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    About National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara

    National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI) is a public deemed to be university established in the year 2018 under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. It is India’s first university focused on transport-related education, multidisciplinary research and training. The institute is built to develop professionals for the railway and transportation sector. NRTI is approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). With a campus covering an area of 55 acres, the college has 19 faculty members. As per the official website, the mission of the institute is to focus on higher education, research, learning and development. 

    The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate diploma and postgraduate courses. Admission to all the courses other than B.Tech is done based on NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. For Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) admission, JEE Main scores are accepted. Candidates with valid scores in CAT or MAT or XAT are exempted from the entrance exam conducted by the college. For PG courses admission, candidates also need to appear for a personal interview. 

    NRTI has collaboration with numerous overseas universities for providing foreign exposure to the students. Students who are from a financially weaker section are provided with financial aid by the college. National Rail and Transportation Institute Vadodara campus has modern facilities and infrastructure for students. 

    NRTI Location

    The college is located at Lalbaug, Manjalpur, Vadodara, Gujarat. Vadodara Airport is 9.9 km away from the campus and is the nearest airport to the college. With a distance of 2.9 km, Pratapnagar Railway Station is closest to NRTI. The nearest bus stop to the college is Lalbaugh Bus Stop. It is located 1.9 km away from the institute. 

    NRTI Latest News and Updates

    • The Event Management Club of the college organised a Garba night for students, staff and faculty members. 

    • The institute conducted an industrial visit to Dahej Port for students. 

    • Faculty members and students visited the Gandhi Ashram on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. 

    National Rail and Transportation Institute Collaborations

    • Cornell University, USA

    • University of California Berkeley, USA

    • University of Birmingham, UK

    • Russia University of Transport (MIIT), Moscow, Russia

    • St. Petersburg State Transport University, Russia

    • Japan Transport and Tourism Research Institute, Japan

    NRTI Clubs and Societies

    The college promotes extracurricular activities at the campus. There are various clubs for extracurricular activities like dance, music, theatre etc. Students can choose and join clubs as per their interests.

    • Explorer’s Club

    • Sports Club

    • Quiz Club

    • Social Service Club

    • Dance Club

    • Literary Club

    • Movie Aficionados Club

    • Music Club

    • Media Club

    • Tech Club

    • Theatre Club

    • Event Management Club

    NRTI Facilities and Infrastructure

    To offer a comfortable time to students and faculty members at the campus, the college provides a number of modern facilities. National Rail and Transportation Institute facilities are a library with a large stock of books, boys hostel, girls hostel, auditorium etc. The boys hostel and girls hostel are located within the campus only. The auditorium of the college is modern and equipped with the latest technology. The campus also has indoor and outdoor sports facilities. To facilitate the visiting faculty and students' parents, NRTI has a well-furnished guest house at the campus.

    Also Read - National Rail and Transportation Institute Facilities

    NRTI Courses

    The college offers a total of 12 programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The institute also offers postgraduate diploma courses. National Rail and Transportation Institute courses are B.Tech, B.B.A, B.Sc., P.G.D.M., M.B.A. and M.Sc. The duration of NRTI UG courses range from 3 years to 4 years. The duration of NRTI Vadodara PG courses is 2 years. The institute provides all its programmes in regular mode. 

    NRTI Courses and Eligibility Criteria

    Course Name 

    Eligibility Criteria

    B.Tech Mechanical and Rail Engineering

    10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects with minimum 55% marks from a recognised board (50% for SC/ST/OBC)

    + a valid score in JEE Main

    B.Tech Rail Infrastructure Engineering

    B.Tech Rail Systems and Communication Engineering

    B.B.A Transportation Management

    At least 55% marks in 12th standard in any stream with Mathematics as a subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC)

    B.Sc. Transportation Technology

    HSC with minimum 55% marks in science stream with Mathematics as a subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC)


    P.G.D.M. Transport Infrastructure Development and Financing, Project Management

    At least 55% marks in an undergraduate degree with Mathematics/Statistics as subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC)

    • Work experience 

    P.G.D.M. Transportation and Logistics

    M.B.A. Supply Chain Management




    Bachelor degree with an aggregate score of 55% with Mathematics/Statistics as a subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC)


