NRTI (National Rail and Transportation Insitute) is a deemed to be university established by Ministry of Railways of Government of India.

NRTI courses are offered in three main streams namely BTech (Engineering), MBA (Management) and MSc (Sciences) programme.

NRTI courses in the MSc stream are ‘Systems Engineering and Intergation’ ‘Systems and Analytics’ and ‘Policy and Economics’ And NRTI courses in MBA stream are ‘Transportation Management’ and MBA in ‘Supply Chain Management.’

Other NRTI courses offered under MSc stream are ‘Transport Technology and Policy,’ MSc in ‘Transport Economics’ and MSc in ‘Transport Information Systems and Analytics.’

Among the NRTI courses in MSc stream, MSc in Systems Engineering and Integration has been designed in association with University of Birmingham of United Kingdom.

That is not all, there is more to it than meets the eye. Apart from these, there are programmes in NRTI courses at undergraduate level also.

The NRTI couses at undergraduate level are offered under BBA and BSc streams.

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BBA in Transportation Management and BSc in Trasportation Technology are the NRTI courses at undergraduate level.

The duration
The duration of undergraduate NRTI courses (BBA and BSc) is three years. The engineering stream (BTech) NRTI courses is for four years.

The post gradudate NRTI courses are likely for a duration of two years.

Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for is different for each of these NRTI courses.

For BBA, candidates who have passed plus two with maths as one of the subject can apply.

For BSc, candidates from science stream who have passed plus-two with maths as one of the subjects can apply for the course.

Applicants aspiring for NRTI courses in the BTech stream must have passed plus-two with maths, physics and chemistry as subjects and also must have a good score in JEE Mains exam.

Candidates seeking to join MBA or MSc programmes must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline and one of the subjects must be either Maths or Statistics.

For all the courses, the pass marks must be 55 percent in case of general category candidates and 50 percent in case of SC/ST/OBC category candidates.

Post application, candidates have to clear NTRI-AAT Test (NTRI Admission Aptitude Test) which will be conducted in June every year.

Candidates applying for anyone of the NRTI courses must be under 25 years of age at the time of application.

How to apply
Candidates have to visit the official website of NRTI to apply for the courses offered by them.

Admission for NRTI courses will be announced through various means like newspapers, social media platforms, internet news websites at the appropriate time.

Soon after the advertisement for admission into NRTI courses is out, candidates can visit the official website ‘https://nrti.edu.in/’ and click the appropriate link which will be highlighted on the website at the time of admissions.

Candidates can register and then commence applying for NRTI courses.

The circumstances prevailing then (in future) may either lead to increase or decrease in the fees. Applicants targeting these courses may visit the official website at the time of applying to get information with regards to the fees.

It is to note that BodhBridge is a company run by IIT Madras alumni. This service is being provided free of cost for the benefit of school students with whom teachers spend a significant time, enabling them to understand their strengths, weaknesses, and interests.

Teachers can help cultivate aspirations early, helping students visualize career goals and motivating them to work towards them, say sources from IITMPTF.

Target

In the short term, the initiative is targeting to cover 10,000 School Teachers across 5,000 Schools across India in the next 3 months. The first batch of training commences on 14th December.

The last date to register is 12 December 2024, say sources from IITMPTF. Interested Schools and Teachers can register through the following link – https://bodhbridge.iitmpravartak.org.in

Teachers and principals

This program is open for School Teachers, School Principals, Educators, and Counsellors. Participation in this certification program is free.

The knowledge gained from this workshop will not only benefit your students but also enhance your skills as educators and mentors, say sources from IITMPTF.

Our goal with this collaboration is to make a meaningful impact by enabling teachers to serve as effective career counsellors within their schools, said Balamurali of IITMPTF.

Teachers play an essential role in helping students build the foundation for a fulfilling career, he said.

The Chief Knowledge Officer (CKO) of IITMPTF further said career counselling certification is a perfect opportunity for every teacher to develop the knowledge, skills, and expertise needed to become a career counsellor.

This certification program aims to equip all teachers with the knowledge, tools and strategies to play an even more significant role in guiding and supporting students in making informed decisions about their career paths, said Balamurali of IITMPTF.

Teachers are often the first counsellors they encounter on their journey toward their future careers. In the modern educational landscape, the responsibilities of teachers have expanded beyond traditional teaching roles, he said.

‘They are increasingly expected to guide and support students in making crucial career-related decisions.’

By providing this training free of cost, we are committed to creating accessible pathways for teachers to develop skills that can shape the futures of countless students, he said.

Careers

Teachers can introduce students to a range of careers, including emerging fields in technology, arts, sciences, and trades, which may not have been as common in the past.

A well-curated list of top careers, updated yearly based on market trends, can provide students with relevant, modern options to explore, say sources from IITMPTF.

Understanding

Through this certification training, teachers will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current educational landscape and the various career pathways available for students.

They will also receive hands-on guidance on essential counselling techniques to better support and inspire students to make informed career choices. Certification will be provided to the participants based on their performance in the post-training assessment.

Partnership

BodhBridge has been in the career guidance space for the last 10 years. During the last five years, the company has been working with IIT Madras on different projects involving career guidance for rural children.

This partnership with IITMPTF aims at taking career guidance and counselling fundamentals to a large number of teachers free of cost.

Course curriculum

The training program is structured to be highly practical and includes modules on career guidance essentials, assessment techniques, and career counselling skills tailored for school environments.

School teachers from various educational institutions are encouraged to take advantage of this transformative learning opportunity, say sources from IITMPTF.

⮚ What is career guidance?

⮚ Introduction to MCMF Career Guidance Framework

⮚ How can a self-assessment tool be used to identify personal strengths

⮚ Discussion on Top 100 Career Options in Demand

⮚ How do we guide students to choose the right course?

⮚ How do we guide students to choose the right college?

⮚ Understanding the different competitive exams & scholarship opportunities

⮚ Basics of Career Counseling

⮚ Certification will be provided based on the performance in the post-training assessment

About IITMPTF

IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation aka IITMPTF is a section 08 Company housing the Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators, and Control Systems (SNACS).

It is committed to transforming the frontiers of knowledge. Its start-up ecosystem is the nurturing space of brilliant professionals, Innovative entrepreneurs, curious young talents, and inquisitive students.

With world-class infrastructure, equipment, and experienced mentors, we have everything to offer for the technology-hungry brains.

IITM Pravartak is funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under its National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, and hosted as a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) by IIT Madras.

The NM-ICPS is a comprehensive Mission aimed at complete convergence with all stakeholders by establishing strong linkages between academia, industry, Government, and International Organizations.

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