Ahmedabad boasts of some of the top-ranked universities in India. The city is home to such big names as the Indian Institute of Management, National Institute of Design, Mudra Institute of Communications Ahmedabad, National Institute of Fashion Technology, the Center for Environmental Planning and Technology, and B.J. Medical College. These centers for higher education, many of them affiliated with the University of Gujarat and the Gujarat Technical University, offer varied courses in Medicine, Arts, Science, Commerce, Law, Engineering, and Management.

Ahmedabad is considered an important hub for higher education in India and its history dates back to the pre-Independence era.

The celebrated Indian physicist, Vikram Sarabhai, worked tirelessly to establish academic and scientific institutions of national repute in Ahmedabad. The most important of these are the Physical Research Laboratory and the Space Applications Centre which is part of the Ahmedabad center of the Indian Space Research Organisation. The Vikram Sarabhai Community Science Centre aims to educate children about the various aspects of science.

Let's find out more about the top colleges in Ahmedabad and the courses offered by the top universities in Ahmedabad. Check out the course details, eligibility criteria, as well as the important admission dates for university admission 2022.

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With institutes like MICA and IIM, Ahmedabad has set a benchmark in innovative learning. | Image credit: The Indian Express
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National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER)

The National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Ahmedabad is one of the seven schools under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers of India. Students can opt for the Institute's Masters or Doctoral degree programs in pharmaceutical sciences. NIPER is one of the most celebrated institutions for practicing research and education in the field of biomedical science and pharmaceutical science. NIPER Ahmedabad ranks 9th in NIRF Ranking. Courses rely on merit-based admission through online examination (NIPER JEE) and the application for the same can be made both through online and offline means.

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M.S. (Pharm) Courses

  • Biotechnology
    • Eligibility: B. Pharm; M.Sc.(Biological Sciences)
  • Medical Devices
    • Eligibility: B. Pharm
  • Medicinal Chemistry
    • Eligibility: B. Pharm.; M.Sc.(Organic chemistry)
  • Natural Products
    • Eligibility: B. Pharm.; M.Sc.(Organic chemistry)
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis
    • Eligibility: B. Pharm; M.Sc. (Organic/Analytical Chemistry)
  • Pharmaceutics
    • Eligibility: B. Pharm
  • Pharmacology & Toxicology
    • Eligibility: B. Pharm; B. V. Sc.; M.B.B.S.

Mudra Institute of Communications (MICA)

MICA Ahmedabad is a top-ranked university in India in the field of communication and innovative marketing. MICA offers specialized courses such as Marketing Research, Digital Communication Management, and Brand Management. All MICA programs are approved by AICTE. Students can apply for the most popular MICA course, which is the PGDM-C, based on their CAT/XAT/GMAT score followed by MICAT, GE, and PI performance. MICA also offers PGCP-CCC, FPM, and online programs.

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PGDM-C Course

  • Eligibility: Graduation from a recognized university
  • Selection: Based on CAT/XAT/GMAT followed by MICAT and GE & PI
  • Specializations
    • Advertising & Brand Management
    • Digital Communication Management
    • Marketing Analytics
    • Media & Entertainment Management

PGCP

  • Eligibility: Graduation from universities recognized by AIU
  • Selection: Based on online tests and PI
  • Specialization: Crafting Creative Communication

FPM(C)

  • Eligibility: Master’s or graduate qualified with minimum 55% marks in management/communications/humanities/or social science stream
  • Selection: Based on a written test, an individual presentation, and a personal interview
  • Specializations
    • Management
    • Communication
    • Marketing
    • Media and Entertainment
    • Digital Marketing

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MICA Ahmedabad Scholarships

MICA provides various scholarship and financial aid to PGP, FPM, and PGP-CCC students, including:

  1. MICA Scholarships: Based on academic performance along with family income; each awardee receives a 25% scholarship amount of the annual fee in the program.
  2. FPM Financial Support: Monthly stipend of INR 27,500 for the first 2 years, INR 29,700 for the 3rd year, and INR 33,000 for the 4th year.
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Institute of Law, Nirma University

Established in 2007, as a part of the Nirma Education and Research Foundation (NERF), the Institute of Law offers a total of 4 programs, namely, B.A., LL.B. (Hons.), B.Com., LL.B. (Hons.), LL.M. and Doctoral Program. With a sanctioned intake per year of 240 undergraduate students and 20 postgraduate students, the Institute admits students on the basis of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT). Admissions to the doctoral program are done on the basis of an Entrance Test conducted by the Institute.

