Jyothi Institute of Technology, Kanakapura Road,Bangalore ,BANGALORE vs AGM Rural Engineering College, Varur, Hubli NH-4, P.B. ROAD OPP VRL HEAD OFFICE VARUR.,DHARWAD
Key facts, side by side
Jyothi Institute of Technology, Kanakapura Road,Bangalore ,BANGALORE
- Location
- Karnataka
- Think Grads Rating
- 2.7/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 68,296
AGM Rural Engineering College, Varur, Hubli NH-4, P.B. ROAD OPP VRL HEAD OFFICE VARUR.,DHARWAD
- Location
- Karnataka
- Think Grads Rating
- 1.9/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 211,557
Side by side, from official records
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Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges admit students through KCET. For General category, round 3 of 2025, JIT's closing ranks ran from 48,937 for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning up to 2,50,723 for Electronics and Communication Engineering. AREC's closing ranks in the same round ran from 1,08,508 for Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML) up to 2,42,801 for Electronics and Communication Engineering.
For Computer Science and Engineering, JIT closed at 68,827 under the ROK quota and at 89,954 under the HK quota. AREC closed at 1,17,696 under ROK and at 1,50,686 under HK. Check the quota that applies to you, since the closing rank changes with it.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
Neither college is shown as UGC recognised or NAAC accredited in the records we hold. Jyothi Institute of Technology, Bangalore is not on the fake-college list, and AGM Rural Engineering College is not on it either. Jyothi Institute of Technology, Bangalore has a Think Grads Rating of 2.7 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors. AGM Rural Engineering College has a Think Grads Rating of 1.9 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors. Check the approval status with the college and the regulator before you apply.
Campus and location
Jyothi Institute of Technology, Bangalore is located in Bangalore, Karnataka, and offers 6 programmes in engineering. AGM Rural Engineering College is located in Dharwad, Karnataka, and offers 7 programmes in engineering. Both are colleges in the same state, so you can compare their city and campus address before deciding.
Which one suits you
JIT suits students who want a Bangalore campus and are targeting closing ranks in the range of 48,937 to 2,50,723 in KCET General category. It also suits students interested in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, where its Think Grads Rating is 2.7 out of 5.
AREC suits students who are comfortable with a Dharwad campus and whose KCET rank falls within its General closing range of 1,08,508 to 2,45,683. It suits students who want a wider mix of programmes, with 7 offered.
Frequently asked questions
Which college has a lower closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering?
In round 3 of 2025, JIT's General closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering under ROK quota was 68,827, while AREC's was 117,696. Under HK quota, JIT closed at 89,954 and AREC at 150,686.
Which exam do both colleges accept?
Both colleges admit students through KCET counselling for 2025. Check the official admission notice for eligibility details.
What are the Think Grads Ratings of both colleges?
JIT has a rating of 2.7 out of 5 and AREC has a rating of 1.9 out of 5. Each rating is based on three of six factors.
Are both colleges UGC recognised?
Neither college is listed as UGC recognised in the records, and approval status is recorded as unknown for both. Verify this with the college before applying.
Where are the two colleges located?
JIT is in Bangalore and AREC is in Dharwad, both in Karnataka. Consider travel and hostel options when comparing them.
How many programmes does each college offer?
JIT offers six engineering programmes and AREC offers seven. Programme lists differ, so compare the courses you want.