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

CIAE Bhopal

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
AICTE

10,000 - 3,60,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+6 UGC NET , GATE , MPBSE 12th , MPBSE 10th , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

CIAE Bhopal is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1976. CIAE Bhopal offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 171+ students

AIMS Institutes Bangalore (AIMS,AIMS Bangalore), Bangalore

4.6
(30 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+2 IACBE , NAAC

1,40,000
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CMAT Exams
...+2 XAT , CAT

AIMS Institutes Bangalore specialties

Ranking : Highly Ranked Institution - Ranked #58 IIRF 2025 (MBA), #12 (Hospitality). - Ranked #16 Business Tod
Region : Strategic Bangalore Location - Proximity to major IT and Tech Hubs. - Access to diverse Financial Se
Fees : Mid-High Investment - MBA: Rs8.74-9.15 L (Total). - BBA: Rs3.1-3.51 L (Total).
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Average package Rs8 LPA (MBA 2025). - Highest package Rs27 LPA (BHM
Flagship Course : Flagship Management & Hospitality - MBA program with diverse specializations. - Highly-ranked Bachel
Specialization : Diverse MBA Specializations - Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Business Analytics. - Healthcare,
Placement Focus : Strong Corporate Placements - Focus on BFSI, IT/ITES, Consulting sectors. - Recruiters like Deloitte
Top Industries : Leading Industry Placements - BFSI (51%), ITES (9%), Real Estate (9%). - Edutech (8%), Manufacturing
Diversity : Vibrant International Community - Hosts students from across the world. - Celebrates international c
Internship : Comprehensive Internship Opportunities - 100% internships achieved in 2023-2024. - Internships with
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - International accreditation by IACBE (USA). - Erasmus+ programs, in
Alumni : Engaged Alumni Network - Active association for networking and mentorship. - Alumni in Cognizant, Am
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Sessions - Regular guest lectures by corporate executives. - Foreign university prof

Shortlisted by 2150+ students

CMR Technical Campus

4.6
(16 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

75,000 - 1,25,000
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TS EAMCET Exams
...+2 TS PGECET , GATE

CMR Technical Campus is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2009. CMR Technical Campus offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 155+ students

Arunodaya University

4.6
(7 Reviews)
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Private

6,000 - 12,000
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GMAT Exams
...+6 LSAT , CLAT , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , AILET

Arunodaya University is a Private Institute located in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2014. Arunodaya University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 209+ students

Adithya Institute of Technology (AIT), Coimbatore

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

40,000 - 1,50,000
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Adithya Institute of Technology (AIT), Coimbatore is a Private Unaided Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Adithya Institute of Technology (AIT), Coimbatore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1283+ students

Knowledge Institute of Technology

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE

55,000 - 2,00,000
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TNEA Exams
...+6 UGC NET , TANCET MBA , GATE , JEST , CBSE 12th , CSIR NET

Knowledge Institute of Technology is a Private Unaided Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Knowledge Institute of Technology offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 95+ students

CET Bhubaneswar

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

1,20,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CUET PG , NATA , JEE Main , MAT , CSIR , CEED

CET Bhubaneswar is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1981. CET Bhubaneswar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, MSc, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1444+ students

SMCET Jaipur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

15,000 - 1,00,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+1 REAP

SMCET Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2013. SMCET Jaipur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3968+ students

Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science

4.4
(26 Reviews)
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

46,500 - 4,65,000
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#201 NIRF Ranking
AP ICET Exams
...+6 CSIR , GATE , AP PGECET , JEST , NIMCET , CBSE 10th

Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science is a Private Institute located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1998. Madanapalle Institute of Technology and Science offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 174+ students

East Point Group Of Institutions

4.0
(14 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Local Body

1,28,000 - 10,00,000
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KCET Exams
...+6 Karnataka PGCET , JEE Main , NEET , GATE , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

East Point Group Of Institutions is a Local Body Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2004. East Point Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 675+ students

Dr. D. Y. Patil Group Of Colleges

Pimpri, Maharashtra
Private Unaided
NAAC

1,40,000 - 2,20,000
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NEET Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , NEET MDS

