Nirma University was established by the initiative of Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF). The renowned industrialist and philanthropist Dr Karsanbhai K. Patel, the founder of Nirma Group of Industries, established the NERF in 1994 with a view to promote and support higher education in India. Nirma University is one of India’s leading universities based in Ahmedabad (Gujarat). The University was established in the year 2003 as a Statutory University under a special act passed by the Gujarat State Legislative Assembly. It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2 (f) of the UGC Act. The University is duly accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The University is a member of Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU). Dr Karsanbhai K. Patel, Chairman, Nirma Group of Companies and Chairman, NERF is the President of the University. The Institute of Management was established in 1996 with a view to promote excellence in management education and to prepare young men & women to meet the challenges of the developing corporate world. The MBA programme in management education, as mentioned underneath, offered by the institute aims to develop future owners-managers and equips them with modern management knowledge and skills, business management techniques and an entrepreneurship approach.
