{"id":6552,"date":"2025-08-06T15:45:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T15:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=6552"},"modified":"2025-08-06T15:45:38","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T15:45:38","slug":"railway-university-admission-national-academy-of-indian-railways-nair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/railway-university-admission-national-academy-of-indian-railways-nair\/","title":{"rendered":"Railway University Admission \u2013 National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Railway University Admission \u2013 National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Seat Allotment and Guidelines \u2013\u00a0Railway University<\/strong><\/p>\n

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES FOR PROPER UTILISATION OF COURSES<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. For each MDP & BFP course, quota of seats for participants from Zonal Railways and PUs are fixed as below:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Course Name<\/td>\nCR, NR, WR, WCR, ECR, ECOR, ER, SWR, SER, SR<\/td>\nNFR, \u00a0SCR,NER, \u00a0NWR, NCR, SECR<\/td>\nPUs, RDSO, DG\/RPF<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    MDP<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    BFP<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    May kindly nominate \u00a0officers only as per the above quota so as to ensure proper utilization of available capacity as also to avoid inconvenience.<\/p>\n

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    1. For other courses, interested officers may please be nominated and advice sent to concerned Course Director well in advance. While sending the nomination details of the nominated officers like their designation, place of posting and contact number may also please be advised so that the nominated officers can be contacted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Sometimes due to unavoidable reasons the courses mentioned in the Calendar have to be re\u2010scheduled\/cancelled; therefore, \u00a0nominated \u00a0officers \u00a0should\u00a0 be advised \u00a0to check the NAIR website a week before starting date of the course to ascertain the status of the courses which they were going to attend.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Participants arriving late or in excess of allotted seats or of inadequate seniority may be sent back.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Generally JAG and above officers are given single occupancy rooms. JS, SS officers are accommodated on twin sharing basis.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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            1. The Policy regarding family accommodation is available at the NAIR website.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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              1. Officers should be advised to bring their sports\u2010gear and swimming costume to avail themselves of the various sports facilities available at NAIR.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                1. Typically, \u00a0Vadodara \u00a0has \u00a0a \u00a0hot \u00a0and \u00a0humid \u00a0climate. \u00a0However, \u00a0from \u00a0November \u00a0to February one may need light woolen clothing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                  1. Trainees \u00a0are \u00a0required \u00a0to \u00a0make \u00a0payments \u00a0for \u00a0mess \u00a0charges \u00a0preferably \u00a0through Debit\/Credit Card.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    1. Nominations for Seminar\/Workshop should not be done by Zonal Railways and PUs as the same will be done by NAIR.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Eligibility Criteria<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                      Code<\/strong><\/td>\nPro<\/strong>g<\/strong>r<\/strong>a<\/strong>m Name<\/strong><\/td>\nEligibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      SMP<\/td>\nStrategic Management Program for CMDs<\/td>\nNomination by Railway Board<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      AMP<\/td>\nAdvanced Management Program<\/td>\nNomination by Railway Board<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      MDP<\/td>\nManagement Development Program<\/td>\n6\u20108 years in Gr\u2019A\u2019 and due for promotion to \u00a0JAG<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      BFP<\/td>\nGr \u2018B\u2019 Foundation Program<\/td>\nGr\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u2018B\u2019\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Officers\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0immediately\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 after promotion in Gr. \u2018B\u2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      BIP<\/td>\nGr\u00a0 \u2018B\u2019 Induction \u00a0Program \u00a0(For \u00a0Accounts, Personnel, Stores, AHO, APHOs & Nursing Officer)<\/td>\nGr \u2018B\u2019 Officers within 1 Yr. of promotion to Gr \u2018B\u2019 post & after completing BFP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      AIP<\/td>\nGr \u2018A\u2019 Induction Program<\/td>\nGr \u2018A\u2019 Officers (after completing AFP)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      AFP<\/td>\nGr \u2018A\u2019 Foundation Program<\/td>\nProbationers recruited through UPSC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                      Project Scheme<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      MD<\/strong>P & BFP<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      Participants \u00a0of MDP and BFP courses undertake\u00a0 project work and submit a report. These reports\u00a0\u00a0 have \u00a0helped \u00a0Indian \u00a0Railways\u00a0 \u00a0in \u00a0harnessing\u00a0 \u00a0experience\u2010backed\u00a0 \u00a0knowledge\u00a0 \u00a0for improving productivity of various assets. The participants can support our efforts by bringing field problems or critical issues with related data for further in depth study.<\/p>\n

