Nirma University is a non-profit state-private university established in the year 2003. It is the first private university in Gujarat under the administration of the Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF). Nirmal University offers various Undergraduate, Post-Graduate and Doctoral courses in various fields such as Technology, Management, Law, Pharmacy and Life Sciences. The university is approved by University Grants Commission (UGC) and is accredited with Grade ‘A+’ by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). 

  • Nirma University is ranked 61st by NIRF 2023 under the Management category, 27th in Law, 37th in Pharmacy and is ranked 22nd in Architecture Category.
  • The most popular programs of Nirma University are its B.Tech and MBA programs. 
  • Nirma University offers MBA Admissions on the basis of CAT score followed by PI and Theme Development & Presentation Round.
  • The university offers Merit Scholarship and Merit-cum-Means Scholarships to financially aid students to pursue their higher education. 
  • More than 450 companies visited Nirma University Placements in 2022 and the highest CTC offered was INR 88.20 LPA.

Nirma University has signed MoUs with various National and International Institutions for collaborative research and to facilitate diverse experiences and perspectives for doctoral students. The university also has collaborated with recognized research centres such as:

  • Space Applications Centre (SAC-ISRO)
  • Physical Research Laboratory (PRL)
  • Institute for Plasma Research (IPR)
  • Cadila Pharma
  • Intas Pharmaceuticals
  • Piramal Pharmaceuticals
  • Central Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI), Bhavnagar

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Nirma University Highlights

Some of the highlights of Nirma University are tabulated below:

Particulars Details
Institute Name Nirma University 
Established | Type 2003 | Private 
Accredited by NAAC (A+)
Recognized by  UGC
Courses Offered UG, PG and PhD
Qualifying Examinations JEE Main, GUJCET, GMAT, GPAT, CAT, CLAT, NATA
Facilities Offered Hostels, Auditorium, Art Gallery, Bank and ATMs, Study Rooms, Theatres, Canteen, Student Store, Herbal Garden
Top Recruiters Accenture, Amul, Axis Bank, HCL Infosystems, Hindustan Unilever Limited, IBM, Cognizant, Infosys, ICICI Bank
Official Website nirmauni.ac.in.

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Nirma University Important Dates 2024

Some of the important dates at Nirma University are mentioned below:

Event Dates
MBA/ MBA (HR)
Link Open for Online Application August 02, 2023
Last date to apply 3rd Week of December 2023
Shortlisting for Selection Process February 2024
Selection Process February 2024
Release of Admission Offers March 2024
Commencement of Programme 3rd Week of June 2024
M.Arch (Tentative Dates)
Last Date to Submit Application Form July 1, 2024
Online Test July 10, 2024
Announcement of First Merit List  July 15, 2024
Payment of Fees and Hostel Registration July 22, 2024
Commencement of Semester August 7, 2024
B.Tech (Tentative Dates)
GUJCET Application Deadline January 31, 2024
GUJCET 2023 Exam Date April 03, 2024
GUJCET 2023 Result May 2, 2024
GUJCET 2023 Counselling Registration May 2 – May 30, 2024
GUJCET 2023 Revised Final List of Institutes and Seat Matrix June 6, 2024
GUJCET 2023 Filling Choices by Candidates for Mock Round June 6 – June 11, 2024
GUJCET Mock Round Seat Allotment June 14, 2024
M.Pharm (Tentative Dates)
M.Pharm Online Registration 2023 June 6 – July 15, 2024
GPAT Results 2023 July 1, 2024
GPAT Merit List 2023 on Official Website  July 20, 2024
Allotment of Admission to GPAT Candidates (Offline) July 20, 2024
Entrance Exam 2023 for Non-GPAT Candidates July 28, 2024
Announcement of Merit list (Non-GPAT Candidates) July 28, 2024
M.Pharm Semester I Fees Payment July 28, 2024
Date of Commencement of M.Pharm 2023 August 7, 2024
PhD (Tentative Dates)
Written Entrance Examination for PhD in Law and Technology 2023  July 25, 2024
Written Entrance Examination for PhD in Science and Architecture & Planning 2023  July 26, 2024
Written Entrance Examination for PhD in Pharmacy 2023  July 27, 2024
Written Entrance Examination for PhD in Management (Part-Time) 2023  July 27, 2024

