At a Glance — Admission Route & Fee Comparison 2026-27
IIIT Allahabad
Prayagraj · Estd. 1999 · NAAC A · NIRF #101
Route: Official route only · Official admission route
Management quota: Not applicable · No separate management quota published.
Official fee rows are not available on this comparison page — use the official admission route and the college profile for route details.
IIIT Lucknow
Lucknow · Estd. 2015 · NAAC Institute of National Importance
Route: Official route only · Official admission route
Management quota: Not applicable · No separate management quota published.
Official fee rows are not available on this comparison page — use the official admission route and the college profile for route details.
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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