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    Nirma University Review 2026: Fees, Cutoff, Placements & Scholarships

    Team Careers360Updated on 30 Apr 2026, 04:56 PM IST

    Nirma University is the leading Institute of Technology located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and operates under the Nirma Education Research Foundation, which was founded by Dr. Karsanbhai Patel (well-known industrialist & the founder of the Nirma brand) in 1993. The first college was founded in 1994, known as NIT (Nirma Institute of Technology), and then the Institute of Management was founded in 1995. In 2003, the government of Gujarat granted it university status under a special act.

    Nirma University Review 2026: Fees, Cutoff, Placements & Scholarships
    Nirma University Review 2026: Fees, Cutoff, Placements & Scholarships

    Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad

    Established Year

    1995

    Institute Type

    Private Constituent College

    Campus Size

    115 Acres

    Total Students (UG 4Yrs)

    5385

    Total Male (UG 4Yrs)

    4093 (76.01%)

    Total Female (UG 4Yrs)

    1292 (23.99%)

    Within State (UG 4Yrs)

    4731 (87.86%)

    Outside State (UG 4Yrs)

    624 (11.59%)

    Outside Country (UG 4Yrs)

    30

    Total Faculty

    551

    Nirma University is a renowned private institute of technology established in 1995 and spread over 115 acres near Ahmedabad airport, and primarily offers B.Tech programs.

    There are around 5,385 students in the intake for a four-year B.Tech program, with 4093 male students and 1292 female students. 87.86 per cent of the intake is from Gujarat, 11.59 per cent of the intake is from other states of India, and 30 intake is of the students from outside India. The number of faculty members for a 5,385 batch size is 551.

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    UG (4 Years Program(s)): Placement & higher studies for previous 3 years (NIRF 2026)

    Academic Year

    No. of first year students intake in the year

    No. of first year students admitted in the year

    Academic Year (Lateral Entry)

    No. of students admitted through Lateral entry

    Academic Year (Graduation)

    No. of students graduating in minimum stipulated time

    No. of students placed

    Median salary of placed graduates (Amount in Rs.)

    No. of students selected for Higher Studies

    2019-20

    1065

    1,215.00

    2020-21

    95

    2022-23

    1264

    851

    650000 (Six Lakh Fifty Thousand Only)

    202

    2020-21

    1059

    1098

    2021-22

    114

    2023-24

    1203

    817

    600000 (Six Lakh Only)

    222

    2021-22

    1126

    1107

    2022-23

    141

    2024-25

    1195

    788

    600000 (Six Lakh Only)

    239

    Based on the submitted institute data for NIRF 2026, a total of 1195 students completed their B.Tech from the 2024-2025 batch, out of which 788 students were placed, and 239 students went for higher studies. The median salary offered was Rs. 6 Lakhs.

    Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Placement Statistics (As per NIRF, 2026 overall || UG 4 yrs)

    Field

    2022-23

    2023-24

    2024-25

    Intake (1st Year)

    1065

    1,059.00

    1126

    Admitted (1st Year)

    1215

    1098

    1107

    Graduated

    1264

    1203

    1195

    Placed

    851

    817

    788

    Higher Studies

    202

    222

    239

    Placement %

    80.11%

    83.06%

    82.35%

    Median Salary

    Rs. 6.5 LPA

    Rs. 6 LPA

    Rs. 6 LPA

    As per NIRF 2026 engineering data, total intake in the batch 2024-2025 for the B.Tech program was 1126, but 1107 were admitted. Out of 1107 students, 1195 graduated (lateral entry included), 788 were placed, and 239 moved on to higher studies. The placement rate was 82.35 per cent at a median salary of Rs. 6 LPA.

    Placement Highlights 2023–24

    B.Tech in CSE at Nirma University shows higher placements rates and highest salary of Rs 52.25 LPA. Refer to the above table to check out the placement rates and highest salary offered in various engineering branches at Nirma University Gujarat.

    Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, Placement Statistics (as per brochure 2024-25)

    Metric

    Value

    Highest Package (Btech.)

