Nirma University, Ahmedabad, and Symbiosis, Pune are both institutions that are recognized by UGC. While Symbiosis is AICTE approved as well, Nirma University has not been evaluated by the same. Both Nirma University and Symbiosis have been graded ‘A’ by NAAC. These institutes have features that are unique to them and have their distinct advantages and limitations. One must compare these academic establishments properly before choosing one over the other.

Infrastructure and Facilities

• Nirma University: The institute offers to its student’s facilities such as outdoor sports, courts, transport, a library system, etc. The campus also hosts a number of events, seminars, and activities.
• Symbiosis: Facilities offered to the students include a library, cafeteria, hostels, sports complex, gym, healthcare, wifi campus, auditorium, labs, etc.

Scholarships

• Nirma University: Students are offered Merit and Merit-cum-Means scholarships by the institute. The value of aid varies according to institutes.
• Symbiosis: The university offers scholarships such as merit-based scholarships, Jayatee Deshmukh scholarships, sports scholarships, etc, to deserving and meritorious students.

Placement Statistics

Nirma University:

• 95% of students were placed and the highest CTC offered was 16 LPA and the average CTC was 8.2 LPA.
• Top recruiters include Amul, Ashok Leyland, L&T, ICICI Bank, RBI, etc.

Symbiosis:

• 191 offers were made by more than 85 participating recruiters such as Pidilite, Godrej, Reliance, Goldman Sachs, PWC, etc.
• Highest and average packages offered were 28 LPA and 16.23 LPA, respectively.

Alumni

• Nirma University: Notable alumni of the institute include Jay Shah (Secretary: BCCI), Minal Rohit (Scientist), and Fenil Shah (Chess-player).
• Symbiosis: The university’s notable alumni include S N Subrahmanyan (CEO: L&T), Bhakti Sharma (Swimmer), and Shabnam Asthana (PR Expert).

It is an individual’s personal discretion when it comes to choosing one of these prime institutes. One must keep in mind the other factors such as quality of academics and faculty, exposure offered, institutional reputation, etc while comparing these universities.