- Nirma University of Science and Technology
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Nirma University Established 1994 Type Private President Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel Vice-president Shri Ambubhai Patel Location Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Campus Urban, 110 acres (0.45 km2) [1] Website http://www.nirmauni.ac.in/ Nirma University of Science and Technology popularly known as NU (or NU-IT, NIT or NIM) is an autonomous university located in Ahmedabad, India. It is one of the foremost universities in Gujarat sprawling across a big campus on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. It is also the oldest private university in the state of Gujarat.
It functioned under well-known Gujarat University earlier, but considering the excellent quality of education being provided, the Government of Gujarat established it as autonomous university named as Nirma University of Science and Technology under Act No. 10 passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Gujarat in April 2003. This development ensured the merging of all Institutes under the NERF into a single entity of Nirma University of Science and Technology. The university has also been recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) of the UGC Act.
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About the University
Nirma University
Functioning under the aegis of Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF) (established in 1994), the university is presently situated on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar highway and includes the following institutes:
- Institute of Technology (ITNU), established in 1995,
- Institute of Management (IMNU), established in 1996,
- Institute of Diploma Studies(NIDS), established in 1997,
- Institute of Pharmacy, established in 2003,
- Institute of Science, established 2004,
- Institute of Law, established 2007
- A technology business incubator - NirmaLabs set up in 2004
All these institutions have emerged as centers of excellence offering various programmes ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels in technology, engineering, business, pharmacy and sciences.
Considering the quality of education being provided, the Government of Gujarat established the Nirma University of Science and Technology under Act No. 10 passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Gujarat in April 2003. This development ensured the merging of all Institutes under the NERF into a single entity of Nirma University of Science and Technology. The university has also been recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) of the UGC Act.
Institute of Technology
The Institute of Technology emphasizes all round development of its students, aiming at not only producing good professionals, but also good and worthy citizens of a great country aiding in its overall progress and development.
Vision
Shaping a better future for mankind by developing effective and socially responsible individuals and organizations.
Mission
The University emphasizes all round development of its students. It aims not only at producing good professionals, but, also good and worthy citizens of great country, aiding in its overall progress and development.
Institute of Management (IMNU)
'The Institute of Management', previously known as Nirma Institute of Management, is a constituent of the distinguished Nirma University. The Institute was established in 1996 with a view to promote excellence in management education and to prepare young men & women to meet the challenges of the developing corporate world. The institute offers admission to students in 2 year MBA full time program, 2 year MBA (Family business and Entrepreneurship) and a 3 year part time MBA for working professionals. [2]Students are admitted to the institute on the basis of their CAT score followed by group discussion and a personal interview. [3]
Vision
Shaping a better future for mankind by developing effective and socially responsible individuals & organisations.
Mission
To be one of the best business schools in the Asia Pacific Region by developing leaders and entrepreneurs through cutting edge and relevant management education and development, conducting applied research, and preparing instructional resources.
Institute of Law
The institute of Law was set up in the year 2007 to cater to increasing demand of Legal Education. The institute offers five year integrated B.A., LLB (Hons.) course.b.com llb (hons)
Vision
Shaping a better future for mankind by developing effective and socially responsible individuals and organizations.
Mission
Institute of Law emphasizes the all round development of its students. It aims at not only producing good professionals, but also good and worthy citizens of a great country aiding in its overall progress and development.
It endeavours to treat every student as an individual, to recognize their potential and to ensure they receive the best preparation and training for achieving their career ambitions and life goals..
Programs
The Nirma University offers three categories of program: Diploma, Post Graduate and Undergraduate. It also offers various Ph.D programs and also offers B.A. LLB 5-year program in Institute of Law.
