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

CCET Chandigarh

4.0
(21 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
AICTE

1,93,000 - 2,45,000
Get Fee Details
JEE Main Exams
...+2 PULEET , JAC Chandigarh

CCET Chandigarh is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 2002. CCET Chandigarh offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 269+ students

SVNIT Surat

3.8
(13 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Public
AICTE

45,000 - 5,00,000
Get Fee Details
JEE Main Exams
...+4 GATE , DASA UG , JEE Advanced , CCMT

SVNIT Surat is a Public Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1961. SVNIT Surat offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD, BSc+MSc, B.Tech+M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 756+ students

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Science

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 PCI

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 NEET , CBSE 12th

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1986. Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 632+ students

CSMSS Aurangabad

Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

7,86,000
Get Fee Details
NEET Exams

CSMSS Aurangabad is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. CSMSS Aurangabad offers Regular courses such as PhD, MD, BAMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 247+ students

HNLU Raipur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC
...+1 Bar Council of India

15,000 - 5,75,000
Get Fee Details
CLAT Exams

HNLU Raipur is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2004. HNLU Raipur offers Regular courses such as PhD, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 136+ students

Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

12,000
Get Fee Details
NEET Exams
...+1 GPAT

Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1982. Dadasaheb Balpande College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 114+ students

Jain Institute of Technology

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

1,25,000
Get Fee Details
UGC NET Exams
...+2 JET , GATE

Jain Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2011. Jain Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 102+ students

T John Institute of Technology

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

75,000 - 5,45,000
Get Fee Details
JEE Main Exams
...+5 COMEDK UGET , CSIR , GATE , CBSE 12th , UGC

T John Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2006. T John Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 141+ students

Kota College of Pharmacy

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Kota, Rajasthan
Private
PCI
...+2 Government of Rajasthan , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education

35,000 - 1,25,000
Get Fee Details
NEET Exams
...+4 UGC NET , GATE , GPAT , CSIR NET

Kota College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Kota, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2004. Kota College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6024+ students

Rajasthan Institute of Engineering and Technology

4.4
(59 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE
...+1 NBA

7,200 - 85,000
Get Fee Details
XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , GATE , NIMCET

Rajasthan Institute of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2000. Rajasthan Institute of Engineering and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32329+ students

Anant National University

4.7
(7 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC

1,50,000 - 5,00,000
Get Fee Details
ACPC Admission Exams
...+5 GSEB 12th , NATA , CEED , GATE , CBSE 12th

Anant National University is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2014. Anant National University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, MA, PGD, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15320+ students

JNTUA

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh
Public

54,000 - 77,500
Get Fee Details
GATE Exams
...+2 AP PGECET , AP ICET

JNTUA is a Public Institute located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. JNTUA offers Regular courses such as MBA, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 70+ students

Scsvmv University Kanchipuram

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private

3,000 - 2,15,000
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams

Scsvmv University Kanchipuram is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1993. Scsvmv University Kanchipuram offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 906+ students

Lords University

2.9
(18 Reviews)
Alwar, Rajasthan
Private
AIU
...+6 RCI , NCTE , UGC , BCI , Govt. of Rajasthan , PCI

10,000 - 1,20,000
Get Fee Details
Rajasthan Pre PG Exams
...+2 RBSE 12th , CBSE 12th

Lords University is a Private Institute located in Alwar, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2009. Lords University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16663+ students

Maharishi Markandeshwar University

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Government
NAAC

40,000 - 30,36,000
Get Fee Details
NEET PG Exams
...+4 JEE Main , NEET , GATE , CBSE 12th

Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a Government Institute located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. Maharishi Markandeshwar University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBBS, BSc, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 433+ students

MedIndia Hospitals

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

MedIndia Hospitals is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. MedIndia Hospitals offers Regular courses such as PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Course and Fee (2)

JIET Jodhpur

4.6
(8 Reviews)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

80,244 - 4,09,260
Get Fee Details
REAP Exams
...+5 JEE Main , GATE , CBSE 12th , NCHMCT JEE , RBSE 12th

JIET Jodhpur is a Private Institute located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2003. JIET Jodhpur offers Regular, Distance courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 264+ students

IFTM University

4.7
(11 Reviews)
Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+6 NBA , BCI , PCI , AIU , NCTE , NAAC

6,000 - 21,82,000
Get Fee Details
JEE Exams
...+6 NCHM , UP 10th , CMAT , AILET , B.Ed. , MAT

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

Shortlisted by 416+ students

Mahendra Institute of Technology

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+2 ISO , NAAC

53,000 - 1,10,000
Get Fee Details
TNEA Exams
...+6 UGC NET , GATE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CSIR NET , TANCET

Mahendra Institute of Technology is a Private Unaided Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. Mahendra Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, PhD, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1982+ students

