School of Planning & Architecture: Vijayawada vs National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
Key facts, side by side
School of Planning & Architecture: Vijayawada
- Last closing rank (General)
- 566
National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli
- Tuition per year
- ₹81,150
- Total course cost
- ₹2.4 L
- NIRF rank
- #9
- Think Grads Rating
- 4.8/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 227
Side by side, from official records
| School of Planning & Architecture: Vijayawada | National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per year | — | ₹81,150 |
| Total course cost | — | ₹2.4 L |
| Last closing rank (General) | 566 | 227 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges appear in JEE Main counselling through CSAB and JoSAA. For Architecture, SPAV's General closing rank was 522 in round 2 of CSAB 2026 and 566 in round 6 of JoSAA 2025. NIT's General closing rank for Architecture was 470 in round 6 of JoSAA 2025 under the HS quota and 227 in round 6 of JoSAA 2025 under the OS quota.
For Planning, SPAV's General closing rank was 825 in round 6 of JoSAA 2025. For Engineering, NIT's General closing ranks in CSAB round 2 of 2026 under the HS quota ranged from 8,760 for Electrical and Electronics Engineering to 20,181 for Chemical Engineering. Exams accepted by both colleges are JEE Main.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
SPAV's approval status is listed as unknown, it is not UGC recognised, and it has no NAAC grade. NIT's approval status is also listed as unknown, it is not UGC recognised, and it has no NAAC grade. Neither college appears on the fake list.
NIT was ranked 9th in the NIRF engineering category for 2025. NIT holds a Think Grads Rating of 4.8 out of 5, based on 4 of 6 factors for B.Tech. SPAV has no NIRF ranking or Think Grads Rating listed in this comparison.
Campus and location
SPAV is located in Vijayawada and offers 2 programmes in the Architecture and Engineering streams. NIT is a college offering 10 programmes across the Architecture and Engineering streams. Both colleges have Architecture as a stream.
Which one suits you
SPAV suits students who want a focused Architecture or Planning programme and are looking at JoSAA or CSAB closing ranks around 522 to 825 for General candidates. NIT suits students who want a wider mix of engineering branches and a Think Grads Rating-backed institution, with General closing ranks across its programmes spanning from 227 to 20,181 depending on quota and branch. Choose based on the programme you want and the rank you expect to score.
Frequently asked questions
Do both colleges admit through JEE Main?
Yes. Both colleges have JEE Main cutoff records through CSAB and JoSAA counselling. This makes JEE Main the common entrance route you should check for both colleges.
Which college has a lower Architecture closing rank?
In JoSAA round 6 of 2025, NIT's General closing rank for Architecture was 470, while SPAV's was 566. Closing ranks change each year, so check the latest round before you decide.
What programmes does each college offer?
SPAV offers Architecture and Planning. NIT offers Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
What is NIT's NIRF rank?
NIT is ranked 9th in the NIRF 2025 engineering category. This ranking is listed only for NIT in these entries.
What is NIT's Think Grads Rating?
NIT has a Think Grads Rating of 4.8 out of 5 for B.Tech, based on 4 of 6 factors. Your own review of the factors can help you judge the college further.
Which college has a NAAC grade?
No NAAC grade is recorded for either college in these entries. Check the official NAAC website before you apply to either college.