Nirma University

University Overview

• Established: 2003 as a statutory university
• Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat (115-acre campus) Accreditations & Rankings:
  • UGC-recognised, Grade “A+” by NAAC
  • NIRF 2024: Management – #55; Engineering overall – 101–150; Pharmacy – #37 

Institutes & Key Programmes

Institute of Technology (Engineering)

• UG Degrees — B.Tech. (4 yrs):
  • Branches: CSE, AI & ML, Mech, Civil, ECE, EE, Chemical, EIE & dual B.S.
  • Eligibility: 10 + 2 (PCM) + JEE Main/GUJCET
  • Intake (example): CSE – 156 seats (All‑India), 99 (State), 45 (NRI) Selection via: State quota through ACPC; All‑India via JEE; NRI/NRI-sponsored categories
• PG Degrees — M.Tech (2 yrs):
  • Specialisations like VLSI, Cybersecurity, Thermal Engineering
  • Eligibility: B.Tech/B.E. + GATE or university entrance 
• Ph.D. (Engineering):
  • Specialisations across core branches (CE, ME, EE, CSE, etc.)
  • Entry via internal entrance + interview or GATE/UGC‑NET exempted 

Institute of Management (IMNU)

• MBA / MBA‑HRM (2 yrs):
  • Specialisations: Finance, Marketing, Operations, Digital & Analytics, International Business, HRM Intake: 300 total seats (156 All‑India, 99 Gujarat State, 45 NRI) 
  • Eligibility: Graduate degree ≥ 50%
  • Selection: CAT score → Theme Presentation (TDP) + Personal Interview (PI); Composite scoring with academic & work experience weightages 
  • Placement highlights: 100% placement in 2023–24; average ₹11.22 LPA; top salary ₹70 LPA 
  • Note: NBA doesn’t accept CMAT; only CAT + possible Gujarat quota via ACPC (33% of state seats reserved) 

Institute of Science

• M.Sc. (2 yrs):
  • Fields: Biotech, Biochem, Microbiology, etc.
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s in relevant fields ≥ 50%; admissions via national entrance or university-level tests 

Institute of Pharmacy

• Offers B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Ph.D.; (less covered in our sources but included in university overview) 

Institute of Architecture & Planning

• B.Arch (5 yrs):
  • Eligibility: 10 + 2 (Maths + required subjects) + NATA score
  • Seats: 33% ACPC/state, 52% All‑India, 15% NRI/NRI‑sponsored; external quotas like CIWGC-SEA via merit + NATA score 

Institute of Design

• B.Des (4 yrs):
  • Streams: Communication Design & Product & Interaction Design (40 seats each; total 80) 
  • Eligibility: 10 + 2 (≥ 50%) or 10 + 3 diploma; entrance through UCEED/NU‑DET
  • Selection: Merit + Situation Test + Interview 

Institute of Law

• Integrated UG Courses (5 yrs):
  • BA LL.B, B.Com LL.B, BBA LL.B (BCI approval pending)
  • Eligibility: 10 + 2 + CLAT or university entrance; Intake: BA/BCom – 180/60 seats (15% NRI) 
• LL.M (PG – 1–2 yrs):
  • Specialisations: Criminal & Security Law; Constitutional & Administrative Law
  • Eligibility: LL.B (50%+) + PG‑CLAT or university exam; Intake: 30 + 15% supernumerary

MCA (ITNU)

• MCA (2 yrs):
  • Intake: 60 seats
  • Eligibility: Graduate; selection & seat allotment via Gujarat ACPC + CMAT score 
  • Placements: Top recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Cognizant; highest packages up to ₹20 LPA 

Admission Process & Calendar

General admission steps across programmes:

1. Entrance-based eligibility (JEE/Main, NATA, CAT, CLAT, GATE, UCEED, CMAT, PG‑CLAT)
2. Apply online via university website (programme-specific portals)
3. Merit determination (via entrance + academic record + interviews/presentations)
4. Counselling & seat allotment—state quota via ACPC, All‑India via university, NRI/supernumerary quotas handled separately
5. Pay fees & confirm seat

Tentative dates (for 2025–26):

• B.Arch/B.Des: Application Jan–Feb; interviews by Feb; merit lists by Mar; fee payment by end Mar 
• B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA: ACPC and entrance exam schedules vary
• Law, LLM: Application windows typically in April/May for law undergrads 

Quick Table: Programmes & Intake

Key Advice

• Check eligibility: Meet entrance + academic criteria for your desired programme.
• Entrance timelines: JEE Main (Apr), GUJCET (Mar), CAT (Nov previous year), CLAT (Dec), NATA/U‑DET etc.
• Quota application: If you're from Gujarat, apply via ACPC for engineering/MCA/MBA programmes under state quota.
• NRI/CIWGC/OE/FN: University offers supernumerary seats—no donation or management quota; NRI seats are genuine paid ones 
• Admissions counselling: Separate portals for each institute—use specific websites (tech, management, law, design) to apply.

Next Steps

• Choose your programme and check its individual admission portal (e.g., tech.nirmauni.ac.in for MCA/M.Tech, mba.nirmauni.ac.in for MBA, etc.)
• Register & apply when forms open
• Prepare for relevant entrance tests and interviews
• Apply through ACPC if eligible under Gujarat quota