Complete guide to GSV Vadodara — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), formerly known as the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), is India's first and only university dedicated to transportation, logistics, and infrastructure. Established as a central university in 2022 under the Ministry of Railways, it is located in Vadodara, Gujarat and is a GFTI admitting students through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling.
GSV offers B.Tech programmes in Civil Engineering (Transportation), Electrical Engineering (Traction Systems), Computer Science & Engineering (Transportation Systems), and Mechanical Engineering (Rolling Stock), alongside MBA in Logistics and Transportation and PhD programmes. Its unique focus on transportation infrastructure makes it unlike any other engineering institute in India.
As a central university under the Ministry of Railways and aligned with India's PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan — a ₹100 lakh crore infrastructure programme — GSV graduates are positioned for careers in Indian Railways, NHAI, metro corporations, ports, logistics companies, and international transport infrastructure firms.
The Training & Placement Cell benefits from GSV's unique Ministry of Railways backing, with direct connections to Indian Railways (the world's 4th largest railway network), metro rail corporations, RITES, IRCON, DFCCIL, and private logistics giants. Average CTC reached ₹8.2 LPA in 2023–24 with government and PSU placements being a particular strength.
GSV's Vadodara campus — shared with Indian Railways' facilities — is in one of Gujarat's most culturally rich and industrially significant cities. Vadodara's excellent connectivity, Baroda's heritage institutions, and proximity to Ahmedabad (~110 km) and Surat (~150 km) make it an attractive location for students in the transportation and infrastructure domain.
GSV Vadodara holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | Emerging |
| NIRF | University | Emerging |
| Outlook | Engineering | Unranked |
| The Week | Engineering | Unranked |
| India Today | Engineering | Unranked |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| QS Asia | University Rankings | Not ranked |
| Times Higher Education | Asia | Not ranked |
| SCImago | Institutions | Not ranked |
| Webometrics | India | Not ranked |
GSV Vadodara offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 6 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering (Transportation) | YES | — | YES |
| Electrical Engineering (Traction Systems) | YES | — | YES |
| Computer Science & Engineering (Transportation Systems) | YES | — | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering (Rolling Stock) | YES | — | YES |
| Logistics & Supply Chain Management | — | YES | YES |
| Transportation Planning & Policy | — | YES | YES |
The fee structure at GSV Vadodara is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (2025–26) | ₹95,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹2,500 |
| Registration / Enrolment Fee | ₹4,000 |
| Gymkhana / Sports Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Medical Fee | ₹1,500 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester) | ₹9,000 |
| Mess Charges (approx., per semester) | ₹18,000 |
| Miscellaneous / Development Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Total per Year (approx.) | ₹1,10,000 |
| Total 4-Year B.Tech (approx.) | ₹4,40,000 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees as per central university norms.
Students with family income below ₹1 lakh per annum are eligible for tuition fee exemption.
Central University scholarships and Ministry of Railways fellowships are available for meritorious students.
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) students are eligible for post-matric scholarships under central government schemes.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for GSV Vadodara B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE (Transportation Systems) | 55,000 | 23,000 | 11,500 | 4,600 |
| Civil Engineering (Transportation) | 75,000 | 31,500 | 15,800 | 6,300 |
| Electrical Engineering (Traction) | 70,000 | 29,500 | 14,700 | 5,900 |
| Mechanical Engineering (Rolling Stock) | 78,000 | 33,000 | 16,500 | 6,600 |
| CSE (Home State — Gujarat) | 65,000 | 27,000 | 13,500 | 5,400 |
| Civil (Home State — Gujarat) | 88,000 | 37,000 | 18,500 | 7,400 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
2026 Expected Closing Rank — General
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Railways / PSU | 70 | ₹8.5L |
| IT / Software (Transport) | 55 | ₹9.0L |
| Metro Rail Corporations | 28 | ₹8.8L |
| Logistics & Supply Chain | 30 | ₹8.0L |
| Infrastructure / Construction | 22 | ₹7.5L |
| Consulting (Transport) | 12 | ₹10.0L |
| Research / Higher Studies | 5 | N/A |
| Others | 8 | ₹6.5L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE (Transport Systems) | ₹10.5L | 88% |
| Electrical (Traction) | ₹8.5L | 80% |
| Civil (Transportation) | ₹7.8L | 75% |
| Mechanical (Rolling Stock) | ₹7.5L | 72% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹8.2L | ₹18L | 40 |
| 2022–23 | ₹7.5L | ₹15L | 32 |
| 2021–22 | ₹6.8L | ₹13L | 25 |
| 2020–21 | ₹6.0L | ₹11L | 18 |
| 2019–20 | ₹5.2L | ₹9L | 12 |
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya is located on a 120-acre campus in Vadodara, Gujarat — shared with Indian Railways' facilities in the city. Vadodara (Baroda) is one of Gujarat's most culturally vibrant cities, home to the Laxmi Vilas Palace, Baroda Museum, Sayaji Gardens, and a thriving industrial and commercial ecosystem.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. GSV Vadodara has 3 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Boys Hostel A | Boys | 280+ |
| 02 | Boys Hostel B | Boys | 240+ |
| 03 | Girls Hostel | Girls | 200+ |
GSV conducts research directly aligned with India's transport and infrastructure priorities — high-speed rail, smart signalling, autonomous vehicles, logistics optimisation, port efficiency, and multimodal transport planning. Research is funded by the Ministry of Railways, NITI Aayog, and international transport agencies.
GSV's Transport Innovation Hub supports student and faculty startups in mobility, logistics, and infrastructure technology — areas receiving massive investment from Indian Railways, the Smart Cities Mission, and private logistics sector as India rapidly expands its infrastructure.
Students benefit from GSV's connections to the PM Gati Shakti network — India's integrated multimodal infrastructure planning platform — creating unique opportunities for data analytics, infrastructure planning, and mobility technology startups that directly serve India's ₹100 lakh crore infrastructure programme.
GSV Vadodara provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Central University Merit Scholarship | Top 10% of each B.Tech batch | Full tuition fee waiver |
| Ministry of Railways Fellowship | Top-ranked students in transport engineering programmes | Stipend + tuition support |
| SC/ST Fee Exemption (Central University) | SC/ST students (all income levels) | Full tuition fee exemption |
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Minority / OBC / SC/ST students with income < ₹2.5L | Up to ₹50,000/year |
| INSPIRE Scholarship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 pursuing science programmes | ₹80,000/year |
| Gujarat State Scholarship | Gujarat domicile students with merit | ₹10,000–₹30,000/year |
| MCM Scholarship (MHRD) | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA; merit-based | ₹1,000/month + full tuition waiver |
| AICTE Pragati / Saksham Scholarship | Girls (Pragati) / PwD students (Saksham) with family income < ₹8L | ₹30,000/year + ₹2,000/month |
| UGC OBC Scholarship | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) students in central universities | Maintenance allowance + fee concession |
| Sports / Cultural Achievement Award | National/international achievement in sports or arts | ₹5,000–₹15,000 one-time award |
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
Vadodara, Gujarat – 390004
India
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