    88.20 Lakh

    Companies Participated

    400+

    Based on the brochure data of the academic year 2024-2025, over 400 companies participated in the placement drive at the Institute of Technology, Nirma University and the highest salary for B.Tech goes up to Rs. 88.20 Lakhs.

    Undergraduate Programs Overview

    Programme

    Focus Area

    B.Tech in Civil Engineering

    Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Geomatics, Construction Tech & Management, and Environmental Engineering.

    B.Tech in Chemical Engineering

    Catalysis, Advanced Wastewater Treatment, Thermodynamics, Green Processes, Polymer Technology, and Energy Engineering.

    B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

    Design Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Manufacturing, CAD/CAM, Robotics & Automation, and Energy Systems.

    B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

    Power Systems, Electrical Machines, Control Systems, Renewable Energy, and Electrical Utilization & Manufacturing.

    B.Tech in Electronic & Instrumentation Engineering

    Process Instrumentation, Industrial Automation, Sensors & Transducers, Embedded Systems, and Process Control.

    B.Tech in Electronics & Communication Engineering

    Analog & Digital Electronics, VLSI Design, Wireless Communication, Signal Processing, and IoT (Internet of Things).

    B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering

    Data Structures & Algorithms, AI & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Database Management (DBMS), and Cloud Computing.

    Various UG programs are offered by the Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad. Some of the B.Tech courses offered include B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering.

    Admission & Reservation Overview

    Category

    Details

    All India Category

    60% Seats (through JEE Main 2026 Rank)

    Gujarat Quota

    25% Seats Reserved (through ACPC, Govt. of Gujarat)

    NRI / NRI Sponsored

    15% Seats

    Admission Authority (Gujarat)

    Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC)

    Application

    Apply on Nirma University portal + ACPC (for Gujarat quota)

    All India Admission

    Based on JEE Main 2026 (CRL Rank)

    Selection Process

    Merit-based (JEE Main Rank / PCM marks for NRI)

    Offer Type

    Merit list-based admission (No interview / GD)


    • 60 per cent of the seats are reserved for All India category students through JEE Main 2026 merit list.

    • 25 per cent of the seats are reserved for the Gujarat Quota through Gujarat State ACPC counseling.

    • 15 per cent of the seats are reserved for Non-Resident Sponsored (NRS) candidates, including foreign students.

    Important Dates

    Details of Admission Process

    All India Category

    Application Timeline

    Starts: 19/02/2026,


    Ends: 18/04/2026

    Admission Process (All Rounds & Activities)

    Merit list, allotments (Rounds I–IV), payments, verification, and academic start — TBA

    Refer to this table for the important dates of the application form and admission process.

    Application Form Fee

    Undergraduate Programme

    Category

    Fee

    Details

    For All India & NRI/NRI-Sponsored Seats


    Rs. 350/- (non-refundable)

    For the candidates who have appeared in the qualifying examination from a school located in the State of Gujarat (including Daman and Diu or Dadra Nagar Haveli (UT).

    RS. 1200/- (non-refundable)

    For the candidates who have appeared in the qualifying examination from a school located outside the State of Gujarat.

    The application form fee is mentioned in the table above. Have a look at the table for the application fee for candidates within the state of Gujarat and outside the state of Gujarat.

    Nirma University- Fees Structure

    Tuition Fees

    (All India Category / State Quota – ACPC)

    Institute of Technology

    For the Year 2026-27

    Sr. No.

    Details of Fees

    Amount in Rupees

    1

    FEE (Per annum)

    Rs. 275000


    Total Fees

    Rs. 275000

    2

    OTHER FEES


    a.

    Initial Enrollment Fees (One Time)

    Rs. 1000

    b.

    Examination Fee, Semester Grade Report etc. (Per annum)

    Rs. 7000

    c.

    Seminar, Orientation, Welcome Kit (One Time)

    Rs. 1200

    d.