                      Best Projects are awarded the MR\u2019s medal and a Cash Award of Rs. 5000\/\u2010 and Rs. 3000\/\u2010 for each Member \u00a0of the project\u00a0 group\u00a0 in MDP and BFP respectively. \u00a0Synopsis \u00a0of all the Projects and full reports of the projects for the year 2001 onwards can be viewed at http:\/\/10.140.2.6<\/p>\n

                      AMP<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      AMP \u00a0Participants \u00a0shall \u00a0be \u00a0required \u00a0to\u00a0 make \u00a0theme \u00a0presentations \u00a0in \u00a0groups \u00a0on \u00a0topics provided to them. These themes shall be pursued further during their duration of training at ICLIF\/INSEAD as well.<\/p>\n

                      Information about the courses<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      AFP (Group \u2018A\u2019 Foundation Programme)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      The\u00a0 \u00a0Group\u00a0 \u00a0\u2018A\u2019\u00a0\u00a0 Foundation\u00a0 \u00a0Programme\u00a0 \u00a0is\u00a0\u00a0 conducted\u00a0 \u00a0for\u00a0 \u00a0newly\u00a0 \u00a0recruited\u00a0 \u00a0Group\u00a0 \u00a0\u2018A\u2019 probationary officers of different Railway Services. The objective is to familiarize the probationary\u00a0 officers at the beginning of their career with the system of railway working, developing team working, build camaraderie and instill in a sense of discipline, dedication and pride. The extensive \u00a0training programme \u00a0includes classroom \u00a0lectures,\u00a0 field visits and extra curricular activities.<\/p>\n

                      AIP (Group \u2018A\u2019 Induction Programme)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      The Group \u2018A\u2019 Induction Programme is conducted towards the end of probation period i.e. before joining the working post. The objective of this course is to weave together various modules \u00a0of \u00a0training \u00a0undergone \u00a0by \u00a0them \u00a0and \u00a0to\u00a0 equip \u00a0them \u00a0with \u00a0relevant \u00a0skills \u00a0and knowledge \u00a0for taking up a working post. The pedagogy includes classroom\u00a0 sessions, field visits, mock drills an extra curricular activities.<\/p>\n

                      BFP (Group \u2018B\u2019 Foundation Programme)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      This course is meant for Group \u2018B\u2019 officers immediately on promotion from Group \u2018C\u2019. The course \u00a0objective \u00a0is to give bird\u2019s eye view of the variety\u00a0 of activities \u00a0and function \u00a0of all departments, developing team working, ethos, understanding basic management concepts etc. The course is not meant for imparting in\u2010depth knowledge into various functional areas, for which various function related courses are available.<\/p>\n

                      MD<\/strong>P (Management Development Programme)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      This is a course for officers who are due for promotion to Junior Administrative Grade. The course\u00a0 \u00a0objective\u00a0 \u00a0is\u00a0 \u00a0to\u00a0 \u00a0impart\u00a0 \u00a0managerial\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 perspective\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0and\u00a0 \u00a0effectiveness\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0involving coordination and team approach for taking up role of branch officers. It is meant to impart insight into management of technology, managerial behavioural and competencies needed for handling Tenders & Contracts, DAR etc. The course is not meant for imparting in\u2010depth knowledge into various functional areas, for which various function related courses are available.<\/p>\n

                      AMP (Advanced Management Programme)<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      This course is for the officers who are due for promotion to Senior Administrative\u00a0 Grade. Currently it has 4 weeks module out of which 2 weeks training is at NAIR\/BRC and one week at INSEAD\/Singapore\u00a0 as also one week at ICLIF\/Malaysia. The course objective is to impart managerial perspective of policy making, effectiveness involving coordination and team working and understanding of challenges faced by Indian Railways.<\/p>\n

                      Seminars\/Workshop<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      The slots for Seminars\/Workshop have been identified in Calendar. However, the subject for\u00a0Seminar\/Workshop will be finalized later and nominations will be called for accordingly.<\/p>\n

                      Quality Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      \u201cWe all, at National Academy of Indian Railways, commit ourselves to achieve \u201cExcellence in\u00a0Training Railway Managers\u2019 to accomplish corporate objectives of Indian Railways.<\/p>\n

                      We \u00a0are \u00a0also \u00a0committed \u00a0to \u00a0a \u00a0continual \u00a0improvement \u00a0in\u00a0 quality \u00a0through \u00a0comprehensive periodic reviews within the frame work of ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems.\u201d<\/p>\n

                      About us<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      The Alma mater of Indian Railway officers \u2013 National Academy of Indian Railways Vadodara was originally\u00a0 established \u00a0in 1930 at Dehradun and subsequently \u00a0relocated at its present site on January 31, 1952.<\/p>\n

