Programme | Period |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 Session 1 | B.Tech all branches | January 2026 |
| JEE Main 2026 Session 2 | B.Tech all branches | April 2026 |
| JoSAA Counselling 2026 | B.Tech (all branches) | June to July 2026 (6 rounds) |
| MBA Admission (CAT/MAT) | MBA Transportation Management, MBA Logistics | January to March 2026 |
| M.Sc Admission | M.Sc (all specialisations) | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Begin | All programmes | July to August 2026 |
The table below shows the course-wise entrance exam accepted for 2027-28 admissions (tentative).
| Programme | Exam Accepted | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Rail Infrastructure, Rail Systems, AI, Mechanical, Aviation) | JEE Main (plus GUJCET for Gujarat state quota) | JoSAA central counselling |
| BBA Transportation Management | University merit or entrance test | University Admissions Office |
| B.Sc Transportation Technology | University merit or entrance test | University Admissions Office |
| MBA (Transportation Management / Logistics) | Valid CAT / MAT / XAT / CUET PG score | University Admissions Office |
| M.Sc (all specialisations) | CUET PG or university entrance | University Admissions Office |
NRTI Courses and Fees
NRTI (Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya) offers nine programmes focused exclusively on transportation, logistics, and rail systems. Fee figures are from the 2026 fee schedule as recorded in the fee database.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech Rail Infrastructure Engineering | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 50% + JEE Main | INR 16.18 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Rail Systems and Communication Engineering | 4 years | 10+2 PCM with 50% + JEE Main | INR 16.18 Lakhs |
| BBA Transportation Management | 3 years | 10+2 from any stream | INR 6.04 Lakhs |
| B.Sc Transportation Technology | 3 years | 10+2 with Science | INR 6.04 Lakhs |
| MBA Transportation Management | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree with 50% + CAT/MAT | INR 9.11 Lakhs |
| MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management | 2 years | Bachelor’s degree with 50% + CAT/MAT | INR 9.11 Lakhs |
| M.Sc Railway Systems Engineering and Integration | 2 years | B.E./B.Sc in relevant engineering/science | INR 6.44 Lakhs |
| M.Sc Transport Information Systems and Analytics | 2 years | B.E./B.Sc in relevant field | INR 6.44 Lakhs |
| M.Sc Transport Technology and Policy | 2 years | B.E./B.Sc or relevant Bachelor’s degree | INR 6.44 Lakhs |
The curriculum is built around Indian Railways’ operational requirements, making NRTI graduates directly aligned with Indian Railways, metro rail, and logistics sector hiring. Newer B.Tech specialisations in AI and Data Science (Transportation and Logistics) and Aviation Engineering have been added under the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya expansion.
NRTI Admission Process
B.Tech admissions at NRTI (Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya) are conducted through JoSAA under the central counselling framework for Central Universities. MBA admissions use a separate university-level process. The university is among the newer institutions participating in JoSAA since gaining Central University status in 2022.
B.Tech Admission
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 50% marks. Age 17 or above.
- Qualifying exam: Valid JEE Main score. Gujarat state candidates may also use GUJCET scores for the state quota component.
- Process: JoSAA centralised counselling. Candidates register on the JoSAA portal, lock choices, receive seat allotment, complete document verification, and pay fees online.
- JEE Main 2025 cutoff (Open Category, Gender-Neutral): Closing ranks ranged from 25,353 (competitive branches) to 89,062 (other branches) across NRTI’s B.Tech specialisations.
MBA Admission
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 50% marks. Valid CAT, MAT, XAT, or CUET PG score.
- Process: Online application on the NRTI/GSV admissions portal. Shortlisting based on entrance exam score, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the Vadodara campus.
M.Sc and BBA / B.Sc Admission
M.Sc admissions use CUET PG or a university-level entrance test. BBA and B.Sc admissions are merit-based through the university admissions portal, with priority for candidates with relevant academic backgrounds in transportation, logistics, or science.
NRTI Placements
NRTI (Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya) conducts campus placement drives for B.Tech and MBA batches. As a young institution with its first B.Tech batches graduating in 2022 onwards, the placement data reflects the early years of a new university building recruiter relationships in the rail and logistics sector.
The highest package recorded is INR 9.30 LPA and the average package is INR 4.10 LPA, with a median of INR 3.55 LPA for recent batches. Recruiters include companies from the rail infrastructure, logistics, supply chain, and IT-transportation verticals.
| Placement Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 9.30 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 4.10 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 3.55 LPA |
The placement ecosystem is still developing as the university matures. Students with strong technical profiles in rail systems and communication engineering have found direct pathways to Indian Railways PSU roles (RVNL, Rail Vikas Nigam), private infrastructure companies, and logistics technology firms. Government employment via Engineering Services Examination (ESE) and GATE-based PSU recruitment are also active pathways for NRTI B.Tech graduates.
NRTI Scholarships
As a Central University under the Ministry of Railways, NRTI (Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya) students are eligible for central government scholarship schemes. Railways-specific scholarship support is also available through Indian Railways’ welfare programmes.
| Scholarship / Scheme | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) - PM-USP | SC/ST/OBC/EWS students with eligible family income | Partial fee reimbursement per UGC norms |
| Pragati Scholarship (AICTE) | Girl students in technical programmes (B.Tech), family income below INR 8 Lakhs per annum | INR 50,000 per annum |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Students in top 20 percentile of Class XII board | INR 12,000 per annum (UG) to INR 20,000 per annum (PG) |
NRTI Campus and Infrastructure
NRTI (Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya) is located at Lalbaug, Vadodara, Gujarat. The Vadodara campus benefits from proximity to Indian Railways’ Western Railway Zone infrastructure and the city’s established engineering and industrial ecosystem. The institution is actively building its campus facilities since transitioning to Central University status in 2022.
