National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi vs J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad
Key facts, side by side
National Institute of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Ranchi
- NIRF rank
- #150
- Think Grads Rating
- 3.9/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 56,268
J.K. Institute of Applied Physics & Technology, Department of Electronics & Communication, University of Allahabad- Allahabad
- Think Grads Rating
- 3.8/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 49,977
Side by side, from official records
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges are reached through JEE Main, with counselling through CSAB and JoSAA.
In CSAB round 2 of 2026, NIAMT's General closing ranks ran from 85,554 to 1,38,997 across its programmes. JKIAPT's General closing ranks in the same round ran from 88,078 to 1,33,783.
In JoSAA round 6 of 2025, NIAMT's General closing ranks ran from 56,268 to 85,868. JKIAPT's ran from 49,977 to 64,472. For Electronics and Communication Engineering, JKIAPT's General closing rank was 64,472 in JoSAA round 6 of 2025. For Computer Science and Engineering with Major in Artificial Intelligence, JKIAPT's General closing rank was 49,977 in the same round.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
NIAMT is not accredited by NAAC and is not UGC recognised according to the trust record. JKIAPT is likewise not NAAC accredited and not UGC recognised.
NIRF ranked NIAMT 150 in the engineering category in 2022. JKIAPT has no NIRF ranking listed. NIAMT's Think Grads Rating is 3.9 out of 5 and JKIAPT's is 3.8 out of 5.
Campus and location
NIAMT is in Ranchi, a city in Jharkhand, and JKIAPT is in Allahabad, a city in Uttar Pradesh. NIAMT offers six programmes, all in engineering. JKIAPT offers three programmes, all in engineering. Both colleges are listed as colleges offering engineering streams.
Which one suits you
NIAMT suits students who want a wider mix of engineering programmes, including Production and Industrial Engineering and Metallurgy and Materials Engineering, and who fall within the JoSAA round 6 2025 General closing range of 56,268 to 85,868.
JKIAPT suits students who prefer a focused set of three programmes in computer science and electronics, and who are placed in the JoSAA round 6 2025 General closing range of 49,977 to 64,472.
Frequently asked questions
Which college has the wider set of programmes?
NIAMT offers six engineering programmes, while JKIAPT offers three. NIAMT's list includes Production and Industrial Engineering and Metallurgy and Materials Engineering. JKIAPT's list covers Electronics and Communication Engineering and two Computer Science routes.
Which admission exam do both colleges use?
Both colleges take JEE Main, with allotment through CSAB and JoSAA. Check each college's cutoff table for the round you plan to target before you apply.
What was the NIAMT Mechanical Engineering cutoff in JoSAA 2025?
NIAMT's General closing rank for Mechanical Engineering was 68,000 in JoSAA round 6 of 2025. This is the most recent JoSAA round listed for that programme, so compare it with your own rank.
Which college has the higher NIRF rank?
NIAMT has an NIRF engineering rank of 150 in the 2022 ranking. JKIAPT has no NIRF rank listed in these records, so this comparison cannot be made on NIRF alone.
What are the Think Grads Ratings for both colleges?
NIAMT has a Think Grads Rating of 3.9 out of 5 for B.Tech Mechanical, and JKIAPT has 3.8 out of 5 for B.Tech Computer Science. Each rating is based on 3 of 6 factors.
Which college is in a larger city?
NIAMT is in Ranchi, Jharkhand, and JKIAPT is in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. Think about where you want to live for four years when you weigh the two options.