Nirma University Popular Courses

Nirma University offers admission in UG, PG and Doctoral courses based on merit in the entrance examinations. B.Tech, BA LLB. B.Com LBB, B.Des, LLM and MBA are some of the popular courses offered by the university. Detailed information about the Nirma University Courses & Fees is tabulated below:

Course Course Details Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.Tech Duration: 4 years
Fee: INR 221,200 (1st year)
10+2 in Science Stream with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.  Score/Merit in JEE Main/GUJCET. 
BA LLB (Hons) Duration: 5 years
Fee: INR 297,700 (1st ​year)
10+2 or equivalent degree with an aggregate of 45% marks.  Score/Merit in CLAT. 
B.Com LLB (Hons) Duration: 5 years
Fee: INR 339,200 (1st ​year)
B.Des Duration: 4 years
Fee: INR 395,000 (1st ​year)
10+2 with 50% aggregate marks from any recognized board.  Score/Merit in Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design (UCEED)/Design Entrance Test conducted by Institute of Design (Nirma University-DET), followed by personal interview
LLM Duration: 1 year
Fee: INR 130,000
LLB Degree from a recognized university with at least 50% marks.  Score/Merit in PG CLAT
MBA Duration: 2 years
Fee: INR 567,000 (1st ​year)
Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 50% or equivalent CGPA.  Score/Merit in CAT, followed by personal interview and Theme development and presentation (TDP). 

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Nirma University Cutoff 

Nirma Univerisity considers JEE Main score for B.Tech admission in the All India Category, while for the home state candidates, the GUJCET score is considered. The GUJCET Cutoff for Nirma University is mentioned below:

BTech Specialisation  Opening Rank  Closing Rank 
Chemical Engineering 109 5528
Civil Engineering 309 11398
Computer Science Engineering 81 336
Electrical Engineering 604 7868
Electrical and Communication Engineering 366 1779
Instrumentation and Controlling Engineering 1142 5009
Mechanical Engineering 513 5040

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Nirma University CAT Cut-Off 2022

Nirma University MBA Admission is based on the CAT Score, the cutoff for the previous years is as follows:

Category 2021 2022
General 80 80

Nirma University Admission for UG, PG and Doctoral courses in various specializations. Eligible candidates are selected based on their merit in the respective entrance examination. The university offers applications in both online and offline modes. Candidates can either apply online on the official website or visit the campus. Admission to B.Tech is based on JEE Main/GUJCET score. Candidates seeking admission for B.Des must appear in Design Entrance Test conducted by Nirma University itself.  

Nirma University MBA Admission Process

Nirma University MBA course admission processes consist of three phases in total. The candidates need to go to the admission portal on the university’s website and enter their CAT Registration Nirma University number. In the second phase of the Nirma University admission process, candidates who fulfil the CAT Cut-off along with other eligibility criteria, are called for a personal interview and Theme Development & Presentation (TDP). After this step, Nirma University publishes a merit list based on factors like CAT Cut-off trends, reservation criteria, academic qualifications, etc. The CAT score holds 60% weightage, the academic performance holds 10% weightage, and the personal interview and TDP are given 20% and 10% weightage respectively: 

Nirma University offers a two-year MBA programme. The second year mainly consists of special elective courses. CAT 2023 cut-off will be considered for the 2024 admissions. It will be followed by a personal interview and Theme Development & Presentation (TDP). Nirma University also considers a full-time work experience in the relevant field as an additional advantage. 

Some of the parameters which are considered are as follows:

Parameters Weightage
CAT score 60%
Personal Interview 20%
Theme Development & Presentation 10%
Marks obtained in Bachelor's Degree 10%

How to Apply for MBA Admission at Nirma Univeristy?

Candidates must follow the following steps to apply for MBA Admissions:

  • Apply online on the official website – nirmauni.ac.in/admission-aid.
  • Submit the CAT registration number along with other required details.
  • Check the mail for personal interviews and TDP call.
  • The merit list of the selected candidates will be published by the university.
  • On selection, confirm admission by paying the requisite fees. 

