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

Swamy Vivekanandha College of Pharmacy

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+3 PCI , AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

GPAT Exams

Swamy Vivekanandha College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1992. Swamy Vivekanandha College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, Diploma, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 170+ students

Nitte Gulabi Shetty Memorial Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

1,00,000
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NEET Exams
...+4 UGC NET , CBSE 12th , GPAT , CSIR NET

Nitte Gulabi Shetty Memorial Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1983. Nitte Gulabi Shetty Memorial Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 91+ students

St. Peters College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
NAAC

13,890
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

St. Peters College is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2006. St. Peters College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

NUALS Kochi

Kochi, Kerala
Public
UGC
...+2 BCI , AIU

11,000 - 6,25,000
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CLAT Exams

NUALS Kochi is a Public Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. NUALS Kochi offers Regular courses such as PGD, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Mangaldai College

4.9
(7 Reviews)
Darrang, Assam
Government Aided
NAAC

5,185 - 5,815
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AHSEC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Mangaldai College is a Government Aided Institute located in Darrang, Assam. It was established in the year 1951. Mangaldai College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, PhD, B.Voc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 216+ students

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

265 - 30,000
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Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1946. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 346+ students

MS Engineering College

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
ISO
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

45,000 - 3,00,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 COMEDK UGET , GATE , Karnataka PGCET

MS Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2002. MS Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11508+ students

Sandip University Sijoul

4.2
(12 Reviews)
Sijoul, Bihar
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , AIMA , NAAC

25,000 - 5,60,000
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SLAT Exams
...+6 BSEB 12th , JEE Main , MAT , UGC NET , CLAT , SAT India

Sandip University Sijoul is a Private Institute located in Sijoul, Bihar. It was established in the year 2007. Sandip University Sijoul offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 365+ students

SAM Nagpur

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Government
Central Co

2,97,000
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SAM Nagpur is a Government Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1965. SAM Nagpur offers Regular courses such as PhD, MD, MS (Surgery), BAMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 180+ students

V.M. Salgaocar College of Law

Panaji, Goa
Private
UGC
...+3 BCI , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,500 - 10,520
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CLAT Exams
...+5 Goa HSSC , AILET , CBSE 12th , UGC , NET

V.M. Salgaocar College of Law is a Private Institute located in Panaji, Goa. It was established in the year 1973. V.M. Salgaocar College of Law offers Regular, Online courses such as LLB, Diploma, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 56+ students

Avantika University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 State National Board (Madhya Pradesh)

25,000 - 7,08,000
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NIFT Entrance Exam Exams
...+5 Design Aptitude Test (DAT) , JEE Main , MITID DAT , CEED , CBSE 12th

Avantika University is a Private Institute located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2017. Avantika University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1614+ students

VIT UNIVERSITY CHENNAI

4.3
(27 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
University
UGC
...+4 NABL , Ministry of HRD , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

17,900 - 3,51,500
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LSAT-India Exams
...+5 CLAT , VITEEE , CBSE 12th , VITMEE , Tamilnadu 12th

VIT UNIVERSITY CHENNAI is a University Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. VIT UNIVERSITY CHENNAI offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, MSc, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 532+ students

PMIST

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+7 NBA , MHRD , UGC , NAAC , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

23,500 - 1,49,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 Uni GAUGE , NATA , CSIR UGC NET , CMAT , MAT , GMAT

PMIST is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1988. PMIST offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 128671+ students

NMIMS School of Law

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
BCI

2,00,000
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CLAT Exams
...+1 MHCET Law

NMIMS School of Law is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2013. NMIMS School of Law offers Regular courses such as PhD, BA+LLB, LLM, BBA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 136+ students

R.M.D. Engineering College

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 55,000
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CSIR Exams
...+5 GATE , JEST , CBSE 12th , UGC , TNEA

R.M.D. Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. R.M.D. Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 76+ students

GECA

3.9
(7 Reviews)
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Government
AICTE
...+2 DTE Maharashtra , DTE, Mumbai