                      The local point of National Academy of Indian Railways is Pratap Vilas Palace of the Gaewads\u2013 the former rulers of Baroda. The sprawling campus of 55 acres has beautiful gardens and woods.<\/p>\n

                      The training is imparted through interactive\u00a0 sessions in well\u2010equipped \u00a0classrooms\/lecture halls\/model rooms.<\/p>\n

                      Cubrary building has faculty offices, the Library and the Computer Center. A rich collection of Railway related material, general books and periodicals,\u00a0 and multimedia \u00a0is available in the library. State\u2010of\u2010the art LAN, Wen servers and computers provide access to worldwide information resources.<\/p>\n

                      \u201cAbhivyakti\u201d \u00a0is\u00a0 a\u00a0 widely \u00a0acclaimed \u00a0half \u00a0yearly \u00a0journal \u00a0of \u00a0National \u00a0Academy \u00a0of \u00a0Indian Railways, which helps in generating debate and spreading information about contemporary concerns.<\/p>\n

                      A 250 seater AC auditorium and a large recreation room is the center attraction after a busy day.<\/p>\n

                      Guest officers are housed in well\u2010furnished single\/double\u00a0 occupancy rooms. Officers mess\u00a0\u2018Annapurna\u2019 can accommodate upto 180 guests at any time.<\/p>\n

                      The two Tennis Courts, five indoor badminton courts and the Squash court, outdoor Basket Ball and Volley Ball courts and a modern Gymnasium help in achieving physical fitness for all age groups. Indoor facilities for Billiards, Table Tennis, Carom and Chess enthusiasts are a permanent attraction.<\/p>\n

                      A self\u2010contained \u00a0Health Unit with a resident doctor provides medical support as required. The NAIR Health unit is backed by Western Railway\u2019s Divisional Hospital at Pratap Nagar.<\/p>\n

                      National Academy of Indian Railways WEB presence<\/strong><\/p>\n

                      Our Railnet website: \u00a0http:\/\/10.140.2.6 \u00a0provides information relating to Railway Codes and Manuals, \u00a0reading \u00a0material \u00a0for \u00a0Foundation\u00a0\u00a0 Programme,\u00a0 \u00a0website \u00a0links \u00a0of \u00a0other \u00a0Indian Railways and other National and International Premier educational institutions.<\/p>\n

                      Faculty Members<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                      Name Shri\/Smt.\/Ms.<\/td>\nDesignation<\/td>\nMobile<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Administration<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      R. C. Agrawal<\/td>\nDirector General<\/td>\n9725024421<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      K. L. Dixit<\/td>\nDy. Director General<\/td>\n9974094047<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Faculty Members<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Shailendra N. Jaiswal<\/td>\nSr.Proff. (Management)<\/td>\n9974003522<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Hemant Godbole<\/td>\nSr.Proff. (Finance Mgt.)<\/td>\n9974003513<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      V. K. Saxena<\/td>\nSr.Proff. (Mech. Engg.)<\/td>\n9974003514<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      A. K. Shrivastav<\/td>\nSr.Proff. (S & T Engg.)<\/td>\n9974003521<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Atul Gupta<\/td>\nSr.Proff. (Materials Mgt.)<\/td>\n9974003516<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      S.S. Kalra<\/td>\nSr.Proff. (Civil Engg.)<\/td>\n9974003520<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Dr. A Prakash<\/td>\nSr.Proff. (Health Mgt.)<\/td>\n9974003515<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Pravin Parmar<\/td>\nSr.Proff. (Transportation Mgt.)<\/td>\n9974003519<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      S. S. Srinivas<\/td>\nSr.Proff. (Organizational Behaviour)<\/td>\n9974003517<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Dr. S. K. Mitra<\/td>\nProff .(Health Mgt.)<\/td>\n9601285939<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Rakesh Rajpurohit<\/td>\nProff .(Inventory Mgt.)<\/td>\n9601285943<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Pramod Gadre<\/td>\nProff. (Elect. Engg.)<\/td>\n9974003518<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Kumar Manavendra<\/td>\nProff .(Finance & Investment)<\/td>\n9601285945<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Vijoy Kumar Singh<\/td>\nProff .(Comml. Mgt.)<\/td>\n9601285937<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Rajnish Kumar<\/td>\nProff .(IT )& Secy. to DG<\/td>\n9601285941<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Sunil Kumar Singh<\/td>\nProff .(Managment Services)<\/td>\n8511062808<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Binay Kumar<\/td>\nProff .(Network Mgt.)<\/td>\n9601285942<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Md. Faizal<\/td>\nProff .(Account Mgt.)<\/td>\n9601285931<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      <\/td>\nProff. (Relations Mgt.)<\/td>\n9601285935<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      R.S. Chhatwal<\/td>\nProff .(Safety Mgt.)<\/td>\n9601285938<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      R. Subramaniam<\/td>\nProff .(Law Mgt.)<\/td>\n9601285933<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Hublal Jagan<\/td>\nProff .(Personnel Mgt.)<\/td>\n9601285934<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Suresh Chandra<\/td>\nProff .(Rajbhasha)<\/td>\n9601285936<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Mohandas P.<\/td>\nAsst. Proff (Personnel Mgt.)<\/td>\n9601285944<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Other Officers<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Dr. D. S. Tawar<\/td>\nAddl.CMS<\/td>\n9724091515<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      Nigam Prasad<\/td>\nAsst. Library & Information Officer<\/td>\n9601285940<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                      P. Bhaskaran<\/td>\nPPS to DG<\/td>\n9601285932<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

