Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya

About the Program :

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

Programme Tracks at a Glance

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

Unique Features :

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.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (AY 2026-27)

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

Qualifying Exam Screening

Valid score in GATE / CSIR-NET / UGC-NET / NBHM / PM Fellowship / CAT / GMAT (2024–2026)

Written Test

Subject-area written examination conducted by GSV

Research Presentation

Presentation of research interest / proposal before Doctoral Admission Committee

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.

Indicative Research Areas :

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)

Ph.D Program (Regular) Fees for AY 2026-27

Sr. No.	Annual Fee Structure	Annual (₹)	Odd Semester (₹)	Even Semester (₹)
1	Tuition fee	40,000	20,000	20,000
2	Caution Deposit (Refundable) — One Time	10,000	10,000	-
3	Admission Fee — One Time	2,000	2,000	-
4	Study Material / Immersion Program / Industry Visit etc.Study Materials/Case Study Charges	10,000	5,000	5,000
5	Registration Fee (Annual)	1,000	1,000	-
6	Student Benevolent Fund (Annual)	500	500	-
7	Medical Insurance (Annual)	5,000	5,000	-
7	Total Annual Fee	73,500	46,000	27,500

Fees are subject to revision as approved by the Executive Council.

Accommodation charges extra, subject to availability.

Scholarships & Financial Aid :

University Assistantship

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

₹37,000	₹42,000
per month · Years 1 & 2	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.

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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