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 Lucknow |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | IIIT AllahabadPrayagraj · Estd. 1999 | IIIT LucknowLucknow · 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 (founded 1999) is one of India''s oldest IIITs and is recognised as an Institute of National Importance. IIIT Lucknow (founded 2015) is newer. Both are JEE Main + JoSAA accessible and located in UP, frequently compared by candidates.
Academics
**IIIT Allahabad** offers B.Tech in IT, ECE, plus B.Tech with specialisation in IT-Business Informatics. Smaller branch portfolio focused on IT depth. **IIIT Lucknow** offers B.Tech in CSE, IT, CSE-AI, CSE-Cyber Security. Newer programmes more aligned with current industry needs.
Campus Life
**IIIT Allahabad** sits on a 100-acre campus at Jhalwa, Prayagraj — small-town academic immersion. **IIIT Lucknow** sits on a 50-acre campus in Lucknow IT City — UP''s capital with tier-2 metro amenities. Lucknow has stronger urban access; Allahabad has older established culture.
Verdict
**Pick IIIT Allahabad** if: you value the 25-year-old institute heritage, prefer focused IT specialisation, JEE Main rank around 4,000-7,000.
**Pick IIIT Lucknow** if: you want CSE-AI / Cyber Security as dedicated branches, prefer Lucknow''s urban setting and stronger recent placement trajectory.
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