Dr. D. Y. Patil Group Of Colleges is a Private Unaided Institute located in Pimpri, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2000. Dr. D. Y. Patil Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as Diploma, Certificate, PhD, BDS, MDS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 215+ students

Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Noida

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 NBA , NAAC , AICTE

60,000 - 5,41,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 AMIE Exam , CSIR , JEE Main , NEET , GATE , UP 12th

Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Noida is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1998. Birla Institute of Technology (BIT), Noida offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 393+ students

Amity School of Urban Management

Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

30,000 - 17,60,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 MAT , NEET PG , UGC NET , UP 12th , XAT , CSIR NET

Amity School of Urban Management is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. Amity School of Urban Management offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

PGIVAS Akola

Akola, Maharashtra
University
ICAR
...+1 Other

ICAR AIEEA Exams

PGIVAS Akola is a University Institute located in Akola, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. PGIVAS Akola offers Regular courses such as MSc, M.Tech, PhD, MVSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 83+ students

Eternal University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+7 AICTE , MHRD , NCTE , ISO , INC , DSIR , NAAC

15,000 - 4,54,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 HPCET , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , UGC NET

Eternal University is a Private Institute located in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Eternal University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 111+ students

CGC University

4.4
(2065 Reviews)
Mohali, Punjab
Private
National A

60,000 - 2,30,000
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CGC University is a Private University located in Mohali, Punjab. It was established in the year 2025. CGC University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 156+ students

IGIT Sarang

4.4
(10 Reviews)
Dhenkanal, Odisha
Government Aided
AICTE
...+1 NBA

5,800 - 2,21,000
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CUET PG Exams
...+6 JEE Main , UGC NET , GATE , CBSE 12th , OJEE , CSIR NET

IGIT Sarang is a Government Aided Institute located in Dhenkanal, Odisha. It was established in the year 1982. IGIT Sarang offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, MSc, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 913+ students

DBATU

4.1
(35 Reviews)
Lonere, Maharashtra
Public
AICTE

10,000 - 92,680
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NATA Exams
...+6 CSIR UGC NET , JEE Main , NEET , NIPER JEE , MHT-CET , MHTCET MTech

DBATU is a Public Institute located in Lonere, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. DBATU offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Pharm, Diploma, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 290+ students

BIT Raipur

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh

9,400 - 86,300
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BIT Raipur is a None Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2009. BIT Raipur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3480+ students

MNLU Mumbai

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Public
UGC
...+1 Bar Council of India

5,000 - 3,21,000
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AILET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , CLAT , MHCET Law

MNLU Mumbai is a Public Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. MNLU Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma, MA, PGD, PhD, BA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 152+ students

Sankalchand Patel University

3.9
(8 Reviews)
Visnagar, Gujarat
Private
UGC

15,000 - 12,60,000
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NATA Exams
...+6 CMAT , UCEED , GSEB 10th , NID , MAT , CBSE 10th

Sankalchand Patel University is a Private Institute located in Visnagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2008. Sankalchand Patel University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, MBBS, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29392+ students

MNLU Nagpur

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Public
UGC
...+1 BCI

3,000 - 2,05,000
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AILET Exams
...+3 UGC NET , CLAT , MHCET Law

MNLU Nagpur is a Public Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. MNLU Nagpur offers Regular courses such as BA, PGD, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 101+ students

LMC Jodhpur

3.8
(12 Reviews)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

30,000 - 1,69,252
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NEET Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , GPAT , RBSE 12th , CSIR NET

LMC Jodhpur is a Private Institute located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1965. LMC Jodhpur offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BCA, B.Com, B.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 268+ students

Nirwan University

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private

6,000 - 75,000
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RBSE 10th Exams
...+6 CBSE 10th , JEE Main , UGC NET , CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , Rajasthan Pre PG

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

Shortlisted by 13346+ students

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

3,21,000
Get Fee Details
CSIR UGC NET Exams
...+3 JEE Main , JEST , JEE Advanced

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram is a None Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1990. Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram offers Regular courses such as MSc, PhD, BS, MSc+PhD, BS+MS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 62+ students

