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

VGU-DES Centre for Professional Excellence

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
UGC
...+1 AICTE

1,03,500 - 2,70,000
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GATE Exams
...+1 VGUCET

VGU-DES Centre for Professional Excellence is a None Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2012. VGU-DES Centre for Professional Excellence offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BBA, B.Com, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 413+ students

RNB Global University, Bikaner

4.7
(15 Reviews)
Bikaner, Rajasthan
University Managed Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , AIU

35,000 - 1,40,000
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CUET Exams

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

Shortlisted by 13234+ students

IPGME&R Kolkata

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
Other

1,100 - 36,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+5 NEET , NEET SS , WBCHSE , CBSE 12th , JENPAS UG

IPGME&R Kolkata is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1921. IPGME&R Kolkata offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1177+ students

SOA National Institute of Law

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
University
Bar Counci
...+1 NAAC

47,000 - 1,10,000
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SOA National Institute of Law is a University Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1975. SOA National Institute of Law offers Regular courses such as LLB, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM, BBA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 66+ students

Geeta University

4.7
(15 Reviews)
Panipat, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

43,900 - 3,00,000
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Geeta University is a Private Institute located in Panipat, Haryana. It was established in the year 1985. Geeta University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8145+ students

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune

4.1
(30 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

22,000 - 4,50,000
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+3 NEET PG , NEET SS , CBSE 12th

Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2000. Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22073+ students

K J Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology

4.3
(51 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

50,000 - 1,95,972
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JEE Main Exams
...+2 MHT-CET , GATE

K J Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. K J Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 328+ students

SLCU bangalore

4.2
(11 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
BCI

30,000 - 8,70,000
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LSAT-India Exams
...+5 GATE , CLAT , CBSE 12th , Karnataka 2nd PUC , CSIR NET

SLCU bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2006. SLCU bangalore offers Regular courses such as PhD, M.Phil, BA+LLB, LLM, BBA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 123+ students

Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law

Goa, Goa
Private
UGC
...+1 BCI

14,446 - 39,512
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Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law is a Private Institute located in Goa. It was established in the year 1979. Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law offers Regular courses such as LLB, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 66+ students

AKS University

4.3
(13 Reviews)
Satna, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
UGC

14,000 - 1,60,000
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AKS University is a Private Unaided Institute located in Satna, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. AKS University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12388+ students

IMED Pune

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

1,00,000 - 1,87,300
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IMED Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1978. IMED Pune offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Public
UGC
...+1 NAAC

4,300 - 23,300
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#19 NIRF Ranking
JEECUP Exams
...+6 UP 12th , CMAT , NIMCET , CSIR NET , GATE , AMU MBA

Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning is a Public Institute located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1920. Aligarh Muslim University - Distance Learning offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BA, B.Com, B.Sc(Hons), Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 742+ students

Birsa Agricultural University

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Public

Birsa Agricultural University is a Public University located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 1981. Birsa Agricultural University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 211+ students

North Eastern Hill University

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Shillong, Meghalaya
Government

3,360 - 40,000
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#151-200 NIRF Ranking
CUET PG Exams
...+3 JEE Main , GATE , CUET

North Eastern Hill University is a Government University located in Shillong, Meghalaya. It was established in the year 1973. North Eastern Hill University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 124+ students

Sagi Ramakrishnamraju Engineering College

4.6
(26 Reviews)
Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh
Private Unaided
NAAC
...+3 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

35,000 - 2,62,500
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GATE Exams
...+2 AP PGECET , AP EAMCET

Sagi Ramakrishnamraju Engineering College is a Private Unaided Institute located in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1980. Sagi Ramakrishnamraju Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, PhD, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2039+ students

Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bikaner, Rajasthan
Private

Rajasthan Pre PG Exams
...+3 RBSE 12th , ICAR AIEEA , CBSE 12th

Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University is a Private University located in Bikaner, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2004. Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

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Central University of Tamil Nadu

4.4
(10 Reviews)
Tirurvarur, Tamil Nadu
Central University
AIU
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,760 - 27,020
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CUET PG Exams
...+1 CUET

Central University of Tamil Nadu is a Central University University located in Tirurvarur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Central University of Tamil Nadu offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 165+ students

