Khaja Bandanawaz University KBN University Street, Khaja Colony, Kalaburagi, Karnataka 585104 vs Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology MARALUR ,TUMKUR
Key facts, side by side
Khaja Bandanawaz University KBN University Street, Khaja Colony, Kalaburagi, Karnataka 585104
- Location
- Karnataka
- Think Grads Rating
- 1.5/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 258,167
Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology MARALUR ,TUMKUR
- Location
- Karnataka
- Think Grads Rating
- 2.9/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 37,311
Side by side, from official records
| Khaja Bandanawaz University KBN University Street, Khaja Colony, Kalaburagi, Karnataka 585104 | Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology MARALUR ,TUMKUR | |
|---|---|---|
| Last closing rank (General) | 258,167 | 37,311 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges accept KCET for counselling in round 3 of 2025. For Computer Science and Engineering in the ROK quota, KBU's General closing rank was 133,612, while SSITM's was 50,020 for the same programme in the same quota and round. In the HK quota, KBU closed at 210,678 and SSITM at 60,974.
For Mechanical Engineering in the ROK quota, KBU's General closing rank was 247,317 and SSITM's was 258,919. For Civil Engineering, KBU closed at 246,200 in the ROK quota. SSITM's Electronics and Communication Engineering closed at 80,078 in the ROK quota. You can use these ranks to judge whether your own rank falls within each college's range.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
KBU is not accredited by NAAC and is not recognised by UGC in our records, and its approval status is listed as unknown. SSITM is also not NAAC accredited, is not UGC recognised in our records, and its approval status is listed as unknown. Check the approving bodies directly before you apply to either college.
KBU's Think Grads Rating is 1.5 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors, for B.Tech Mechanical. SSITM's Think Grads Rating is 2.9 out of 5, based on 3 of 6 factors, for B.Tech AI and ML. These ratings cover different courses, so they are not a like-for-like comparison.
Campus and location
KBU is located in Karnataka and runs 5 programmes, all in engineering. SSITM is also in Karnataka, in Tumkur, and lists 16 programmes in its profile, all in engineering. Both are institutions of the college type.
Which one suits you
KBU suits students who want a smaller set of engineering programmes, such as Computer Science, Civil, Mechanical, Electronics or Aeronautical Engineering. Its General closing ranks for 2025 in round 3 ran from 133,612 to 258,167.
SSITM suits students who want a wider range of engineering streams, including AI and Machine Learning, Bio-Medical and several Computer Science variants. Its General closing ranks for 2025 in round 3 ran from 37,311 to 260,759.
Frequently asked questions
Do both colleges accept KCET?
Yes, both KBU and SSITM admit students through KCET, and their round 3 General closing ranks for 2025 are listed in the admission section.
Which college had a lower Computer Science closing rank in the ROK quota?
In round 3 of 2025, SSITM closed at 50,020 and KBU closed at 133,612 for Computer Science and Engineering in the ROK quota. Both figures are General category closing ranks from KCET.
How many programmes does each college offer?
KBU lists five programmes, all in engineering, while SSITM lists sixteen programmes, also all in engineering. Each college's full list appears on its profile page.
Are both colleges accredited by NAAC?
Neither college is accredited by NAAC on the record we hold. Both are also listed as not recognised by UGC, with approval status unknown.
What are the Think Grads Ratings for both colleges?
KBU has a Think Grads Rating of 1.5 out of 5 for its Mechanical Engineering course. SSITM has 2.9 out of 5 for its AI and Machine Learning course, and each rating uses three of six factors.
Where are the two colleges located?
KBU is in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, and SSITM is in Maralur, Tumkur, Karnataka. Both are in the same state but in different districts.