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Courses

  1. BA LLB
    • Duration: 5 years
    • Eligibility: 10+2 with at least 45%
    • Specializations:
      • Constitutional Law
      • Business Law
      • Criminal Law
      • Intellectual Property Law
    • Selection Criteria: CLAT AIR
  2. B.Com LLB
    • Duration: 5 years
    • Eligibility: 10+2 with at least 45%
    • Specializations:
      • Constitutional Law
      • Business Law
      • Criminal Law
      • Intellectual Property Law
    • Selection Criteria: CLAT AIR
  3. LLM
    • Duration: 1 year
    • Eligibility: LLB with 55% aggregate
    • Specializations:
      • Constitutional and Administrative Law
      • Criminal and Security Law
    • Selection Criteria: CLAT PG AIR

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  1. Ph.D.
    • Duration: 3 years
    • Eligibility: LLM with 55% aggregate
    • Specializations:
      • Constitutional Law
      • Environmental Law
      •  Banking Law
      • Criminal Law
      • General Law
    • Selection Criteria: Entrance Test + Interview

The college offers an annual scholarship of INR 2.88 crores. Moreover, there is a Placement Cell that helps students get jobs with handsome salary packages. The median salary package of graduates is INR 6,00,000 (six lakhs only). The top recruiters of the Institute include HDFC Bank, Advani, and Co., Adani, DSK Legal, Kotak Mahindra Bank, etc.

HL College of Commerce (HLCC)

Established in 1936, HL College of Commerce was the first college to be started by the Ahmedabad Education Society (AES). The college has earned a NAAC B++ accreditation and is affiliated with the University Grant Commission (UGC). HL College of Commerce offers B.Com. courses at the undergraduate and M.Com courses at the postgraduate levels of education. Admissions are strictly merit-based.

B.Com Courses

  • Specializations:
    •  Accountancy
    • Statistics
    • Computer Applications
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: Candidate must pass 10+2 from English medium or with English as a subject
  • Selection criteria: Merit-based

M.Com Courses

  • Specializations: Accountancy
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Candidates must pass graduation with a minimum of 50% marks
  • Selection criteria: Merit-based

The college has a placement cell to assist students to improve their soft skills and to guide them on career-related decisions. Graduates of HL College of Commerce attract a median package of INR 3 LPA. The college also awards several scholarships to students on the basis of their merit, financial need, and performance in extracurricular activities.

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Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA)

IIM Ahmedabad is one of India’s best business schools, having featured twice at the first slot in the NIRF-rated Top Management Colleges in India in the last three years. Its most popular program is PGP (equivalent to MBA), followed by the one-year MBA program or the MBA PGPX. IIMA also offers Ph.D., ePGD in Advanced Business Analytics. The PGP Student Exchange Program of IIM Ahmedabad provides around 150 students the opportunity to go abroad and for 90 foreign students to come to India to study at IIMA.

Apart from the regular PGP/MBA program, IIMA also offers a double degree program for which the college has partnered with six international institutions, including ESSEC Business School France, HEC France, University of Bocconi, Italy, European Business School, Germany, University of Cologne, Germany, and ESCP Europe France.

MBA colleges in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad has some of the best colleges when it comes management courses. | Image credit: IIMT Group of Colleges

Courses and Eligibility

  • Post Graduate Program in Management (MBA)
    • Duration: 2 years
    • Eligibility: 50% in bachelor's OR professional degree qualifications
    • Selection criteria: CAT scores + AWT + PI
  • Post Graduate Program in Food & Agri-Business Management (MBA-FABM)
    • Duration: 2 years
    • Eligibility: 50% in Agriculture Sciences degree or equivalent CGPA
    • Selection criteria: CAT scores + AWT + PI
  • Executive Post Graduate Program (MBA-PGPx)
    • Duration: 1 year
    • Eligibility: A bachelors degree in a relevant discipline + work experience
    • Selection criteria: GMAT score + PGPMX Aptitude Test + 5-year working experience
  • Ph.D.
    • Duration: 3-5 years (Full time)
    • Stipend: INR 30,000 per month
    • Eligibility: Masters in a relevant discipline
    • Selection criteria: CAT / GRE / GMAT or JRF in some fields
  • ePost Graduate Program (ePGP)
    • Duration: 2 years
    • Eligibility: Graduation + 3 years of full-time work experience
    • Selection criteria: CAT / GRE / GMAT Score + PI
  • ePGD in Advanced Business Analytics (ePGD-ABA)
    • Duration: 16 months
    • Eligibility: Graduation + 2 years of full-time work experience
    • Selection criteria: CAT / GRE / GMAT / GATE + PI

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Recently, IIMA has partnered with Bank of America to set up a Centre of Digital Transformation (CDT) with the aim of becoming a knowledge hub for academia, policymaking, and cutting-edge technology. Moreover, IIMA has an MoU with Homi Bhaba National Institute (HBNI) to provide a custom-designed “Sarabhai Management development program” for senior executives of DAE (Department of Atomic Energy), HBNI. Recently, a center for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence i.e Brij Disa Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (CDSA) has also been set up.

IIM Ahmedabad is a member of PIM (Partnership in International Management), a consortium of leading business schools in the world, that facilitates the development of joint programs, students and faculty exchange, and joint research & cooperation among its 60 members institutions. The MBA Admission Policy 2022 has been released by IIMA. Keep an eye out for important admission dates. For MBA Admission 2022, IIM Ahmedabad has introduced changes to its selection criteria, wherein the college will no longer consider graduation marks in shortlisting criteria.

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