Nirma University is the first private University established in Gujrat. The University is among the prestigious universities of India that offer various courses at the UG and PG levels. The University also offers PhD programs. Nirma University has been featured in MHRD NIRF Rankings, In terms of excellent teaching facilities, placement, graduation outcome, research & professional activities, perceptions. In the 2020 NIRF Rankings, Nirma University ranked between 101-150 Band. Besides NIRF, the University has managed to earn various recognition and awards by the various media portals and award agencies such as OutLook ICARE, India Today, The WEEK, Digital Learning Asia's Premier Magazine, SCIMAGO etc. The institution has managed to earn a great reputation and has always been in the top 100 categories
Earlier in 1994, with the industrialist Dr Karsanbhai K Patel's vision, the Nirma Group of Industries laid the foundation of Nirma Education and Research Foundation, also known as NERF. Later in 1995, the Nirma Institute of Technology was established by the NERF. And in 1996 Nirma Institute of Management was established. These institutions were affiliated with the renowned state university, Gujarat University. Then in 2003, the state government of Gujarat approved the proposal by the NERF to establish the Nirma University. After that, University was established under the act passed by the Gujarat State Legislative Assembly and the University Grant Commission (UGC) under section 2 (f) act of the UFC act.
Nirma University Recognitions & Accreditations
Nirma University has been approved by the UGC, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) New Delhi, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The institution has also got its approval from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) in New Delhi. The University has been accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA). In addition, NAAC Accredits Nirma University with an "A" Grade.
The Nirma university's component part Institute of Management, has been accredited under the Association of Management Development Institutions in South Asia, also commonly known as AMDISA and the South Asia Quality System (SAQS). The GSIRF has recognized the Institute of Pharmacy at Nirma University with a status of 5 stars and a CGPA score of 4.51
Nirma University NIRF ranking
The National Institutional Ranking Framework is commonly known as NIRF. It is a national ranking system established in 2015 and approved by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Government of India. NIR has ranked the institute under various categories. The NIRF rankings are based on multiple factors such as Teaching and learning resources, research and professional practices, graduation scores, overall score, and many more. The rankings are declared after evaluating the institution on the cumulative score.
Nirma University NIRF ranking Highlight
NIRF ranking category |
Nirma University rank |
NIRF 2021 under the overall category |
151st |
NIRF 2020 under the overall category |
151st |
NIRF 2019 under the overall category |
151st |
NIRF 2021 under the B.Tech category |
153rd |
NIRF 2020 under the B.Tech category |
131st |
NIRF 2021 under the MBA category |
76th |
NIRF 2020 under the MBA category |
44th |
NIRF 2021 under the Pharmacy category |
20th |
NIRF 2020 under the Pharmacy category |
17th |
Nirma University NIRF 2019 ranking Highlight
NIRF ranking category |
Nirma University rank |
NIRF 2019 under B.Tech category |
136 |
NIRF 2019 under Management category |
40 |
NIRF 2019 under Pharmacy category |
21 |
Nirma University NIRF 2018 ranking Highlight
NIRF ranking category |
Nirma University rank |
NIRF 2018 under B.Tech category |
101-151 |
NIRF 2018 under Management category |
51-75 |
NIRF 2018 under Pharmacy category |
18 |
Nirma University NIRF 2017 ranking Highlight
NIRF ranking category |
Nirma University rank |
NIRF 2017 under B.Tech category |
79 |
NIRF 2017 under Management category |
31 |
NIRF 2017 under Pharmacy category |
16 |
The Nirma University has won recognition and awards from various portals, award agencies, magazines, and the NIRF.
The University has been awarded by various portals such as The Week, The Outlook, Financial Express, India Today, Digital Learning, Asia's premier magazine on education, and many more. The list of rankings received by Nirma University is mentioned below.
Nirma University Constituent Institutes
The University aims to provide students high-class education and prepare them to become highly qualified professionals with value-based learning. There are 9 institutions under the Nirma University that offer courses in management, Engineering and Technology, Law, Science, Pharmacy, Commerce, Design, Architect, and planning.
Here is the list of the 9 institutions under the Nirma University
Nirma University Collaborations
Nirma University thrives in providing the students and faculty members with global exposure. The University has academic and research collaboration with various top institutions worldwide and associated with various recognized research centres to activate this.
Below is the list of some of the top academic collaborations of Nirma University
Nirma University research collaboration
For the collaborative doctoral research program, Nirma University has collaborated with various prestigious and renowned research organizations from all over the globe.
Below is the list of the Nirma University research collaboration,