    M.B.A. Transportation Management

    M.Sc. Transport Information Systems and Analytics

    M.Sc. Transportation Technology and Policy

    M.Sc. Railway Systems Engineering and Integration

    Read Also - National Rail and Transportation Institute Courses & Fees

    NRTI Admissions

    Candidates can take admission in B.Tech, B.B.A, B.Sc., P.G.D.M., M.B.A. and M.Sc. courses offered by the college. The institute conducts - NRTI Admission Aptitude Test for admission in all the courses other than B.Tech. For B.Tech and M.B.A. admissions, the institute accepts JEE Main and CAT/MAT/XAT scores respectively. Along with the entrance exam, candidates are required to appear for a personal interview for admission in M.Sc., M.B.A. and P.G.D.M. programmes. The application form of the college can be filled by visiting the National Rail and Transportation Institute admission portal. 

    NRTI Admission Procedure - B.Tech

    • Appear for JEE Main and fill the NRTI application form.

    • Based on JEE Main score, candidates are shortlisted for admission. 

    • The shortlisted candidates need to visit the campus. 

    • The final step is submission of documents and payment of course fees. 

    National Rail and Transportation Institute B.B.A and B.Sc. Admission Process

    • Meet the eligibility criteria and fill the application form. 

    • Take up the NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. 

    • On the basis of marks obtained in the entrance examination, selection of candidates is done. 

    • Visit the campus, submit documents and deposit fees to secure the admission. 

    NRTI PG Admission Process

    • Apply for admission and appear for NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. 

    • Candidates with a valid score in CAT/XAT/MAT are exempted from the test for M.B.A.

    • Next, appear for a personal interview.

    • For M.Sc. admissions, a subject test is also conducted. 

    • Candidates are selected based on entrance and personal interview performance.

    • The last step is submission of fees and documents. 

    NRTI Scholarships

    The institute provides financial assistance to students belonging to financially weaker sections of the society whose annual family income is less than Rs. 1,00,000 . National Rail and Transportation Institute scholarships are offered to students of all the programmes. Students' scores in NRTI Admission Aptitude Test are taken into consideration while providing scholarships to the students. NRTI scholarships to B.Tech students are offered based on their JEE Main score. The 20% financial aid in each slab is reserved for female students. As per NRTI scholarship policy, students are offered scholarships for a period of one year. 

    National Rail and Transportation Institute Placements

    The first batch of the B.B.A programme graduated in 2020. Numerous students of the B.B.A course got jobs in reputed companies like Aditya Birla Group, Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra Group etc. For students who are not in their final year of studies, the college offers internships to them. Internships were provided to 34 divisions of railway to NRTI B.Sc. and B.B.A students.

    NRTI Top Recruiters

    Aditya Birla Group

    Reliance Group

    L&T

    Mahindra Group

    Hindustan Unilever

    KEC International

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    National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara Highlights

    ParameterParameter Description
    Established2018
    ExamJEE Main, NRTI Admission Aptitude Test, CUET +3 more
    Courses6 Degrees and 12 Courses
    Institute TypeDeemed University
    ApprovalsUGC, AICTE
    GenderCo-ed
    Student count200
    Faculty count19
    Campus size55 acres

    Accreditations
    Accreditation is a process by which the quality of all the programmes is examined and certified normally by an external body of academics in a college. It validates and certifies the academic processes practiced within an institute are robust and relevant.

    Approvals
    In India, a degree can only be delivered by an approved institution and awarded by an institution authorized to do so by an act of parliament or legislature. Approval of institutions can be in the form of affiliation, autonomy, constituent or even approved institution status accorded by a university
    UGC

    National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara Placements

    The institute's first batch of Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A) graduated in 2020. Various students from the B.B.A programme were placed in reputed organisations. Some of the ogramistion where B.B.A students got placed in 2020 were Aditya Birla Group, Reliance Group, Adani Group, L&T, Mahindra Group, Hindustan Unilever, Siemens etc. Students who wished to pursue higher studies were selected in numerous renowned institutes. B.B.A and B.Sc. First year and second year students were provided 8 week summer internships across 34 railway divisions. 

