National Rail and Transportation Institute Scholarships & Eligibility

Vadodara, Gujarat

College Type
Deemed to be University
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
Minority Status :
Non Minority

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National Rail and Transportation Institute Scholarships Details

National Rail and Transportation Institute Scholarships & Eligibility

National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI), Vadodara, now integrated into Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), prioritizes accessibility through merit- and need-based scholarships, offering tuition waivers, hostel subsidies, and financial aid to support students from diverse economic backgrounds in rail and transportation programs. These initiatives cover up to 100% of fees for low-income families, with 20% reservation for female candidates in each slab, aligning with government policies for inclusive education. Additional options like Ministry of Railways scholarships and National Scholarship Portal (NSP) aid further reduce barriers, benefiting over 20% of batches annually.

Types of Scholarships

NRTI/GSV provides tiered financial aid slabs based on family income, plus merit incentives and external schemes.

Income Slab 1 Scholarship: 100% tuition fee waiver + 50% hostel fee waiver for gross annual family income < INR 1,00,000.
Income Slab 2 Scholarship: 50% tuition fee waiver + 25% hostel fee waiver for income INR 1,00,000 - 3,00,000.
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship: 100% tuition waiver + 50% hostel waiver for top 20% students with CGPA ≥8.0.
Ministry of Railways Scholarship: INR 37,500 for first-year students (e.g., 2018 batch model, renewed periodically).
External Scholarships: NSP, state merit scholarships, and PSU-specific aids for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD students.

Fees (B.Tech ~INR 2.18 lakh/year including hostel/mess) see 10% annual hikes, making waivers critical.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must rank in the top performers via NRTI aptitude test/JEE Main for aid allocation within slabs. Family income proof (ITR/Form 16) required; merit aid demands consistent CGPA ≥8 post-admission. Reserved 20% seats per slab for females; SC/ST/PwD get additional relaxations per GoI norms. First-year eligibility ties to entrance merit; renewals need 75% attendance and no arrears.

Application Process

Apply during admission via online portal (gsv.ac.in/nrti.edu.in): select slab, upload income docs, ITR, caste certificate (if applicable), and bank details. Shortlisting by merit rank; provisional award at counseling, confirmed post-fee payment verification. Renew online yearly with academic transcripts; appeals via CDC office. Administration guides NSP applications separately.

Financial Aid Options

Beyond waivers, low-interest education loans via tie-ups with SBI/PNB; fee installments over semesters. Railway wards get supernumerary seats with partial aid; women empowerment funds cover 20% priority. Corporate sponsorships from RITES/IRCTC for internships converting to aid; PhD scholars access DST/MoR grants. In 2025, over 150 students benefited, with slabs covering ~30% of UG cohort amid rising applications.

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