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology Mumbai

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Local Body
AICTE

92,000 - 1,44,000
Get Fee Details
XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , MAH MBA CET , MHT-CET , GATE

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology Mumbai is a Local Body Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1992. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD, B.E., MMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 266+ students

IIHMR Jaipur

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

1,40,000 - 18,11,000
Get Fee Details
XAT Exams
...+4 CMAT , MAT , ATMA , CAT

IIHMR Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1984. IIHMR Jaipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, PhD, MPH in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1005+ students

NLU Visakhapatnam (DSNLU)

5.0
(6 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Public
UGC
...+1 BCI

80,000 - 4,85,000
Get Fee Details
UGC NET Exams
...+2 AP PGLCET , CLAT

NLU Visakhapatnam (DSNLU) is a Public Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. NLU Visakhapatnam (DSNLU) offers Regular courses such as PGD, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 112+ students

Vivekanand Education Society's College of Pharmacy

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

1,71,000
Get Fee Details
NEET Exams
...+2 MHT-CET , GPAT

Vivekanand Education Society's College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2007. Vivekanand Education Society's College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 118+ students

Sardar Patel College of Engineering

4.2
(8 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+1 NAAC

60,000 - 1,20,000
Get Fee Details
JEE Main Exams
...+6 CSIR , MHT-CET , GATE , MHTCET MTech , JEST , UGC

Sardar Patel College of Engineering is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1962. Sardar Patel College of Engineering offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 469+ students

MIT ADT University

4.4
(19 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 Government of Maharashtra

20,000 - 6,00,000
Get Fee Details
Uni GAUGE Exams
...+4 JEE Main , MHT-CET , PERA CET , GATE

MIT ADT University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2015. MIT ADT University offers Regular, Online courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 145637+ students

Sabarmati University

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+2 AIU , Government of Gujarat

20,000 - 1,84,000
Get Fee Details
NIMCET Exams
...+6 GMAT , CAT , CSIR NET , JEST , NEET , UGC NET

Sabarmati University is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. Sabarmati University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 706+ students

Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology

4.0
(119 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

40,000 - 1,05,000
Get Fee Details
TNEA Exams
...+4 GATE , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , TANCET

Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1232+ students

TNNLU

2.3
(3 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Public
UGC
...+2 BCI , AIU

55,000 - 5,00,000
Get Fee Details
UGC NET Exams
...+3 LSAT , CLAT , India

TNNLU is a Public Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. TNNLU offers Regular courses such as PhD, BA+LLB, LLM, B.Com+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 370+ students

KCG College of Technology

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

45,000 - 2,00,000
Get Fee Details
TNEA Exams
...+6 GATE , JEST , CBSE 12th , CAT , UGC-CSIR , TANCET

KCG College of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. KCG College of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 148+ students

Amity University Chhattisgarh

4.4
(23 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private Unaided
UGC
...+2 BCI , COA

26,000 - 4,08,000
Get Fee Details
CGBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CAT , JEE Main , NATA , CSIR NET , CBSE 12th , UGC NET

Amity University Chhattisgarh is a Private Unaided Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2008. Amity University Chhattisgarh offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24939+ students

Engineering Related News

Top PhD Colleges in India 2026

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

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

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

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

Showing 1154 PhD Colleges in India

1,93,000 - 2,45,000

JEE Main Exams

45,000 - 5,00,000

JEE Main Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

7,86,000

NEET Exams

15,000 - 5,75,000

CLAT Exams

12,000

NEET Exams

1,25,000

UGC NET Exams

75,000 - 5,45,000

JEE Main Exams

35,000 - 1,25,000

NEET Exams

7,200 - 85,000

XAT Exams

1,50,000 - 5,00,000

ACPC Admission Exams

54,000 - 77,500

GATE Exams

3,000 - 2,15,000

CBSE 12th Exams

10,000 - 1,20,000

Rajasthan Pre PG Exams

40,000 - 30,36,000

NEET PG Exams

80,244 - 4,09,260

REAP Exams

6,000 - 21,82,000

JEE Exams

53,000 - 1,10,000

TNEA Exams

92,000 - 1,44,000

XAT Exams

1,40,000 - 18,11,000

XAT Exams

80,000 - 4,85,000

UGC NET Exams

1,71,000

NEET Exams

60,000 - 1,20,000

JEE Main Exams

20,000 - 6,00,000

Uni GAUGE Exams

20,000 - 1,84,000

NIMCET Exams

40,000 - 1,05,000

TNEA Exams

55,000 - 5,00,000

UGC NET Exams

45,000 - 2,00,000

TNEA Exams

26,000 - 4,08,000

CGBSE 12th Exams

Degree Specializations

PhD Colleges in States

PhD Colleges in Cities

Colleges by Popular Streams

Related Exams

Engineering Related News