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Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

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Warehousing, transportation, inventory and documentation. E-commerce and quick-commerce growth has made this one of the faster-expanding entry-level employment sectors in India.

Am I eligible?
Duration
1–2 years
Entry after
Class 12
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Warehousing, transportation, inventory and documentation. E-commerce and quick-commerce growth has made this one of the faster-expanding entry-level employment sectors in India.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 12th pass in any stream.

How you get in. Direct admission (institutes, LSC Sector Skill Council partners).

How it is studied. Full-time; part-time or sandwich options at some polytechnics.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • E-commerce and quick commerce (Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit)
  • Third-party logistics providers
  • Freight forwarders
  • Manufacturing supply chains
  • Ports and warehousing
  • Courier companies

What you can study next.

  • BBA/MBA Logistics and Supply Chain
  • CILT certification
  • Import-export management programmes
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 15,000 - 28,000 per month.

Typical duration. 1 - 2 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 12 Any —

Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

3 routes mapped from this qualification.

Retail, warehouse and delivery operations
Store, warehouse and last-mile roles across retail and e-commerce - among the largest sources of entry-level employment in India and one where progression to supervision is genuinely quick.
Common route
Supply Chain Coordinator
Keeps goods moving - purchase orders, suppliers, transport, stock levels and the paperwork that follows them. Problems arrive daily and the job is absorbing them without stopping the line.
Common route
Warehouse Supervisor
Manages receiving, storage, picking and dispatch operations in a warehouse.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

12th pass in any stream. Admission is through Direct admission (institutes, LSC Sector Skill Council partners).

How long does Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management take?

1 - 2 years. Full-time; part-time or sandwich options at some polytechnics.

What does Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management cost?

Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management?

BBA/MBA Logistics and Supply Chain, CILT certification, Import-export management programmes.