Nirma University Ahmedabad (NU AHMEDABAD) - Admission

Private University

NAAC A, UGC, AIU

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Private University

NAAC A, UGC, AIU

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Nirma University Admission 2023: Courses, Eligibility Criteria

Updated On - February 04 2023 by Abhinandan Singh

Nirma University Admission 2023 is on the basis of the national/State level entrance exam. University also conducts an entrance test for admission in various courses. Nirma University is a private university established in the year 2003 in the state of Gujarat, India. It is formulated by the founder of the Nirma Group of Industries,  with a vision to promote higher education and provide excellent educational facilities to India's youth.  The University Grants Commission (UGC) recognized it under section 2 (f) of the UGC Act. It is also affiliated with the NBA, SAQS. Spread across the sprawling lush green 115-acre campus, Nirma University has a host of institutes, departments, and centers, including Institute of Technology, Institute of Pharmacy, Institute of Science, Institute of Management, Institute of Law, Institute of Commerce, Institute of Architecture and Planning, Department of Design, Faculty of Doctoral Studies and Research, Centre for Continuing Education, and Centre for Entrepreneurship. It offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and diploma programs in various fields like Technology, Management, Law, Science, etc. Candidates can check some important information related to Nirma University Admission 2023 from this article.

Nirma University Admission 2023 Highlights

The candidates can check the check some important details related to admission at Nirma University from the table given below:

Nirma University Basic Details
Univeristy NameNirma University, Ahmedabad
University TypePrivate Type
Establishment Year2003
Admission CriteriaMerit/Entrance based
Application ModeOnline and 
CounsellingYes (University-Based)
ReservationYes
ScholarshipYes

B.Tech Admission Through GUJCET 

Nirma University admission for the 2023-2024 academic year is open for those interested in undergraduate engineering and pharmacy courses. Eligibility to apply depends on the successful completion of GUJCET, an exam administered by the GSHSEB. The application deadline has been extended until January 25th, 2023 and form corrections will be available in the last week of February. Furthermore, GUJCET will be conducted in April of 2023.

MBA Admission Through CAT 2023

Applying to Nirma University for the Admissions 2023 requires a Bachelor's Degree in any field with an earned score of minimum 50% or equivalent grade. Additionally, to meet the eligibility conditions, students must also acquire a qualifying mark on the CAT 2022 exam. Those who successfully meet this criteria will be shortlisted based upon their entrance examination scores.

Nirma University Admission 2023 for UG Courses

Nirma University offers admission in B.Tech courses through JEE Main and ACPC. For admission in BArch Programme, the candidate must have a qualified NATA exam while admissions are also offered through ACPC.  B.Pharm admission is completely based on the test conducted by ACPC. Candiates can check the details related to B.Tech, B.Pharma, B.Com, B.Arch, etc and other undergraduate courses from the table given below:

Nirma University UG Course Details
Courses SpecializationSeatsEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria
B.TechChemical Engineering6010+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with at least 55% marks in aggregate.JEE Main score for 35% seats  for All India candidates and 15% seats belonging to NRI/ NRI Sponsored categories. 50% seats will be filled under ACPC category.
Civil Engineering120
Computer Engineering120
Electrical Engineering120
Electronics & Communication Engineering120
Instrumentation & Control Engineering60
Mechanical Engineering120
B.Pharm------12010+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized university with 55% marksOn the basis of merit through ACPC
B.Arch-----80Should have passed10+2 with minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate.NATA score will be accepted for 35% seats belonging to All India and 15% seats belonging to NRI / NRI Sponsored categories. 50% seats will be filled under ACPC category
B.Com(Honours)----144Shall have passed the HSC examination (10+2) or any other recognized examination with any one of the following subjects: Accountancy / Business Administration / Economics / Statistics/ Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks in qualifying examinations. On the basis of merit in the last qualifying examination
B.DesCommunication Design 

10+2 equivalent examination with minimum 50% aggregate marks.

OR

10+3 year Diploma with minimum 50% aggregate marks approved by State Board of Technical Education or any other board/university as considered equivalent by Nirma University.

Students who have passed Class XII (or equivalent) in 2019 or appearing in 2023, in any stream are eligible to apply.

UCEED / Entrance Test and Interview
Industrial Design
B.A.-LL.B. (Hons.)----12010+2 with at least 45% marks from a recognized boardScore in CLAT followed by counselling
B.Com-LL.B. (Hons.)60
Integrated BBA-MBA12010+2 Examination or equivalent recognized by Nirma University with minimum 60% aggregate marks with English as one of the main subjects65% seats on All India basis will be filled through UGAT conducted by AIMA Interview & 20% seats of under Gujarat state category will be filled by considering marks in the qualifying examination and Interview

Nirma University PG Admission 2023

Nirma University offers various courses at PG level for the duration of two years each. Candidates can take admission in M.Tech (Regular and External), MBA and M.Pharm and many more courses in various discipline at PG level. M.Tech admission is on the basis of GATE while Non-GATE score holders should have qualified Nirma University Entrance Test.