    Alumni Association Membership Fee (One Time)

    Rs. 500


    Total Other Fees (a + b + c + d)

    Rs. 12700

    3

    Deposits


    Refundable Security (One Time)

    Rs. 7000


    Total Deposits

    Rs. 7000


    Total (1 + 2 + 3)

    Rs. 294700

    4

    Eligibility Certificate (if required)

    Rs. 1000

    The annual fee for the B.Tech course at Nirma University is Rs. Rs. 275000 and other charges are Rs. 12700. Check out the above table for the detailed fee-structure for the 2026-2027 batch for the state quota and All India category quota.

    Nirma University- Seat Matrix

    COURSES OFFERED AND BIFURCATION OF SEATS

    BTech (Undergraduate Programme)

    State Quota Seats (ACPC, GoG)*

    All India Seats*

    NRI/NRI-Sponsored Seats

    Total Intake

    Computer Science & Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning)

    15

    36

    9

    60

    Chemical Engineering

    15

    36

    9

    60

    Civil Engineering

    30

    72

    18

    120

    Computer Science and Engineering

    75

    180

    45

    300

    Electrical Engineering

    30

    72

    18

    120

    Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Semiconductor Technology)

    15

    36

    9

    60

    Electronics and Communication Engineering

    45

    108.00

    27

    180

    Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

    15

    36

    9

    60

    Mechanical Engineering

    30

    72.00

    18

    120

    Total Seats

    270

    648.00

    162

    1080

    This table highlights the branch-wise seat distribution based on the state quota, All India quota, and NRI sponsored seats. Total intake of the students in various branches and total seats for each reserved category is listed in this table.

    Integrated BTech Programme (5 Years Programme)

    Integrated BTech Programme (5 Years Programme

    All India Seats (85%)

    NRI / NRI-Sponsored (15%)

    Total Intake

    Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) – MBA

    51

    9.00

    60

    Mechanical Engineering (ME) – MBA

    51

    9

    60

    Nirma University also offers five-years integrated programs like CSE with MBA and Mechanical Engineering with MBA. Total intake is 60 for each program and 51 seats in each program are reserved for the All India students. Seats may vary based on ACPC, GoG.

    GUJCET Highest Closing Rank 2025 cutoff

    Branch

    GEN

    EWS

    SC

    SEBC

    ST

    B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

    399

    445.00

    1145

    1075

    36504

    B.Tech Chemical Engineering

    4538

    5132

    15,504

    15929

    34237

    B.Tech Civil Engineering

    8414

    10472

    13171

    13355

    30801

    B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering

    292

    357

    1418

    909

    25597

    B.Tech Electrical Engineering

    4619

    5,167.00

    8522

    11253

    22475

    B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering

    707

    837

    5438

    2181

    36154

    B.Tech Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

    2,186

    3,200

    5210

    6178

    22263

    B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

    2121

    3231

    12126

    10027

    25597

    This table lists the highest closing rank of 2025 for B.Tech in AI and ML, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, CSE, EE, ECE, Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Have a look at this table to understand the category-wise highest cutoff for these B.Tech branches.

    Scholarship offer by Nirma University

    Merit-Based Full Tuition Fee Waiver

    Criteria

    Branches Covered

    Rank Requirement

    Top Merit

    CSE, CSE (AI & ML)

    ACPC Rank: 1–75 / JEE Rank: 1–5500

    Other Branches

    Chemical, Civil, EE, ECE, VLSI, E&I, Mechanical

    ACPC Rank: 1–200 / JEE Rank: 1–20000

    Check out this table for the scholarships available in various branches of B.Tech and the rank requirement for the scholarships at Nirma University.

    Merit-Based Scholarships

    Criteria

    Branches Covered

    Rank Requirement

    Top Merit

    CSE, CSE (AI & ML)

    ACPC Rank: 1–75 / JEE Rank: 1–5500

    Other Branches

    Chemical, Civil, EE, ECE, VLSI, E&I, Mechanical

    ACPC Rank: 1–200 / JEE Rank: 1–20000

    This table highlights the criteria, engineering branches covered, and rank requirement for the merit-based scholarships at Nirma University.