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Nirma University Placements

Nirma University Placements 2022 is concluded with 1275+ placements & 1610+ placement offers. More than 450 recruiters participated in the placement drive. The below table represents the highlights of Nirma University Placements 2022:

Particulars Placement Statistics 2022
Number of Students Placed 1275+
Number of Recruiters 450+
Highest Overall Salary INR 88.20 LPA
Highest MBA Salary INR 30 LPA
Average MBA Salary INR 12.20 LPA
Major Domains Marketing and Finance
Top Recruiters

Consulting: Accenture Consulting, ADP, Bain and Co, Capgemini

BFSI: AAvas Finacier Limited, Axis Bank, Bajaj, Bank of America

E-Commerce/Retail: Aditya Birla Fashion, Amazon, Arvind Mills Ltd, Big Basket

Data Analytics: Byte prophecy, EXL Service, Euro monitor, Innovative analytics

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Nirma University Vs Ahmedabad University Vs Parul University

University Nirma University Ahmedabad University Parul University
Established 2003 2009 2009
Campus Area 115 Acres 250 Acres 150 Acres
CAT Cutoff 80% 70% -
GUJCET Cutoff 1000-11000 1042- 26427 9678- 33058
Highest Package INR 88.20 LPA - INR 30 LPA
Average Package (MBA) INR 12.20 LPA INR 4.25 LPA INR 3.6 LPA
Average Package (B.Tech) - 4.65 LPA INR 3.3 LPA
Students Placed 1275+ - 1460

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Nirma University Alumni

Nirma University Alumni Forum currently constitutes 30,000 members and continuously grows every year. The university acknowledges the contribution and achievements of the alumni. Alumni generously contribute to the development of the students through regular interactions. A few of the Nirma University Alumni are mentioned below:

Name Designation Company
Pranav Mistry CEO STAR lab
Jay Shah President Asian Cricket Council
Minal Rohit Indian Scientist, Systems engineer ISRO
Dr Hardik G. Bhatt Researcher, Asst. professor Nirma University
Mukesh Ambani Chairman  Reliance Industries
Jayant Patel Surgeon and Medical Director  Pancreatic and Hepato-Biliary Surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York.

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Nirma University Ranking

Nirma University is among the Top 100 institutions in the country according to various organizations such as NIRF, India Today, etc.

Ranking Body Year Ranking
NIRF 2023 27 in Law
22 in Architecture
37 in Pharmacy
61 in Management
Business Today  2023 36 among B-Schools
NIRF 2022 In the Rank - Band 101 - 150 in University
2022 45 in Management
India Today 2022 6
Outlook I-Care 2022 4
IIRF 2022 2

Nirma University Scholarships

Nirma University extends financial support to meritorious students in the form of scholarships and aid. The eligibility criteria and scholarship amount may vary from institute to institute. To encourage the meritorious students and to assist them on the basis of merit-cum-means, the university has decided to provide Management and technology Scholarships as given below:

Nirma University Under-Graduate Courses Scholarships:

UG Course scholarship is provided based on merit and economic background. Details of the scholarships are mentioned below:

Name Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Amount
Nirma Merit Scholarship  Based on Merit in the last qualifying examination
  • INR 1 LPA – Top 5 students
  • INR 90,000 –  Next 20 students 
  • INR 50,000 –  Next 25 students
Merit Cum Means Scholarship Based on Merit in the last qualifying examination and income of the family
  • INR 90,000 – Top 25 students
  • INR 50,000 – Next 25 students
  • INR 25,000 –  Next 25 students
Alumni Funded Scholarship Candidates must have a PPI of 7.5 in the examination.  INR 30,000 (2 students from each branch)

Nirma University Post-Graduate Courses Scholarships

The university also offers scholarships to students pursuing a PG degree:

Name Eligibility Criteria Scholarship Amount
Nirma Merit Scholarship for PG students Based on merit in GATE
  • INR 12,400 per month to the Top 9 GATE-qualified students. 
  • INR 5000 to the remaining students.

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Nirma University Departments

Nirma University is a multidisciplinary university that has around 24 departments. Some of the top departments at NU Ahmedabad are listed below:


Life at Nirma University

Campus life at the Institute of Management, Nirma University, is characterized by a constant ambience of vigour and innovation. Through student-run organizations and committees, world-class facilities and amenities successfully support academic, residential, sporting, and other activities. These are designed to open up channels for the co-curricular and extracurricular activities that support the development of a multifaceted personality. Nirma University activities and events are planned and carried out by students for their classmates throughout the year. 

