How is mechanical engineering of PDPU compared to the mechanical engineering of Nirma?

According to the reviews online and talking to some of my friends, I got to know that both the colleges are really good. Both the colleges have lively atmosphere and culture and also, the faculties are really good and give great placements. You won’t regret joining either of two. Though life in Nirma is a bit tougher and more suffocating than PDPU. But, the Mechanical Engineering department in both the colleges are amazing. But yes, it is much better in Nirma as far as course curriculum and studies are concerned. Placements are good in both colleges. Top companies such as Reliance and Adani Power come to PDPU for recruitment and in Nirma companies such as Cognizant, Evosys, ZS Associates, Reliance participates. So overall if you are getting mechanical at Nirma then go for it. Categories Mechanical at PDPU Mechanical at Nirma University Course Fee 9.73 lakh 7.24 lakh Highest CTC 19 LPA 20 LPA Average CTC 16 LPA 12 LPA Also, from overall view I think you should opt for Nirma. But don’t rush into your decision, think as much as you want and choose the best for you. The decision is all yours at last.

Nirma University Ahmedabad B.Tech Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Fees (2025 - 2026)	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)	Year 3 (in INR)	Year 4 (in INR)
Tuition Fees	₹255000	₹255000	₹255000	₹255000
Exam Fees	₹7000	₹7000	₹7000	₹7000
Caution Fee *	₹7000	-	-	-
Alumni Fees	₹3500	-	-	-
Enrollment Fee	₹1000	-	-	-
Orientation Fee	₹1200	-	-	-
Yearly Fees	₹245800	₹236600	₹236600	₹236600

Fees	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)	Year 3 (in INR)	Year 4 (in INR)
Tuition Fees	₹229600	₹229600	₹229600	₹229600
Exam Fees	₹7000	₹7000	₹7000	₹7000
Other Fee	₹9200	-	-	-
Yearly Fees	₹245800	₹236600	₹236600	₹236600

Categories (2018)	Round 1
General	1031
SC	4738
ST	39538
SEBC	3306

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#38 out of 269 (2025) #1st Ahmedabad #2 Gujarat	#39 out of 284 (2024) #1st Ahmedabad #2 Gujarat
	#37 out of 286 (2025) #1st Gujarat	#13 out of 190 (2022)
	#129 out of 762 (2025) #1st Ahmedabad #6 Gujarat
	#101-150 out of 300 (2024) #1st Ahmedabad #3 Gujarat	#101-151 out of 200 (2023) #3rd Gujarat
	#31 out of 173 (2024)	#17 out of 173 (2022)

Course Highlights	Details
duration	4 Years (Full Time)
course level	UG (Degree)
mode of study	On Campus
total fees	₹ 9.56 Lakhs
median package	₹ 4.5 Lakhs
eligibility	10+2 + JEE Main / GUJCET

Fee Type	Total Amount (INR)
tuition fee	₹10.2 Lakhs
caution fee*	₹7,000
other fee	₹-71,400
total academic fee	₹9.56 Lakhs
hostel fee	₹3.4 Lakhs
total fee	₹12.96 Lakhs

Events	Dates
JEE Main 2026 Registration	Oct 15, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025 Ongoing
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date	Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result	Feb 19, 2026

Events	Dates
Reporting at Institute Level & Pay of Remaining Fees for Gujarat ACPC Admission [B.Tech]	Aug 09, 2025
Vacancy after Round-3 for Gujarat ACPC Admission [B.Tech]	Aug 08, 2025
Round-3: Online Fee Payment & Admission Letter for Gujarat ACPC Admission [B.Tech]	Aug 06, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025

Events	Dates
JEE Main 2026 Registration	Oct 15, 2025 - Nov 25, 2025 Ongoing
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date	Jan 22, 2026 - Jan 30, 2026
JEE Main 2026 Result	Feb 19, 2026

Nirma University offers a well-structured admission process with seats distributed across three categories: 50% filled by ACPC for Gujarat students, 35% based on JEE Mains All India Rank, and 15% reserved for NRI and Gulf quotas. Each branch generally has 120 seats, except Chemical and IC branches with 60 seats each. The faculty is highly qualified, with around 60% holding PhDs, mostly from IITs, ensuring a favorable faculty-to-student ratio of 1:20 to 1:25.

The annual fees range between Rs. 1.71 to Rs. 2.48 lakhs, with additional costs for bus services and yearly increases. TFW students pay significantly lower fees, and scholarships are available for SC/ST categories and merit-based candidates, benefiting around 150-200 students annually. Placement statistics are strong, particularly for CS, ECE, and IC branches, averaging Rs. 10 lakhs per annum, with some branches like CSE offering packages up to Rs. 52 lakhs.

