Nirma University Ahmedabad: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

Nirma University Ahmedabad: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

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Nirma University, established in 2003 by the Nirma Education and Research Foundation, is a private, research-driven university located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, spread across 115 acres. Recognised by the UGC and accredited with an “A+” Grade by NAAC, the university holds memberships with AIU and ACU, and has been designated a Centre of Excellence by the Government of Gujarat.

In NIRF 2023, Nirma University ranked 101–150 in Engineering and 61st in Management. It has also earned a 5-star rating from GSIRF with an overall CGPA of 4.40, placing it among Gujarat’s top private universities.

Admissions are based on national-level exams such as JEE Main, GUJCET, GATE, CMAT, and GPAT, or through institute-level entrance tests. 15% of seats in all courses are reserved as supernumerary, and 33% are reserved for ACPC candidates.

The university’s flagship programmes include B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, B.Des, and BBA-MBA, with annual fees ranging from INR 1,43,000 to INR 3,90,000, depending on the course.

For 2024 B.Tech placements, the highest package has reached INR 52.25 LPA (CSE). In MBA placements 2023, the highest and average packages stood at INR 30 LPA and INR 13 LPA, respectively.


Nirma University Highlights

The table given below shows the important highlights of Nirma University Ahmedabad:

ParticularsNirma University Highlights 2024
Established | Type2003 | Private
RecognitionUGC
NAAC Grade“A+”
MembershipsAIU, ACU
RankingNIRF 2023 (Engineering): 101-150
NIRF 2023 (Management): 61
Top CoursesB.Tech, MBA, BBA-MBA, B.Des, M.Tech
Official Websitehttps://nirmauni.ac.in/ 

Nirma University Courses & Fees 

Nirma University Ahmedabad offers a wide range of courses in the disciplines of Architecture, Commerce, Design, Law, Management, Pharmacy, Science and Technology. 

Nirma University offers direct admission to some courses including B.Com (Hons.), B.Pharm., LL.M., and M.Arch. Candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria to apply for such courses. However, for most programs, the university considers the entrance exam scores conducted at the national level. The university also organises online tests for students who have not qualified for any national examination.

The table below shows some of the details on Nirma University courses along with its eligibility criteria, selection details and fee structure:

CourseEligibility CriteriaSelection CriteriaTuition Fees (Per Annum)
B.TechPassed 10+2 in Science with a minimum of 45% marks JEE Main/ GUJCET + ACPC CounsellingINR 2,29,600
MBAPassed 3 Year Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregateCAT + PI + Theme Development & Presentation (TDP)INR 6,04,800
M.TechPassed B.E./ B.Tech degree with 50% marks in aggregateGATE + ACPC Counselling/ Nirma University Entrance Test INR 2,66,800
BBA-MBAPassed 10+2 with at least 60% marks in aggregateIPMAT + PI INR 3,25,000 (BBA Phase)
B.DesPassed 10+2 or 10+3 Diploma approved by the State Board of Technical Education with at least 50% marks in aggregateUCEED/ NU-DET INR 3,90,000
B.Com (Hons.)Passed 10+2 with English as a compulsory subject with at least 60% marksMerit-BasedINR 1,80,000
BA LL.B. (Hons.)Passed 10+2 with at least 45% marks in aggregateCLAT/ Nirma University Entrance TestINR 3,25,000
B.Com LL.B. (Hons.)Passed 10+2 with at least 45% marks in aggregateCLAT/ Nirma University Entrance TestINR 3,25,000
B.ArchPassed 10+2 with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subjects or 10+3 diploma with Maths with at least 45% aggregate marks NATA + ACPC CounsellingINR 2,57,600
B.PharmPassed 10+2 in Science with a minimum percentage of 45% marksMerit-Based + ACPC CounsellingINR 2,20,000
MCAPassed GraduationCMAT + ACPC CounsellingNA
M.PharmPassed B.Pharm from a university recognized by PCIGPAT/ Nirma University Entrance TestINR 4,12,300
M.ArchPassed a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture with at least 50% markMerit-BasedINR 2,36,200
LL.M.Passed 3 years of LL.B. course after graduation or a five-year integrated law degree with at least 50% marks in aggregateCLAT PG/ Nirma University Entrance TestINR 1,43,000

Nirma University Admission 2024

Nirma University’s admission process is online. Students must meet the minimum eligibility criteria specified by the university to apply for admission to any of the courses offered at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. 

