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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

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.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    JEE Main or BITSAT or MHT CET
  3. Degree
    B.Tech (Industrial/Mechanical/Logistics Engineering) 4 yrs → MBA/PGDM in Operations/Logistics (2 yrs)
  4. Colleges
    IIT Kharagpur · IIT Kanpur · BITS Pilani
  5. 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.

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

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

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

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
JEE Main
NTA
Class 12 PCMVery HardJan & Apr
BITSAT
BITS Pilani
Class 12 PCM, 75%+HardMay-Jun
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun
CAT
IIMs
Bachelor's degree 50%+Very HardNov

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

IIT Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Central GovtKharagpur, West Bengal
JEE AdvancedGATEJAM
IIT Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
Central GovtKanpur, Uttar Pradesh
JEE AdvancedGATEJAM
BITS Pilani
BITS Pilani
Deemed UniversityPilani, Rajasthan
BITSAT
NIT Trichy
NIT Tiruchirappalli
Central GovtTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
JEE Main + JoSAA
Christ University
Christ University
Deemed UniversityBengaluru, Karnataka
Christ University Entrance TestCUET
DU
University of Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
CUET UGCUET PGMerit-based
IIM-A
Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad
AutonomousAhmedabad, Gujarat
CATGMAT
IIM Bangalore
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Central GovtBengaluru, Karnataka
CATGMAT
NITIE
National Institute of Industrial Engineering
AutonomousMumbai, Maharashtra
Institute entranceMerit-based
IIL
Indian Institute of Logistics
PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
Direct Admission
SIU
Symbiosis International (Deemed University)
Deemed UniversityPune, Maharashtra
Institute entranceMerit-based
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