Nirma University is a private university located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It was established in 2003 and is accredited by the NBA and National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). In 2003, the Gujarat government approved the NERF's plan to establish Nirma University Ahmedabad. As a result, the Gujarat State Legislative Assembly passed a special Act to establish Nirma University. Under Section 2 (f) of the University Grants Commission Act, the university was officially acknowledged. In the NIRF Ranking 2023 the university was placed at the 27th position in the law category, 22nd in architecture, 37th in the pharmacy category and 61st in the management category.
Nirma University courses include 10 degree programmes which include engineering, commerce, pharmacy, management, design, architecture, law and science. Nirma University offers courses at undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD and diploma levels. Some of the popular degrees offered by the university include B.Tech, B.Des, MBA, B.Pharma, BA LLB, B.Arch, BS among others. The admission process for Nirma University is based on entrance exams like JEE Main, GUJCET, CLAT, CAT depending on the course. The university also conducts its own entrance examinations at the PhD level. With respect to the placements offered by the university, the highest package offered for the B.Tech course is Rs 50.15 LPA and for the MBA course is 30 LPA in 2023. The top recruiters that visit the university campus each year are ACC Cement, Philips India, TCS, Accenture India, Adani, ICICI Prudential, Amul, Infosys to name a few of them.
Nirma University offers a total of 19 degree programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. Nirma University fees range between Rs 46,000 - Rs 5,42,000 per year. Nirma University admission is based on entrance exam scores. All the Nirma University courses is offered in the regular mode. JEE Main, GUJCET, NATA, CLAT, IPMAT, GATE scores among others are accepted based on the courses opted by candidates. Prior to that, each and every candidate must meet the eligibility criteria set for the respective courses. For the B.Des and doctoral programme, the university also conducts its own entrance exam and interview for Nirma University admission.
Courses | Duration | Annual Fees | Eligibility |
B.Tech | 4 Years | Rs 2,29,600 | Candidates must have passed Class 12 with physics, chemistry, and mathematics + JEE Main / GUJCET |
B.Arch | 5 Years | Rs 2,30,000 | Applicants must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate with Mathematics as a compulsory subject + NATA score |
B.Pharm | 4 Years | Rs 2,20,000 | Applicants must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics / Biology as compulsory subjects with 50% marks in aggregate + GUJCET Score |
MCA | 3 Years | Rs 1,65,000 | Graduation with 50% marks + CMAT Score |
M.Tech | 2 Years | Rs 2,54,000 | Graduation with 55% marks + GATE Score |
M.Arch | 2 Years | Rs 4,50,000 | Graduation with 50% marks + NATA |
M.Pharm | 2 Years | Rs 4,14,700 | Graduation with 55% marks + NATA / GPAT |
Ph.D | 3 to 6 Years | Rs 97,200 | Master's degree OR M.Phil in the related discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregate + CSIR-NET/ UGC-NET/ SLET / GPAT or GATE / University Entrance Exam Score |
M.Sc | 2 Years | Rs 90,000 to 95,000 | Graduation with 50% marks + Entrance Exam conducted by Nirma University |
Events | Dates |
GUJCET Round 2 Counselling Registration | July 29, 2024 |
Nirma University placement reports of 2024 have not been officially released yet. As per the statistics of previous year placements, the highest package offered was Rs 50.15 LPA to B.Tech students. The average package was Rs 17.5 LPA. Some well-acclaimed recruiters are ACC Cement, Accenture India Private Limited, Adani Group, Nirma Limited, Philips Limited, ICICI Bank, Mother Dairy India Limited, etc. Nirma University placement unit establishes a partnership between academia and industry. The cell organises guest lectures, seminars, and personal visits to provide career counselling.
Particulars | Statistics |
Highest Package (BTech) | Rs 50.15 LPA |
Highest Package (MBA) | Rs 30 LPA |
Average Package (MBA) | Rs 13 LPA |
Total Number of Offered Made (BTech) | 844 |
Total Number of Companies Visited (MBA) | 87 |
Placement Percentage (MBA) | 100% |
Top 50 Average Package | Rs 17.50 LPA |
Top 100 Average Package | Rs 15 LPA |
Nirma University cutoff for B.Tech is released on the basis of GUJCET scores. The cutoff is released for different categories by ACPC. For the year 2024, Nirma University cutoff for B.Tech CSE is expected to range between 181-191. The cutoff is determined on the basis of the difficulty of the entrance exam, the number of seats available for the course, number of test takers and previous year cutoff trends. The expected Nirma University cutoff for various engineering courses can be checked here from the below table.
