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Shaping a better future for mankind by developing effective and socially responsible individuals and organizations.
Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF) was established in 1994 by the renowned industrialist and philanthropist, Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, to promote and support higher education in India. NERF is a trust chaired by Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel.
The first institution, Nirma Institute of Technology (NIT), was set up by the NERF in 1995 to provide world- class engineering education in Gujarat and to inculcate the spirit of social relevance among young students. It offers under-graduate, post-graduate and doctor level programmes. Other Institutes set up by NERF include the Nirma Institute of Management in 1996, the Institute of Pharmacy in 2003, the Institute of Science in 2004, the Institute of Law in 2007, the Institute of Architecture and Planning, 2014, Institute of Commerce in 2016 and Institute of Design in 2017. All these institutes have been brought under the umbrella of Nirma University.
The Institute develops conscientious, innovative and principled leaders and entrepreneurs who shall be committed to the betterment of organisations, operating in complex, technologically enabled, globally connected and fast changing world. The Institute also advances management knowledge and practices and adds value to its multiple stakeholders.
Nirma University, Ahmedabad, was established as a statutory university in 2003. The University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) of the UGC Act. The University is also accredited ‘A+’ grade by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).
Nirma University has a host of institutes, departments, and centres, including Institute of Technology, Institute of Management, Institute of Pharmacy, Institute of Science, Institute of Law, Institute of Architecture & Planning, Institute of Commerce, Institute of Design, Faculty of Doctoral Studies and Research, Centre for Advanced Instrumentation, Centre for Continuing Education, Centre for Entrepreneurship, Centre for Family Business and Entrepreneurship, Centre for Quality Assurance and Academic Development, Centre for Robotics and Automation, and Centre for Excellence in Data Science. These institutions offer numerous undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. Apart from these, the University also offers several certificates and diploma programmes.
To develop high quality professionals who reflect and demonstrate values that the university stands for, through innovation and continuous improvement in facilitation of learning, research and extension activities.
Innovation, quality, and excellence are the key driving forces on the campus which have translated the vision of the University Institutions into reality. Today, the campus vibrates with not only world class curricular activities but also with myriad activities like international conventions, symposia, conferences, student competitions, conclaves, short-term industry relevant programmes, cultural activities etc