    NRTI Top Recruiters

    Aditya Birla Group

    Reliance Group

    Adani Group

    L&T

    Mahindra Group

    Hindustan Unilever

    Siemens

    KEC International

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    Courses offered by National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara

    The college provides admission to B.Tech, B.B.A, B.Sc., P.G.D.M., M.B.A. and M.Sc. programmes. JEE Main scores are taken into consideration for admission in the B.Tech programme. National Rail and Transportation Institute admission to B.B.A and B.Sc. courses is done based on NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. At the postgraduate level, admission in the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) course is given on the basis of CAT/XAT/MAT or NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. Candidates wishing to take admission in the P.G.D.M. and M.Sc. programmes need to appear for NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. For admission in all the PG courses, candidates are also required to appear for a personal interview. NRTI Vadodara admission form can be filled by candidates via online and offline mode. 

    NRTI Admission 2021 - UG Courses

    At the undergraduate level, the college provides admission in five courses. B.Tech Mechanical and Rail Engineering, B.Sc. Transportation Technology, B.B.A Transportation Management etc. are some of the National Rail and Transportation Institute UG courses

    NRTI UG Courses, Seats and Eligibility Criteria

    Course Name 

    Total Seats

    Eligibility Criteria

    B.Tech Mechanical and Rail Engineering



    60

    At least 55% marks in 12th standard  with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects (50% for SC/ST/OBC)

    + a valid score in JEE Main

    B.Tech Rail Infrastructure Engineering

    B.Tech Rail Systems and Communication Engineering

    B.B.A Transportation Management

    NA

    10+2 in any stream with minimum 55% marks and with Mathematics as a subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC)

    B.Sc. Transportation Technology

    12th class with an aggregate score of 55% marks in science stream with Mathematics as a subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC)


    NRTI Admission Process - B.Tech

    • Sit for JEE Main and obtain a valid score.

    • Fill National Rail and Transportation Institute Vadodara application form.

    • Based on JEE Main score, candidates are selected for admission. 

    • Selected candidates need to submit documents and pay course fees to secure admission in the B.Tech programme.

    National Rail and Transportation Institute Admission Procedure - B.Sc. and B.B.A

    • Fill the application form of the college.

    • Appear for the NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. 

    • The institute selects candidates based on their score in the entrance test. 

    • If selected, visit the campus. 

    • At the end, deposit course fees and required documents. 

    NRTI Admission 2021 - PG Courses

    The institute offers 7 courses at the PG level. It also includes 2 postgraduate diploma courses.  All the NRTI PG courses are of two years duration. Some of the PG courses are M.Sc. Railway Systems Engineering and Integration, M.B.A. Transportation Management, P.G.D.M. Transportation and Logistics etc. 

    National Rail and Transportation Institute PG Courses, Seats and Eligibility Criteria

    Course Name

    Total Seats

    Eligibility Criteria

    P.G.D.M. Transport Infrastructure Development and Financing, Project Management

    100

    Minimum 55% marks in bachelor degree with Mathematics/Statistics as subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC)

    • Work experience 

    P.G.D.M. Transportation and Logistics

    M.B.A. Supply Chain Management


    60




    Undergraduate degree with an aggregate score of 55% with Mathematics/Statistics as a subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC)


    M.B.A. Transportation Management

    M.Sc. Transport Information Systems and Analytics




    30

    M.Sc. Transportation Technology and Policy

    M.Sc. Railway Systems Engineering and Integration

    15

    National Rail and Transportation Institute Admission Steps - P.G.D.M. and M.B.A.

    • Meet the eligibility criteria and fill the application form.

    • Take up NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. 

    • For M.B.A. CAT, XAT and MAT scores are also accepted. 

    • Subsequent to the entrance test, appear for a personal interview. 

    • The final selection is based on performance in entrance examination and personal interview. 

    • The selected candidates need to go to the campus. 

    • Complete the admission process by paying fees and submitting documents. 

    NRTI M.Sc. Admission Process

    • Fill National Rail and Transportation Institute application form. 

    • Appear for NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. 

    • For NTRI M.Sc. admissions, a subject test is also conducted. 

    • Next, appear for a personal interview. 

    • Based on scores in entrance and subject test & performance in a personal interview, candidates are selected. 

    • Once selected, submit documents and pay course fees to secure admission in the M.Sc. programme. 

