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Doctoral Research · Engineering & Management · Regular & Working Professional

Ph.D. in Engineering & Management
Focus: Transportation & Logistics

Advance Research. Shape the Future of India's Transport & Logistics Sector.
Tracks
Regular · Working Professional
Streams
Engineering · Management

About the Programme

The doctoral programme is available in two tracks: a full-time regular route with university assistantship for researchers and academics, and a part-time working professional route for experienced practitioners in Government, PSU, Industry, and Defence who wish to pursue impactful, practice-grounded research in transportation and logistics.

Why Research at GSV

Unique features that set the GSV doctoral programme apart.

Sector-Exclusive Research Mandate

The only doctoral programme in India exclusively focused on transportation and logistics — covering railways, roadways, waterways, airways, and multimodal logistics.

Eminent Faculty & Domain Experts

Scholars are guided by faculty with PhDs from IITs and NITs, complemented by domain practitioners from Indian Railways, Alstom, IBM, RVNL, L&T, and Airbus.

Real Industry Problems

Dissertation topics are drawn from live operational challenges — with direct site access at Indian Railways establishments, PSUs, and logistics organisations.

Funded Research & Patent Culture

Active research funded by SERB/DST, Ministry of Railways, and British Council. Scholars are encouraged to co-author publications and file patents alongside dissertations.

National Mission Alignment

Research contributes directly to the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan (2021) and National Logistics Policy (2022) — placing scholars at the heart of India's infrastructure agenda.

Multidisciplinary Research Approach

Scholars pursue research spanning technology, management, and policy dimensions — with access to 20+ specialised labs, high-performance computing, and national digital library resources.

Programme Tracks at a Glance

Ph.D. Regular (Full-Time)
Valid score in Full-time · On Campus · University Assistantship Available
Mode Full-time (on campus)
Duration Minimum 3 years
Qualifying GATE / CSIR-NET / UGC-NET / NBHM / PM Fellowship / CAT / GMAT (2024–2026)
Stipend ₹37,000/mo (Yr 1–2) · ₹42,000/mo (Yr 3–5)
Sponsorship Not required
First Year Fee ₹73,500
Ph.D. Working Professional (Part-Time)
Valid score in Part-time · Employer-Sponsored · Practice-Grounded
Mode Part-time (employer-sponsored)
Organisations Govt. / PSU / Industry / R&D / Defence / NGOs / Banking
Qualifying GSV Entrance Test + Viva-voce
Work Experience Minimum 2 years (full-time employee)
Sponsorship Employer NOC required
First Year Fee ₹63,500

Indicative Research Areas

Research at GSV is embedded in real transportation and logistics challenges. Topics are indicative — scholars may propose areas aligned with faculty expertise.

Ph.D. in Engineering
Transportation Systems Noise and Vibration Control in Transportation Systems Lightweight Materials – Composites and Nanocomposites for Transportation Computational Materials Engineering for Advanced Materials Transport Electrification and Green Fuels for Sustainable Mobility Vibration, Dynamics, and Condition Monitoring of Mechanical Systems Nanostructured Coatings for Rail/Wheel Wear Resistance in High-Speed Rail Nano-engineered Anti-Corrosion Coatings for Railway Infrastructure Graphene-based Conductive Coatings for Electric Vehicle Systems Additive Manufacturing for Railway Bogie and Aircraft Components 3D Printing of Customised Spare Parts for Rolling Stock Maintenance Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Lightweight Coach Structures Impact-Resistant Composites for Automotive Crash Structures Unmanned Air Vehicles and Logistics Drones Sustainable Air Transportation and ATM/UTM Systems Guidance, Navigation, Control, Communication and Surveillance Technologies Railway Geotechnics Helicopter and Rotary Wing Aircraft Technologies Semiconductor Materials and Devices for Transportation Electronics VLSI Design and Chip Architectures for Intelligent Transport Nanoelectronics and Nanotechnology for Smart Transportation Signal Processing for Transportation Monitoring and Control Communication Systems for Transportation and Logistics Networks Electronic Biosensors and Smart Sensing for Transport Safety Antenna Design for IoT and Sensor Networks in Transport Infrastructure
Ph.D. in Management
Logistics & Supply Chain Management Urban Mobility & Smart Transport Systems Infrastructure Financing & PPP Multimodal Logistics & Freight Systems Supply Chain Finance Digital Transformation in Mobility Port, Maritime & Shipping Management Railway Infrastructure & Freight Corridors Development Sustainable & Green Logistics Risk Management & Network Resilience Policy, Regulation & Governance in Transport Systems HRM in Transport & Logistics Organisations Employee Safety, Well-being, and Work–Life Balance in Transport Safety Management Systems in Aircraft Maintenance (Indian Context) Human Factors in the Aviation Sector (Indian Context)

Eligibility Criteria

Same academic eligibility applies to both tracks. WP track additionally requires employer sponsorship and minimum 2 years of work experience.

