Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (formerly known as National Rail and Transportation Institute) [GSV], Vadodara established in 2022 is a Central University. GSV Vadodara is approved by UGC. Admission in Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya is offered in Engineering, Management and Science at UG/ PG level with scholarship benefits to deserving students.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya - GSV Vadodara is a Central University providing Transport and Logistics education in India. The University was established following the act passed in the Parliament in the year 2022 and is sponsored by the Ministry of Railways. GSV previously existed by the name of National Rail & Transportation Institute (NRTI). It is approved by AICTE and UGC.
Vision: The University is working with a vision to create, assimilate, and disseminate education in the transportation and logistics sectors.
Mission: It is working to achieve its mission of becoming a prominent educational hub for futuristic education and research by collaborating with industries, companies, and renowned professionals.
GSV offers courses in Technology and Management streams. The multiple programs run by the university include MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, BBA in Transport Management, B.Sc in Transportation Technology, MBA in Transport Economics and Management, and B.Tech in different disciplines.
The Executive Council (EC) is the authority that handles the admission for UG and PG courses in the university. The reservation criteria are considered by EC while admitting students for various courses. Students enrolling for B.Tech courses are selected on the basis of the JEE scores. For other UG courses, selection of the candidates will be based on CUET-UG scores. Admissions to the PG program (MBA) are based on the marks scored by the applicants in CAT/ XAT/MAT/ CUET-PG exams and performance in Personal Interview. However, candidates sponsored by the Ministry of Railways are exempted from the entrance exam for postgraduate courses.
It is important to check the eligibility criteria before applying for any course offered by the university. The eligibility criteria and necessary conditions to be fulfilled by the applicants are tabulated below:
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Programs |
Eligibility Criteria |
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B.Tech |
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MBA |
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Note: Further details regarding the eligibility criteria can be found on the official website of the university. Students can also enquire directly by visiting the university campus.
GSV students are offered scholarships based on the merit and the annual family income of students. It offers scholarships to 20% of admitted students in the university. The scholarship amount is determined based on merit-cum-means of the applicants. The table below shows the criteria of the scholarship based on the gross annual family income of the applicants:
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Gross Annual Family Income |
Scholarship Amount |
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Annual Family Income below Rs. 1,00,000 |
100% of tuition fee |
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Annual Family Income between Rs. 1,00,000 - Rs. 3,00,000 |
50% of tuition fee |
Note: 20% of the scholarships are reserved for female candidates.
| Institute Name | Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara |
| Formerly Known As | National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara |
| Estd. Year | 2022 |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
| Type | Central University |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG |
| Chancellor | Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw |
| Address | Lalbaug, Vadodara - 390004, Gujarat, India |
| Contact Number | +91-9313921040 |
| Official Website | https://gsv.ac.in/ |
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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96 out of 100 | 2025 (Government B-Schools) |
The University students are placed in some of the reputed and prominent companies. Every possible effort is made to find suitable jobs for students. Summer internships, educational visits, conferences, and workshops are organised for GSV students to enhance employability skills.
The University has collaborated with some of the prestigious universities and organisations. Many GSV students are currently employed in leading companies like Chetak Logistics, Hitachi Vantara, Mahindra Logistics, Om Logistics, Adani Ports and Logistics, Ultra Tech Cement, IndiaOne Air, IBM Technologies, DTDC, Ascela, Cargomen Logistics, Transworld Logistics, and more.
GSV Vadodara campus is situated within the campus of National Academy of Indian Railways. The campus covers 55 acres of land. GSV campus is equipped with several infrastructure facilities and more facilities are added time to time to cope up with the changing demands in education. Here is a list of some of the facilities available in the GSV campus:
