School of Planning & Architecture: Vijayawada vs National Institute of Technology Calicut
Key facts, side by side
School of Planning & Architecture: Vijayawada
- Last closing rank (General)
- 566
National Institute of Technology Calicut
- NIRF rank
- #21
- Think Grads Rating
- 4.7/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 289
Side by side, from official records
| School of Planning & Architecture: Vijayawada | National Institute of Technology Calicut | |
|---|---|---|
| Last closing rank (General) | 566 | 289 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges are assessed on JEE Main through the JOSAA and CSAB counselling rounds. For Architecture, SPAV's general closing rank in JOSAA round 6 of 2025 was 566, and its CSAB round 2 general closing rank for 2026 was 522. NITC's Architecture general closing rank in JOSAA round 6 of 2025 was 241 under the HS quota and 289 under the OS quota.
For Computer Science and Engineering, NITC's general closing rank in JOSAA round 6 of 2025 under the OS quota was 5,222. SPAV offers only Architecture and Planning, so no equivalent figure applies to SPAV for that branch. For Planning, SPAV's general closing rank in JOSAA round 6 of 2025 was 825.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
Neither SPAV nor NITC is listed as UGC recognised, and neither has a NAAC grade on record. Their approval status is shown as unknown in our listings, so check their current approvals on official sources before you apply.
NITC is ranked 21 in the NIRF engineering category for 2025. NITC also holds a Think Grads Rating of 4.7 out of 5 for its B.Tech course. SPAV has no NIRF or Think Grads Rating entry in our listings.
Campus and location
School of Planning & Architecture: Vijayawada runs 2 programmes across architecture and engineering streams. National Institute of Technology Calicut runs 14 programmes across architecture and engineering streams. Check each college's city, district and state details on its official website before you plan your visit.
Which one suits you
SPAV suits students who want Architecture or Planning and who are targeting JoSAA Architecture or Planning cutoffs near 566 to 825. It also suits students who prefer a focused two-programme campus.
NITC suits students who are targeting engineering branches with closing ranks in the thousands, such as Computer Science and Engineering at 5222 in JoSAA round 6 of 2025. It also suits students who want a wider mix of architecture and engineering branches and a Think Grads Rating of 4.7 out of 5.
Frequently asked questions
Do both colleges accept JEE Main scores?
Yes. Both colleges appear in JEE Main counselling data for Architecture-related courses. Check the exam requirement for your chosen programme on the official admission page before applying.
What was the Architecture General closing rank at SPAV?
The General closing rank was 522 in CSAB round 2 of 2026 and 566 in JoSAA round 6 of 2025. These are the latest closing ranks in our listings for that programme.
What was the Architecture General closing rank at NITC?
Under the HS quota the General closing rank was 241 in JoSAA round 6 of 2025. Under the OS quota it was 289 in the same round.
How many programmes does each college offer?
SPAV offers 2 programmes, Architecture and Planning. NITC offers 14 programmes across architecture and engineering streams.
Is NITC ranked in NIRF?
Yes. NITC is ranked 21 in the NIRF engineering category for 2025. SPAV has no NIRF entry in our listings.
What is NITC's Think Grads Rating?
NITC's Think Grads Rating for its B.Tech course is 4.7 out of 5. SPAV has no Think Grads Rating in our listings.