Approximately 95% of students secure placements, with top companies like Amazon and Google recruiting. The institute also provides merit-based and merit-cum-means scholarships, with the highest amount being Rs. 90,000 per annum. Financial assistance is available through collaborations with banks, although the institute does not provide loan facilities. Despite high tuition costs, the robust placement opportunities justify the expense.

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Yearly Placement Package Comparison
Median Package	₹4.50 Lakhs	₹4.50 Lakhs	₹5.77 Lakhs

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4.4Helpful

B.Tech, Mechanical Engineering

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

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Yearly fees for the course is 2,48,000 there are scholarships that have been offered depending upon the grades in the exams that you gave for getting the admission there are not any reservations you can apply only through merit or through NRI quota.

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Rudra Gohel

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Reviewed on Nov 28, 2024(Enrolled 2023)

Academics and beyond: Life at Nirma University.

Fees : INR 102500/- per semester Examination fees , Semester grade report , etc. :INR 3,500 /- per semester Total : INR 1,06,000 /- per semester Late fees fine ( after deadline ): INR 50/-

Lakshya Makhijani

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Reviewed on Sep 22, 2024(Enrolled 2021)

Reality of Nirma University

The fees i pay for one semester is INR 92500. There is a reservation for NRI/Gulf students but their fees are comparitively higher. There are various scholarship opportunities especially if you are from Gujarat.

College Ninja

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Reviewed on Sep 22, 2024(Enrolled 2024)

Nirma also good at Education?? Or only at washing powder ??

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Tightly schedule, no that much free lectures there.

Nirma is one of the top University located in Gujarat and Number 1 private institute of Gujarat , I'm student of Mechanical branch , Nirma provides you best lab facilities across all the branches , Avg placement of Mechanical is nearly 5-6 LPA , Nirma's schedule is quite busy , my classes start from 11 morning to 6 evening, You must need 85% attendance here , and minimum 75% for attendance review in which you need to provide Genuine reason and below 75% in any case you need to repeat the subject . Nirma has various tech and non tech clubs , Like Robocon , AUV , Stallions , arrow , dies etc tech clubs and Drama club , Music club etc like non tech club and all are best , Even Nirma is Highest time champions of Robocon in national level competition. Nirma has very high cutoff, at 94-95 you got mechanical, Electrical, CIVIL , EI like branches , for ECE this time cutoff was nearly 96.5-97 , and for CSE it's 98.5+.

Veer Shah

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Reviewed on Aug 26, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

Review of Mechanical Engineering in Nirma

The yearly fees i am paying for btech is 1,97,050/- It includes all tution fees,lab fees,exam fees and libray charges etc. There are certain scholarship of instutute self like nirma scholarship scheme in which top 10 students get 50k compensation from university. While MYSY scholrship is also there run by state govt education in which tution fees etc gets waived off.But the terms and conditions of that scholarship is decided by state and eleigibity crieteria also. These are the two main scholarship schemes running in college. Also you will get more details about it in " Scholarship schemes Nirma university" on google.

Vivek mehtani

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024(Enrolled 2020)

Nirma is it worth it?

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The compulsions of choosing an elective allows and forces us to explore new courses other than the main domain

75% attendance is but of burden in some of the cases which is a big factor for some of the students

Per semister you have to pay the fee which is around 94000 and its worthy if you are participating in the activities which are hoing on in campus. There are various stippend which are mentioned in the official website also various amount of scholarships are provided by college itself and goverment also like MYSY specifically for Gujarat students that can easily get you 50k for each year.

Atul Singh

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

A good college if you can afford it

Tution fee isnt hiked or anything and the scholarship opportunities provided are decent and righteously aimed at meritorious students with financial problems. I am a bachelor and hence have not taken any campus employment.

Anonymous

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Reviewed on May 8, 2024(Enrolled 2021)

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85% attendance criteria is compulsory and if not met we are supposed to do extra assignments.

The fees have been the same for the last few years, there is not much hike in fees. Semester fees: 94000 Stationery: 1500(on an average) Books: 2000-2500 (optional) Financial aid 2 types of scholarships provided by the college 1. Based on merit 2. Based in merit cum means There is also an earn-while-you-learn scheme to help students.

Bhavna Choudhary

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Reviewed on May 8, 2024(Enrolled 2022)

Life in Nirma University

The tuition fees for 1 semester is approximately 100000 which makes it 800000 for the entire b.tech course. No other charges are applicable. Many sponsorships are provided in the entire university based on the merit and reservation and also financial condition of the family. The campus provides many internship and placement opportunities. The placement rate in mechanical engineering is 100%.

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Life at NIRMA University

It is a well reputed private institution and hence also a bit costly, as the tuition fees is 2 lakhs per year. Currently it has increase to 2.30 lakhs per annum. However there are various scholarships provided by the college itself and also by various institutions in which you can apply for one. Also comparing it with the placements that the college offers then it is worth the cost.