CommerceSupply Chain & Operations

Logistics Manager

Logistics Managers coordinate procurement, transport, warehousing and distribution across manufacturing, retail and e-commerce in India. Growing e-commerce, manufacturing and export-import activity make this role critical for cost control, customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

Salary range

₹4.5–30 LPA

Job growth

high

Work type

Hybrid

Paths to entry

3 routes

Actions for your grade

Choose subjects that keep both commerce and science options open (Maths, Business Studies/Accounts)
Learn spreadsheets (Excel) and basic data handling
Visit local warehouses/transport hubs to observe operations

Actions for your grade

Choose subjects that keep both commerce and science options open (Maths, Business Studies/Accounts)
Learn spreadsheets (Excel) and basic data handling
Visit local warehouses/transport hubs to observe operations

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Logistics Manager

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

Engineering route (B.Tech → MBA/PG)

Science

Strong technical background + operations internships help move into supply chain design and systems roles.

Now
Science Stream
Exams
JEE Main or BITSAT or MHT CET
Degree
B.Tech (Industrial/Mechanical/Logistics Engineering) 4 yrs → MBA/PGDM in Operations/Logistics (2 yrs)
Colleges
IIT Kharagpur · IIT Kanpur · BITS Pilani
Career
Logistics Manager

Management route (BBA/B.Com → MBA)

Commerce

UG through CUET or college-specific entrance; top MBA entry via CAT enhances senior role prospects.

Now
Commerce Stream
Exams
CUET UG or CAT
Degree
BBA / B.Com (3 yrs) → MBA (Operations / Supply Chain Management) (2 yrs)
Colleges
Christ University Bengaluru · Delhi University · IIM Ahmedabad
Career
Logistics Manager

Certifications & diplomas

Any Stream

Useful for lateral entry, rapid upskilling and practical exposure through industry projects/internships.

Now
Any Stream Stream
Exams
—
Degree
PG Diploma / Certificate courses in Supply Chain, Logistics & Freight Management (6 months–1 year)
Colleges
Nitie Mumbai · Indian Institute of Logistics · Symbiosis International University
Career
Logistics Manager

Entrance exams

Exam	Eligibility	Difficulty	Window
JEE Main NTA	Class 12 PCM	Very Hard	Jan & Apr
BITSAT BITS Pilani	Class 12 PCM, 75%+	Hard	May-Jun
MHT CET Maharashtra State CET Cell	Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)	Medium	Apr-May
CUET UG NTA	Class 12 (any stream)	Medium	May-Jun
CAT IIMs	Bachelor's degree 50%+	Very Hard	Nov

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

IIT Kharagpur

IIT Kanpur

BITS Pilani

Deemed UniversityPilani, Rajasthan

BITSAT

NIT Trichy

NIT Tiruchirappalli

Central GovtTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

JEE Main + JoSAA

Christ University Bengaluru

Delhi University

IIM Ahmedabad

IIM Bangalore

Nitie Mumbai

Indian Institute of Logistics

Symbiosis International University

Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.