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

Geetanjali University

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+5 DCI , MCI , INC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

14,513 - 10,00,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , NEET , MAT , GMAT , AIMA UGAT

Geetanjali University is a Private Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1970. Geetanjali University offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, B.Pharm, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 469+ students

Shyam University

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Dausa, Rajasthan
Private
AIU
...+6 State Govt. of Rajasthan , NCTE , UGC , BCI , PCI , AICTE

10,000 - 1,34,000
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University Level Exams
...+6 AILET , (ULEE) , REET , Rajasthan JET Agriculture , Rajasthan Pre PG , CBSE 12th

Shyam University is a Private Institute located in Dausa, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2018. Shyam University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7509+ students

Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya

Pune, Maharashtra
Private

50,500 - 3,75,000
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NEET Exams

Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1933. Tilak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as PhD, MD, MS (Surgery), BAMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 469+ students

Rural Dental College

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private
MCI
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

NEET Exams
...+1 NEET MDS

Rural Dental College is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Rural Dental College offers Regular courses such as PhD, BDS, MDS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 90+ students

USICT

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

60,000 - 4,21,000
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IPU CET Exams

USICT is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1999. USICT offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, PhD, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 613+ students

SRM University Delhi-NCR

4.4
(319 Reviews)
Sonepat, Haryana
Government Aided
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , AIU , NCHMCT , DSIR , NAAC

50,000 - 3,00,000
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SRMJEEE (PG) Exams
...+6 JEE Main , UGC NET , MAT , LSAT-India , GATE , CBSE 12th

SRM University Delhi-NCR is a Government Aided Institute located in Sonepat, Haryana. It was established in the year 1902. SRM University Delhi-NCR offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58268+ students

YBN University

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+3 PCI , NCTE , INC

5,000 - 1,90,000
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NIMCET Exams
...+6 CAT , CSIR NET , CMAT , CET , GPAT , IPU CET

YBN University is a Private Institute located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2017. YBN University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3112+ students

Haridwar University

4.3
(1042 Reviews)
Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Private Unaided
PCI
...+3 MHRD , Uttarakhand Board of Technical Education , AICTE

49,000 - 2,74,000
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UK 12th Exams
...+4 UKSEE , JEE Main , GATE , UBTER JEEP

Haridwar University is a Private Unaided Institute located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2010. Haridwar University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 68636+ students

M.P. College

Kaimur (Bhabua), Bihar
University
UGC

M.P. College is a University Institute located in Kaimur (Bhabua), Bihar. It was established in the year 1979. M.P. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

PUMBA Pune

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

66,194 - 1,52,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , MAH MBA CET , GMAT , UGC NET , Maharashtra HSC

PUMBA Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1971. PUMBA Pune offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, BBA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 932+ students

Dr. K.N. Modi University

3.4
(18 Reviews)
Tonk, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+5 BCI , PCI , NCTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

12,000 - 3,60,000
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GPAT Exams
...+6 UGC NET , CBSE 12th , Rajasthan JET Agriculture , NEET , RBSE 12th , AILET

Dr. K.N. Modi University is a Private Institute located in Tonk, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2010. Dr. K.N. Modi University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 107259+ students

NIST Berhampur

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Berhampur, Odisha
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

50,000 - 1,62,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CUET PG , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , UGC NET

NIST Berhampur is a Private Institute located in Berhampur, Odisha. It was established in the year 1996. NIST Berhampur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14309+ students

IIM Sirmaur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
Public

3,50,000 - 9,50,000
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UGC NET Exams
...+2 CAT , XAT