Campus facilities include teaching laboratories, engineering workshops focused on rail systems and communication technology, a library, and a Computer Centre. The university has signed MOUs with industry partners including Tata Electronics, Foxconn, and international transportation institutions for student internships and collaborative research.
Separate Boys Hostel and Girls Hostel are available on campus with fees up to INR 36,000 per year. The Vadodara city location gives students access to public transport and the broader urban infrastructure of one of Gujarat’s major commercial cities.
NRTI vs SVNIT vs NIT Raipur
Engineering aspirants considering NRTI (Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya) through JEE Main counselling also evaluate National Institute of Technology (NIT) options available at similar JEE Main rank brackets. SVNIT Surat and NIT Raipur are two government NITs that aspirants with similar JEE Main scores (rank range 25,000 to 90,000) may compare against NRTI.
| Parameter | NRTI (Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya) | SVNIT Surat | NIT Raipur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location | Vadodara, Gujarat | Surat, Gujarat | Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| Type | Central University (Ministry of Railways) | NIT (Ministry of Education) | NIT (Ministry of Education) |
| Specialisation Focus | Rail and transport engineering exclusively | Multi-discipline engineering | Multi-discipline engineering |
| B.Tech Average Package | INR 4.10 LPA | Higher (established NIT) | Comparable to tier-2 NIT range |
| JEE Main Cutoff | 25,353 to 89,062 (Open) | Below 10,000 (top branches) | 20,000 to 60,000 (Open, varies by branch) |
| Industry Alignment | Rail, metro, logistics sectors | General engineering industry | General engineering industry |
NRTI’s key advantage is its exclusive focus on transportation systems, making it the natural choice for aspirants who specifically want to build a career in Indian Railways, metro rail, or logistics. SVNIT and NIT Raipur offer broader engineering exposure and stronger campus placement ecosystems given their longer institutional histories. Aspirants who are open to general engineering disciplines with better placement track records will prefer an NIT. Those with a specific interest in rail and transport sector roles will find NRTI’s curriculum directly aligned with their goals.
NRTI FAQs
Ques. Is NRTI Vadodara a Central University or a private deemed university?
Ans. NRTI Vadodara was originally established in 2018 as a Deemed to be University under the Ministry of Railways. In 2022, Parliament passed the Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Act, converting it into a Central University under the Ministry of Railways. It is now officially known as Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV). It is funded and governed by the central government and recognised by UGC.
Ques. What JEE Main rank is needed for NRTI B.Tech admission?
Ans. Based on JoSAA 2025 data, the B.Tech closing rank for the Open category (Gender-Neutral) at NRTI (Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya) ranged from approximately 25,353 (competitive branches) to 89,062 (other branches). Exact cutoffs vary by branch and year. SC/ST/OBC categories have lower cutoff ranks. Candidates should check the official JoSAA portal for round-wise cutoffs.
Ques. What are the B.Tech fees at NRTI Vadodara?
Ans. The total B.Tech fee at NRTI (Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya) is INR 16.18 Lakhs for the full 4-year programme, as per the 2026 fee schedule. This covers tuition for Rail Infrastructure Engineering and Rail Systems and Communication Engineering. Fee structures for newer B.Tech specialisations (AI and Data Science, Aviation Engineering) may differ.
Ques. What is the placement record of NRTI Vadodara?
Ans. For recent graduating batches, NRTI has recorded a highest package of INR 9.30 LPA and an average package of INR 4.10 LPA. As a young institution established in 2018, the placement ecosystem is still developing. Recruiters include rail infrastructure companies, logistics firms, and Indian Railways’ associated PSUs. Government employment through GATE and Engineering Services Examination (ESE) is also a significant pathway for graduates.
Ques. Does NRTI offer hostel facilities?
Ans. Yes. NRTI (Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya) has separate Boys Hostel and Girls Hostel on the Vadodara campus with fees up to INR 36,000 per year.
Ques. Is NRTI recognized by UGC and AICTE?
Ans. NRTI (now Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya) is established by an Act of Parliament as a Central University and is recognised by UGC. As a transportation-focused engineering institution, it also falls within the regulatory ambit of AICTE for its B.Tech programmes. The degrees awarded are equivalent to those from any other UGC-recognised Central University.
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The National Rail and Transportation Institute has not yet announced the admission dates for the 2025 academic year. However, the university has released a PhD admission notice for the Spring (Even) Semester of 2025.
The admission forms for the 2025 academic session at the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), Vadodara, are expected to follow a similar timeline to previous years, with forms likely being released in the first quarter of 2025. NRTI starts its admission process around March or April, with applications accepted online through their official portal. Admissions are based on entrance exams like JEE Main for undergraduate courses and CAT/XAT/MAT for postgraduate programs.
The admission process of NTR varies from courses to courses. Click here to get the course wise admission process of NTRI.
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The total fee for the B.Tech course at NRTI is INR 6,36,000 for 4 years. This is the same for SC category students also.
The admission is based on the entrance exam and merit. For BBA, BSc, and MSc there is an NRTI UG/ PG Entrance test. For the B.Tech course, there is JEE Mains, and for MBA, CAT/ XAT/ MAT test is there.