At a Glance — Admission Route & Fee Comparison 2026-27
One aligned table keeps branch fees, route status, and profile checks comparable row by row.
| Branch / check | IIIT Allahabad | IIIT Kurnool |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | IIIT AllahabadPrayagraj · Estd. 1999 | IIIT KurnoolKurnool · Estd. 2015 |
| Admission route | Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published. | Official route onlyOfficial admission routeNo separate management quota published. |
| Type | Government | Government |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A · NIRF #101 | NAAC Institute of National Importance |
| Branch-wise fees | Current fee rows are not available on this comparison page. | |
Overview
IIIT Allahabad and IIIT Kurnool are both Institutes of National Importance under MeitY. IIIT-A is older (1999); IIIT Kurnool is newer (2015). Both admit through JEE Main → JoSAA only.
Both IIIT Allahabad and IIIT Kurnool are established engineering institutions — IIIT Allahabad founded in 1999 (NIRF Engineering #101) located in Prayagraj, and IIIT Kurnool founded in 2015 located in Kurnool. Comparison covers JEE/state-entrance cutoffs, branch portfolios, fees structure, placement averages, and campus life — to help families and aspirants make a data-driven 2026 admission decision.
Academics
IIIT Allahabad offers BTech IT, BTech ECE, BTech IT-Business Informatics dual-degree. IIIT Kurnool offers BTech CSE and BTech ECE. IIIT-A has stronger pure CS-IT focus with longer history.
Both colleges offer 4-year B.Tech programmes across CSE, ECE, EE, ME, and Civil with branch-specific specialisations. IIIT Allahabad is Government with NAAC A accreditation. IIIT Kurnool is Government with NAAC Institute of National Importance accreditation. Both follow AICTE-approved curriculum with industry-aligned electives, project-based learning, and credit-transfer options. CSE remains the most competitive branch at both, with ECE/IT close behind. Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical have lower cutoffs but solid placements at the better institution of the two.
Placements
IIIT-A 2024: 92-96% placement, average INR 24-26 LPA CSE/IT, highest INR 64 LPA. IIIT-K 2024: 88-92% placement, average INR 14-17 LPA CSE, highest INR 42 LPA.
Campus Life
IIIT-A 100-acre Devghat (Prayagraj) campus, residential mandate. IIIT-K 50-acre Kurnool campus, fully residential.
Verdict
Pick IIIT-A if: top JEE Main 4500-6000 AIR, want stronger placement record. Pick IIIT-K if: AIR 11,000-14,000, accept lower placements for guaranteed INI institute admission.
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