Indian Institute of Management, Sirmaur specialties

Ranking : National Recognition - Ranked #51 in NIRF 2025 Management category. - Ranked #23 in IIRF 2025 MBA ca
Region : Himalayan Foothills Advantage - Strategic location in Himachal Pradesh. - Proximity to growing touri
Fees : High Fees - Rs17.50 L (Total) for MBA program. - Covers two-year residential program.
ROI : Excellent ROI - Average package Rs14.45 LPA (2025). - Strong returns on investment.
Flagship Course : Flagship MBA Programs - Master of Business Administration (General Management). - MBA in Tourism & H
Specialization : Diverse Management Specializations - Strong in Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR. - Unique MBA in T
Placement Focus : Robust Industry Placements - Strong presence in BFSI, IT/ITES, Consulting sectors. - Top recruiters
Top Industries : Leading Recruiting Sectors - BFSI (ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, PhonePe). - Consulting (Deloitte, EY, PwC,
Diversity : Inclusive Batch Profile - Students from diverse academic backgrounds. - High representation in Outre
Internship : 100% Summer Internships - Interns placed at Accenture, Deloitte, Indian Oil. - Highest stipend up to
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Partnerships with French universities (Bordeaux, Paris, Sainte Mari
Alumni : Active Alumni Network - Engaged community via AlmaConnect platform. - Regular alumni chapter meets a

Shortlisted by 4158+ students

SANGAM UNIVERSITY

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Bhilwara, Rajasthan
Private
AIU
...+6 UGC , BCI , NAAC , Government of Rajasthan , PCI , AICTE

15,000 - 2,40,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CUET , CMAT , CSIR UGC NET , MAT , GMAT , NEET

SANGAM UNIVERSITY is a Private Institute located in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2012. SANGAM UNIVERSITY offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1512+ students

Maharishi Arvind University

4.8
(12 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+3 BCI , PCI , AIU

75,000 - 2,80,000
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BITSAT Exams
...+6 JEE Main , CLAT , GATE , AILET , CBSE 12th , LSAT

Maharishi Arvind University is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2015. Maharishi Arvind University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 434+ students

University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Jaipur

4.4
(22 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+3 UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

50,000 - 1,80,000
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TS EAMCET Exams
...+2 TS PGECET , GATE

University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2011. University of Engineering & Management (UEM), Jaipur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 88250+ students

Charotar University Of Science And Technology

4.2
(19 Reviews)
Anand, Gujarat
State University

34,500 - 2,00,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , CAT , GPAT , BITSAT , JEE Main , MAT

Charotar University Of Science And Technology is a State University Institute located in Anand, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2000. Charotar University Of Science And Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15842+ students

JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , AIU , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

12,000 - 4,30,000
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at JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Exams
...+6 RBSE 10th , CSIR NET , RMAT , NIPER JEE , LSAT-India , GPAT

JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY is a Private Institute located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 597+ students

Udai Pratap Autonomous College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

BHU Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , MAT , IGNOU , University , UP

Udai Pratap Autonomous College is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1949. Udai Pratap Autonomous College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 392+ students

RK University

4.5
(28 Reviews)
Rajkot, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 AIU , NAAC

35,000 - 3,00,000
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GUJCET Exams
...+6 GSEB 12th , JEE Main , MAT , NEET , CSIR , GATE

RK University is a Private Institute located in Rajkot, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2005. RK University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14744+ students

SHUATS

3.9
(14 Reviews)
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Government
MHRD
...+4 ISO , ICAR , NAAC , ICFRE

1,000 - 4,20,000
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BHU Exams
...+6 JEECUP , UP 12th , SHIATS Entrance Exam , CSIR , DU , ICAR AICE JRF/SRF

SHUATS is a Government Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1910. SHUATS offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 86141+ students

Christ College (CC), Irinjalakuda

Irinjalakuda, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,903 - 9,700
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Christ College (CC), Irinjalakuda is a Private Institute located in Irinjalakuda, Kerala. It was established in the year 1956. Christ College (CC), Irinjalakuda offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 142+ students

GCOEA

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Amravati, Maharashtra
Government
UGC
...+1 NBA

39,850 - 1,80,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 MHT-CET , GATE , MHTCET MTech

