Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat vs School of Engineering, Tezpur University, Napaam, Tezpur

Both colleges accept JEE Main scores through the CSAB and JoSAA counselling rounds. For Computer Science and Engineering, SVNIT's General closing rank in JoSAA round 6 of 2025 was 8,105 for the Home State quota, and its CSAB round 2 closing rank for 2026 was 12,906 under Other State quota. The School of Engineering's General closing rank for the same programme was 64,476 in JoSAA round 6 of 2025 under All India quota, and 85,228 in CSAB round 2 of 2026.

For Electronics and Communication Engineering, SVNIT's General closing rank was 14,086 in JoSAA round 6 of 2025, while the School of Engineering's was 75,585 in the same round and year. For Mechanical Engineering, the School of Engineering's General closing rank was 91,057 in JoSAA round 6 of 2025. Check the quota and category that apply to you before comparing these ranks.

SVNIT is ranked 66th among engineering colleges in the NIRF 2025 ranking. Neither college is listed as UGC recognised, and neither is listed as accredited by NAAC, so you should confirm the current approval status of each directly with the regulator before you apply. Think Grads Rating is 4.6 out of 5 for SVNIT's B.Tech, based on four of six factors. For the School of Engineering, the rating is 3.9 out of 5 for its B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, based on three of six factors. Neither college appears on the fake list checked by Think Grads.

SVNIT is in Surat and the School of Engineering is in Tezpur, Assam, with the official address given as Napaam, Tezpur. SVNIT offers 18 programmes in engineering and science. The School of Engineering offers 13 programmes across design, engineering and management, including several B.Tech programmes combined with an MBA. The established year for either college is not given in our listings, so check the official website for that detail.

SVNIT suits students who aim for a closing rank in the JoSAA or CSAB range seen in its recent Computer Science and Engineering and Electronics and Communication Engineering rounds, and who prefer a campus in Surat, Gujarat. It also suits students who want a wider science programme mix alongside engineering.

The School of Engineering, Tezpur University suits students who expect closing ranks in the range seen in its recent JoSAA and CSAB rounds, such as 64,476 for Computer Science and Engineering, and who prefer a campus in Tezpur, Assam. It also suits students interested in design or management alongside engineering.