School of Planning & Architecture: Vijayawada vs Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
Key facts, side by side
School of Planning & Architecture: Vijayawada
- Last closing rank (General)
- 566
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur
- NIRF rank
- #44
- Think Grads Rating
- 4.7/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 715
Side by side, from official records
| School of Planning & Architecture: Vijayawada | Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Nagpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Last closing rank (General) | 566 | 715 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges appear in JoSAA and CSAB counselling under JEE Main. For Architecture (5 Years, Bachelor of Architecture) in the General category, SPAV's closing rank in JoSAA round 6 of 2025 was 566, and VNIT's was 505 in the same round. In CSAB round 2 of 2026, SPAV's General closing rank for the same programme was 522, while VNIT's was 924 under its HS quota. For Computer Science and Engineering, VNIT's General closing rank in JoSAA round 6 of 2025 was 6,359 under OS quota and 7,203 under HS quota. Check the quota and round that match your category before you compare.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
Neither SPAV nor VNIT has an approval status recorded as confirmed, and neither is listed as UGC recognised. Both are shown as not accredited by NAAC. Neither college is on the fake list.
VNIT is ranked 44 in the NIRF engineering category for 2025. VNIT's Think Grads Rating for B.Tech is 4.7 out of 5, based on 4 of 6 factors.
Campus and location
SPAV is a college that runs its programmes across the architecture and engineering streams, with two programmes in total. VNIT is a college with 23 programmes across four streams, including architecture, engineering, management and science. VNIT's programme list includes Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Computer Science and Engineering, among others. Consider whether you prefer a small programme mix or a broad one when you visit each campus.
Which one suits you
SPAV suits students who want to study Architecture or Planning specifically and are targeting its General closing ranks in the JoSAA round 6 of 2025 range of 566 to 825. VNIT suits students who want a wide range of engineering, science and management programmes and can compete for its Computer Science and Engineering General closing ranks of around 6,359 to 7,203 in round 6 of 2025. VNIT's online course application fee for 2025 was Rs. 1,000. Match your JEE Main rank and category to each college's closing ranks before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Which exam do both colleges use for admission?
Both colleges are listed with JEE Main as the entrance exam, with counselling through JoSAA and CSAB. Check each college's official admission notice to confirm the eligibility rules for your year.
What was the General closing rank for Architecture in JoSAA round 6 of 2025?
SPAV's General closing rank was 566 under the AI quota, and VNIT's was 505 under the HS quota. These figures come from the same round and year, so you can compare them directly.
Does either college have NAAC accreditation?
No, neither college is accredited by NAAC according to the listed status. Both are also listed as not recognised by UGC, so you should verify their approval status on official portals.
How does VNIT rank nationally?
VNIT is ranked 44th in the NIRF 2025 engineering category. Think Grads also rates its B.Tech programme at 4.7 out of 5.
What is the total cost of study at either college?
For VNIT, the admission application fee for the online course application in 2025 was Rs. 1,000. Full programme fees for SPAV are not stated in the material available here, so check its fee notice before deciding.
Which college has a lower CSAB cutoff for Architecture?
In CSAB round 2 of 2026, SPAV's General closing rank was 522, while VNIT's was 796 under the OS quota. Your own rank and category will determine which of these applies to you.