24,310 - 1,93,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+6 MHT-CET , GATE , MHTCET MTech , Maharashtra HSC , CBSE 12th , NIMCET

GECA is a Government Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1960. GECA offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, PhD, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 432+ students

Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law

Kharagpur, West Bengal
Private
Bar Counci

2,80,000
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Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law is a Private Institute located in Kharagpur, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2006. Rajiv Gandhi School of Intellectual Property Law offers Regular courses such as LLB, PhD, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26+ students

Yadava College

4.6
(17 Reviews)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided
NAAC

1,019 - 26,550
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 GMAT , NIMCET , CAT , MAT , CMAT , XAT

Yadava College is a Private Aided Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1969. Yadava College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 774+ students

Institute of Law Nirma University

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
University
BCI
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

46,000
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CLAT Exams

Institute of Law Nirma University is a University Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2007. Institute of Law Nirma University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Diploma, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM, BBA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 123+ students

CMS College of Science and Commerce

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

27,700 - 50,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , Tamilnadu 12th

CMS College of Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. CMS College of Science and Commerce offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 272+ students

GBPEC Pauri

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Pauri, Uttarakhand
Government
NBA
...+1 AICTE

33,480 - 2,64,000
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UKSEE Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , UK 12th

GBPEC Pauri is a Government Institute located in Pauri, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1989. GBPEC Pauri offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 199+ students

SEA Group of Institutions

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

85,000 - 3,60,000
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KCET Exams
...+6 Karnataka PGCET , XAT , CET , CMAT , COMEDK UGET , MAT

SEA Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2000. SEA Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16322+ students

LBSIM Delhi

4.5
(2 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private
AICTE
...+3 MHRD , International Accreditation Organization , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

60,000 - 13,90,000
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XAT Exams
...+3 MAT , CAT , GATE

Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute Of Management, New Delhi specialties

Ranking : Consistently Ranked Top B-School - NIRF 2024: 101-125 band nationally. - Outlook-ICARE 2025: #14 Pri
Region : National Capital Advantage - Proximity to corporate, government, and IT hubs. - Enhanced industry in
Fees : High Fees - Rs15.5-17.25 L (Total) for PGDM programs.
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Good ROI, around 71% (Collegedunia). - Strong placements relative to fee
Flagship Course : Flagship PGDM Programs - PGDM General is institute's flagship program. - PGDM Research & Business An
Specialization : Future-Ready Specializations - PGDM in Artificial Intelligence & Data Science. - PGDM in Research &
Placement Focus : Diverse Sector Placements - Strong presence in BFSI, IT/ITES, Consulting sectors. - Top companies li
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruiters - BFSI (ICICI Bank, Kotak Mahindra, Axis Bank). - IT/ITES (Infosys, TCS,
Diversity : Rich Student Diversity - Students from diverse academic backgrounds. - Pan-India representation, fos
Internship : Robust Summer Internships - 100% summer placements achieved. - Internships with Deloitte, Asian Pain
Partnerships/Exchange : Global & Industry Collaborations - International student/faculty exchange programs. - Partnerships w
Alumni : Extensive Alumni Network - 4000+ strong alumni network globally. - CXOs, founders, managers in top f
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Faculty - Eminent industry experts as guest lecturers. - Academicians share practica

Shortlisted by 6455+ students

Kamla Nehru College of Pharmacy

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
PCI
...+1 NAAC

65,000 - 1,00,000
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GPAT Exams

Kamla Nehru College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2006. Kamla Nehru College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4252+ students

PSG Institute of Management

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

1,01,500 - 1,22,100
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CMAT Exams
...+1 CAT

PSG Institute of Management is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1961. PSG Institute of Management offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, PGDM, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 486+ students

St Joseph's Institute of Management

4.3
(13 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

1,00,000 - 4,90,000
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CAT Exams
...+1 XAT

