A. J. Institute Of Management vs Alva’s Institute Of Engineering And Technology
Key facts, side by side
A. J. Institute Of Management
- Location
- Karnataka · Private
- Think Grads Rating
- 2.2/5
- NAAC grade
- A · Aug 2029
- Last closing rank (General)
- 27,516
Alva’s Institute Of Engineering And Technology
- Location
- Karnataka · Private
- Think Grads Rating
- 3.8/5
- NAAC grade
- A+ · Jan 2028
- Last closing rank (General)
- 28,099
Side by side, from official records
| A. J. Institute Of Management | Alva’s Institute Of Engineering And Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC grade | A · Aug 2029 | A+ · Jan 2028 |
| Last closing rank (General) | 27,516 | 28,099 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges accept the Karnataka PGCET for their MBA programme. A. J. Institute Of Management's General closing rank in round 2 of 2025 was 27,516. Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology's General closing rank for the MBA in round 2 of 2025 was 28,099.
If you are applying for the MBA through the Karnataka PGCET, these closing ranks show where the General category cutoff fell in that round. Alva's also lists undergraduate engineering seats, which are not covered by the PGCET cutoff shown here.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
A. J. Institute Of Management is approved by AICTE and its approval status is valid. It holds a NAAC grade of A with a score of 3.1, valid from 2024-08-23 to 2029-08-22. Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology is also approved by AICTE with a valid status. It holds a NAAC grade of A+ with a score of 3.32, valid from 2023-01-17 to 2028-01-16.
Neither college is on the fake list, and neither is recognised by UGC. Think Grads Rating is 2.2 out of 5 for A. J. Institute Of Management's MBA and 3.8 out of 5 for Alva's B.Tech Computer Science.
Campus and location
A. J. Institute Of Management is located in Mangalore, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology is located in Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Both colleges are in the same district but in different cities.
A. J. Institute Of Management has one programme, the MBA. Alva's has eight programmes across engineering and management.
Which one suits you
A. J. Institute Of Management suits students who want a focused management course, with a single MBA programme of 180 seats in Mangalore. It suits students whose Karnataka PGCET rank is around the General closing rank of 27,516 seen in round 2 of 2025.
Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology suits students who want a range of engineering and management programmes in one campus in Moodbidri. It suits students who are looking at computer science, electronics, civil or agriculture engineering alongside an MBA.
Frequently asked questions
Are both colleges approved and accredited?
Both colleges hold valid AICTE approval. A. J. Institute Of Management has a NAAC grade of A, valid till 29 August 2029. Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology has a NAAC grade of A+, valid till 16 January 2028.
Which exam is used for admission?
Both colleges admit through the Karnataka PGCET counselling process. The MBA closing ranks in round 2 of 2025 are listed for each college in the admission section.
Where are the two colleges located?
A. J. Institute Of Management is in Mangalore and Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology is in Moodbidri, both in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka.
How many programmes does each college offer?
A. J. Institute Of Management offers one postgraduate programme, the MBA with 180 seats. Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology offers eight programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
What are the Think Grads Ratings?
A. J. Institute Of Management has a Think Grads Rating of 2.2 out of 5 for its MBA. Alva's Institute Of Engineering And Technology has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 for BTech Computer Science.