CAU Imphal

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Imphal, Manipur
Government

6,550 - 53,180
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CAU Imphal is a Government University located in Imphal, Manipur. It was established in the year 1993. CAU Imphal offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
NICTE
...+1 Other

33,550
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1987. Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, PhD, BASLP in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

University College of Law

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
NAAC

16,000 - 40,200
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TS PGLCET Exams

University College of Law is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2011. University College of Law offers Regular, Part Time courses such as LLB, PGD, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 140+ students

Abhyuday University

Khargone, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided

20,000 - 1,00,000
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Abhyuday University is a Private Unaided Institute located in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. Abhyuday University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7344+ students

IIHMR Delhi

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , AIU

10,000 - 4,50,000
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MAT Exams
...+1 CAT

IIHMR Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1984. IIHMR Delhi offers Regular, Online courses such as PGDM, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5082+ students

NRI Medical College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
Private
Medical Co

20,000 - 12,96,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , BIEAP , NEET SS , AP NEET , NEET

NRI Medical College is a Private Institute located in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2003. NRI Medical College offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, PGD, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 645+ students

Pimpri Chinchwad University

4.2
(13 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+5 ISO , AICTE , NAAC , NABET , COA

55,000 - 3,50,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , GMAT , MHT-CET , CEED

Pimpri Chinchwad University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2020. Pimpri Chinchwad University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 63703+ students

Maharishi Arvind Institute of Science and Management

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
MHRD
...+1 AICTE

2,50,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , CSIR , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , NIMCET

Maharishi Arvind Institute of Science and Management is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2010. Maharishi Arvind Institute of Science and Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

Dr Preeti Global University

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Indian Nur
...+5 NCTE , UGC , PCI , AICTE , MCNUJC, Bhopal

8,000 - 3,50,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Dr Preeti Global University is a Private Institute located in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2022. Dr Preeti Global University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22768+ students

BVUCOE Pune

4.0
(9 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , MHRD , Government of Maharashtra , NAAC

75,000 - 22,50,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+6 JEE Main , MHT-CET , GATE , Maharashtra HSC , CBSE 12th , BVP CET

BVUCOE Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. BVUCOE Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, M.Tech, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 162+ students

IMS Kolkata

4.0
(23 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , MAKAUT WB

53,750 - 2,87,500
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MAT Exams
...+2 JEMAT , NEET

IMS Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2006. IMS Kolkata offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42607+ students

D.B.S. College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,800 - 8,36,999
Get Fee Details
UK 12th Exams
...+3 MAT , CBSE 12th , CAT

D.B.S. College is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1961. D.B.S. College offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 133+ students

Sangameshwar College

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Solapur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

9,090 - 46,600
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sangameshwar College is a Private Institute located in Solapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1953. Sangameshwar College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 198+ students

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Showing 1154 PhD Colleges in India

1,03,500 - 2,70,000

GATE Exams

35,000 - 1,40,000

CUET Exams

1,100 - 36,000

NEET PG Exams

47,000 - 1,10,000

43,900 - 3,00,000

22,000 - 4,50,000

Maharashtra HSC Exams

50,000 - 1,95,972

JEE Main Exams

30,000 - 8,70,000

LSAT-India Exams

14,446 - 39,512

14,000 - 1,60,000

1,00,000 - 1,87,300

4,300 - 23,300

#19 NIRF Ranking

JEECUP Exams

3,360 - 40,000

#151-200 NIRF Ranking

CUET PG Exams

35,000 - 2,62,500

GATE Exams

Rajasthan Pre PG Exams

4,760 - 27,020

CUET PG Exams

6,550 - 53,180

33,550

CBSE 12th Exams

16,000 - 40,200

TS PGLCET Exams

20,000 - 1,00,000

10,000 - 4,50,000

MAT Exams

20,000 - 12,96,000

NEET PG Exams

55,000 - 3,50,000

XAT Exams

2,50,000

XAT Exams

8,000 - 3,50,000

CBSE 12th Exams

75,000 - 22,50,000

NEET PG Exams

53,750 - 2,87,500

MAT Exams

9,800 - 8,36,999

UK 12th Exams

9,090 - 46,600

Maharashtra HSC Exams

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