University Of Hyderabad vs Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
Key facts, side by side
University Of Hyderabad
- Location
- Telangana · Government
- Tuition per year
- ₹23,297
- Total course cost
- ₹69,890
- NIRF rank
- #74
- Think Grads Rating
- 4.1/5
- NAAC grade
- A+ · Jan 2028
- Last closing rank (General)
- 36,294
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir · Government
- NIRF rank
- #101
- Think Grads Rating
- 4.1/5
- Last closing rank (General)
- 1,287
Side by side, from official records
| University Of Hyderabad | Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per year | ₹23,297 | — |
| Total course cost | ₹69,890 | — |
| NAAC grade | A+ · Jan 2028 | — |
| Last closing rank (General) | 36,294 | 1,287 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges accept JEE Main ranks through JoSAA and CSAB counselling.
In JoSAA round 6 of 2025, University Of Hyderabad's General closing ranks ranged from 36294 to 72228. Computer Science and Engineering (5 Years, Bachelor and Master of Technology (Dual Degree)) closed at 36294. SMVDU's ranged from 1287 to 102500 in the same round. Its Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) closed at 69474.
In CSAB round 2 of 2026, University Of Hyderabad's General closing ranks ranged from 50044 to 93787. SMVDU's ranged from 2688 to 580573. Check the programme you want, as the spread within each college is wide.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
University Of Hyderabad is approved by AICTE and UGC, and its approval status is valid. Its NAAC grade is A+ with a score of 3.28, valid from 2023-01-03 to 2028-01-02. NIRF placed it at rank 18 in the university category in 2025.
SMVDU is also approved by AICTE and UGC, with valid approval status. It is not NAAC accredited. NIRF ranked it 101 in the engineering category in 2022.
Think Grads Rating is 4.1 out of 5 for University Of Hyderabad and 4.1 out of 5 for SMVDU.
Campus and location
University Of Hyderabad is in Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy district, Telangana, and lists 10 programmes across computer applications, engineering and management.
SMVDU is in Reasi district, Jammu and Kashmir, and lists 4 programmes across architecture, engineering and management. You will be choosing between a city in south India and a district in the north, so think about distance from home.
Which one suits you
University Of Hyderabad suits students who hold a JEE Main rank in the range of its General closing ranks, which ran from 36294 to 72228 in JoSAA round 6 of 2025. It also suits students who want a university with a NAAC A+ grade, who prefer Hyderabad in Telangana, or who want management programmes such as the MBA with 120 seats.
SMVDU suits students who want a four-year B.Tech route, since it lists Computer Science and Engineering with 120 seats. It suits students whose JEE Main rank sits anywhere in a wide band, as General closing ranks ran from 1287 to 102500 in JoSAA round 6 of 2025. It also suits students who want architecture or who prefer Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir.