Nirma University, [NU] Ahmedabad

Nirma University was established in 2003 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It is popular for its academic ambiance and amenities. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission [UGC] and is accredited by NAAC. The University is a member of  Association of Commonwealth Universities [ACU] and Association of Indian Universities [AIU].

The institution offers both undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The Nirma University Admission is based on merit and scores in qualifying exams. Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, Chairman, Nirma Group of Companies and Chairman, NERF is the president of the University. It operates under the aegis of the Nirma Education and Research Foundation. Nirma University is a legal university authorized under a state act.

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• Highlights
• Courses
• Fees
• Facilities
• Constituent Colleges
• Rankings
• Scholarship
• Placement
• MoUs
• FAQs
• Eligibility Criteria
• Admissions
• Hostel Details

Nirma University Highlights:

Nirma University encourages the initiatives of students to organize and carry out various activities. Students Associations are one of the University's unique features. Students are responsible for planning, organizing, conducting and reviewing the events, thereby developing their skills in leadership and teamwork. More highlights about the Nirma university are mentioned below.

Nirma University Courses:

 Nirma University provides various programs in many disciplines and below are the UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses offered by the University. Nirma University offers part-time and full-time Ph.D. program for both internal and external candidates in the mentioned specializations.

Nirma University MBA:

Nirma University offers a two-year full-time residential program that follows the trimester system. The first year is made up of core courses. The second year consists of several core courses and several elective courses. A summer project is scheduled for the end of the first year. In the second year, the program offers dual specializations. Below is the list of available specializations:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Information Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Operations Management
• Strategic Management

Lectures, case studies (Harvard, Ivey and other international and Indian cases) simulations (Tata interactive, Harvard) and project work are the main pedagogical methods. In addition, interaction with industry experts, live projects, innovation workshops, participation in Conclaves and learning through co-curricular activities provide a sense of the real world that encourages active learning for a better foundation. Pedagogy ensures that analytical skills are developed through concepts and practices that help students improve their decision-making skills.

Nirma University Law:

Nirma University Ahmedabad law Institute envisages academic excellence that enables individuals to fine-tune the student's skills with a sense of social responsibility and leadership. Ethics, value orientation with a keen understanding of contemporary challenges and being the best in one's capacity are an integral part of the Institute's learning environment. The undergraduate programs are offered in two streams BA LLB and B.Com LLB. This five-year integrated program, spread over ten semesters, is approved by the Bar Council of India [BCI].

Nirma University Engineering:

Nirma University offers B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. courses in the engineering field. Below is the list of streams offered by Nirma University:

• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering 
• Civil Engineering 
• Electrical Engineering 
• Electronics and Communication
• Engineering Instrumentation and Control Engineering 
• Mechanical Engineering

Each department is made up of highly qualified and committed faculty members with academic and research & development (R&D) experience from across India. Their expertise encompasses different fields. All department has good laboratory facilities including high-end equipment. Engineering students often get opportunities to work directly on live or entrepreneurial projects with industry.

Nirma University Executive Diploma in Management Programs:

In 1999, the Institute started the Executive Diploma in Management Programs (EDP) to meet the needs of managers, managers, and entrepreneurs. The programs are available in the following specializations.

• Finance
• Marketing
• International Business
• Operations Management
• Human Resource Management

However, a specific program will only be offered if it is chosen by at least 20 candidates and admissions are based on the performances in the personal interview, work experience, and past academic records. 

Nirma University Fees:

Nirma University offers undergraduate and postgraduate as well as Ph.D. courses in Engineering, Management, Commerce, Science, Design, Architecture, Law, and Computer Applications. The fee structure of the course is stated below:

• Nirma University Ahmedabad fee structure for engineering [B.Tech] is INR 166,100 per year.
• Nirma University Ahmedabad fees for B.Arch course is INR 161,000 annually.
• Nirma University Ahmedabad fee structure for M.Sc ranges from INR 100,000 to INR 125,000 annually.
• Nirma University Ahmedabad MBA fee structure for the course is INR 523,000 per year.

