Top PhD Colleges in India 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Placement 2026

Top PhD Colleges in India 2026

There are total 1198 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in India. Out of the total, 698 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges are private and 204 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) are owned by the government.CSIR NET, DUEE, PU CET PG, UGC, CSIR are accepted for admission in Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in India. Top 10 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges are IISC Bangalore, IIT Bombay, IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Roorkee, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Banaras Hindu University, IIT Hyderabad, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi University.

Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) College Highlights in India

Total Number of colleges	1198
Accepted Entrance Exams	CSIR NET, DUEE, PU CET PG, UGC, CSIR
Average Fees	₹ 1.14 Lacs
Average Placement	₹ 300000.0

Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Colleges in India

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Maharashtra	206	₹ 124158
Tamil Nadu	195	₹ 61373
Karnataka	93	₹ 118826
Gujarat	84	₹ 168569
Rajasthan	79	₹ 116617
Uttar Pradesh	78	₹ 100259
Kerala	51	₹ 64410
Madhya Pradesh	49	₹ 139692
Haryana	37	₹ 153723
Andhra Pradesh	36	₹ 72821

Top Govt Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
IISC Bangalore	-	-
IIT Bombay	-	-
IIT Delhi	-	-
IIT Kanpur	765	₹ 40032
IIT Roorkee	-	-
Jawaharlal Nehru University	70	-
Banaras Hindu University	-	₹ 8368
IIT Hyderabad	60	₹ 286057
Jamia Millia Islamia	-	-
Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning	-	-

Top Private Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Colleges in India

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Manipal University	-	₹ 305000
AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, Coimbatore	-	-
SRM University Chennai	-	-
BITS Pilani	-	₹ 78570
IIT Dhanbad	-	-
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology	-	₹ 168000
LPU	-	₹ 183265
SASTRA University	-	-
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)	-	-
Institute of Chemical Technology	-	-

Showing 1154 PhD Colleges in India

Shobhit University

3.9
(14 Reviews)
Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Government Aided
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NCTE , NAAC

1,200 - 3,20,000
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CUET Exams
...+6 UP 10th , CMAT , NIPER JEE , AILET , B.Ed. , MAT

Shobhit University is a Government Aided Institute located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. Shobhit University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2730+ students

Usha Martin University

3.9
(14 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+4 BCI , PCI , AIU , ISO

10,000 - 6,64,000
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CUET Exams
...+6 CMAT , UCEED , Jharkhand NEET , AILET , MAT , NID DAT

Usha Martin University is a Private Institute located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2012. Usha Martin University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 523+ students

OP Jindal Global University

4.3
(7 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Private Unaided
BCI
...+3 AIU , UGC , NAAC

75,000 - 20,00,000
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NMAT by GMAC Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , MAT , UCEED , LSAT-India , CLAT

OP Jindal Global University is a Private Unaided Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 1999. OP Jindal Global University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 561+ students

Manav Bharti University

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , PCI

25,000 - 1,40,000
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GPAT 2024 Exams
...+6 BITSAT , GPAT 2022 , JEE Main , MAT , GPAT 2023 , CLAT

Manav Bharti University is a Private Institute located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Manav Bharti University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 121+ students

Srinivas University

4.2
(12 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , NIC , NCTE

10,000 - 7,54,000
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KCET Exams
...+6 Karnataka PGCET , NATA , CMAT , UCEED , NID , CSIR NET

Srinivas University is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. Srinivas University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4515+ students

Sardar Patel University

4.2
(28 Reviews)
Anand, Gujarat
State University
UGC
...+3 AICTE , AIU , NAAC

400 - 1,80,000
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+6 NATA , CMAT , NEET , UGC NET , CLAT , GATE

Sardar Patel University is a State University Institute located in Anand, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1955. Sardar Patel University offers Regular courses such as MBA, MBBS, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 811+ students

Maharishi University

4.3
(30 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

20,000 - 3,00,000
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NEET Exams
...+6 GPAT , UP 12th , CBSE 12th , UP 10th , UGC NET , CBSE 10th

Maharishi University is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Maharishi University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58926+ students

Bahra University

3.5
(8 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 BCI , PCI

44,000 - 2,86,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CUET , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , NEET

Bahra University is a Private Institute located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. Bahra University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1783+ students

Mody University

4.4
(80 Reviews)
Sikar, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+7 SIRO , AIU , BCI , NAAC , ABET , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

86,000 - 3,73,000
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NMAT by GMAC Exams
...+1 MAT

Mody University is a Private Institute located in Sikar, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1998. Mody University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42681+ students

