Nirma University Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Cutoffs
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Private
Total Courses
8 Courses
Nirma University - Overview
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About Nirma University
Nirma University is a private state university located on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in 2003 under the Nirma University Act passed by the Gujarat State Legislature, initially as Nirma University of Science and Technology, and was renamed Nirma University in 2008 as it grew into a multidisciplinary institution. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission and holds an 'A+' grade accreditation from NAAC, which it shares with its constituent institutes.
Explore the comprehensive list of courses offered by Nirma University, including detailed fee structures, specializations, and eligibility criteria:
Nirma University Courses
8 CoursesThree-year bachelor's degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognised university. Mandatory Common Admission Test (CAT), followed by Theme Development & Presentation (TDP) and Personal Interview. Offered by the Institute of Management with the same fee structure as the MBA programme.
Passed HSC (10+2) examination or equivalent with not less than 45% aggregate marks. Candidate must compulsorily appear for CLAT. Admission based on inter se All-India merit rank of CLAT. Offered by the Institute of Law.
Three-year bachelor's degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognised university. Mandatory Common Admission Test (CAT), followed by Theme Development & Presentation (TDP) and Personal Interview. Offered by the Institute of Management. MBA (Family Business & Entrepreneurship) admission is through an entrance test conducted by the Institute, followed by Personal Interview and Theme Development & Presentation.
Passed HSC (10+2) examination or equivalent with not less than 45% aggregate marks. Candidate must compulsorily appear for CLAT. Admission based on inter se All-India merit rank of CLAT. Offered by the Institute of Law. Note: 60 of the 120 seats in this programme are subject to Bar Council of India approval.
Class XII Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a single recognised board, minimum 60% aggregate marks at first attempt. Selection via Admission Test (Paper-I of JEE Main 2026, 50% weightage), Personal Interview (30%) and academic performance (20%). Jointly offered by the Institute of Technology (Years 1-3) and Institute of Management (Years 4-5, postgraduate MBA phase).
Passed HSC (10+2) examination (or equivalent) with English as a subject along with at least one of Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics, and a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. No entrance exam; admission purely on 12th Standard merit. There is no management quota and no reservation/quota beyond the NRI and international supernumerary categories. Offered by the Institute of Commerce.
Class XII Science stream from a single recognised board with Physics and Mathematics compulsory along with Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Information Practice or a Technical Vocational subject (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are compulsory for Chemical, Civil and Mechanical Engineering), with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks for General category and 40% for reserved categories. All-India Category seats (60% of intake) are filled via All-India Rank (CRL) in Paper-I of JEE (Main) 2026; State Quota seats (ACPC, GoG) are filled separately through ACPC, Gujarat on the basis of 12th board result and GUJCET.
Passed HSC (10+2) examination or equivalent with not less than 45% aggregate marks. Candidate must compulsorily appear for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). Admission based on inter se All-India merit rank of CLAT. No seats are reserved under Management Quota. Offered by the Institute of Law.
| Course | Fee Range | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (HRM) 1 specialization | ₹ 6.59L - 13.18L Check Fee Details | Three-year bachelor's degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognised university. Mandatory Common Admission Test (CAT), followed by Theme Development & Presentation (TDP) and Personal Interview. Offered by the Institute of Management with the same fee structure as the MBA programme. |
| B.Com., LL.B. (Hons.) 1 specialization | ₹ 3.91L - 19.54L Check Fee Details | Passed HSC (10+2) examination or equivalent with not less than 45% aggregate marks. Candidate must compulsorily appear for CLAT. Admission based on inter se All-India merit rank of CLAT. Offered by the Institute of Law. |
| MBA 4 specializations | ₹ 5.38L - 13.18L Check Fee Details | Three-year bachelor's degree (10+2+3) or equivalent in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA from a recognised university. Mandatory Common Admission Test (CAT), followed by Theme Development & Presentation (TDP) and Personal Interview. Offered by the Institute of Management. MBA (Family Business & Entrepreneurship) admission is through an entrance test conducted by the Institute, followed by Personal Interview and Theme Development & Presentation. |
| B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 1 specialization | ₹ 3.91L - 19.54L Check Fee Details | Passed HSC (10+2) examination or equivalent with not less than 45% aggregate marks. Candidate must compulsorily appear for CLAT. Admission based on inter se All-India merit rank of CLAT. Offered by the Institute of Law. Note: 60 of the 120 seats in this programme are subject to Bar Council of India approval. |
| Integrated B.Tech-MBA (5-Year) 2 specializations | ₹ 4.36L - 21.80L Check Fee Details | Class XII Science stream with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a single recognised board, minimum 60% aggregate marks at first attempt. Selection via Admission Test (Paper-I of JEE Main 2026, 50% weightage), Personal Interview (30%) and academic performance (20%). Jointly offered by the Institute of Technology (Years 1-3) and Institute of Management (Years 4-5, postgraduate MBA phase). |
| B.Com. (Hons.) 1 specialization | ₹ 2.37L - 9.60L Check Fee Details | Passed HSC (10+2) examination (or equivalent) with English as a subject along with at least one of Accountancy, Business Administration, Economics, Statistics or Mathematics, and a minimum of 60% aggregate marks. No entrance exam; admission purely on 12th Standard merit. There is no management quota and no reservation/quota beyond the NRI and international supernumerary categories. Offered by the Institute of Commerce. |
| B.Tech. 9 specializations | ₹ 2.85L - 11.41L Check Fee Details | Class XII Science stream from a single recognised board with Physics and Mathematics compulsory along with Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Information Practice or a Technical Vocational subject (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are compulsory for Chemical, Civil and Mechanical Engineering), with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks for General category and 40% for reserved categories. All-India Category seats (60% of intake) are filled via All-India Rank (CRL) in Paper-I of JEE (Main) 2026; State Quota seats (ACPC, GoG) are filled separately through ACPC, Gujarat on the basis of 12th board result and GUJCET. |
| B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) 1 specialization | ₹ 3.91L - 19.54L Check Fee Details | Passed HSC (10+2) examination or equivalent with not less than 45% aggregate marks. Candidate must compulsorily appear for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). Admission based on inter se All-India merit rank of CLAT. No seats are reserved under Management Quota. Offered by the Institute of Law. |
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53
NIRF 2025 (Management)
33
NIRF 2025 (Law)
101-150 band
NIRF 2025 (Engineering and University categories)
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| Publishing Agency | Ranking / Rating |
|---|---|
NIRF 2025 (Management) | 53 |
NIRF 2025 (Law) | 33 |
NIRF 2025 (Engineering and University categories) | 101-150 band |
Education World India Higher Education Rankings 2024-25 | 21st among Top 300 Universities in India |
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Information regarding scholarships and financial aid opportunities provided by the institute.