PH.D. IN ENGINEERING
  • M.Tech. / M.E. / M.Sc. (Engg/Science) or MS with minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA (General / GEN-EWS / OBC) or 50% or 5.5 CGPA (SC/ST/PWD), and Bachelor’s degree with the same thresholds.
— OR —
  • 4-year B.Tech. / B.E. / B.Sc. (Engg) with minimum 80% or 8.5 CGPA.
• Qualifying exam (Regular track): Qualifying exam (Regular track): Valid score in GATE / CSIR-NET / UGC-NET / NBHM / PM Fellowship / CAT / GMAT — 2024, 2025, or 2026 as mentioned in the Admission Notification.
WP track: requires full-time employment with minimum 2 years experience + employer NOC in prescribed format.
PH.D. IN MANAGEMENT
  • Masters in Management / Humanities / Social Sciences / Sciences / Engineering with minimum 60% or 6.5 CGPA (General / GEN-EWS / OBC) or 50% or 5.5 CGPA (SC/ST/PWD), and Bachelor’s degree with the same thresholds.
— OR —
  • 4-year B.Tech. / B.E. / B.Sc. (Engg) with minimum 80% or 8.5 CGPA.
• Qualifying exam (Regular track):Qualifying exam (Regular track): Valid score in GATE / CSIR-NET / UGC-NET / NBHM / PM Fellowship / CAT / GMAT — 2024, 2025, or 2026 as mentioned in the Admission Notification.
WP track: requires full-time employment with minimum 2 years experience + employer NOC in prescribed format.

Selection Process

REGULAR (FULL-TIME)
1
Qualifying Exam Screening Valid score in GATE / CSIR-NET / UGC-NET / NBHM / PM Fellowship / CAT / GMAT (2024–2026)
2
Written Test Subject-area written examination conducted by GSV
3
Research Presentation Presentation of research interest / proposal before Doctoral Admission Committee
4
Personal Interview Final interview by faculty panel
Scholars holding a valid fellowship (CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICAR, INSPIRE, etc.) are admitted under the Individual Fellowship category and are not entitled to University Assistantship.
WORKING PROFESSIONAL (PART-TIME)
1
GSV Entrance Test Written entrance test — minimum 50% marks required to qualify for Stage 2
2
Viva-voce For candidates clearing the Entrance Test threshold
Final Merit: Entrance Test (50%) + Viva-voce (50%)
Employer-sponsored candidates only. NOC in prescribed format required at admission.

Financial Assistance — Regular Track

University Assistantship

Provided as per MHRD / UGC norms to full-time regular PhD scholars. Not applicable for Working Professional track.

₹37,000
per month · Years 1 & 2
₹42,000
per month · Years 3 to 5

Scholars with a valid award from CSIR, UGC, DBT, ICAR, INSPIRE, or any recognised funding agency are admitted under the Individual Fellowship category and are not entitled to University Assistantship.

Provisional award holders must submit a signed undertaking at admission confirming GSV bears no liability if the fellowship is cancelled.

Note: University Assistantship is not applicable for the Working Professional track.

Fee Structure

As per official Fee Structure, Academic Year 2026-27.

Ph.D. Regular (Full-Time) · Batch 2026
Fee Component Annual (₹) Odd Sem (₹) Even Sem (₹)
Tuition Fee 40,000 20,000 20,000
Caution Deposit (Refundable, One-Time) 10,000 10,000 —
Admission Fee (One-Time) 2,000 2,000 —
Registration Fee (Annual) 1,000 1,000 —
Campus Facilities Charge 5,000 2,500 2,500
Student Benevolent Fund (Annual) 500 500 —
Study Material / Immersion / Industry Visit 10,000 5,000 5,000
Medical Insurance (Annual) 5,000 5,000 —
Total (First Year) 73,500 46,000 27,500

Accommodation charges extra, subject to availability. Fees subject to revision by the Executive Council.

Ph.D. Working Professional (Part-Time) · Batch 2026
Fee Component Annual (₹) Odd Sem (₹) Even Sem (₹)
Tuition Fee 40,000 20,000 20,000
Caution Deposit (Refundable, One-Time) 10,000 10,000 —
Admission Fee (One-Time) 2,000 2,000 —
Registration Fee (Annual) 1,000 1,000 —
Student Benevolent Fund (Annual) 500 500 —
Study Material / Immersion / Industry Visit 10,000 5,000 5,000
Total (First Year) 63,500 38,500 25,000

No Campus Facilities Charge or Medical Insurance for WP track. Convocation Fee ₹3,000 in final year. Fees subject to revision by the Executive Council.

Ready to shape the future of India's transport & logistics sector? Apply via GSV Admission Portal · Queries: admissions@gsv.ac.in · Helpline: 9313921040
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