National Institute Of Electronics & Information Technology (Nielit).Aurangabad vs Islamic University of Science and Technology
Key facts, side by side
National Institute Of Electronics & Information Technology (Nielit).Aurangabad
- Location
- Maharashtra · Government
- Think Grads Rating
- 4.0/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 51,218
Islamic University of Science and Technology
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir · Government
- Think Grads Rating
- 2.2/5
- NAAC grade
- B+ · Jun 2027
- Last closing rank (General)
- 1,600
Side by side, from official records
| National Institute Of Electronics & Information Technology (Nielit).Aurangabad | Islamic University of Science and Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC grade | — | B+ · Jun 2027 |
| Last closing rank (General) | 51,218 | 1,600 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges admit through JEE Main, with counselling through JoSAA and CSAB.
For NIEIT's Computer Science and Engineering, the General All India closing rank was 51,218 in round 6 of 2025. For Electronic Engineering, it was 61,907 in round 6 of 2025. In CSAB round 2 of 2026, the General closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering was 116,047.
For IUST's Architecture, the General All India closing rank was 33,353 in round 6 of 2025. In CSAB round 2 of 2026, the General closing rank for Architecture was 5,274. Electrical Engineering closed at 725,062 in the same CSAB round.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
NIEIT is approved by AICTE, and its approval is valid. It is not NAAC accredited, and it is not recognised by UGC. Its Think Grads Rating is 4.0 out of 5.
Islamic University of Science and Technology is approved by AICTE, and its approval is valid. It holds NAAC grade B+ with a score of 2.7, valid from 28 June 2022 to 27 June 2027. Its Think Grads Rating is 2.2 out of 5.
Campus and location
NIEIT is located in Aurangabad, Aurangabad district, Maharashtra, and offers 3 programmes in engineering. IUST is located in Awantipora, Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, and offers 2 programmes across architecture, engineering and management.
Which one suits you
NIEIT suits students who want a government engineering institute in Maharashtra and whose JEE Main rank falls in the range of its recent closing ranks for Computer Science and Electronic Engineering.
IUST suits students who want a government university in Jammu and Kashmir, with options in architecture, electrical engineering or the MBA programme. Its architecture closing ranks in CSAB round 2 of 2026 were 5,274 for General.
If you are choosing between a Maharashtra location and a Kashmir location, and between engineering-focused and mixed-stream campuses, these facts can help you narrow down the options.