St. Joseph's Institute of Management specialties

Region : Rural Strategic Location - Accessible to local communities - Focus on regional development
Tier : Strong Regional Institution - T3 (Strong) classification - Affiliated to Sambalpur University
Fees : Affordable Education - Fees vary by course - Estimated Rs10K-50K (Per Year)
ROI : Value-Oriented Outcomes - Career support for students - Enhances local employment
Flagship Course : Diverse Arts & Commerce - Popular BA, BCom programs - Multiple humanities specializations
Placement Focus : Dedicated Career Support - Active placement cell - Job fairs, interview coaching
Alumni : Engaged Alumni Network - Supports student placements - Fosters community connections

Shortlisted by 12522+ students

INSOFE Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
Other

2,50,000 - 9,90,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+2 NMAT , NEET PG

INSOFE Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1901. INSOFE Hyderabad offers Regular, Online courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 128+ students

KSR Educational Institutions

4.4
(16 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+4 DCI , NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,000 - 21,00,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 Tamilnadu 10th , CMAT , CSIR , NEET , MAT , GMAT

KSR Educational Institutions is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. KSR Educational Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 723+ students

IFMR Chennai

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

6,00,000
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XAT Exams

Institute for Financial Management and Research specialties

Ranking : National & Regional Recognition - NIRF 2024: #99 Nationally - MBAUniverse.com 2025: #35
Region : Strategic Location Advantage - Sri City: Integrated Business Hub - Proximity to Chennai's corporate
Fees : MBA Program Fees - Mid: Rs15.45 L (Total)
ROI : Return on Investment - Good
Flagship Course : Flagship Management Programs - MBA: Flagship 2-year program - Strong in Finance, Data Science
Specialization : Diverse Specialization Offerings - Core strengths: Finance, Data Science - Offers Marketing, Operati
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - BFSI, Consulting, IT sectors - Top firms: JPMorgan, Deloitte, EY
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - BFSI (JPMorgan, HSBC, Axis Bank) - Consulting (Deloitte, EY, KPMG)
Diversity : Rich Student Diversity - Students from 22+ Indian states - Inclusive culture, varied backgrounds
Internship : Valuable Internship Opportunities - Internships at HSBC, Deloitte, JPMC - Projects in BFSI, Consulti
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Accreditations & Learning - SAQS International Accreditation - Krea University's Interwoven L
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - 5000+ strong global network - CEOs, CXOs, entrepreneurs
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Interactions - Industry leaders share insights - Experts from BlackRock, Deutsche Ba

Shortlisted by 74+ students

MPSTME Mumbai

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

80,000 - 25,10,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , CSIR , MHT-CET , GATE

MPSTME Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2006. MPSTME Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, PGDM, M.Tech, Certificate, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 154+ students

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Showing 1154 PhD Colleges in India

GPAT Exams

1,00,000

NEET Exams

13,890

CBSE 12th Exams

11,000 - 6,25,000

CLAT Exams

5,185 - 5,815

AHSEC Exams

265 - 30,000

45,000 - 3,00,000

JEE Main Exams

25,000 - 5,60,000

SLAT Exams

2,97,000

5,500 - 10,520

CLAT Exams

25,000 - 7,08,000

NIFT Entrance Exam Exams

17,900 - 3,51,500

LSAT-India Exams

23,500 - 1,49,000

XAT Exams

2,00,000

CLAT Exams

50,000 - 55,000

CSIR Exams

24,310 - 1,93,000

JEE Main Exams

2,80,000

1,019 - 26,550

CBSE 12th Exams

46,000

CLAT Exams

27,700 - 50,000

XAT Exams

33,480 - 2,64,000

UKSEE Exams

85,000 - 3,60,000

KCET Exams

60,000 - 13,90,000

XAT Exams

Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute Of Management, New Delhi specialties

65,000 - 1,00,000

GPAT Exams

1,01,500 - 1,22,100

CMAT Exams

1,00,000 - 4,90,000

CAT Exams

St. Joseph's Institute of Management specialties

2,50,000 - 9,90,000

JEE Main Exams

25,000 - 21,00,000

XAT Exams

6,00,000

XAT Exams

Institute for Financial Management and Research specialties

80,000 - 25,10,000

XAT Exams

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