Admission to Nirma University is merit and entrance-based. The university offers 33% reservation to ACPC candidates. For admission to B.Tech, candidates must appear for JEE Main or GUJCET. Nirma University MBA admission is based on CAT scores followed by a personal interview and Theme Development & Presentation round. 

The table below shows the entrance exam accepted by Nirma University for course admissions:

CourseExam Accepted
B.TechJEE Main/ GUJCET
M.TechGATE/ Nirma University Entrance Test
MBACAT
BBA-MBAIPMAT
B.ArchNATA
B.DesUCEED/ NU- Design Aptitude Test
M.PharmGPAT/ Nirma University Entrance Test
M.Sc.Nirma University Entrance Test
BA LL.B. (Hons.) | B.Com LL.B. (Hons.)CLAT/ Nirma University Entrance Test
Ph.D.UGC-NET (Including JRF)/ UGC-CSIR NET (Including JRF) / GATE/ GPAT/ Written Test 

To apply for the respective examination, candidates must check its official website. Once the applicant has cleared the exam with a valid score, he or she must apply for the ACPC counselling process for admission to Nirma University. 

  • Students must visit the official website of the Gujarat Admission Committee @gujacpc.admissions.nic.in and click on the common registration link.
  • A new window will appear and the candidate has to fill in all the required details for new user registration.
  • Once the registration is completed, the candidate must verify the OTP sent to the registered mobile number and Email ID.
  • After registration, the candidate has to log in to the ACPC page with the necessary guidelines.
  • Students must also upload all the required documents in the said format (JPG, JPEG, or PDF).

The application fee for ACPC counselling for Nirma University Ahmedabad is INR 350. The counselling takes place in the online mode. The admission process of Nirma University through ACPC includes merit declaration, choice filling, and admission confirmation.

  • ACPC will declare the merit list of shortlisted students and the candidate needs to verify the merit number and category as mentioned in the registration details.
  • The next step is choice filling, where the candidate can choose the preferred course. (Choosing more than one course is advisable for a better chance of admission)
  • The first round of choice filling is the Mock Round. (Based on the analysis, the candidate can modify the courses selected or add more courses if cannot secure admission in the actual round)
  • Gujarat ACPC allows admission based on the preferences given by candidates after choice filling for the actual round.
  • Students must pay the token fee in online mode if they want to confirm their admission.

How to Choose Nirma University through ACPC Counselling?

Nirma University applicants can check the list of colleges available, along with fees, and hostel availability for the chosen course on the ACPC portal. Students can visit the home page of ACPC and choose the program, branch, institute type, and district from the drop-down lists. After that, click on the ‘Search’ option. A list of colleges available for the chosen course along with fees, official website link, and hostel availability will be displayed.


Nirma University Cutoff 2024 

Nirma University Cutoff 2024 will be updated here once released by ACPC Gujarat. Till then students can check the last year’s cutoff tabulated below for the general category students:

Nirma University CAT Cutoff 2024 

Admission to MBA at Nirma University Ahmedabad is based on merit in CAT. Candidates must score 80 percentile overall to apply for admission to MBA courses offered at Nirma University Gujarat:

Course2023
MBA80 Percentile
MBA HRM80 Percentile 
MBA FBE80 Percentile 

Nirma University GUJCET Cutoff 2024

The GUJCET cutoff 2024 for Nirma University has not been released yet. Students can check the cutoffs given below based on GUJCET for the previous year:

CourseCutoff 2023 (Last Round – Closing Rank)
B.Pharm1519
B.Arch20012

Nirma University Placements 2024

Nirma University B.Tech Placements are ongoing for the 2024 batch. The university registered a 96% placement rate for B.Tech CSE with the highest package of INR 52.25 Lakhs per annum and the average package stood at INR 8.30 LPA. Some of the recruiters who hired B.Tech students from Nirma University are Microsoft, Google, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Hyundai, Reliance Industries Limited, Air Products, ARM, etc.

Nirma University registered 100% placements for MBA batch 2023. The university achieved the highest package of INR 30 LPA (MBA), offered by Morgan Stanley to 5 students. It was followed by INR 22 LPA by ZS Associates. The average salary rose to INR 13 LPA from the previous year’s INR 10.5 LPA, showing a 16% increase. Some of the major recruiters of MBA at Nirma University are Adverb Technologies, Oracle, Brain & Company, Capgemini, Dell Technologies, ICICI Bank, TCS, Cognizant, Wipro, Infosys, etc. 