                      click the link for more details\u00a0:\u00a0Railway University Courses \u00a0\u2013 National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                      Source : Source : http:\/\/www.nair.indianrailways.gov.in\/<\/p>\n

                      You’re asking about admissions to the Railway University<\/strong> housed within the National Academy of Indian Railways (NAIR)<\/strong> in Vadodara\u2014now Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV)<\/strong>, formerly known as the National Rail and Transportation Institute (NRTI). Here’s an updated breakdown of how admissions work:<\/p>\n

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                      Institutional Overview<\/h3>\n
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                      • NAIR<\/strong> is the premier training institute for Railway officers\u2014providing induction, mid-service, and specialized training for civil servants, engineers, and medical personnel.<\/li>\n
                      • NRTI<\/strong> was established in 2025 as India\u2019s first dedicated transport and railway-focused university, operating from NAIR\u2019s Vadodara campus.<\/li>\n
                      • In 2025<\/strong>, NRTI was reconstituted as Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV)<\/strong>\u2014a central university with a broader mandate in transportation and logistics education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                        Courses Offered & Eligibility<\/h3>\n

                        Undergraduate (via NRTI \/ GSV)<\/h4>\n
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                        • BBA in Transportation Management<\/strong><\/li>\n
                        • BSc in Transportation Technology<\/strong><\/li>\n
                        • BTech in Rail Infrastructure Engineering<\/strong><\/li>\n
                        • BTech in Rail Systems & Communication Engineering<\/strong>
                          \nEligibility: 10+2 with Maths (for BBA\/BSc), and Physics + Chemistry + Maths for BTech. A valid JEE Main score is required for BTech. Minimum marks: 55% for General\/EWS, 50% for OBC\/SC\/ST; age below 25 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Postgraduate (via NRTI \/ GSV)<\/h4>\n
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                          • MBA<\/strong> in Transportation Management<\/li>\n
                          • MBA<\/strong> in Supply Chain Management<\/li>\n
                          • MSc<\/strong> in Transport Technology & Policy<\/li>\n
                          • MSc<\/strong> in Transport Economics<\/li>\n
                          • MSc<\/strong> in Transport Information Systems & Analytics<\/li>\n
                          • MSc in Railway Systems Engineering & Integration<\/strong> (joint degree with University of Birmingham, UK)
                            \nEligibility: Bachelor’s degree with Maths or Statistics, minimum 55% marks (50% for reserved categories).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                            Admission Process & Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
                            Stage<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
                            Application<\/strong><\/td>\nConducted annually (timeline varies, typically mid-year)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                            Cut-off<\/strong><\/td>\nTypically 55% aggregate for UG and PG programs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                            Selection Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\nEntrance test, board marks, JEE Main score (for BTech), Entrance-based screening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                            Financial Aid<\/strong><\/td>\nScholarships and fee waivers available for meritorious and needy students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
                            Campus<\/strong><\/td>\nResidential, located at NAIR\u2019s 55-acre Pratap Vilas Palace campus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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                            Next Steps<\/h3>\n
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                            • Watch for announcements on GSV’s official site<\/strong> regarding admissions, deadlines, and application portals.<\/li>\n
                            • Ensure eligibility criteria\u2014especially for JEE Mains if applying for BTech programs.<\/li>\n
                            • Explore scholarship opportunities and reservation policies that might apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                              Interested in learning about placements, faculty credentials, or future campus developments at GSV? I\u2019d be happy to help dig deeper!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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