Nirma University of Science and Technology

Nirma University of Science & Technology is a deemed university located in Ahmedabad, India.

[edit] About the 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, established in 1995,
• Institute of Management, established in 1996,
• Institute of Diploma Studies, 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.

[edit] Institute of Technology

The Institute of Technology emphasizes an 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.

[edit] Vision

Shaping a better future for mankind by developing effective and socially responsible individuals and organizations.

[edit] Mission

To treat every student as an individual, to recognise his/her potential and to ensure that he/she receives the best preparation and training to help one meet one's career ambitions and life goals.

[edit] Programs

The Nirma University offers three categories of program: Diploma, Post Graduate and Undergraduate. It also offers various Ph.D programs and also offer B.A. LLB 5-year program in Institute of Law.

[edit] Diploma programs

• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanica Engineering
• Plasic Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Information Technology
• Electronics & Communications Engineering
• General

[edit] 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 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) (Proposed)
• M.Tech. in Instrumentation and Control Engineering(2 Years) (Proposed)
• MBA (Full Time)
• MBA (Part Time)
• MBA (Family Business & Entrepreneurship)
• M.Pharm
• M.Sc.

[edit] Undergraduate programs

• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics and Communication Engineering
• Information Technology
• Instrumentation and Control Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Pharmacy

[edit] Rankings

In 2007, Outlook magazine ranked the Institute of Technology, Nirma University as the 17th best Private Engineering College in India.^[1]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Nirma University
• Nirma Institute of Technology
• Nirma University - Institute of Management
• Nirmalabs

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