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

Vidhyadeep University

4.1
(49 Reviews)
Surat, Gujarat
Private Unaided
UGC
...+1 AICTE

28,000 - 2,00,000
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Vidhyadeep University is a Private Unaided Institute located in Surat, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2011. Vidhyadeep University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 67838+ students

IIIM Jaipur

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

70,000 - 1,16,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , UGC NET , JEST , NIMCET

IIIM Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1995. IIIM Jaipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, MCA, PhD, MAM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 213+ students

Dayananda Sagar Institute of Technology

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

1,37,000 - 17,00,000
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KCET Exams
...+5 Karnataka PGCET , COMEDK UGET , GATE , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management (DSATM) was established in 2011 in Bengaluru as a part of Dayananda Sagar Institutions (DSI). It is accredited by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) and is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). One of the popular courses the institute offers is a 4-year BE programme in six specialisations. Admissions are done on the basis of merit scores and valid scores in the entrance exams like CET.

Shortlisted by 149+ students

AVS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya

Bijapur, Karnataka
Private

AVS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Bijapur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1955. AVS Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as PhD, MD, BAMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

JSS College of Pharmacy Ooty

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Ooty, Tamil Nadu
University
AICTE
...+1 National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

1,11,000 - 2,53,500
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

JSS College of Pharmacy Ooty is a University Institute located in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1980. JSS College of Pharmacy Ooty offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, Diploma, M.Pharm, PhD, Pharm.D in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 721+ students

SCOP Pune

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
PCI

3,20,000
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GPAT Exams

SCOP Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. . SCOP Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, Diploma, M.Pharm, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ students

Pratap University

4.0
(8 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private Unaided
UGC

14,000 - 2,06,000
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RBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

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

Shortlisted by 26773+ students

Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Other
...+2 NBA , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

1,68,220
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Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. Sinhgad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 832+ students

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Other

Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1974. Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education offers Regular courses such as PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

MET Mumbai

4.1
(8 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+4 NBA , PCI , ISO , DTE

3,75,000 - 13,77,905
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GATE Exams
...+3 MAT , XAT , SET

MET Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. MET Mumbai offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 39416+ students

AISSMS IOIT

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

86,751 - 4,59,999
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JEE Main Exams
...+1 MHT-CET

AISSMS IOIT is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. AISSMS IOIT offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1169+ students

St. Joseph College Of Arts And Science

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

700 - 72,600
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NIMCET Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th

St. Joseph College Of Arts And Science is a Private Institute located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. St. Joseph College Of Arts And Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 112+ students

Shri Krishna University

4.1
(43 Reviews)
Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh
Private

12,500 - 1,73,333
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Shri Krishna University is a Private Institute located in Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2018. Shri Krishna University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7691+ students

SIT Mangalore

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
Council of
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

3,60,000 - 5,72,000
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KCET Exams
...+6 Karnataka PGCET , KMAT , JEE Main , COMEDK UGET , GATE , JEST

SIT Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2006. SIT Mangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 109+ students

JCP Jaipur

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private Unaided
PCI
...+1 AICTE

63,000 - 2,16,000
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JCP Jaipur is a Private Unaided Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2003. JCP Jaipur offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, Diploma, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4201+ students

KVPS, INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION, BORADI

Dhule, Maharashtra
Private

82,100 - 1,26,800
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GPAT Exams

KVPS, INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION, BORADI is a Private Institute located in Dhule, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2006. KVPS, INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL EDUCATION, BORADI offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

SLC Pune

5.0
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
BCI
...+3 Government of Maharashtra , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

7,000 - 1,70,000
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SLC Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2003. SLC Pune offers Regular courses such as LLB, Diploma, Certificate, PhD, BA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 298+ students

Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
Govt. of R

55,000 - 1,04,000
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CBSE 12th Exams

Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2008. Dr. B. Lal Institute of Biotechnology offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10491+ students

Bennett University

4.4
(18 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , BCI

75,000 - 14,10,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+5 NEET , MHT-CET , SAT India , JEECUP , CAT

Bennett University is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2016. Bennett University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7063+ students

Gyan Vidhi PG Mahavidyalaya

Bikaner, Rajasthan
Private
BCI
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

8,500 - 17,230
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Gyan Vidhi PG Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Bikaner, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2003. Gyan Vidhi PG Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as LLB, PGD, PhD, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

NIET Coimbatore

4.3
(12 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+2 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

50,000 - 5,00,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 GATE , TANCET , TNEA

NIET Coimbatore is a Private Unaided Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. NIET Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28468+ students

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

Khordha, Odisha

36,000 - 3,40,000
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CUET Exams

UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES is a None Institute located in Khordha, Odisha. It was established in the year 2002. UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

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Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya

Puri, Odisha
Government

41,940
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NEET Exams

Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Puri, Odisha. It was established in the year 1949. Gopabandhu Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as PhD, MD, BAMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 92+ students

ICFAI LAW Dehradun

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private
UGC
...+1 BCI

25,000 - 3,96,000
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ICFAI LAW Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2003. ICFAI LAW Dehradun offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, LLB, M.Tech, PhD, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 62+ students

NMIMS PHARMACY Mumbai

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

2,50,000 - 4,75,000
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NMIMS PHARMACY Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2006. NMIMS PHARMACY Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, B.Pharm+MBA, B.Pharm+M.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 188+ students

Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy

Sangli, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

12,000 - 80,000
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GPAT Exams

Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Sangli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2005. Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

Himachal Pradesh University Department of Laws

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Private
AICTE

50,000 - 54,115
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Himachal Pradesh University Department of Laws is a Private Institute located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Himachal Pradesh University Department of Laws offers Regular courses such as LLB, PhD, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

REC Ambedkar Nagar

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Public

55,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+2 UPCET BTech , UPSEE

REC Ambedkar Nagar is a Public Institute located in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. REC Ambedkar Nagar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 72+ students

MCET Pollachi

4.2
(12 Reviews)
Pollachi, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

50,000 - 2,00,000
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TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

MCET Pollachi is a Private Unaided Institute located in Pollachi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. MCET Pollachi offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61+ students

MRCE Faridabad

4.6
(12 Reviews)
Faridabad, Haryana
Private
AICTE

35,000 - 7,28,000
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CUET Exams
...+6 JEE Main , UGC NET , MRNAT , GATE , CBSE 12th , HBSE 12th

MRCE Faridabad is a Private Institute located in Faridabad, Haryana. It was established in the year 1997. MRCE Faridabad offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 78+ students

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Showing 1154 PhD Colleges in India

28,000 - 2,00,000

70,000 - 1,16,000

XAT Exams

1,37,000 - 17,00,000

KCET Exams

1,11,000 - 2,53,500

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

3,20,000

GPAT Exams

14,000 - 2,06,000

RBSE 12th Exams

1,68,220

3,75,000 - 13,77,905

GATE Exams

86,751 - 4,59,999

JEE Main Exams

700 - 72,600

NIMCET Exams

12,500 - 1,73,333

3,60,000 - 5,72,000

KCET Exams

63,000 - 2,16,000

82,100 - 1,26,800

GPAT Exams

7,000 - 1,70,000

55,000 - 1,04,000

CBSE 12th Exams

75,000 - 14,10,000

JEE Main Exams

8,500 - 17,230

50,000 - 5,00,000

CBSE 12th Exams

36,000 - 3,40,000

CUET Exams

41,940

NEET Exams

25,000 - 3,96,000

2,50,000 - 4,75,000

12,000 - 80,000

GPAT Exams

50,000 - 54,115

55,000

JEE Main Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000

TANCET Exams

35,000 - 7,28,000

CUET Exams

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