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

K M Shah Dental College & Hospital

Vadodara, Gujarat
Private

84,000
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NEET Exams

K M Shah Dental College & Hospital is a Private Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1999. K M Shah Dental College & Hospital offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PhD, BDS, MDS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 94+ students

GIET University

4.1
(26 Reviews)
Gunupur, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , ICAR , NAAC

20,000 - 1,98,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th

GIET University is a Private Institute located in Gunupur, Odisha. It was established in the year 1997. GIET University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12786+ students

Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), Guwahati

4.4
(10 Reviews)
Guwahati, Assam
Government
UGC
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

52,000 - 4,80,000
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Assam JMEE Exams
...+6 AHSEC , AIEEA , GATE , CSIR NET , JEE Main , GPAT

Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), Guwahati is a Government Institute located in Guwahati, Assam. It was established in the year 2004. Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU), Guwahati offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 861+ students

Sir Padampat Singhania University

4.5
(24 Reviews)
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+2 AIU , NAAC

60,000 - 5,23,000
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SET Exams
...+6 AIEED , NIFT , NID DAT , UCEED , NIMCET , SPSAT

Sir Padampat Singhania University is a Private Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. Sir Padampat Singhania University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13810+ students

People'S University

3.7
(7 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Local Body
AICTE
...+2 PCI , NAAC

18,000 - 17,35,000
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CAT Exams
...+6 NEET MDS , CSIR NET , WBJEE , CMAT , CET , JEE Main

People'S University is a Local Body Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. People'S University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MBBS, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1783+ students

Gokul Global University

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Sidhpur, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

10,000 - 1,25,000
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Gokul Global University is a Private Institute located in Sidhpur, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2018. Gokul Global University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2558+ students

CMR Institute of Technology -CMRIT -Hyderabad

4.1
(17 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , NAAC , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

70,000 - 2,50,000
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TS PGECET Exams
...+6 UGC NET , GATE , TS EAMCET , JEST , NIMCET , CSIR NET

CMR Institute of Technology -CMRIT -Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2005. CMR Institute of Technology -CMRIT -Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 68938+ students

RAIT

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

20,000 - 18,00,000
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CSIR NET Exams
...+6 JEST , MHT-CET , JEE Main , UGC NET , CBSE 12th , GATE

RAIT is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. RAIT offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 244+ students

Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur

4.7
(31 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

30,000 - 87,498
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , GATE , NIMCET

Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2002. Rajasthan College of Engineering for Women, Jaipur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35020+ students

Oxford College of Pharmacy

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+3 NAAC , PCI , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,06,000
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KCET Exams
...+4 CSIR-UGC , CBSE 12th , GPAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC

Oxford College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. Oxford College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma, Pharm.D in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 281+ students

Raffles University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Neemrana, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , BCI , PCI , AIU

10,000 - 7,65,000
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NEET Exams
...+6 CLAT , AILET , LSAT , CBSE 12th , RBSE 10th , GPAT

Raffles University is a Private Institute located in Neemrana, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2011. Raffles University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1136+ students

University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Kurukshetra

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Kurukshetra, Haryana
Public
AICTE

55,000 - 76,600
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JEE Main Exams
...+2 GATE , HSTES

University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Kurukshetra is a Public Institute located in Kurukshetra, Haryana. It was established in the year 2004. University Institute of Engineering and Technology (UIET), Kurukshetra offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 132+ students

Dr. Subhash University

4.0
(29 Reviews)
Junagadh, Gujarat
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

35,000 - 3,36,000
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GUJCET Exams
...+6 GSEB 12th , XAT , CET , NATA , CMAT , JEE Main

Dr. Subhash University is a Private University located in Junagadh, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2010. Dr. Subhash University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 76320+ students

SPIT

4.6
(7 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

65,000 - 11,17,000
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MHTCET MTech Exams
...+6 CSIR , MHT-CET , CMAT , GATE , UGC , JEE Main

SPIT is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1962. SPIT offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PGD, Certificate, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1126+ students

Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

NEET Exams
...+2 MHT-CET , GPAT

Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. Dr. Bhanuben Nanavati College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 209+ students

SAIMS Indore

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
AICTE

24,750
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NEET PG Exams
...+4 NEET SS , MPBSE 12th , NEET MDS , CBSE 12th

SAIMS Indore is a Private Unaided Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. SAIMS Indore offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 141+ students

MIT Aurangabad

4.8
(15 Reviews)
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

60,000 - 4,08,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+6 MHT-CET , GATE , MHTCET MTech , Maharashtra HSC , CBSE 12th , NIMCET