As per the latest data, 54% of students were placed at the Institute of Design, Nirma University. The highest and median package of B.Des stood at INR 16 LPA and INR 6.30 LPA respectively. The highest package offered to law students is INR 16 LPA and the average salary stands at INR 5.58 Lakhs annually

The table below shows the placement highlights of Nirma University:

ParticularsB.Tech Placement Highlights 2023 MBA Placement Highlights 2023 
Highest Package INR 50.15 LPAINR 30 LPA
Median PackageINR 7 LPAINR 13 LPA
No. of Recruiters23187+

Nirma University Ranking 2024 

Nirma University Ranking in India falls under the rank band of 101-150 (University) by NIRF 2023. Nirma University’s NIRF ranking for MBA is 61 for the year 2023. The table below shows the ranking of Nirma University Ahmedabad:

Ranking AgencyCategoryRank
NIRF 2023University101-150
Engineering101-150
Management61
Law27
Pharmacy37
Architecture22

Nirma University Scholarships 2024

Nirma University offers merit and merit-cum-means scholarships up to 100% of tuition fees to deserving students. Apart from this, it also offers financial assistance to UG, PG, and Ph.D. students. Students can either apply on the official website of Nirma University for scholarships or can take the scholarship application form from the concerned department or institute. 

Nirma University offers merit-cum-means scholarships to students as follows:

ParticularsScholarship AmountCondition 
Top 25 StudentsINR 90,000Family Income less than INR 2.5 Lakhs
Next Top 25 StudentsINR 50,000Family Income less than INR 4 Lakhs
Next Top 25 StudentsINR 25,000Family Income less than INR 6 Lakhs

Nirma University Campus 

Nirma University has 115 acres of campus. The university has a separate building for each department with a host of amenities including amphitheatre classrooms equipped with multi-media and audio-visual equipment, spacious seminar halls and auditoriums with varied capacities, hi-tech advanced laboratories with the latest equipment, and studios. 

All the constituent institutes of the university have a separate library located in the respective institute’s building. The computing facilities at the campus include the latest configuration computers, modern software, and high-speed servers. 

Some of the other facilities available at Nirma University are as follows:

  • Sports facilities
  • Health Care Centre
  • Counselling Centre
  • Two ATMs
  • Transport facilities
  • Stationery Store

Nirma University Hostel 

Nirma University Hostels are available for boys and girls separately. The boy’s hostel facility is available for postgraduate students only. However, the university has a girl’s hostel for both UG and PG students. International male candidates applying for an undergraduate degree will be given a hostel accommodation at Nirma University.

The AC and non-AC hostel rooms are available in single, double and triple-sharing occupancy. All the hostel rooms are spacious and well-furnished. The hostels have sports and other recreational facilities such as cable TV, common rooms for interaction, etc. The hostel rooms have high-speed internet connectivity around the clock.

Nirma University Hostel Fees 2024

The table below shows the Nirma University Girls Hostel Fees for the academic year 2024-25:

Category I: Hostel fee (for 10 months considering a two-month vacation/internship period)
Type of RoomHostel Fees (For 10 Months)GST (12%)ElectricityTotal Fees
AC triple-sharing room with attached washroomINR 84,000INR 10,080INR 8,000INR 1,02,080
Non-AC triple sharing room with attached washroomINR 78,000INR 9,360INR 3,000INR 90,360
AC single occupancy with attached washroomINR 2,25,000INR 27,000INR 20,000INR 2,72,000

Apart from the above-mentioned room charges, the following fees have to be paid separately:

ParticularsFees
Mess FeeINR 52,500
LaundryINR 5,500

*The above charges are inclusive of all taxes and cover expenses for 10 months.

For MBA students, the Nirma University hostel fee is INR 78,000 + GST per annum for a non-AC twin-sharing (without attached washroom) room. 


Nirma University Ahmedabad Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses

CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Tech 8 Courses₹2.46 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)10+2 + JEE Main / GUJCET30 Mar 2025Apply Now
Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] + Master of Business Administration [MBA]₹3.56 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)10+2 with 60% +IPMAT14 Feb – 31 May 2025Apply Now
M.Tech 8 Courses₹2.9 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)Graduation + GATE16 June 2025Apply Now
Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] {Hons.}₹2.09 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)10+2 with 60%20 Jan – 31 May 2025Apply Now
MBA 3 Courses₹5.11 Lakhs – 6.4 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)Graduation with 50% + CAT/GMAT10 Apr 2025Apply Now
M.Pharm 4 Courses₹4.35 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)B.Pharm. + GPATApply Now
L.L.M 2 Courses₹1.82 Lakhs (Total Fees)L.L.B. with 50%+CLATApply Now
Master of Commerce [M.Com] (Accounting and Taxation)₹2.62 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)GraduationApply Now
M.Sc 2 Courses₹2.22 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)GraduationApply Now
B.Des 2 Courses₹4.31 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)10+2 with 50% + UCEED5 Apr 2025Apply Now

