Colleges in Ahmedabad

Academics:

• ICFAI University: Known for its rigorous curriculum,  emphasis on practical learning,  and strong faculty with industry experience. Ranks consistently among top 15 law schools in India.
• UPES School of Law: Offers a more traditional law programme with a focus on theoretical knowledge and case studies. Boasts strong ties with judiciary and legal professionals.

Placements:

• ICFAI University: Placement record is impressive,  with over 80% of graduates securing placements in leading law firms,  corporate legal departments,  and government agencies. Average salary packages are quite competitive.
• UPES School of Law: While placement record is good,  it may not be as consistent as ICFAI's. Average salary packages might be slightly lower.
• ICFAI University: Being a private university,  fees are higher than UPES,  a government-aided institution.

SMAID is a private institute established in 2012. SMAID stands for Shantaben Manubhai Patel School of Studies and Research in Architecture and Interior Design. It offer courses like B.Des, B.Plan, B.Arch, M.Des, M.Plan. It offers a blend of industry exposure, state-of-art infrastructure, Design studios, highly qualified faculty, good placement assistance and opportunities, live projects, summer internships, diverse peer group and many more. Many top recruiters like Deloitte, Accenture, IBM, Adani Group and many more visited in the campus placement drive of SMAID. The median package of B.Arch students was INR 3.10 LPA. 20 students out of 39 B.Arch students got placement in placement drives of 2020 and 2021.

Gujarat University is a Public/ Government universityb established in 1950. It offer various UG and PG courses.Top recruiters like TCS, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Deloitte, EY, QX Global Group and many more participated in the ampus placement drive. The placement record for PG 2 year students was 49% in 2022 and the median package offered was INR 8.55 LPA. The college offer various amaeities like well-equipped infrastructure, placement assistance and opportunities, industry exposure and hands-on learning through various projects. 

Yes, SMAI is as good as Gujarat University but SMAID is good for students who want to pursue their career in design.