Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) 

at Institute of Management, S.G Highway

Yes, the Institute of Management at Nirma University extends both Part-time and Full-time PhD programmes in the field on Management at the doctoral-level. This programme is extended through the constituting departments and institutes of Nirma University such as the Institute of Management.

No, Institute of Management is known as a private institute founded by the Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF) and is a constituent of the larger Nirma University body. Though students of the institute will find that it is a Not-for-profit research-oriented institute that is concerned with its research process and not profit motives.

Yes, Institute of Management at Nirma University shares its recognitions and accreditations with its constituting university. The institute has received recognitions, approvals and accreditations such as:

• UGC
• NAAC 'A' Grade
• NBA accreditation
• NIRF 2025 ranking of #53 under the "Management"

The placements 2025 concluded with the highest package INR 70 LPA. The average package for the 2024-25 academic year was INR 11.10 LPA. In addition to this, the average package for top 50 and top 100 during Institute of Management Nirma University placements 2025 was INR 17.08 LPA and INR 14.74 LPA, respectively.

The cutoff rank for BA LLB at Nirma University varies from year to year. In recent years, the cutoff rank has typically been between 500 and 1000. The cutoff for B.A. LL.B at Institute of Law, Nirma University can be checked on its official website. These are some pre requisites for admission in ILNU.

The admission process is entrance based for courses at the Institute of Management Nirma University. Candidates can see the admission process below: 

• Fill application form.
• Sit for the entrance that is required. 
• Appear for the GDPI rounds if required by the course. 
• Pay the course fee.

No, candidates who wish to take admission to MBA and MBA HRM course, need to have a CAT score. For MBA Family Business and Entrepreneurship, candidates have to qualify an entrance exam conducted by Institute of Management, Nirma University. The university does not accepts NMAT score for MBA admission. Apart from entrance exam, shortlisted candidates are called for a personal interview round. The final selection will be based on academic performance, PI performance and entrance exam score.

Firstly, check the minimum eligibility for the course you want to apply for. If you meet the minimum eligibility, then proceed with the application process. Below are the steps to get into Nirma University:

Nirma University Application

Nirma University application forms for all the courses can be filled out online. Candidates have to pay an application fee to submit the form. 

Selection Process

Nirma University admission to most of the courses is entrance-based. Candidates are shortlisted based on national or state-level entrance exam like CAT for MBA, JEE Main/ GUJCET for BTech, CMAT for MCA and others. For some courses, admission is based on merit in the last qualifying exam. Personal interview is also conducted for BBA, MBA and other courses.

Release of selection list

After the selection rounds are over, the university releases a merit list with the names of the students selected for admission to the respective course.

Payment of Admission Fee

The shortlisted candidates recieve an admission offer. After the final selection release, aspirants can confirm their seats by paying the admission fee.

CSE branch emerged as the top branch wherein 96% of the total students were placed in 2024. The branch-wise placement rate recorded and highest package offered during Nirma University placements 2024 are presented below:

Note: BTech Placements 2024 was ongoing at the time the page was updated.

The average package offered during Nirma University BTech placements 2024 stood at INR 8.30 LPA. MBA and BDes average package in 2024 was 11.22 LPA and 5.5 LPA. BCom average package in 2023 was 3.8 LPA.