United University

4.0
(14 Reviews)
Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
Private

32,000 - 11,56,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , UGC NET , NEET

United University specialties

Ranking : Emerging University Recognition - Ranked #5 Emerging State Private University (Outlook-ICARE 2025) -
Region : Strategic Educational Hub - Located in Prayagraj, Eastern India's educational hub - Well-connected c
Fees : Mid-Range Investment - Mid - Rs2.3 L - Rs8.2 L (Total)
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Good
Flagship Course : Flagship Programs - B.Tech (Engineering & Technology) - MBA (Management)
Specialization : Industry-Aligned Specializations - CSE with AI/ML, Data Science, Cloud Computing (IBM) - MBA with Bu
Placement Focus : Robust Placement Support - Strong industry collaborations - Pre-placement training, skill workshops
Top Industries : Diverse Industry Placements - IT Services (TCS, Infosys, Wipro) - Consulting (Deloitte), E-commerce
Diversity : Global Exposure & Culture - Global exposure via international collaborations - Culturally diverse le
Internship : Valuable Industry Internships - Internships at SBI, TCS, Infosys - Projects in Banking (Kotak/HDFC B
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Partnerships - Academic MoUs with Spain, Thailand, Indonesia - Collaborations with

Shortlisted by 8297+ students

Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute of Pharmacy

Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
ISO
...+1 NAAC

1,45,000
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 NIPER JEE , NEET , GPAT , CGBSE 12th

Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2002. Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, Diploma, M.Pharm, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 115+ students

Raisoni Education

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
NBA

55,000 - 2,70,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 NEET , JEE Main , MAT , UGC NET , MHT-CET , GATE

Raisoni Education is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1998. Raisoni Education offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 678+ students

MNLU Aurangabad

3.3
(6 Reviews)
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Public
UGC
...+1 BCI

60,000 - 6,98,000
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AILET Exams
...+2 CLAT , MHCET Law

MNLU Aurangabad is a Public Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2017. MNLU Aurangabad offers Regular courses such as PhD, BA+LLB, LLM, LLD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 73+ students

CNLU Patna

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government
Bar Counci
...+1 NAAC

90,000 - 5,75,000
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UGC NET Exams
...+4 CLAT , AILET , LSAT , CSIR NET

CNLU Patna is a Government University located in Patna, Bihar. It was established in the year 2006. CNLU Patna offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma, PGD, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 205+ students

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Showing 1154 PhD Colleges in India

10,000 - 3,60,000

JEE Main Exams

1,40,000

CMAT Exams

AIMS Institutes Bangalore specialties

75,000 - 1,25,000

TS EAMCET Exams

6,000 - 12,000

GMAT Exams

40,000 - 1,50,000

55,000 - 2,00,000

TNEA Exams

1,20,000

XAT Exams

15,000 - 1,00,000

JEE Main Exams

46,500 - 4,65,000

#201 NIRF Ranking

AP ICET Exams

1,28,000 - 10,00,000

KCET Exams

1,40,000 - 2,20,000

NEET Exams

60,000 - 5,41,000

XAT Exams

30,000 - 17,60,000

CBSE 12th Exams

ICAR AIEEA Exams

15,000 - 4,54,000

XAT Exams

60,000 - 2,30,000

5,800 - 2,21,000

CUET PG Exams

10,000 - 92,680

NATA Exams

9,400 - 86,300

5,000 - 3,21,000

AILET Exams

15,000 - 12,60,000

NATA Exams

3,000 - 2,05,000

AILET Exams

30,000 - 1,69,252

NEET Exams

6,000 - 75,000

RBSE 10th Exams

3,21,000

CSIR UGC NET Exams

32,000 - 11,56,000

NEET PG Exams

United University specialties

1,45,000

CBSE 12th Exams

55,000 - 2,70,000

XAT Exams

60,000 - 6,98,000

AILET Exams

90,000 - 5,75,000

UGC NET Exams

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