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    National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara Scholarship

    The college provides financial assistance to students who are from financially weaker sections. The financial assistance is provided to students whose gross family income is less than Rs. 1,00,000. National Rail and Transportation Institute scholarships are offered to students who need financial assistance on the basis of NRTI Admission Aptitude Test and JEE Main score. The institute has reserved 20% of financial aid in each income slab (less than Rs. 1,00,000 and Rs. 1,00,000 - Rs. 3,00,000) for girls students. As per NRTI scholarship policy, students are provided with tution and hostel fee waiver.

    NRTI Scholarships

    Eligibility Criteria

    Scholarship Percentage 

    Candidates whose gross family income is less than Rs. 1,00,000

    100% tuition fee waiver and 50% hostel fee waiver

    Gross family income is between Rs. 1,00,000 - Rs. 3,00,000 

    50% tuition fee waiver and 25% hostel fee waiver

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    National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara Admission

    The college provides admission to B.Tech, B.B.A, B.Sc., P.G.D.M., M.B.A. and M.Sc. programmes. JEE Main scores are taken into consideration for admission in the B.Tech programme. National Rail and Transportation Institute admission to B.B.A and B.Sc. courses is done based on NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. At the postgraduate level, admission in the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) course is given on the basis of CAT/XAT/MAT or NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. Candidates wishing to take admission in the P.G.D.M. and M.Sc. programmes need to appear for NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. For admission in all the PG courses, candidates are also required to appear for a personal interview. NRTI Vadodara admission form can be filled by candidates via online and offline mode. 

    NRTI Admission 2021 - UG Courses

    At the undergraduate level, the college provides admission in five courses. B.Tech Mechanical and Rail Engineering, B.Sc. Transportation Technology, B.B.A Transportation Management etc. are some of the National Rail and Transportation Institute UG courses

    NRTI UG Courses, Seats and Eligibility Criteria

    Course Name 

    Total Seats

    Eligibility Criteria

    B.Tech Mechanical and Rail Engineering



    60

    At least 55% marks in 12th standard  with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects (50% for SC/ST/OBC)

    + a valid score in JEE Main

    B.Tech Rail Infrastructure Engineering

    B.Tech Rail Systems and Communication Engineering

    B.B.A Transportation Management

    NA

    10+2 in any stream with minimum 55% marks and with Mathematics as a subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC)

    B.Sc. Transportation Technology

    12th class with an aggregate score of 55% marks in science stream with Mathematics as a subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC)


    NRTI Admission Process - B.Tech

    • Sit for JEE Main and obtain a valid score.

    • Fill National Rail and Transportation Institute Vadodara application form.

    • Based on JEE Main score, candidates are selected for admission. 

    • Selected candidates need to submit documents and pay course fees to secure admission in the B.Tech programme.

    National Rail and Transportation Institute Admission Procedure - B.Sc. and B.B.A

    • Fill the application form of the college.

    • Appear for the NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. 

    • The institute selects candidates based on their score in the entrance test. 

    • If selected, visit the campus. 

    • At the end, deposit course fees and required documents. 

    NRTI Admission 2021 - PG Courses

    The institute offers 7 courses at the PG level. It also includes 2 postgraduate diploma courses.  All the NRTI PG courses are of two years duration. Some of the PG courses are M.Sc. Railway Systems Engineering and Integration, M.B.A. Transportation Management, P.G.D.M. Transportation and Logistics etc. 

    National Rail and Transportation Institute PG Courses, Seats and Eligibility Criteria

    Course Name

    Total Seats

    Eligibility Criteria

    P.G.D.M. Transport Infrastructure Development and Financing, Project Management

    100

    Minimum 55% marks in bachelor degree with Mathematics/Statistics as subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC)

    • Work experience 

    P.G.D.M. Transportation and Logistics

    M.B.A. Supply Chain Management


    60




    Undergraduate degree with an aggregate score of 55% with Mathematics/Statistics as a subject (50% for SC/ST/OBC)


    M.B.A. Transportation Management

    M.Sc. Transport Information Systems and Analytics




    30

    M.Sc. Transportation Technology and Policy

    M.Sc. Railway Systems Engineering and Integration

    15

    National Rail and Transportation Institute Admission Steps - P.G.D.M. and M.B.A.