Post Graduate programs
- Masters in Computer Applications (3 Years)
- M.Tech Computer Aided Structural Analysis & Design (2 Years)
- M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Power Electronics, Machines & Drives) (2 Years)
- M.Tech. in Electrical Engineering (Electrical Power System) (2 Years) (started since July 2010)
- M.Tech. in Environmental Process Design EPD (2 Years)
- M.Tech. in CAD/CAM (2 Years)
- M.Tech. in VLSI Design (2 Years)
- M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering (2 Years)
- M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Split (3 Years)
- M.Tech. in Thermal Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)(2 Years)
- M.Tech. in Design Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)(2 Years)
- M.Tech. in Computer Integrated Manufacturing CIM (Mechanical Engineering)(2 Years)
- M.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering(2 Years)
- M.Sc. (Biotechnology)
- M.Sc. (Microbiology)
- MBA (Full Time)
- MBA (Part Time)
- MBA (Family Business & Entrepreneurship)
Undergraduate programs (B.Tech. degrees)
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Communication Engineering
- Information Technology
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Diploma programs
- Plastic Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Information Technology
- Electronics & Communications Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Rankings for Nirma University
- It has consistently ranked as the number one choice for students after Gujarat Higher Education Results admission.[4]
- Electronics For You, a leading South Asian electronic magazine ranked Nirma University-Institute of Technology as 3rd best engineering college in the domain of Electronics & Communication in their 2 June 2009 issue.[5]
- CSR-GHRDC Engineering College Survey 2009 rated Nirma University-Institute of Technology 12th among 50 best engineering colleges of India in its 10 August 2009 issue.[5]
- India Today, a leading national magazine rated Nirma University-Institute of Technology among top 25 best Engineering Colleges of India competing with IITs and NITs (25 June 2009).
- It has been ranked in top 25 engineering colleges by India Today in 2007 and 2009. It has been ranked among top 13 private engineering colleges in India in 2009.
- The latestTemplate:When?? rankings from Electronics For You magazine has updated Institute of Technology, Nirma University to 2nd in West Zone and rank 16 in All India amongst private colleges.
- In 2010, continuing with the fast pace of its growth Institute of Technology, Nirma University has been ranked 22nd by Outlook magazine competing with all IITs and NITs.[6]
- Ranked as 5th best university among the private universities that were established after year 2000 in the areas of placements, international relations, industry interface, intellectual capital, infrastructure etc. in 15 June 2009 Financial Express issue.[5]
Institute of Management ranking and recognition
In a short span of less than a decade the Institute of Management has established itself as one of the leading B-schools in the country. The success of the institute is reflected in all the B-school surveys conducted by various leading business magazines since 2000.
- Business World, The Outlook, Business Today and Business India have consistently rated the Institute among the top twenty B-schools in India. The Institute is also rated very high on various parameters.
- The Institute has also been ranked among the top ten B-schools established after 1990.
- The Institute has been conferred two National Awards during 2009: B-School Leadership Award and Best B-School with Innovate Marketing to Target Segment by DNA and Stars of the Industry Group, 2009.
- The Eduniversal International Scientific Committee “2 Palmes Good Business School Regionally Strong” award for International Influence 2009.
- The Institute has received national awards of “Best B-School with Innovate Marketing to Target Segment” during 2010 by DNA and Stars of the Industry Group.
Selected ranking by leading surveys (publication, date, ranking, dimension, rank)
- Business World October, 2005 Overall Rank 20
- Business World October, 2005 Gujarat (Overall)02
- Business World October, 2005 Infrastructure 04
- Outlook September, 2006 Private B-School 13
- Competition Success Review November, 2007 Overall Rank 19
- Competition Success Review November, 2007 Placement 20
- Competition Success Review November, 2007 Leadership, MDP 18
- Competition Success Review November, 2007 Gujarat (Overall) 02
- Outlook September, 2008 Overall Rank 21
- Outlook September, 2008 Domestic Salary 22
- Outlook Magazine (C-Fore Survey) September, 2008 Overall B-School 21
- Competition Success Review November, 2008 Overall Rank 22
- Competition Success Review November, 2008 B-School of Excellence 12
- AIMA B-School Survey (Indian Management) October, 2009 Overall Ranking A-II
- Competition Success Review November, 2009 Overall Rank 20
- Competition Success Review November, 2009 Ranking of B-School of Excellence 09
- Competition Success Review November, 2009 Placement, Social Responsibility, USP, Networking 18
- C-Fore Survey September, 2009 Private B-School 14
References
- ^ "Nirma University Campus". http://nirmauni.ac.in/university/campus.asp.
- ^ http://www.imnu.ac.in/www/admissions.asp
- ^ http://www.imnu.ac.in/www/admissions.asp
- ^ http://www.jacpcldce.ac.in/Document/closer2009.pdf
- ^ a b c http://www.nirmauni.ac.in/university/ranking.asp
- ^ http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?265887
- ^ http://www.imnu.ac.in/www/instituterating.asp
http://www.outlookindia.com/article.aspx?265887
External links
- Nirma University
- Nirma Institute of Technology
- Nirma University - Institute of Management
- Nirmalabs
- Nirma University - Insitute of Law
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