Nirma University

Nirma University, popularly known as NU (NU), is an autonomous university located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It functions under the aegis of Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF).Nirma University is a statutory university established under the state act. Nirma is the oldest private university in the state of Gujarat. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2 (f) of the UGC Act and has also been accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). Dr Karsanbhai K. Patel, the industrialist and founder Chairman of the Nirma group, is a legendary business personality who inspires aspiring entrepreneurs all over the country. Dr Karsanbhai Patel crystallized his long cherished dream of providing world-class facilities for professional education in the state of Gujarat through the establishment of the NERF in 1994. He believed that an institute of professional courses imparting world-class education facilities to the youth was the need of the hour for the state of Gujarat. The NERF established Nirma Institute of Technology in 1995, Nirma Institute of Management in 1996 and Nirma Institute of Diploma Studies in 1997. The institutions made their mark and as a natural consequence of the outstanding performance in their respective areas, the Government of Gujarat in 2003 approved the proposal of NERF to grant the status of a University under a special act passed by the Gujarat State Legislative Assembly. Subsequently the University established three more institutes, the Institute of Pharmacy in 2003, the Institute of Science in 2004 and the Institute of Law in 2007. All the Nirma University institutes are providing value based quality professional education and are widely respected for their contribution to the society. The NERF chaired by Dr Karsanbhai Patel is a trust which is constituted by eminent academicians and prominent industrialists who have taken up the mission to produce professionals who would strive to work relentlessly for the progress and development of our nation along with practising and propagating ethics and values.

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