    Merit- Cum Means Scholarships

    Type

    Category

    No. of Scholarships

    Amount

    Dept. Merit + Income

    All India: 28

    ACPC: 15

    Rs. 1 Lakh

    Open Merit + Income

    All India: 35

    ACPC: 15

    Rs. 50,000

    This table highlights the type, category, number of scholarships, and amount offered for the merit-cum means scholarships at Nirma University. Look at the table for more merit-cum means scholarships details.

    Top Recruiters

    Atlassian

    Bloomberg

    Deloitte

    Google

    Amazon

    Bosch

    DCM Shriram

    Futures First

    Arm

    Cognizant

    Axela

    Adani Group

    Coviam

    eInfochips

    Goldman Sachs

    Crest Data Systems

    Euler Motors

    Gujarat State Petronet

    Air Products

    CEAT

    EvSys

    Galaxy Bearings

    Hindustan Unilever

    Infineon Technologies

    Infocus

    Intel

    JSW Group

    Jubilant Life Sciences

    Hitachi

    Larsen & Toubro

    Linde

    MAQ Software

    MG Motor

    Milacron

    NXP Semiconductors

    Oracle

    Qualcomm

    Reliance Industries

    RapidOps

    Saint-Gobain

    Searce

    Samsung

    Schneider Electric

    Silicon Labs

    Tata Group

    Tata Power

    Technicolor

    Torrent Power

    Tata Motors

    Tata Consultancy Services

    Texas Instruments

    Vinculum

    XH2O

    Zeus Learning

    Zydus Lifesciences

    -

    This table lists the major recruiting companies that participated in the placement drive at Nirma University. Check out the table for the top placement companies at Institute of Technology, Nirma University.

    NIRMA University Alumni Count- 35,119 (LinkedIn Profile)

    Companies

    Total Alumni

    (Worked at the Company)

    Currently Employed Alumni

    Reliance Industry Limited

    658

    204

    Tata Consultancy Services

    684

    192

    Amazon

    577

    179

    Intel

    396

    160

    According to the LinkedIn profile data, there are around 35,119 Nirma University Alumni out of which some have worked and some are currently working in leading companies like Reliance Industry LImited, Tata Consultancy Services, Amazon and Intel. Refer to the above table for the alumni count who have worked or are currently employed in these companies.

    MAANG Alumni: Demographic Breakdowns

    Companies

    Total Alumni

    (Worked at the Company)

    Currently Employed Alumni

    Meta

    82

    44

    Apple

    80

    42

    Amazon

    577

    179

    Netflix

    5

    2

    Google

    330

    122

    Many alumni of Nirma University have worked at some point of time or are currently working for the listed big companies in the table. See the table for the NIrma alumni count at top-notch companies.

    Alumni Locations: Demographic Breakdowns

    This graph represents the alumni distribution all around the country and world.. 83 per cent of the Nirma alumni are working in India, and the remaining 17 per cent of the alumni are working all around the world, with 1,390 alumni working in Canada, 401 alumni working in the UK, 229 alumni working in Germany, and 202 alumni have a presence in UAE.

    With moderate fees, excellent placement percentages excluding higher studies, scholarship opportunities, and strong national and international alumni network, Nirma University’s Institute of Technology has become the preferred choice for engineering aspirants.

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    The cut offs are not announced officially. A score of 81+ percentile can be considered for MBA admission under NRI quota at Nirma University . Along with the cut off, the past academics, work ex, and other achievements also play a vital role for getting an MBA admission.

    If

    Hi Student

    Yes, for admission in Nirma University through the 50:50 ratio, based on the board marks of all 5 subjects, only your PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) theory marks are considered.

    Nirma University releases the cutoff for admission to B.Tech courses. Nirma University cutoff is determined based on candidates’ scores in the entrance exams - GUJCET and JEE Main.

    Check Nirma University B.Teh Cutoff

    In 2025, for BTech in Civil Branch at Nirma University, the cutoff was 4431. You can check all about the Nirma University BTech Admission 2026 and year-wise cutoff details here.