For admission in MBA, candidates must have valid score in CAT and GMAT. University accepts the scores of GPAT exam for M.Pharm admissions while Non-GPAT candidates have to appear in the Written Test conducted by the university. Nirma University also offers M.Sc, LL.M and MCA (Regular and Lateral) courses in various disciplines. Admission in MCA course is done through ACPC and M.Sc through the Written Test conducted by Nirma University. LL.M admission is granted on the basis of score in PG CLAT followed by an Interview. Gor Non-PG CLAT students, Institute of Law, Nirma University conducts ILNU Law Entrance Test.
Nirma University PG Course Details
Course NameSpecializationEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria
M. TechEnvironmental Process DesignB.E. or B.Tech. or BS in Chemical / Petrochemical /Environment / Rubber / Plastic / Biochemical Engg. / Biotechnology OR degree in Allied Chemical Technology subjects OR M.Sc. in Industrial / Applied Chemistry or equivalent with 55% marksGATE score OR Written Test conducted by the university (if seats remain vacant)
Computer Aided Structural Analysis & DesignDegree in Civil Engineering or equivalent with 55% marks in aggregate
Computer EngineeringB.E./B.Tech./BS in Computer Engg./ Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics / Electronics & Communication / Electrical /Instrumentation & Control OR M. Sc. In Computer Science / M. Sc. in Information Technology OR MCA or equivalent with 55% marks in aggregate
Information and Network Security
Power Electronics, Machines & DrivesDegree in Electrical Engineering / Electronics and Communication Engineering / Instrumentation and Control Engineering / Power Electronics or equivalent with 55% marks
Electrical Power SystemsB.E./B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with 55% marks in aggregate
VLSI DesignDegree in Electronics and Communication Engg. / Instrumentation and Control Engg. / Computer Engineering / Information Technology / Electrical Engg. or equivalent with 55% marks in aggregate
Communication Engineering
Embedded Systems
Control & AutomationDegree in Instrumentation & Control Engg./ Electrical Engineering / Electronics & Communication Engineering / Biomedical Engineering / Power Electronics/ Electronics & Instrumentation / Biomedical and Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent with 55% marks in aggregate
CAD/CAMDegree in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Industrial Engineering / Mechatronics or equivalent with 55% marks
Thermal EngineeringDegree in Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering or equivalent with 55% marks
Design EngineeringDegree in Mechanical Engineering with 55% marks
Computer Integrated ManufacturingDegree in Mechanical Engineering / Production Engineering / Mechatronics / Industrial Engineering or equivalent with 55% marks
MBAFinanceA three-year bachelor's degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized University with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPAOn the basis of CAT score and Interview. Candidates belonging to PIO and CISWA-SEA categories have to appear in GMAT
Marketing
Information Management
Human Resource Management
International Business
Operations Management
Strategic Management
Family Business & EntrepreneurshipEntrance Test followed by an Interview
M.PharmPharmaceuticsB.Pharm from a recognized university with 55% marks in aggregateOn the basis of a valid score in GPAT. For Non-GPAT candidates, the university conducts its own admission test
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Regulatory Affairs
MCA-Graduation under 10+2+3 pattern with Statistics or Mathematics at 10+2 or Graduation levelOn the basis of merit through ACPC
MCA (Lateral Entry)-BCA or B.Sc (Computer Science or IT) with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/ SEBC)
M. Sc.BiotechnologyBachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Agricultural, Veterinary, Fishery & Dairy Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine (MBBS), BDS, Bioinformatics, Genetics, Medical Laboratory Technology Sciences, BHMS, BAMS, B. Tech./B.E. Biotechnology, Physiotherapy or Biomedical Engineering with at least 50% marksMerit in the entrance test conducted by Nirma University. The test will be of 100 marks for the duration of one and half hour
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Cosmetic Technology
LL.MLegal Pedagogy and Research, Science Technology and LawA candidate should have successfully passed, three years LL.B. after graduation or five years Integrated Law Degree Programme as recognized by the Bar Council of India. Candidate should not have less than 55% marks in aggregate70% weightage will be given to the score in PG CLAT and 30% for Work Experience, Statement of Purpose and Publications. Non-PG CLAT candidates have to appear in PG ILNU Entrance Test
Commerce and Corporate Law
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Criminal and Security Law

Nirma University Ahmedabad PhD Admission 2023

Nirma University offers Ph.D. program in both full-time and part-time in the faculties of Engineering, Management, Science, Law, Pharmacy and Architecture. Admission is done on the basis of an entrance test conducted by university followed by an interview.