GCOEA is a Government Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1964. GCOEA offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 293+ students

LNMIIT Jaipur

4.2
(9 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC

58,000 - 3,26,650
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JEE Main Exams
...+1 GATE

LNMIIT Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2002. LNMIIT Jaipur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech, PhD, MS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 242+ students

Symbiosis Institute of Technology

4.7
(7 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

70,000 - 12,00,000
Get Fee Details
JEE Main Exams
...+3 UGC NET , MHT-CET , GATE

Symbiosis Institute of Technology is among the popular technical institutes in Pune offering B.Tech programs in Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning and Robotics & Automation, and M.Tech programs in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Robotics & Automation and Embedded Systems. It has recorded 85%+ placement in 2021. The highest package offered in 2021 was 12 lakh per annum with an average package up to 6.5- 7 lakh per annum. Infosys, TCS, Capgemini, Amazon, Byjus, IBM, Accenture, Google, Microsoft, and many more are some of the top recruiters of SIT.

Shortlisted by 834+ students

NIT Garwhal

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Garhwal, Uttarakhand
Government
NAAC

37,500 - 1,55,400
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CCMT Exams
...+3 JEE Main , JEE Advanced , GATE

NIT Garwhal is a Government Institute located in Garhwal, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2009. NIT Garwhal offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 212+ students

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Ludhiana

4.3
(15 Reviews)
Ludhiana, Punjab
Private
NBA
...+5 ISO , UGC , NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

98,600 - 1,12,500
Get Fee Details
XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , GATE , PSEB 12th , CBSE 12th

Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Ludhiana is a Private Institute located in Ludhiana, Punjab. It was established in the year 1956. Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College (GNDEC), Ludhiana offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 410+ students

College of Technology

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand
University
ICAR
...+1 AICTE

91,200
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UKSEE Exams
...+3 Pantnagar University Entrance Exam , GATE , ICAR AIEEA

College of Technology is a University Institute located in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1962. College of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 204+ students

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,15,000
Get Fee Details
CSIR NET Exams
...+3 UGC NET , NEET , NEET PG

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1996. Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, PhD, MD, DM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 252+ students

Kongu Engineering College

4.3
(7 Reviews)
Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
NAAC
...+1 National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

25,000 - 2,00,000
Get Fee Details
TNEA Exams
...+6 TANCET MBA , GATE , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

Kongu Engineering College is a Private Unaided Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1984. Kongu Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, MSc, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 320+ students

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14,513 - 10,00,000

NEET PG Exams

10,000 - 1,34,000

University Level Exams

50,500 - 3,75,000

NEET Exams

NEET Exams

60,000 - 4,21,000

IPU CET Exams

50,000 - 3,00,000

SRMJEEE (PG) Exams

5,000 - 1,90,000

NIMCET Exams

49,000 - 2,74,000

UK 12th Exams

66,194 - 1,52,000

XAT Exams

12,000 - 3,60,000

GPAT Exams

50,000 - 1,62,000

XAT Exams

3,50,000 - 9,50,000

UGC NET Exams

Indian Institute of Management, Sirmaur specialties

15,000 - 2,40,000

XAT Exams

75,000 - 2,80,000

BITSAT Exams

50,000 - 1,80,000

TS EAMCET Exams

34,500 - 2,00,000

XAT Exams

12,000 - 4,30,000

at JODHPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Exams

BHU Exams

35,000 - 3,00,000

GUJCET Exams

1,000 - 4,20,000

BHU Exams

2,903 - 9,700

CBSE 12th Exams

39,850 - 1,80,000

JEE Main Exams

58,000 - 3,26,650

JEE Main Exams

70,000 - 12,00,000

JEE Main Exams

37,500 - 1,55,400

CCMT Exams

98,600 - 1,12,500

XAT Exams

91,200

UKSEE Exams

3,15,000

CSIR NET Exams

25,000 - 2,00,000

TNEA Exams

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