Course | Expected Closing Rank |
Computer Science and Engineering | 181-191 |
Electronics and Communication Engineering | 1110-1120 |
Electrical Engineering | 4891-4901 |
Chemical Engineering | 3658-3668 |
Mechanical Engineering | 3880-3890 |
Nirma University has been ranked by some of the top-ranking bodies like NIRF, Times of India , Business Today, The Week, Business Standard, Gujarat State Institutional Ranking Framework etc. Nirma University rankings have been mentioned below in tabulated form.
Ranking Body | Category | Rankings |
NIRF Ranking 2023 | Law | 27 |
NIRF Ranking 2023 | Architecture | 22 |
NIRF Ranking 2023 | Pharmacy | 37 |
NIRF Ranking 2023 | Management | 61 |
NIRF Ranking 2021 | Overall | 153 |
CSR - GHRDC 2021 | Top Leading Engineering Colleges of Super Excellence | 4 |
Times of India 2021 | Top 175 Engineering Institute Rankings 2021 | 11 |
Times of India 2021 | Top 125 Private Engineering Institute Rankings 2021 | 4 |
Nirma University alumni are spread across leadership positions in many top companies worldwide. Nirma University is proud of its graduates and the positive impact they have on the world. Organisations and institutions have recognized their contributions as they have progressed, producing value and opportunities. The Nirma University alumni network, which now has around 30,000 members, grows stronger year after year, with over 2000 new members joining each year.
The university established the ‘Nirma University Alumni Forum’ to encourage alumni to stay involved with their alma mater. It also strives to draw on its expertise in relevant sectors to improve, strengthen, and reinforce the overall quality of the university's member institutes.
Through regular engagements such as lecture series, mock interviews, soft skill interventions, and the like, alumni contribute significantly to the development of the student community. In addition, they give pupils the classic industrial interface.
Nirma University offers a range of scholarships to eligible candidates. To be able to avail the scholarships and financial aid, candidates have to apply online through the university's official website. Some of the popular Nirma University scholarships include:
Dear Student,
The fees for BBA+MBA or Integrated BBA - MBA at Nirma University is INR 3,25,000 Per Annum and for the MBA phase, the fees applicable to the respective MBA program at that point in time shall apply. Currently, the MBA course fees at Nirma University is INR 12,05,600. Aspirants must note that the fees structure for Integrated BBA - MBA course is subject to change depending on the internal policies of the institute. In some cases the fees structure may also change while you are enrolled in the course. Candidates who wish to seek admission to the Integrated BBA - MBA course offered by Nirma University must appear for the Integrated Programme in Management Aptitude Test conducted by the Indian Institute of Management Indore. However, Gujarat Category candidates are exempted from IPMAT and will be considered for admission only on the basis of 90% aggregate marks in HSC/10+2.
Dear student,
The Institute of Law - Nirma University provides scholarships and financial assistance to students on the basis of merit. If you have enrolled in the integrated law course of BA LLB offered at Nirma University, you can apply for the scholarship offered by the university. You will have to submit an application form containing all the details that are asked for along with proof.
The selection of candidates who can avail the scholarships of Nirma University is done on the basis of marks. Applicants who have the highest score are given maximum benefits and so on. If you are looking for colleges that provide financial assistance, check out the list of private law colleges that offer scholarships to students. You can shortlist one of these law institutes to take admission.
For further assistance regarding admission queries, you can fill the Common Application Form (CAF). An admissions expert will contact you and guide you through the admission process.
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Dear Student,
Nirma University, Gujarat does not offer the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) course. Instead, it offers an integrated BBA+MBA course of 5 years duration. Following are the important points related to BBA- MBA 2020 admissions at Nirma University:
The candidate must have a minimum of 60% in Class X and XII to apply for BBA-MBA course.
Applications for Integrated programme must be submitted between February 17 2020 and March 30 2020. The application fees is Rs. 4,130.
Selection is based on overall performance in Aptitude Test (AT), Written Ability Test (WAT) & Personal Interview (PI).
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