St. Thomas College (STC), Kottayam

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,600 - 78,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

St. Thomas College (STC), Kottayam is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1950. St. Thomas College (STC), Kottayam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

IIIT Kottayam

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Public
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education

50,000 - 2,62,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+1 DASA UG

IIIT Kottayam is a Public Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2015. IIIT Kottayam offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 124+ students

National Brain Research Centre

Gurgaon, Haryana
Private Unaided
UGC

16,666 - 22,500
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National Brain Research Centre is a Private Unaided Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 1997. National Brain Research Centre offers Regular courses such as MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

JIS University Kolkata

4.0
(43 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU , NCTE

30,500 - 3,00,000
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WBJEE Exams
...+4 MAT , WBCHSE , CBSE 12th , CAT

JIS University is one of the best universities in Kolkata for BBA. JIS University BBA admission eligibility criteria is that a candidate must pass Class 12 from a recognised college with a minimum marks of 40%. The admission process of JIS University is based on the marks scored in the JET - JIS Entrance Test or various national-level entrance exams. JIS University aims to achieve a 90% placement record every year.

Shortlisted by 51692+ students

TCET Mumbai

3.9
(10 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+4 Government of Maharashtra , ISO , AICTE , NAAC

1,31,076 - 3,30,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+6 UCEED , DAT , CEED , MHT-CET , GATE , Maharashtra HSC

TCET Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. TCET Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, M.Tech, PhD, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 343+ students

Seacom Skills University

3.9
(9 Reviews)
Birbhum, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU

30,000 - 2,40,000
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WBJEE Exams
...+6 CMAT , NET (NET) for Fine Arts , AIMA UGAT , AILET , UGAT , NCHM JEE

Seacom Skills University is a Private Institute located in Birbhum, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2014. Seacom Skills University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15521+ students

KNIT Sultanpur

4.2
(13 Reviews)
Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+1 AICTE

40,850 - 3,37,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+4 CSIR , UPCET BTech , UPSEE , UGC

KNIT Sultanpur is a Government Institute located in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1979. KNIT Sultanpur offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 662+ students

St Stephen's College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kerala University Admission Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Kerala 12th

St Stephen's College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. St Stephen's College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 184+ students

Jagran Lakecity University

4.4
(105 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+8 AICTE , BCI , AIU , AIMA , CII , NCTE , Govt of Madhya Pradesh , NCTE

6,000 - 2,00,000
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India Exams
...+6 CUET , NATA , JLUET , CSIR , JEE Main , LSAT-India

Jagran Lakecity University specialties

Ranking : Top Ranked University - Ranked #1 Private University in Madhya Pradesh. - QS I-Gauge 'Diamond' ratin
Region : Central India Advantage - Strategic location in Bhopal, Central India. - Emerging educational hub wi
Fees : Mid-High Fee Range - Rs55,000-1,90,000 L (Per Year).
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Strong placements across diverse industries.
Flagship Course : Highly Rated Programs - Journalism & Mass Communication: Top 25 Nationally. - Law program consistent
Specialization : Diverse Industry-Focused Specializations - B.Tech: Data Science, AI/ML, Cyber Security. - MBA: Busin
Placement Focus : Strong Corporate Placements - 80% placement rate with diverse sector opportunities. - Regular recrui
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruitment - IT (Infosys, Microsoft), E-commerce (Amazon, Flipkart). - Banking (HD
Diversity : Vibrant Diverse Community - Students from 8 countries, 27 Indian states.
Internship : Industry-Integrated Internships - Internships with Infosys, TCS, District Court. - Faculty-guided in
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - ERASMUS+ program, AUAP country chair. - MOUs with Lincoln, UCL, RMI
Alumni : Active Alumni Network - Vibrant community for networking and career growth. - Mentorship opportuniti
Guest Lecturers : Expert Guest Speakers - Sessions by expert faculties of international acclaim. - Workshops with Konr

Shortlisted by 109537+ students

OPJS University, Churu

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Churu, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , BCI , PCI , NCTE , COA

10,000 - 4,20,000
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Rajasthan Pre PG Exams
...+6 GATE , CLAT , XAT , NIPER JEE , IPU CET , (M.Lib.)