    • Meet the eligibility criteria and fill the application form.

    • Take up NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. 

    • For M.B.A. CAT, XAT and MAT scores are also accepted. 

    • Subsequent to the entrance test, appear for a personal interview. 

    • The final selection is based on performance in entrance examination and personal interview. 

    • The selected candidates need to go to the campus. 

    • Complete the admission process by paying fees and submitting documents. 

    NRTI M.Sc. Admission Process

    • Fill National Rail and Transportation Institute application form. 

    • Appear for NRTI Admission Aptitude Test. 

    • For NTRI M.Sc. admissions, a subject test is also conducted. 

    • Next, appear for a personal interview. 

    • Based on scores in entrance and subject test & performance in a personal interview, candidates are selected. 

    • Once selected, submit documents and pay course fees to secure admission in the M.Sc. programme. 

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    National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara Facilities

    The institute focuses on providing best facilities and infrastructure to students. The campus of the college has updated and modern facilities and infrastructure. NRTI facilities are separate hostels for boys and girls students, a well-stocked library, auditorium etc. Both boys hostel and girls hostel have spacious rooms. The library of NRTI has an ample number of books for students and faculty members. The institute also has sports facilities and infrastructure for students who are interested in sports. Apart from these, National Railway Transportation Institute facilities list also include an auditorium and guest room. 

    Guest Room/Waiting Room
    Boys Hostel
    Girls Hostel
    Library
    Sports
    Auditorium

    Student Reviews for National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara

    College Infrastructure: 4.1/5
    Academics: 3.9/5
    Placements: 3.3/5
    Value for Money: 3.9/5
    Campus Life: 4.2/5

    Best rail college.

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    College Infrastructure

    The classroom facility of my college is very fantastic we have digital smart boards which is our learning experience is also the mess quality is also at his best they provide us different types of food and the sitting facility of the mess is different for each of the branch. The campus of my college is fully Wi-Fi enabled. The laboratories are also quite big.

    Best rail college.

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    College Infrastructure

    The infrastructure of my college is very fascinating we have Pratap villa palace which is the main attraction of our college we also have use libraries and fully furnished classroom with digital smart boards also the mess sitting facility is quite good and we have two types of mess for each of the branch.

    Best college

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    College Infrastructure

    The Infrastructure of my college is fantastic with good campus and lot of floral and funna. Also the pratap vilas Palace add charm to my college. The sport rooms are well maintained and labs are well furnished.

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    National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara Contact Address

    Address:
    National Rail and Transportation Institute, Lalabaug, Vadodara-390004, Gujarat, India

    National Rail and Transportation Institute, Vadodara Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

    1: Does the National Rail and Transportation Institute provide financial support to students?

    Yes, the institute provides financial aid to students who are from financially weaker sections of the society.

    2: What is the cost of M.Sc. Transportation Technology and Policy at NRTI?

    The cost of M.Sc. Transportation Technology and Policy for the entire duration of the programme is Rs. 2,90,000.

    3: How many seats are there in the B.Tech Mechanical and Rail Engineering programme?

    There are a total of 60 seats in NRTI B.Tech Mechanical and Rail Engineering course.

    4: Are there hostels for outstation students at NRTI campus?

    Yes, the college has individual hostels for boys and girls students at the campus.

    5: Does the National Rail and Transportation Institute have collaboration with foreign universities?

    Yes, NRTI has tie-ups with numerous foreign universities such as University of California Berkeley, USA, University of Birmingham, UK etc.

    6: How many specialisations are offered by NRTI in the B.Tech programme?

    The college offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) course in three specialisations i.e. Mechanical and Rail Engineering, Rail Infrastructure Engineering and Rail Systems and Communication Engineering.

    7: Does the college offer postgraduate diploma programmes?

    Yes, NRTI provides two postgraduate diploma courses - P.G.D.M. Transport Infrastructure Development and Financing Project Management and P.G.D.M. Transportation and Logistics.

    8: Which is the nearest airport to NRTI?

    The nearest airport to the college is Vadodara Airport. It is located 9.9 km away from the institute campus.

    9: What is faculty strength at NRTI?

    It has 19 faculty members in total.

    10: Is NRTI approved by the University Grants Commission?

    Yes, the institute is approved by the UGC.

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