MIT Aurangabad is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. . MIT Aurangabad offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 241+ students

Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Medical Co

Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy offers Regular courses such as PhD, BPT in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 102+ students

GSFC University

3.6
(8 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

48,000 - 1,23,000
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GUJCET Exams
...+4 JEE Main , MAT , GATE , CAT

GSFC University is a Private Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2014. GSFC University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 80710+ students

The ICFAI University Baddi

4.0
(9 Reviews)
Baddi, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC

30,000 - 1,00,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 HPCET , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , UGC NET

The ICFAI University Baddi is a Private Institute located in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. The ICFAI University Baddi offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18198+ students

Sigma University

3.9
(20 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , PCI , INC

14,100 - 7,09,300
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GPAT Exams
...+6 JEE Main , GSEB 10th , CBSE 10th , CBSE 12th , GUJCET , GATE

The Sigma Group of Institutes was established in 2002. Shailesh Sha, the institute's director, has vast teaching experience as well as sound industry knowledge. Gujarat Technical University (GTU) and Shri Govind Guru University are both affiliated with the Sigma Group of Institutes (SGGU). The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), the Indian Nursing Council (INC), the Gujarat Nursing Council (GNC), and the Gujarat State Council for Physiotherapy have all approved it (GSCPT). Wipro, Just Dial, Mahindra, TVS, Deloitte, Uber, Cognizant, HSBC, Amazon, and Karvy are among the companies that have partnered with the Sigma Group of Institutes.

Shortlisted by 152489+ students

ISBM University

4.0
(8 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+6 British Standard institute (BSI) , NCHEMS , CODL , ASCBE (Europe) , NHRD , IADL

7,900 - 69,900
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ISBM University specialties

Ranking : National Recognition - Ranked #158 Overall by IIRF 2024 - Recognized among Top Emerging Universities
Region : Strategic Location Advantage - Proximity to Raipur, state capital - Access to urban amenities, indus
Fees : Affordable Education - Mid-range: Rs1.0 L - Rs2.1 L (Total MBA) - UG: Rs10K - Rs80K (Per Year)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Average package Rs10.8 LPA (2022) - Highest package up to Rs17.2 LPA (20
Flagship Course : Popular Programs Offered - Flagship MBA program with diverse specializations - Popular B.Tech, B.Sc,
Specialization : Industry-Focused Specializations - Industry-integrated B.Tech in AI, Data Science - MBA specializati
Placement Focus : Strong Career Support - Dedicated placement cell, 100% job assistance - Focus on corporate career bu
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Placements - BFSI, IT, Consulting, FMCG, Healthcare - Top companies: Infosys, Amazo
Internship : Valuable Internship Opportunities - Internships with Infosys, Reliance, Amazon - Paid internships, p
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Dual degrees with Rushford Business School (Switzerland) - MoUs wit
Alumni : Engaged Alumni Network - Active network for professional contacts - Mentorship programs, networking

Shortlisted by 319+ students

Vivekananda Global University

4.4
(110 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , Council of Architecture , BCI , PCI , AIU , NAAC

37,500 - 3,00,000
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UCEED Exams
...+6 XAT , NATA , Uni GAUGE , AILET , GPAT , VGUCET

Vivekananda Global University specialties

Ranking : Nationally Ranked Institution - Ranked #55 Overall by India Today 2025 - Ranked #35 in Engineering b
Region : Jaipur's Strategic Advantage - Located in Jaipur, an emerging educational hub - Proximity to industr
Fees : Mid-Range Fee Structure -Rs 1.5-5.0 L (Per Year) for UG/PG programs
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High packages up toRs 1 CrPA worldwide - Strong average placements
Flagship Course : Leading Programs Offered - B.Tech CSE (AI/ML, Data Science) - MBA, B.Des
Specialization : Cutting-Edge Specializations - AI & Machine Learning, Data Science - Digital Marketing, Blockchain,
Placement Focus : Robust Industry Placements - Strong industry partnerships for recruitment - Comprehensive career pre
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Placements - IT, Consulting, Finance, E-commerce - Banking, Manufacturing, FMCG
Diversity : Vibrant Global Community - Students from 33 Indian states - International students from 23 countries
Internship : Valuable Internship Opportunities - Internships at NIIT, HCL, IBM, Bosch - Projects with HDFC, Spinn
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - 5+ International University Tie-ups - Collaborations with Universit
Alumni : Strong Alumni Network - Global alumni in top companies (Intuit, Microsoft, Deloitte) - Mentorship an
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Sessions - Regular guest lectures by industry leaders - Technical talks by domain ex