OPJS University, Churu is a Private Institute located in Churu, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2013. OPJS University, Churu offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MBBS, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10686+ students

Dr MGR Educational And Research Institute

4.1
(158 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Deemed to be University
NBA
...+7 ISO , UGC , Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET , NAAC , ABET , AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

18,000 - 4,00,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , NEET MDS

Dr MGR Educational And Research Institute is a Deemed to be University Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2003. Dr MGR Educational And Research Institute offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 135472+ students

NIT Mizoram

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Aizawl, Mizoram
Public
NBA
...+1 MHRD

9,000 - 5,00,000
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CCMT Exams
...+3 JEE Main , UGC NET , GATE

NIT Mizoram is a Public Institute located in Aizawl, Mizoram. It was established in the year 2010. NIT Mizoram offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 241+ students

Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Vadodara

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private Aided

50,000 - 2,18,500
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JEE Main Exams
...+6 UGC NET , GATE , DASA UG , JEE Advanced , CCMT , NIMCET

Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Vadodara is a Private Aided Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2013. Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Vadodara offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 184+ students

VNSGU Surat

4.4
(35 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Private Unaided
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,330 - 4,07,870
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 LSAT , CMAT , GATE , NEET , CAT , NATA

VNSGU Surat is a Private Unaided Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1967. VNSGU Surat offers Regular courses such as MBA, LLB, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1039+ students

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University

4.1
(66 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
AICTE
...+2 PCI , COA

25,000 - 2,56,000
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NIPER Exams
...+6 CMAT , NIMCET , GATE , CSIR NET , JEE Main , GPAT

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2005. Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 126676+ students

Shiv Nadar University Chennai

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private

72,000 - 12,00,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th

Shiv Nadar University Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. Shiv Nadar University Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, B.Com, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 146+ students

Arni University

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
Private

26,250 - 4,20,000
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HPCET Exams
...+5 CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GATE , CBSE 12th

Arni University is a Private Institute located in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Arni University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 168+ students

NIT Nagaland

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Dimapur, Nagaland
Government
UGC
...+1 AICTE

45,000 - 1,16,400
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IIT JAM Exams
...+6 JEE Main , UGC NET , GATE , CCMT , CCMN , CSIR NET

NIT Nagaland is a Government Institute located in Dimapur, Nagaland. It was established in the year 2010. NIT Nagaland offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 92+ students

GITAM (Deemed To Be University) Bangalore

4.0
(25 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Deemed University Private
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

55,000 - 3,87,000
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Karnataka PGCET Exams
...+4 GITAM GAT , CBSE 12th , KCET , GATE

GITAM (Deemed To Be University) Bangalore is a Deemed University Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2012. GITAM (Deemed To Be University) Bangalore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 85010+ students

OP Jindal University Raigarh

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC

45,000 - 2,25,000
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CG PET Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , UGC NET

OP Jindal University Raigarh is a Private Institute located in Raigarh, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2008. OP Jindal University Raigarh offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58759+ students

Navrachana University

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , UGC

22,000 - 5,00,000
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GUJCET Exams
...+6 GSEB 12th , NATA , CMAT , JEE Main , UCEED , GATE

Navrachana University is a Private Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. Navrachana University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6314+ students

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Showing 1154 PhD Colleges in India

1,200 - 3,20,000

CUET Exams

10,000 - 6,64,000

CUET Exams

75,000 - 20,00,000

NMAT by GMAC Exams

25,000 - 1,40,000

GPAT 2024 Exams

10,000 - 7,54,000

KCET Exams

400 - 1,80,000

GSEB 12th Exams

20,000 - 3,00,000

NEET Exams

44,000 - 2,86,000

XAT Exams

86,000 - 3,73,000

NMAT by GMAC Exams

1,600 - 78,000

CBSE 12th Exams

50,000 - 2,62,000

JEE Main Exams

16,666 - 22,500

30,500 - 3,00,000

WBJEE Exams

1,31,076 - 3,30,000

JEE Main Exams

30,000 - 2,40,000

WBJEE Exams

40,850 - 3,37,000

JEE Main Exams

Kerala University Admission Exams

6,000 - 2,00,000

India Exams

Jagran Lakecity University specialties

10,000 - 4,20,000

Rajasthan Pre PG Exams

18,000 - 4,00,000

JEE Main Exams

9,000 - 5,00,000

CCMT Exams

50,000 - 2,18,500

JEE Main Exams

3,330 - 4,07,870

CBSE 12th Exams

25,000 - 2,56,000

NIPER Exams

72,000 - 12,00,000

JEE Main Exams

26,250 - 4,20,000

HPCET Exams

45,000 - 1,16,400

IIT JAM Exams

55,000 - 3,87,000

Karnataka PGCET Exams

45,000 - 2,25,000

CG PET Exams

22,000 - 5,00,000

GUJCET Exams

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