Candidates qualified in UGC-NET (Including JRF) UGC-CSIR NET (Including JRF) SLET / GATE / GPAT can also apply for admission. Teacher fellowship holder or who have passed M.Phil program will be exempted from appearing in the entrance test and deemed to be qualified for personal interview. Ph.D. Entrance Test consist of 50% questions from Research Methodology and 50% from subject-specific Knowledge. Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in the entrance test.
Nirma University PhD Course Details
Course NameSpecializationEligibility CriteriaSelection Criteria
Ph.D. (Full-Time)Catalysis & Reaction Engineering, Renewable ResourcesMaster’s degree OR M.Phil in the related discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregateWritten Test and Interview conducted by the University OR CSIR-NET/ UGC-NET/ SLET/ GPAT or GATE score
Industrial Effluent Treatment, Nanotechnology
Catalysis & Reaction Engineering, Biofuels, Green Process Development
Phase equilibrium / simulations
Heterogeneous Catalysis, Automotive Emission Control Technology, Urban Pollution Control Technology, Waste Water Treatment Technology, Non-conventional Energy
Polymer Technology
Environmental Process Design, Green Engineering, Green chemistry
Structural Engineering
Application of Geomatics
Data Analytics, Machine Learning and Pattern Recognition.
Machine Learning, Image & Video Processing
Cloud computing, software Engineering, high-performance computing, software-defined networking,
Computer Networks
Data & Web Mining, Machine Learning, Soft Computing
Sensor Cloud, Communication in Smart Grid Systems, Role of Communication system in Healthcare
Image and Video Processing, Remote sensing data processing
Networking, Machine Learning Pattern recognition
Power Electronics and Power Quality
Electrical Power System / High Voltage Engineering / Electrical Machines
Power system, optimization techniques
Power Electronics applications to Power System,
Power Quality, Artificial Intelligence based Power Electronic Systems
Control Engineering, Soft Computing Applications, Industrial Automation
Process Control, Control System Engineering
Manufacturing Processes and their analysis
Renewable Energy, Biomass Gasification, Biofuels, Thermal systems & Applications
Renewable Energy Systems
Mechanical Vibrations, Dynamics of Machines & NanoMechanics
Stress Analysis, Fracture Mechanics
Alternate Fuel, Dynamics of Complex Fluid, Fluid Dynamics
Mechanics of Composite Materials, Robotics
Optimization, MEMS, Dynamics, Micro-Mechanics
Thermal & Fluid Systems
Ph.D. (Part-Time)Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Microprocessors/Microcontrollers, Soft ComputingMaster’s degree OR M.Phil in the related discipline with at least 55% marks in aggregateWritten Test and Interview conducted by the University OR CSIR-NET/ UGC-NET/ SLET/ GPAT or GATE score
Antennas and RF Communications
VLSI & Embedded System Design
VLSI Design & Test
Wireless Communication / Mobile Communication
Image and Video Processing, Remote sensing data processing
Internet of Things, Wireless Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
VLSI Design
Optical Communication & Wireless Networks
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutics
Constitutional Law
Environmental Law and Allied areas
Criminal Law
Constitutional Law
Microbiology / Biotechnology/ Immunology /
Parasitology
Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry Condensed Matter Physics
Biochemistry
International Business
Marketing
Economics & Finance
Housing, Urban Design, Environmental Design

Scholarships

The university also offers course-wise scholarships to meritorious and financially weak candidates. Check the scholarship details as tabulated below:

Nirma University Scholarships
Course NameCategoryAvailable toNumber of ScholarshipAmount (Rs)
BBA-MBAMerit-BasedTop performer in the qualifying examination2100% of the fee
275% of the fee
450% of the fee
Merit cum MeansParents’ income<2.5 lakhs and in the list of top 50 performers2100% of the fee
Parents’ income<4 lakhs and in the list of top 50 performers290% of the fee
Parents’ income<6 lakhs475% of the fee

Nirma University Application Process 2023

Candidates have to apply for admission at Nirma University by following the given steps

  1. Visit the Nirma University official website and click on Admissions tab on the menu bar. 
  2. Select the program for which candidate wants to enrol and click on “Click here to Apply Online (Apply Now)”.
  3. Fill the application form carefully and pay the non-refundable application fees via net banking/credit card/debit card. 
  4. NRI/NRI Sponsored/ PIO holding gulf passports/Foreign students/Gulf Countries/South East Asia candidates can also apply through online mode. 
Offline Mode: For offline process, download the application form from the official website and send it to the university address with Demand Draft of the registration fee in favor of Concerened Department, payable at Ahmedabad.
For more details check NU Ahmedabad Result 2023.

Application Fee

Applicants should complete the online application form along with paying the non-refundable application/processing fee.

For B.Tech Programme:
  • For candidates of Gujarat State: Rs. 413 (Rs. 350/- +18% GST)
  • For candidates of outside Gujarat State: Rs. 1416 (Rs. 1200/- +18% GST)
For BA LL.B (Hons.) and B.Com LL.B (Hons.) Programmes:
  • For General category candidates: Rs. 2950/-[Rs 2500/- + Applicable Taxes (GST @ 18%)}
  • For NRI / NRI Sponsored category candidates: Rs. 4130/- [3500/- + Applicable Taxes (GST @ 18%)]
For Integrated BBA-MBA Programme:
  • For Alll India category candidates: Rs.1500/- +other applicable taxes. 
  • NRI/NRI Sponsored Category: Rs. Rs. 3000/- +other applicable taxes. 
Mode of Payment: Candidates should pay the application fee through online by using Debit Card, Credit Card and Internet Banking.

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