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Part time Courses

CourseFeesEligibilityAction
Diploma 2 Courses₹58,500 (Total Fees)GraduationApply Now
Executive Diploma Progrmme in Oaperations Management₹58,500 (Total Fees)GraduationApply Now

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FAQs

Q Are the B.Tech professors at Nirma University good?

Yes, B.Tech professors at Nirma University are generally regarded as well-qualified and experienced, especially in core branches like Computer Science, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering. Many hold PhDs from reputed institutions and are actively involved in research, publications, and industry projects. Students often praise:
• Strong subject knowledge
• Supportive teaching style
• Good lab and practical exposure
• Encouragement for projects and innovation competitions
However, like any large institution, the quality of teaching may vary by department or individual faculty member. Student feedback suggests that Computer Science and IT departments tend to have some of the best faculty in terms of both teaching and placements.

Q What fests are conducted at Nirma University?

Nirma University hosts a variety of vibrant cultural festivals and events throughout the academic year, providing students with opportunities to showcase their talents and engage in diverse activities. Here are some of the prominent festivals conducted at the university:
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🎭 NUZEAL – Inter-Institute Cultural Festival
NUZEAL is the university-level cultural festival that brings together students from various institutes within Nirma University. The festival features a wide range of events, including music performances, dance competitions, literary contests, fine arts displays, and theatre performances. It serves as a platform for students to exhibit their creativity and cultural prowess.
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🎨 Vaudeville – Institute of Technology’s Annual Cultural Fest
Vaudeville is the annual cultural festival organized by the Institute of Technology at Nirma University. This student-driven event encompasses various activities such as solo and group dances, classical and contemporary music performances, debates, extempore speeches, drama, mono acting, and artistic competitions like cartooning. It is one of the most anticipated events of the year, celebrating the artistic talents of the students.
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🧬 Renaissance – Institute of Science’s Cultural Festival
The Renaissance festival is the annual cultural event of the Institute of Science. Held in January 2025, it included activities like rangoli making, face painting, and Sci-toon competitions. The festival also featured a funfair with games, food vendors, and live music performances by students, fostering a lively and engaging atmosphere.
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🎨 ReDo – Institute of Design’s Cultural Festival
ReDo is the annual cultural festival of the Institute of Design. This event showcases the creative talents of design students through dance, theatre, drama, music, and more. It also includes keynote sessions from eminent speakers in the design industry, providing students with insights and inspiration from professionals.

Q What placement assistance is offered by Nirma University?

Nirma University offers comprehensive placement assistance through its dedicated Placement Cell, which facilitates career opportunities across diverse sectors with top recruiters, ensuring student success and industry readiness.
🔹 Key Placement Support Services
• Four-Stage Placement Process: The university follows a structured placement model involving Pre-Placement activities, Career Guidance, Executing Placement, and Post-Placement reviews.
• Industry Collaborations: The university has established collaborations with over 450 companies, including prominent names like TCS, Infosys, Wipro, and L&T, facilitating campus recruitment and internships.
• Internship Opportunities: Students are provided with internship opportunities during summer and winter breaks, allowing them to gain practical experience and industry exposure.
• Skill Development Programs: The university conducts various skill development programs, workshops, and training sessions to enhance students' employability and prepare them for the recruitment process.
• Alumni Engagement: Regular alumni events and interactions are organized to provide students with insights into industry trends and career guidance.
• Use of Placement Software: To ensure transparency and efficiency in the placement process, the university employs specialized software platforms for managing recruitment activities.
📈 Placement Highlights
• B.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering): The highest package offered during the 2024 placements was INR 52.25 LPA, with an average package of INR 8.30 LPA.
• MBA Program: In 2023, the highest package reached INR 30 LPA, while the average stood at INR 13 LPA

Q Does Nirma University charge a placement registration fee?

Yes, Nirma University charges a one-time internship and placement facilitation fee of ₹5,500. This fee is applicable to students participating in the university's placement process and covers services such as training, industry engagement, and recruitment coordination.

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