Nirma University

Nirma University (NU), established in 2003, is a private university and located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The university operates under the Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF). The university received the Center of Excellence status from the Government of Gujarat in January 2022.

The university has recently been awarded A+ grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in the third cycle of re-accreditation. This grade recognizes very high academic quality, including teaching, research and extension.

University Rankings:

In 2023, the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranked the university in the 151–200 band overall in India. It ranked 101-150 in engineering, 61st in management and 37th in pharmacy. Internationally, Nirma University was ranked 756th in the SCImago institutions ranking for 2020.

Courses Offered:

Established in 1996 on the vision of Padmashri Dr. Karsanbhai K Patel, the Institute of Management embraces the same principles and values that define Nirma i.e. entrepreneurship, integrity, social responsibility, excellence and above all a certain “chutzpah”, which is the hallmark of its mindset and winning strategy.

Today, the Institute of Management is a global business school reputed for transforming organisations and developing managers and leaders who contribute to society. The Institute of Management has constantly pushed the boundaries-of thinking, learning and doing. In 25 glorious years, it has acquired a stellar reputation of being relevant, student-centric and agile.

It has designed new programmes, introduced new-age courses, and systematically restructured the curriculum to respond, adapt and even anticipate the imperatives of brightening social and business realities, the emergence of new roles and emerging and hybrid competencies. The curriculum, pedagogical mix and commitment to outcome-based education philosophy encourage meaningful, innovative and authentic academic pursuits.

Highly qualified faculty, talks by business thought leaders, value-added workshops and access to a real-world corporate lab owing to its location in the vibrant business hub of India, all combine to ensure that students are equipped with cutting edge, industry ready and continuously employable knowledge, skills and abilities. Being entrepreneurial, committed, ethical and socially responsible is in the DNA of the institute and its graduates. CAT score is accepted for admission to MBA and MBA HRM Program.

+ The Institute of Management offers postgraduate, doctoral and executive programs in management.

+ The Institute of Technology offers B.Tech. Program.

+ The Institute of Pharmacy provides pharmaceutical education at the undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and postdoctoral levels.

+ The Institute of Science offers postgraduate programs in M.Sc. in the field of biotechnology, biochemistry and microbiology.

Scholarships: Every year, Nirma University provides financial assistance to meritorious  students through its scholarship programs, which include the Merit-Based Scholarship Scheme and the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme.

Placements: University has an Industry Institution Interaction Cell which looks after the campus placement drives. Major recruiters of Nirma University, Ahmedabad are Accenture India Private Limited, ACC Cement, Adani Group, ICICI Bank and many more.

This university provides all the necessary resources required for the academic success of the students. It offers a wide range of facilities aimed at enhancing students' experiences and fostering a bright future.