Shortlisted by 107922+ students

Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Jalgaon, Maharashtra
Public
UGC
...+2 MHRD , NAAC

3,500 - 67,840
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Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University is a Public Institute located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 216+ students

NLU Jodhpur

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Government
BCI

55,000 - 7,75,000
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CMAT Exams
...+4 CLAT , LSAT-India , AILET , CAT

NLU Jodhpur is a Government Institute located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1999. NLU Jodhpur offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGD, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 780+ students

IAR Gandhinagar

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
UGC

50,000 - 2,52,000
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GUJCET Exams
...+6 ACPC Admission , XAT , CMAT , JEE Main , UGC NET , MAT

IAR Gandhinagar is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2006. IAR Gandhinagar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6351+ students

Shridhar University

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Pilani, Rajasthan
Private
UGC

5,000 - 5,80,000
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CAT Exams
...+6 GPAT , UGC NET , NEET PG , CBSE 12th , Rajasthan JET Agriculture , NEET

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

Shortlisted by 10486+ students

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XIM University Bhubaneswar

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NBA

1,00,000 - 22,00,000
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#43 NIRF Ranking
CMAT Exams
...+6 OJEE , CAT , UGC NET , CBSE 12th , XAT , GMAT

XIM University Bhubaneswar specialties

Ranking : Top National Rankings - NIRF Management #43 (2024), #45 (2025) - IIRF #11, India Today #8 (Private U
Region : Strategic Eastern Hub - Located in Bhubaneswar, a growing corporate hub - Proximity to major corpora
Fees : High Investment - Rs14.80-28.4 L (Total) for MBA programs
ROI : Excellent Returns - Strong placements with high average packages
Flagship Course : Flagship MBA Programs - MBA in Business Management (XIMB) - Specialized MBAs: HRM, Rural, Sustainabi
Specialization : Unique Management Focus - MBA in Sustainability Management - MBA in Urban Management & Governance
Placement Focus : 100% Placement Success - Achieved 100% placement for MBA-BM 2024 batch - Diverse roles: Consulting,
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Recruitment - BFSI (ICICI Bank, Goldman Sachs), Consulting (Deloitte, PwC) - IT (Mi
Diversity : Culturally Rich Environment - Fosters intercultural competency through global exposure - Diverse stu
Internship : Top Company Internships - Internships at Deloitte, Microsoft, ICICI Bank - Projects in Consulting, F
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Partnerships with 28 international universities - Exchange programs
Alumni : Strong Alumni Network - Over 8,000 active alumni globally - Alumni support in placements and mentors
Guest Lecturers : Industry Leaders Engagement - Regular leadership talks and conferences - Frequent interactions with

Shortlisted by 1046+ students

Auro University

4.6
(94 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Private Aided
UGC
...+2 BCI , NAAC

1,00,000 - 5,21,000
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CLAT , LSAT-India

Auro University is a Private Aided Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2011. Auro University offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30226+ students

Janta Vedic College

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Local Body
UGC
...+1 NAAC

CET Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , UP 12th

Janta Vedic College is a Local Body Institute located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1973. Janta Vedic College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 160+ students

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84,000

NEET Exams

20,000 - 1,98,000

XAT Exams

52,000 - 4,80,000

Assam JMEE Exams

60,000 - 5,23,000

SET Exams

18,000 - 17,35,000

CAT Exams

10,000 - 1,25,000

70,000 - 2,50,000

TS PGECET Exams

20,000 - 18,00,000

CSIR NET Exams

30,000 - 87,498

XAT Exams

1,06,000

KCET Exams

10,000 - 7,65,000

NEET Exams

55,000 - 76,600

JEE Main Exams

35,000 - 3,36,000

GUJCET Exams

65,000 - 11,17,000

MHTCET MTech Exams

NEET Exams

24,750

NEET PG Exams

60,000 - 4,08,000

JEE Main Exams

48,000 - 1,23,000

GUJCET Exams

30,000 - 1,00,000

XAT Exams

14,100 - 7,09,300

GPAT Exams

7,900 - 69,900

ISBM University specialties

37,500 - 3,00,000

UCEED Exams

Vivekananda Global University specialties

3,500 - 67,840

55,000 - 7,75,000

CMAT Exams

50,000 - 2,52,000

GUJCET Exams

5,000 - 5,80,000

CAT Exams

1,00,000 - 22,00,000

#43 NIRF Ranking

CMAT Exams

XIM University Bhubaneswar specialties

1,00,000 - 5,21,000

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