Nirma University Clubs/Committees

With sufficient assistance from the school, students are encouraged to plan, coordinate, carry out, and take part in a variety of extracurricular and curricular activities on their own. Various clubs at Nirma University are as follows:

  • Cultural Clubs - Nirma University has several cultural clubs, including music, dance, drama, and fine arts, where students can showcase their talents and participate in cultural activities.
  • Sports Clubs - There are several sports clubs at Nirma University, including cricket, football, basketball, and more, where students can engage in competitive and recreational sports.
  • Academic Clubs - Nirma University also has several academic clubs, including mathematics, science, and engineering, where students can deepen their knowledge and pursue their interests in specific subjects.
  • Community Service Clubs - The university also has several community service clubs, where students can volunteer and contribute to the local community.
  • Social Clubs - In addition, there are several social clubs at Nirma University, including photography, food, and travel, where students can engage in activities that interest them and meet like-minded people.

Events at Nirma University

Nirma University provides students to showcase their talent via various Cultural Fests, Events, Technical Fests, Sporting Events etc. Some of the popular fests are listed below:

  1. Nirmaan - Nirmaan is the cultural festival of Nirma University and is one of the biggest cultural events in Western India. The festival features a wide range of events, including music, dance, drama, and fine arts competitions, where students can showcase their talents and participate in cultural activities.
  2. Nirma Rocks - Nirma Rocks is a music festival organized by the university, featuring performances by local and national artists. 
  3. Nrityanjali - Nrityanjali is a dance festival featuring performances by local and national dance groups. 
  4. Dramafest - Dramafest is a drama festival that encourages drama performances by local and national drama groups. 
  5. Technotsav - Technotsav is one of the biggest technical events in Western India. The festival features a wide range of events, including coding competitions, hackathons, and robotics competitions.
  6. CodeCrush - CodeCrush is a coding competition organized for students to showcase their coding skills and participate in coding challenges.
  7. Hackathon - The university also conducts several hackathons, providing students with opportunities to work on real-world projects and develop their problem-solving skills.
  8. Robofest - Robofest is a robotics competition organized by Nirma University, where students can showcase their robotics skills and participate in robotics challenges.

Other Facilities 

Hostels

Boys' and girls' hostels are located separately at the Institute. On the campus, there are three hostel buildings. The dormitory rooms are homely and well-equipped. The hostels offer sports and other leisure activities as well as amenities like cable TV and social areas. There is constant Internet access available in every dorm room. A qualified caterer is hired to handle the mess at the hostel.

Nirma University Hostel

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Library Resource Centre (LRC)

In addition to an exceptional collection of business databases, digitized corporate and Nirma University reports, CDs/DVDs, and leading national and international business periodicals, the library offers access to a wide range of management and business information sources. Over 31,005 books are housed at the library (including 617 E-books from Springer).

Nirma University Library

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Nirma University FAQs

Ques. What is the total cost of doing an MBA at Nirma University?

Ans. The MBA Programme is offered for 2 years at Nirma University and the fee for the first year is INR 567,000. 

Ques. Is Nirma University good for doing MBA?

Ans. Yes. Nirma University has consistently ranked among the Top 100 institutions and ranks 61 among management universities in India according to NIRF 2023. Nirma University's highest package for MBA in 2022 stood at INR 88.20 LPA.

Ques. Is MBA from Nirma University worth it?

Ans.  Yes, Nirma University offered 100% placements to registered MBA students in the year 2022. The average package for 2022 stood at INR 12.20 LPA, and the highest package stood at INR 30 LPA. 

Ques. In which domain was the maximum number of Nirma University MBA students placed?

Ans. In the placement drive of 2022, The highest number of Nirma University students were placed in Marketing and finance.

Ques. How is the placement at Nirma University?

Ans. Nirma University is among the Top 100 institutions in the country. In the MBA programme, 100% of registered students were placed in the placement drive of 2022. The average package stood at INR 12.20 LPA & the highest package stood at INR 30 LPA. The highest salary offered overall, in the context of all departments, was INR 88.20 LPA.

Ques. Does Nirma University consider CAT Score?

Ans. Yes. Nirma University considers CAT score. The CAT score is given 60% weightage, followed by a personal interview and Theme & development presentation.

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria to get admission into Nirma University?

Ans. A candidate who is eligible for CAT is also eligible for Nirma University. Candidates must have a minimum 50% mark or equivalent CGPA in their bachelor's degree. 

