Nirma Institute of Technology - [NIT]

About College

Nirma University, popularly known simply as NU (NU), is an autonomous university located in Ahmadabad, Gujarat, India. It functions under the aegis of Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF)

• The Institute started in rented premises in 1995 with 5 UG programmes affiliated to Gujarat University.
• Nirma Institute of Technology is constituent of Nirma University.
• In 1996 the Institute started functioning in new campus & later in April 2003, Nirma University was established.
• It is recognized 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 aspirant entrepreneurs all over the country.
• Dr Karsanbhai Patel crystallized his long precious dream of providing outstanding facilities for professional education in the state-run of Gujarat through the establishment of the NERF in 1994.
• The NERF established Nirma Institute of Technology in 1995, Nirma Institute of Diploma Studies in 1997 and Nirma Institute of Management in 1996.
• Subsequently the University established 3 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.
• Vision of shaping a better future for manhood by developing effective and communally responsible organizations and individuals.

Alumni

• Pranav Mistry, an Indian computer scientist and Samsung's Director of Research

Departments

• Chemical engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer & science Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mathematics & Humanities

Following Student Societies are functioning

• MESA - Mechanical Engineering Students Association
• CONTEMSA - Construction Technology & Management Students Association
• CHESA - Chemical Engineering Students Association
• EESA - Electrical Engineering Students Association
• ASHRAE - American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning
• ISA - International Society for Measurement & Control
• IEEE - International Society of Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• ECO - Electronics & Communication Students Association
• Industrial training tech exhibitions / seminars Debate Contests & Essay Competitions Group Discussion.

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

• Industry Institute Interaction Cell
• Student Stores
• Counseling
• Bank
• Alumni Association

COMPUTING FACILITY

Nirma University envision the Information Technology not only as perilous infrastructure needed for supporting academic needs but also as a central component of the teaching learning process. Various ICT tools are used across the University with the sustenance of the following computing facilities:

• More than 20 Servers & 1400+ systems.
• LAN connectivity via Fiber optic cables and Wi-Fi facilities.
• Software and developing platforms.

TRANSPORT

• A fleet of 35 buses to and fro for transporting students & staff from different locations in Ahmadabad and Gandhinagar.

INSTITUTE INDUSTRY INTERACTION & PLACEMENT CELL

• The Institute Industry Interaction and Placement Cell emphasizes on inculcation of leadership qualities, corporate behavior, team spirit and works on overall personality development of the students.
• The cell also facilitates the students to put on industry environment during coursework and develop job skills.

LIBRARY

• The library resource center is fully automated.
• Latest information technologies like Multimedia Kits, CD, Bar-code Scanners, Text and Graphic Scanners.
• More than 1200 desktop computers through the fiber optic network.
• More than 781 e-journals
• 33,452 books
• 227 print periodicals
• The library is an institutional member of TATA Energy Research Institute [TERI],The British Library Ahmadabad Institute of Engineers (Kolkata), DELNET, Institute for Steel Development and Growth (INSDAG), INDEST Membership, Indian Society for Earthquake Technology (ISET)

Other facilities are:

• Canteen
• Gymnasium
• Laboratory
• Auditorium & Seminar Hall
• Student Store
• Bank
• Amphi Theaters
• Sports

The campus quivers with varied activities like symposia, conferences, international conventions, workshops, conclaves, short term industry relevant programmes and student competitions; ISTE approved Continuing Education Programmes etc.

• Information Technology Expo
• All India Library Conference of Indian Library Association
• National Doordarshan ROBOCON
• Indian Science Congress
• National Conference on Current Trends in Technology
• NUiCONE
• The Institute of Technology was ranked 34 in the Outlook India Best Engineering colleges 2012. 
• In private institutes it was ranked 27 in the Mint Top 50 Private Engineering Colleges.
• Ranked 19th in the limited CSR-GHRDC Engineering Colleges Survey 2011.
• SGSITS National Award for Best Research by Young Teachers of Engineering Colleges for the year 2009 by ISTE.
• National Award for Engineering College for Best Overall Performance in the year 2002 by Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE).
• Ranked in first Top 25 Engineering Colleges across the country in India Today in 2007, 2009 and 2010.

Historical Achievements

• Company OMRON from Singapore has constituted an award of Rs.15000/- annually for 3 consecutive years starting from year 2004 for the meritorious student of final year from Electronics & communications, Instrumentation & control, & Electrical UG engineering courses

Nirma University offers financial assistance by way of interest on loan as per following details to the needy students on the basis of the merit.

• Interest free loan scholarships.
• Assistance of 50% interest subsidy on the loan obtained from schedule bank limited to the amount of tuition fee to 5% students of the consumption.

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