On comparing both the colleges, it is believed by the native people that NEC (Narasaraopet Engineering College) is better than Tirumala Engineering College.

NEC has an autonomous-institution status accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade. NEC has strong links with some of the biggest peer universities and institutes, and companies at the national and international levels, which in return help in enhancing the research quality and enriching its educational programs.