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Nirma University, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad - 382 481, Gujarat, India +91-2717-241900-04, +91-2717-241911-15, +91-79-71652000 For general information and queries please contact: RMA NI UNIV Deputy Registrar (Academic ER & Establishment Section) S IT [email protected] Y +91-79-71652680 www.nirmauni.ac.in TRE OF EN EX C CE LL E N C E Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF) Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF) was established in the year 1994 by the renowned industrialist and philanthropist Dr Karsanbhai K Patel to promote higher education in India. The trust chaired by Dr Karsanbhai K Patel established Nirma Institute of Technology, affiliated to Gujarat University in 1995. It was followed by the establishment of the Nirma Institute of Management in 1996. In the year 2003, the Government of Gujarat approved the proposal of the NERF to found the Nirma University, Ahmedabad. Hence, the Nirma University was established under a special Act passed by the Gujarat State Legislative Assembly. The University Grants Commission (UGC) duly recognised the University under Section 2 (f) of the UGC Act. Besides higher education, the NERF is equally committed to school education. It strongly believes in the fact that a strong foundation is a prerequisite for education. With this philosophy, it runs two schools in (Right) Dr. Karsanbhai K Patel - Founder Ahmedabad, where the emphasis is laid on providing (Left) NERF logo value-based education clubbed up with innovative educational practices. (Top) Nirma University front gate Overview Established in the year 2003, the Nirma University is duly recognised Spread across the exuberant green In 2021, the University has been conferred Nirma University, Ahmedabad is a by the University Grants Commission 115-acre campus, the University has with the ‘Centre of Excellence’ by the research-oriented, student-centric, (UGC) under Section 2 (f) of the UGC a host of institutes, departments, Government of Gujarat. It is also awarded multidisciplinary, not-for-profit state Act. The University is accredited by the and centres, including Institute of a 5-star status with an overall CGPA of private university. Under the leadership National Assessment and Accreditation Technology, Institute of Management, 4.20 in the Gujarat State Institutional of Padma Shri Dr Karsanbhai K Patel, Council (NAAC) with an ‘A’ grade. Major Institute of Pharmacy, Institute of Rating Framework (GSIRF) 2021 by the Chairman, Nirma Group of Industries undergraduate programmes of the Science, Institute of Law, Institute of Government of Gujarat. Thus, making and Nirma Education and Research University are also accredited by the Architecture & Planning, Institute of the university one of the best private Foundation (NERF), and President of National Board of Accreditation (NBA) Commerce, Institute of Design, Faculty universities in Gujarat. the Nirma University, the University is in Tier-I format. The University is a of Doctoral Studies and Research, Centre expanding every passing year and has member of the Association of Indian for Continuing Education, Centre for emerged as a nationally renowned higher Universities (AIU), and the Association of Entrepreneurship, Centre for Advanced education institution. It is the first choice Commonwealth Universities (ACU). Instrumentation, and Centre for Robotics of students, especially from Gujarat and and Automation. These institutions offer the neighbouring states. numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. Apart from these, the University also offers several certificate and diploma programmes. Motto Constituent Institutes तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय ‘From ignorance, lead us to truth’ Institute of Technology Vision Institute of Technology is a leading hub of education, Shaping a better future for mankind by offering multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and developing effective and socially responsible individuals and doctoral programmes in Engineering and Technology. All organisations. the undergraduate programmes offered by the Institute of Technology are accredited by the National Board of Mission Accreditation (NBA) under the Tier-I category. As a constituent institute of Nirma University, it is also accredited with Grade Nirma University emphasises the all-round development of its ‘A’ by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). students. It aims at producing not only good professionals, but It has been consistently ranked among the top self-financed also good and worthy citizens of a great country, aiding in its Engineering Institutes of India. On October 3, 2020 the institute overall progress and development. It endeavours to treat every has completed 25 glorious years of imparting quality education student as an individual, to recognise their potential and to and nurturing the students for holistic development. ensure that they receive the best preparation and training for achieving their career ambitions and life goals. Quality Statement To develop high quality professionals who reflect and demonstrate values that the university stands for, through innovation and continuous improvement in facilitation of learning, research and extension activities. Core Values The University is driven by certain values that it believes in; and observes in its day to day functioning. Some of the core values of the University are: • Student Centricity • Contribution to the Society • Quest for Academic Excellence Institute of Science Institute of Management Institute of Science is established Institute of Management imparts with the intent of providing quality top-class business education and has education to postgraduate students produced new generation leaders whose career objectives go beyond and managers over the years. The academics. The Institute currently Institute has built its reputation with offers a Master of Science in a dedicated goal of adding value Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and to life and professional standards. Microbiology and provides broad The institute’s MBA programme is training encompassing science and accredited by South Asian Quality ethics to students, enabling them to Assurance System (SAQS) and explore wide career opportunities. National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The alumni are well placed in reputed Bio-pharma companies and academics. Institute of Law Institute of Pharmacy Institute of Law is committed Institute of Pharmacy has been to exploring multidisciplinary established with a view to prepare approaches through its unique young men and women to meet curriculum and revolutionising the challenges in the area of legal education through modern pharmaceutical industries, education, pedagogies thereby adapting to research and development, and the changing world in which law marketing. The undergraduate professionals operate. The Institute programme of the institute is focuses on developing knowledge, accredited by the National Board of skills, and values amongst the Accreditation (NBA). students and provides the students the critical learning pedagogy, mentored and supported by the faculty and the staff. Institute of Architecture and Planning Institute of Design Institute of Architecture & Planning institutes in the country. The institute The Institute of Design trains students aims at imparting high-quality is endowed with experienced towards becoming professional education in the field of Architecture, faculties and the latest infrastructure Communication designers and Planning, and Built Environment. facilities ensuring effective and Industrial designers. The education The institute offers a 5-year degree socially responsible individuals focuses on divergent thinking in Bachelors in Architecture (BArch) capable of competing at the and solutions for a design that is which is duly recognised by the global level. human-centered, context-driven Council of Architecture (COA). and innovation directed. Contextual These creative programmes follow Inquiry through Field Research, a pedagogy focusing on field-based Industry Internships, User-centered experience, development of sensorial focus, and Output based learning perception, interaction with the is the pedagogy adopted. Students practitioners, and learning by doing. are competent in visualisation and The institute also offers a Doctoral creating prototypes that are proof degree in Architecture and Planning. of concepts. The institute has established itself as one of the leading architecture Faculty of Doctoral Studies and Research Nirma University started the Doctoral Programmes in the Institute of Commerce year 2003. Currently, the Doctoral Programmes are offered in the fields Institute of Commerce believes in of Engineering and Technology, serious academic pursuit through Pharmacy, Science, Management, a prudent mix of relevance and Law, and Architecture. The Faculty rigour in its curriculum design of Doctoral Studies and Research and delivery concerning national (FDSR) is the coordinating Faculty and internationally relevant skills, for the PhD programmes run by knowledge, and ideas through the constituent institutes of the intellectually stimulating debates University. The University offers both, and discussions, innovative teaching Full-Time and Part-Time Doctoral pedagogies, and exposure to relevant programmes. industry practice at all levels. The Institute is committed to ensure all- round development of its students so that they are ready for the challenges of the professional world. Student Startup & Incubation Centre To support the innovations