Nirma University Facilities:

The University has an independent state-of-art infrastructure. The buildings have an air-conditioned amphitheater and the classrooms equipped with multi-media and audio-visual equipment. Other facilities are mentioned below.

• NU Library aims to provide easy access to the right information at the right time to all its users.
• The campus includes most modern updated computer laboratories with latest configuration computers.
• The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled.
• Language laboratories are equipped with the latest software to aid modern language teaching.
• The campus hostels rooms are spacious and well-furnished. 
• The University has its own fleet of buses plying in all the areas of Ahmedabad.
• A scheduled bank with ATM facility is located on the campus. 
• Excellent sports facilities comprising synthetic grounds for basketball, volleyball, and tennis, large fields for football and cricket, table tennis room. 
• Apart from the facilities mentioned above, Nirma University Scholarship for students in one of the main highlights and facility offered to the students here

Nirma University Constituent Colleges:

Constituent Institutes of Nirma University Ahmedabad Gujarat are among the country's top tier educational institutions. The institutes are acknowledged for holistic education, cutting-edge research, robust academic programs, quality teaching-learning process and overall development of students. Below is a list of Constituent institutes.

• Institute of Technology
• Institute of Management
• Institute of Diploma Studies
• Institute of Pharmacy
• Institute of Commerce
• Institute of Science
• Institute of Law
• Institute of Architecture and Planning

Nirma University Rankings:

Nirma University Ahmedabad rankings in India are mentioned below. 

• Nirma University was ranked as the 3rd Best Private B-School among the Top Leading B-Schools of Super Excellence Category by the CSR-GHRDC B-School Survey in 2018.
• It was ranked 17th as the Best Private B-School by Business World Survey in 2017.
• Ranked 27th as Best B-School by India Today in 2017.
• Ranked 10th Best Private B-School and 31st Overall Best B-School by the NIRF.
• In 2017, it was ranked as the 27th Best B-School B-School by the Week-Hansa Research Survey.

Nirma University Scholarship:

Nirma University Ahmedabad provides scholarship to meritorious students every year to encourage them. The eligibility criteria for the scholarship differs for each course.

• The scholarship will be continued if the concerned student performs well in academics.
• The Nirma University Scholarship amount will vary for each institute
• Students seeking an education loan can apply for the loan in Vidya Lakshmi portal directly.

Nirma University Placement:

The University has linkages with over 30 companies which regularly conduct campus recruitment at Nirma University. Nirma University Placement record had been subsequently increasing throughout the years. 

• Nirma University Ahmedabad placement record of salary package 15 LPA, while the average was 8 LPA.
• Students get placed in various domains like FMCG, Consumer Durables, Engg. & Manufacturing, ITES, Automobile, Retail/e-commerce, BFSI, Consulting, Pharma, Telecom, etc.
• Some of the top recruiters are Blue Star, Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Daimler, Deloitte & Touche LLP, etc.

Nirma University MoUs:

Nirma University Ahmedabad's MoU is mentioned below.

• Universiti Utara, Malaysia
• Hangyang University, South Korea
• Florida Atlantic University, USA
• Coggin College of Business, North Florida University, USA
• California State University, USA
• Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, USA
• Texas A&M University-Commerce, USA
• Skyline University College, Sharjah, UAE
• HOF University of Applied Sciences, Germany

Nirma University FAQs:

1. Where is Nirma University located?
   Nirma University is located in Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Post: Chandlodia, Via: Gota, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

2. How to contact Nirma University?
   Use the Phone number +91-7930642000, +91-2712241900, +91-2717241901, +91-2717241902, +91-2717241903, +91-2717241904, +91-2717241911, +91-2717241912, +91-2717–241913, +91-2717241914, +91-2717241915 to contact the university.