Management Stream · PG · MBA Regular

MBA in Ports and Shipping Logistics (Jointly with IMU, Chennai)

Navigating the Future of Maritime Commerce and Smart Port Ecosystems.

Duration

2 Years

Admission

National Tests followed by Interview

Intake

30 Seats

Mode

Full-Time

About the Program

The program is designed to provide in depth knowledge of ports and shipping operations, by building a strong foundation in theories, methods and tools needed to design, organize and supervise ports and shipping logistics systems.

Specialized courses are offered in areas such as Ports and Shipping Management; Maritime Economics; IT in Port Logistics; Sustainable Port Development and Green Operations; Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Port Operations; Port Development and Infrastructure Strategy; Legal Aspects of Shipping; Digital Security in Maritime Logistics.

The students acquire the professional competencies in the domains such as data analytics, optimization, integration of business functions, transport safety and reliability, logistics & supply chain processes, finance and business models, and implementation of advanced technologies such as IoT and ICT in transport and supply chain sector.

Quick Facts

Programme MBA Ports and Shipping Logistics Offered jointly with Indian Maritime University (IMU)

Duration 2 Years · 4 Semesters

Intake 30 Seats

Admission Screening via National Tests (IMU-CET/CUET-PG/CAT/XAT/MAT) and Interview Evaluation

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LEARNING EXPERIENCE

1st

University in India's Transportation & Logistics Sector

Heritage Campus

Lalbaug, Vadodara Hostel for all UG

Pan-India Diversity

Students from 22+ States

Expert Faculty

IIT / NIT PhDs Industry Practitioners

Experiential Learning

Summer Internship in First Year

Unique Features

Specialized Core Curriculum

Targeted courses covering Maritime Economics, Port Infrastructure Strategy, Legal Aspects, and Shipping Management.

Green & Sustainable Operations

Focus on sustainable port development strategies and eco-friendly green operations management.

Data-Driven Logistics

Building core competencies in heavy data analytics, supply chain optimization, and transport reliability.

Admission Process

MBA admissions are conducted centrally based on valid IMU-CET, CUET-PG, CAT, XAT, or MAT scores followed by personal interview.

Initial Screening Valid entrance test score (IMU-CET/CUET-PG / XAT / CAT / MAT )

Next Step Shortlisted candidates will appear for Personal Interview.

Final Merit Entrance Test (50%) + Personal Interview (20%) + Work Experience (10%) + 12th Standard (10%) + 10th Standard (10%).

Provisional Admission Letter Confirm the admission.

Report to GSV Physical reporting at Lalbaug campus, Vadodara

Fee Structure

MBA Regular · Batch 2026-28 · Academic Year 2026-27

Fee Component	Annual (₹)	Odd Sem (₹)	Even Sem (₹)
Tuition fee	2,14,300	1,07,150	1,07,150
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
Study Material / Industry Visit etc	10,000	5,000	5,000
Student Benevolent Fund (Annual)	500	500	-
Medical Insurance (Annual)	5,000	5,000	-
Total Fee Payable (First Year)	2,47,800	1,33,150	1,14,650

Hostel & Mess are available for female students only. • Hostel Fee (Double Sharing): ₹43,600 per annum (₹21,800 per semester) • Mess Fee: ₹40,000 per annum (₹20,000 per semester) • Electricity Charge: ₹6,000 per annum (₹3,000 per semester). Fees subject to revision as per University regulations. Please verify current fee structure at gsv.ac.in/fees-structure.

Ready to build the smart, sustainable ports of tomorrow? Qualifying Entrance Test Required - IMU-CET/ CUET-PG / XAT / CAT / MAT

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