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    Hidden Government MBA Without CAT by Ministry of Railways- Full Details

    Hidden Government MBA Without CAT by Ministry of Railways- Full Details

    Team Careers360Updated on 09 Apr 2026, 12:18 PM IST

    What if we told you that you can fulfill your dream of MBA in 2026 without the pressure of the CAT exam? Sounds surprising, right? Yes, it is possible with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya- A lesser-known government MBA college in Vadodara, Gujarat offering alternative options for admission in MBA. Let us discuss the full details of this hidden gem including fees and placements.

    This Story also Contains

    1. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Overview
    2. Eligibility Criteria
    3. Selection Process
    4. Programme Fee
    5. Application Date
    6. Batch Profile & Internship Opportunities
    7. Major Placement Companies at GSV
    Hidden Government MBA Without CAT by Ministry of Railways- Full Details
    Hidden Government MBA Without CAT

    Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Overview

    Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), Vadodara is a Central University under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. This university was established in 2022 by an act of Parliament and offers various engineering and management courses centered around transportation & logistics. But in this article, we will specifically discuss the management course offered by GSV Vadodara.

    Seat Matrix and Exams Accepted for two-Years MBA Programme

    S.No.

    Programme

    Qualifying Entrance Test

    Intake

    1

    MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    CUET-PG / XAT / CAT / MAT

    30

    2

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

    IMU-CET / CUET-PG / XAT / CAT / MAT

    30


    GSV Vadodara offers two management programs which are listed in the above table. If you have not appeared in CAT 2026 then you can take admission in this college through various other entrance exams like CUET-PG, XAT, MAT, and IMU-CET. The seat intake for each MBA program is 30.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree in any discipline with either Statistics or Mathematics as a compulsory subject.

    • At least 60 per cent marks (6.5 CGPA) for the General, GEN-EWS, and OBC category applicants.

    • For SC, ST, PWD category applicants, the minimum marks requirement is 50 per cent (5.5 CGPA).

    • A valid score is required for the various qualifying entrance exams (CUET-PG, XAT, MAT, and IMU-CET) accepted by Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Vadodara.

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    Selection Process

    • Shortlisting: Initial screening is conducted based on the accepted entrance exam scores (IMU-CET / CUET-PG / CAT / XAT / MAT).

    • P.I: After screening, candidates are shortlisted to appear for an online mode personal interview.

    • Final Selection Criteria: The final merit list is prepared based on the following criteria.

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    Final Selection Criteria

    Weightage

    Entrance Test Score

    50%

    Personal Interview

    20%

    Past Academic Performance

    20% weightage (10% each for Class X and Class XII)

    Work Experience

    10% weightage

    Total

    100% weightage


    • Work Experience: If applicants have over 36 months work experience then they will attain 100 per cent marks (complete 10 per cent weightage), if have work experience between 12 to 36 months then will attain 4 x (No. of months – 11) per cent, and in case have less than 12 months of experience then no marks for work experience will be awarded to the applicant.

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    Programme Fee

    Category

    Annual Fee (Rs.)

    First Semester Fee (Rs.)

    Day Scholar

    2,47,800

    1,33,200

    Hosteller(Female students only)

    3,37,400

    1,77,950

    The MBA programme fee for the first semester is Rs. 1,33,200 and the annual fee is Rs. 2,47,800. The hostel is available for the female candidates online and the hostel charges for the first semester is Rs. 1,77,950 and annual hostel fee is Rs. 3,37,400.

    Application Date

    The application for MBA admission 2026 in Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya will be open in April 2026. Candidates can apply online through the official website https://gsv.ac.in.

    Academic Background and Work Experience Profile of Students

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    As per the official website data, students from various academic backgrounds take admission in management program at GSV, Vadodara. 26 per cent students are from the B.Sc & Applied Science background, 22 per cent students are from accounts, commerce & finance, 25 per cent students are from B.E, B.Tech, B.ARCH, 16 per cent are from BBA, BMS & B.Vocational and remaining 11 per cent students are from B.A background.

    When it comes to the work experience profile of students, 61 per cent of the batch consists of freshers, 18 per cent of the batch have less than 12 months of experience, 13 per cent of the batch have experience between 13 and 24 months, and the remaining 8 per cent of the batch have more than 2 years of experience.

    Batch Profile & Internship Opportunities

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    The batch size of an MBA program in GSV is 37 of which 82 per cent of the students are boys and 18 per cent of the students are girls. Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya offers diverse internship opportunities in various sectors.

    35 per cent of the batch got internship in Rail Operations, 19 per cent of the batch got internship in logistics and warehousing industry, 6 per cent of the batch got internship in supply chain analytics, 3 per cent got internship in energy sector, 21 per cent got the internship in port operations, 13 per cent of the batch got the internship in consultancy, and 3 per cent of the batch got the internship in air cargo industry.

    Major Placement Companies at GSV

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    Several recruiters participated in the placement drive at GSV Vadodara. As per the official website data, some of the key recruiters include adani, TATA, TCI, DP World, JSW, JM BAXi, Safe Express, and many more.

    GSV Vadodara is a worth considering choice for those who want to pursue MBA without appearing in the competitive CAT exam. This government B-School in Vadodara, Gujarat is a low cost alternative which is worth exploring for strong career opportunities in railway management, logistics, ports & shipping, and supply chain management.

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