Nirma University of Science & Technology, Ahmedabad

About the University:

Nirma University of Science & Technology is a deemed university located in Ahmedabad, India. Functioning under the aegis of Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF) (established in 1994), the university is presently situated on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar highway and includes the following institutes:

Institute of Technology, established in 1995,

Institute of Management, established in 1996,

Institute of Diploma Studies, established in 1997,

Institute of Pharmacy, established in 2003,

Institute of Science, established 2004,

Institute of Law, established 2007

A technology business incubator - NirmaLabs set up in 2004

All these institutions have emerged as centers of excellence offering various programmes ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels in technology, engineering, business, pharmacy and sciences. Considering the quality of education being provided, the Government of Gujarat established the Nirma University of Science and Technology under Act No. 10 passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Gujarat in April 2003. This development ensured the merging of all Institutes under the NERF into a single entity of Nirma University of Science and Technology. The university has also been recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) of the UGC Act.

Institute of Technology:

The Institute of Technology emphasizes an all round development of its students. It aims at not only producing good professionals, but also good and worthy citizens of a great country aiding in its overall progress and development.

Vision:

Shaping a better future for mankind by developing effective and socially responsible individuals and organizations.

Mission:

The University emphasizes all round development of its students. It aims not only at producing good professionals, but, also good and worthy citizens of great country, aiding in its overall progress and development.

Programs offered:

The Nirma University offers three categories of program: Diploma, Post Graduate and Undergraduate. It also offers various Ph.D programs and also offer B.A. LLB 5-year program in Institute of Law.

Diploma programs:

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Plastic Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Information Technology

Electronics & Communications Engineering

Post Graduate programs:

Masters in Computer Applications (3 Years)

M.Tech Computer Aided Structural Analysis & Design (2 Years)

M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics, Machines & Drives) (2 Years)

M.Tech. in Environmental Process Design EPD (2 Years)

M.Tech. in CAD/CAM (2 Years)

M.Tech. in VLSI Design (2 Years)

M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (2 Years)

M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Split (3 Years)

M.Tech. in Thermal Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)(2 Years) (Proposed)

M.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering(2 Years) (Proposed)

MBA (Full Time)

MBA (Part Time)

MBA (Family Business & Entrepreneurship)

M.Pharm

M.Sc.

Undergraduate programs:

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronics and Communication Engineering

Information Technology

Instrumentation and Control Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Pharmacy

Rankings:

In 2007, Outlook magazine ranked the Institute of Technology, Nirma University as the 17th best Private Engineering College in India. It has been ranked in top 25 engineering colleges by India Today in 2007 and 2009. Also, it has been ranked among top 13 private engineering colleges in India in 2009.