Islamic University of Science and Technology
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About Islamic University of Science and Technology
Islamic University of Science and Technology is a government university in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. It is approved by AICTE.
It offers 3 programs, including B.Arch, B.Tech, Mba. Together these have 120 approved seats. NAAC has accredited it with grade B+ (CGPA 2.70), valid until Jun 2027.
Admission is through official counselling for JEE Main. In JEE Main 2025, General-category closing ranks ranged from 1,119 to 1,600.
The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) is a government university at Awantipora in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is approved by AICTE and holds a NAAC B+ grade valid till 27 June 20271. Its engineering cutoffs are published for JEE Main.
IUST offers Architecture (a 5-year undergraduate programme) and Electrical Engineering (a 4-year undergraduate programme), along with a full-time Master of Business Administration of 24 months with 120 seats. The university's stream is listed as Engineering.
For admission, JEE Main ranks are used. In 2026 round 2 under CSAB, the general-category All India closing rank for Architecture was 52742, while for Electrical Engineering it was 7250623. Earlier, in 2025 round 6, the general-category All India closing rank for Architecture was 16004.
On recognition, the NAAC accreditation carries a CGPA of 2.7 and is valid from 28 June 2022 to 27 June 2027. The campus address is One University Avenue, Awantipora, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, pincode 192122.
Courses offered
| Program | Duration | Seats | Tuition (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Arch Architecture | 5 years | — | — |
| B.Tech Electrical Engineering | 4 years | — | — |
| MBA | 2 years | 120 | — |
Courses and fees
IUST is listed under the Engineering stream and runs two undergraduate programmes and one postgraduate programme. The Architecture programme is a 5-year undergraduate course, while Electrical Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate course. At the postgraduate level, the Master of Business Administration is a full-time programme of 24 months in the Management discipline, with 120 seats.
AICTE classifies the institution as a State Government University for the academic year 2025. If you are comparing courses, remember that the Architecture and Electrical Engineering entries at this university are the ones for which JEE Main cutoffs are available12.
For the fee structure of each programme, please check the fee notice on the official university website or the admission brochure for the current session before you apply.
Admission
Admission to the engineering programmes at IUST is based on JEE Main, the exam for which the university's cutoffs are published. The 2026 cutoffs for Architecture and Electrical Engineering come from CSAB counselling, where round 2 results show seat-wise opening and closing ranks12. The institute also carries JoSAA code 450.
In the 2026 round 2 data, Architecture closing ranks differ by category: 5274 for general3, 6303 for OBC-NCL4, 12820 for SC5 and 15310 for ST6. For Electrical Engineering, the general closing rank was 7250627.
As a guide, you should register for JEE Main, fill in your category and quota correctly during counselling, and track each round's results, since closing ranks change from round to round. For the MBA programme, which has 120 seats, check the university's official admission notice for the entrance route and dates.
Latest cutoffs
In JEE Main 2025 round 6, the closing rank for B.Arch Architecture at Islamic University of Science and Technology was 1,600 (General category, AI quota, gender-neutral seats).1
| Exam | Round | Program | Category | Opening | Closing | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2025 | 6 | B.Arch Architecture | General · AI · gender-neutral | 1,392 | 1,600 | Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) Verified |
Cutoff trends
JEE Main cutoffs for IUST are available for Architecture and Electrical Engineering. In 2026 round 2 under CSAB, the All India general-category Architecture seat opened at rank 4950 and closed at 52741. For OBC-NCL the closing rank was 63032, for SC it was 128203, and for ST it was 153104.
For 2025 round 6, the All India general-category Architecture seat closed at rank 1600 after opening at 13925. In the same round, the ST category closed at 2796, SC at 3667 and OBC-NCL at 7648. The Home State quota general-category Architecture seat closed at 333539.
Electrical Engineering closing ranks in 2026 round 2 were 725062 for general10, 799758 for SC11 and 950439 for ST12. Remember that rounds and years differ, so compare like with like before drawing conclusions.
Placements
Islamic University of Science and Technology has not published an official placement report that we could verify yet.
Colleges that take part in NIRF publish students placed, higher studies and median salary for the last three batches in their NIRF data on their own website. Ask the placement cell for the latest report by course, with the number of students placed and the median, not only the highest, package.
Accreditation
Islamic University of Science and Technology holds NAAC accreditation with grade B+, valid from 28 June 2022 to 27 June 2027.1
| Body | Grade | Valid | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAAC | B+ (2.7) | Jun 2022 – Jun 2027 | National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Verified |
Is this college genuine?
AICTE approval status is shown as valid for IUST, with AICTE as the approving body. AICTE lists it as a State Government University for the academic year 2025. It holds a NAAC B+ grade with a CGPA of 2.7, valid from 28 June 2022 to 27 June 20271.
It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can verify these points yourself: check the AICTE approved institutes list on the AICTE website, the accredited institutions list on the NAAC website, and the fake universities list on the UGC website. It is also wise to read the mandatory disclosure section on the university's own website and compare it with the official notices.
Contact and location
- Address
- One University Avenue Awantipora, Pulwama,Awantipora,Pulwama,Jammu And Kashmir,192122
- PIN code
- 192122
- District
- Pulwama
- State
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Government
- AICTE ID
- 1-44641188037
- AISHE code
- U-0194
- JoSAA code
- 450
How to reach
The university is located at One University Avenue, Awantipora, in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, pincode 192122. Awantipora is the city listed for the campus. Before you travel, confirm the exact route and local transport options with the university office or a map service, and keep the pincode 192122 handy for your bookings.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Islamic University of Science and Technology?
It is a government university in Awantipora, Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir. Its stream is Engineering, and the AICTE institution type is State Government University.
Where is the university located?
The address is One University Avenue, Awantipora, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, pincode 192122. It falls in Pulwama district.
Is the university approved by AICTE?
Yes, the approval status is valid, and AICTE is the approving body. The AICTE record is for the academic year 2025. You can confirm this on the AICTE approved institutes dashboard using the AICTE ID 1-44641188037.
What is the NAAC grade of the university?
NAAC has accredited it with grade B+ and a CGPA of 2.7. The accreditation is valid from 2022-06-28 to 2027-06-27.
Does the university appear on the fake university list?
It does not appear on the UGC list of fake universities. You can double-check this on the UGC website, which publishes that list.
Which courses does the university offer?
The programmes include Architecture, a 60-month undergraduate course, and Electrical Engineering, a 48-month undergraduate course. It also offers a full-time Master of Business Administration of 24 months with 120 seats.
Which entrance exam is used for admission?
Cutoffs are available for JEE Main. The 2026 round 2 cutoffs are linked to CSAB counselling1. The university's JoSAA code is 450.