Available Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
MBA/MBA-HRM Category II — Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | 25 students whose parents' total annual income is Rs.4 lakh or less (19 All India + 6 ACPC), and another 38 students whose parents' income is Rs.8 lakh or less (28 All India + 10 ACPC); NRI/NRI-Sponsored/PIO/FN/CIWGC students not eligible | Rs. 1,00,000 per annum (income ≤ Rs.4 lakh group) or Rs. 50,000 per annum (income ≤ Rs.8 lakh group) |
MBA/MBA-HRM Category III — Engineering Background Scholarship | Students with an undergraduate Engineering degree who scored 85 percentile or above in CAT | Rs. 1,00,000 per annum each |
MBA/MBA-HRM Category I — Merit-Based Scholarship | Top 23 students (All India Category) / Top 7 students (Admitted through ACPC), subject to maintaining CGPA 7.0+ and good conduct each year | Rs. 1,00,000 per annum each |
Campus Infrastructure
Campus Infrastructure & Facilities
Campus Facilities
Includes a Supercomputing facility for high-end computing research and a Centre of Excellence in Data Science run in collaboration with the State University of New York, Binghamton.
Management Residence
On-campus hostel accommodation for MBA/MBA-HRM students in various room configurations (AC/Non-AC, attached/non-attached washroom, twin/triple sharing); food and laundry billed separately.
Law Girls' Residence
On-campus, modern, air-conditioned twin-sharing hostel for women students with attached washroom and shared common Drawing Hall & Pantry facilities among eight students, plus mess and laundry service (charged separately).
Hostel & Accommodation
* Fees are subject to change. Please contact the administration for the latest details.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No. Hostel facility at the Institute of Law is available for girls only, on campus.
No. Nirma University does not offer any management quota; there are only NRI/NRI-Sponsored and supernumerary international (PIO/FN/CIWGC-SEA) seats over and above the general merit intake.
The Institute of Law's seat table shows a total intake of 120 (102 General and 18 NRI/NRI-Sponsored), with 60 of these seats marked as subject to approval from the Bar Council of India.
No. Admission to B.Com. (Hons.) is based purely on merit percentage/CGPI in the qualifying (Class XII/HSC) examination; there is no entrance exam.
MBA (HRM), B.Com., LL.B. (Hons.), MBA, B.B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), Integrated B.Tech-MBA (5-Year)
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Nirma University - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 2003 |
| Ownership | Private (State Private University) |
| Location | Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Recognition | UGC |
| NAAC Grade | A+ |
| Major Streams | Engineering, Management, Law, Commerce |
| B.Tech Intake (2026-27) | 1,080 seats across nine branches |
| MBA Intake | 300 (MBA), 30 (HRM), 60 (Family Business & Entrepreneurship), 40 (Global MBA) |
| Entrance Routes | JEE Main, GUJCET/ACPC, CAT, CLAT, Class 12 merit |
The university is organised into constituent institutes, each with its own admission process and fee structure. These include the Institute of Technology, Institute of Management, Institute of Law, Institute of Commerce, Institute of Pharmacy, Institute of Architecture and Planning, Institute of Diploma Studies, the School of Science, the School of Arts and the Faculty of Doctoral Studies and Research. Students therefore apply to the specific institute that offers their chosen programme rather than through a single university-wide form. Prospective applicants can go through the detailed course fee structure before shortlisting a programme.
Admissions across the university are strictly merit based. Nirma University clearly states that it has no management quota and that no individual or agent is authorised to influence admission decisions in return for money or favours. Undergraduate intake is usually divided into a General or All-India category of about 85 percent, an NRI or NRI-Sponsored category of about 15 percent, and additional supernumerary seats for PIO, OCI, foreign nationals and children of Indian workers in Gulf countries and South-East Asia. Engineering is the exception, where seats are split into 60 percent All India, 25 percent ACPC State Quota and 15 percent NRI. The complete admission process is explained on the admissions page.
The university has built a strong reputation in engineering, management, law and commerce. The B.Tech programme covers Computer Science and Engineering, CSE (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning), Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Instrumentation, VLSI Design and Semiconductor Technology, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and Chemical Engineering. The Institute of Management offers MBA, MBA (HRM), MBA (Family Business and Entrepreneurship), a Global MBA dual degree and integrated programmes, while the Institute of Law offers five-year integrated law degrees approved by the Bar Council of India. Students can also read about the campus amenities on the campus facilities page.
Career outcomes are supported by an active placement ecosystem, with recruiters from technology, manufacturing, consulting, banking and finance visiting every year. Nirma University also appears in national rankings, including NIRF, where its management and law institutes feature among the top 100 in their categories. Applicants should always confirm the latest fee, seat and eligibility details with the respective institute before applying, and can review recent recruitment statistics under placements and careers.
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