Ques. What is the average CTC offered at Nirma University for MBA?

Ans. In the placement drive of 2022, 100% of MBA registered students were placed. The average package for 2022 stood at INR 10.50 LPA.

Ques. What is the highest CTC offered at Nirma University?

Ans. In the placement drive of 2022, 100% of MBA registered students were placed. The average package for MBA 2022 stood at INR 30 LPA. The highest overall salary offered was INR 88.20 LPA at the 2022 placement drive.

Ques. Does Nirma University have good recruiters?

Ans. Nirma University has reputable recruiters in various domains like 

  • Consulting: Accenture Consulting, ADP, Bain, and Co, Capgemini
  • BFSI: AAvas Finacier Limited, Axis Bank, Bajaj, Bank of America
  • E-Commerce/Retail: Aditya Birla Fashion, Amazon, Arvind Mills Ltd, Big Basket
  • Data Analytics: Byte prophecy, EXL Service, Euro monitor, Innovatics analytics

Ques. What are the various student support committees available at Nirma University?

Ans. The various student support committees available at Nirma University are as follows:

  • Student Welfare Board
  • NCC
  • NSS
  • WDC
  • Association/Clubs
  • Prevention of Ragging Cell
  • A Mechanism for Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal of Sexual Harassment
  • Equal Opportunity Cell (EOC)Undergraduate Research
  • Idea Lab

Ques. Will the gap in academics affect my B.Tech admission to Nirma University 2020?

Ans. No, your B.Tech admission to Nirma University will not be affected if you have a gap in your academics. Candidates with a gap have to submit an affidavit stating that the candidate was not involved in any criminal activity and state the reason for the gap.

Ques. What are the hostel facilities available at Nirma University?

Ans. The hostel facilities available at Nirma University are as follows:

  • Sports Facilities
  • Recreational Facilities
  • Common Room
  • Canteen

Ques. Does Nirma University conduct co-curricular activities for its students?

Ans. Nalanda University conducts various co-curricular activities for the overall development of its students:

  • Public Lectures
  • Extramural lectures
  • Foundation day
  • NIRMAQUEST

Ques. What are the timings of the health care centre at Nirma University?

Ans. The timings of the health care centre at Nirma University are as follows:

  • 11:30 am to 6:30 pm (Monday to Friday)
  • 8:45 am to 4:45 pm (Saturday)

Ques. How is the Institute of Technology of NIRMA University (ITNU College) Ahmedabad?

Ans. INTU is one of the best colleges in Gujarat. It was ranked 125 by NIRF in 2022. All the BTech Programmes are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) under the Tier-I category.

Ques. Does Nirma University have a grievance redressal cell?

Ans. Yes, Nirma University has a grievance redressal cell for taking up seriously the grievances of the students by the concerned authorities. The university tries its best to deal with the concerns of the students. The student can also avail of the facility of online complaints and the cell starts taking action within 15 days of the complaints being submitted. 

Ques. Does Nirma University have an Internal Quality Assurance Cell?

Ans. Yes, Nirma University has an Internal Quality Assurance Cell, the objectives of which are to:

  • Serve as the beacon to all and ensures quality enhancement and sustainability.
  • Develop a system for conscious, consistent, and catalytic action to improve the academic and administrative performance of the institution.

Ques. Does Nirma University have accommodation facilities?

Ans. Yes, Nirma University provides hostel facilities to the students. There are 2 hostels available for boys and 1 hostel for girls. The hostel rooms are spacious and well furnished which can accommodate 800 students. The hostel facilities include a mess facility, a student activity centre, Nirma University Achieve, and a multipurpose hall. 

Ques. What is the seat matrix for different specializations of B.Tech courses at Nirma University?

Ans. The seat matrix for different specializations of B.Tech. Courses at Nirma University are given below:

Course Seats
Chemical Engineering 68
Civil Engineering 135
Computer Science and Engineering  338
Electrical Engineering 135
Electronics and Communication Engineering 135
Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering 68
Mechanical Engineering 135
Total 1014

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission to Nirma University?

Ans. The documents which are required at the time of admission to Nirma University are given below:

  • Passport Size photographs
  • Identity proof
  • Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate
  • Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
  • Bachelor’s degree passing certificate
  • Entrance exam scorecard
  • Transfer certificate
  • Migration certificate.