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

SJMSOM Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Government
AICTE

1,57,350 - 6,65,400
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CAT Exams

SJMSOM Mumbai is a Government Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1995. SJMSOM Mumbai offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, PhD, MMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 448+ students

Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Govt. of M
...+1 AICTE

1,50,406
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MAH MBA CET Exams

Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1995. Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management offers Regular courses such as PhD, MMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 96+ students

Jis Group Of Institutions

Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

30,000 - 1,01,750
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WBJEE Exams
...+3 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

Jis Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2005. Jis Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 155+ students

Medi-Caps University Indore

4.2
(50 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private Unaided
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , PCI

40,000 - 2,80,000
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MPBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Medi-Caps University Indore is a Private Unaided Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. Medi-Caps University Indore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 62158+ students

SDMLC Mangalore

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mangalore, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

SDMLC Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1974. SDMLC Mangalore offers Regular courses such as LLB, PGD, Certificate, PhD, BA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

KK Modi University

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC

42,000 - 3,15,500
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 CAT , XAT , CG PET

KK Modi University specialties

Ranking : Top National & Global Ranks - Ranked #1 Nationally (NIRF 2025) - Ranked #31 Globally (FT Global MBA
Fees : High Investment - Rs27.5 L (Total) for PGP
ROI : Excellent Returns - High average placements - Strong career progression
Flagship Course : Flagship PGP Program - Post Graduate Programme in Management
Specialization : Diverse Learning Pedagogy - Renowned case-study based learning - Extensive elective options
Placement Focus : Elite Sector Placements - Consulting (BCG, McKinsey) - BFSI & Tech (Goldman Sachs, Amazon)
Top Industries : Leading Industry Presence - Consulting, BFSI, IT/Analytics - General Management
Diversity : Rich Student Cohort - Diverse academic backgrounds - Growing gender balance
Internship : Top-Tier Internships - Elite Consulting Internships (BCG, McKinsey) - FMCG & Tech Projects (HUL, Mic
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Network - Extensive student exchange programs - Partnerships with top global B-schoo
Alumni : Powerful Alumni Network - Influential leaders across sectors - Strong global presence
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Interactions - Frequent industry leader sessions - Policymaker and entrepreneur enga

Shortlisted by 9578+ students

BNCP Udaipur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

8,000 - 1,32,000
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Rajasthan Pre PG Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , RBSE 12th

BNCP Udaipur is a Private Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2003. BNCP Udaipur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Pharm, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

SVERI Pandharpur

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Pandharpur, Maharashtra

78,200 - 3,68,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+4 MHT-CET , GATE , Maharashtra HSC , CBSE 12th

SVERI Pandharpur is a None Institute located in Pandharpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1997. SVERI Pandharpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 277+ students

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Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education & Research (ABIPER), Bangalore

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

16,250
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Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education & Research (ABIPER), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2006. Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education & Research (ABIPER), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma, Pharm.D in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

Chitkara University Solan

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private Unaided
UGC
...+3 AIU , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

55,000 - 7,55,000
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GATE Exams
...+6 AIEED , NIPER JEE , CEED , NID , CMAT , UCEED

The Chitkara Educational Trust devised terms to give a pleasant learning environment in 1998 in order to provide a quality knowledge-rich education. Chitkara University, which was founded in 2008-09, has been ranked as one of the top educational institutions in North India. This university has prioritised the provision of high-quality education. NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) certified Chitkara Institution as a government-recognized university under sections 2(f) and 22(1) of the UGC Act.

Shortlisted by 462+ students

Sardar Patel Subharti Institute of Law

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private
BCI

28,000 - 75,000
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Sardar Patel Subharti Institute of Law is a Private Institute located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Sardar Patel Subharti Institute of Law offers Regular courses such as PGD, PhD, M.Phil, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences

Puducherry, Puducherry
Government
AICTE

CENTAC Exams

Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences is a Government Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1991. Mother Theresa Post Graduate and Research Institute of Health Sciences offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Pharm, Diploma, MSc, M.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 143+ students

Ayurved Mahavidyalaya

Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
Govt. of M

Ayurved Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1954. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as PGD, PhD, MD, BAMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 90+ students

GPREC Kurnool

4.5
(14 Reviews)
Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

27,000 - 2,80,000
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GATE Exams
...+2 AP PGECET , AP EAMCET

GPREC Kurnool is a Private Institute located in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1985. GPREC Kurnool offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 213+ students

GCECT Kolkata

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NBA
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

WBJEE Exams
...+3 JEE Main , GATE , WBUT PGET

GCECT Kolkata is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1941. GCECT Kolkata offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 149+ students

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
Private
NBA
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

30,000 - 1,25,000
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XAT Exams
...+5 CENTAC , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CAT

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1999. Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3078+ students

Amity Global Business School (AGBS), Kolkata

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private

1,30,000 - 8,35,000
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MAT Exams
...+5 UGC NET , WBCHSE , CBSE 12th , CAT , CSIR NET

Amity Global Business School (AGBS), Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2008. Amity Global Business School (AGBS), Kolkata offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 52+ students

Sri Vasavi College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,500 - 1,76,564
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , CBSE 12th , NIMCET , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT

Sri Vasavi College is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1967. Sri Vasavi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 178+ students

G.T.N. Arts College

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided
NAAC

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

G.T.N. Arts College is a Private Aided Institute located in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. G.T.N. Arts College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 508+ students

MES Ponnani College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ponani, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,230 - 3,21,597
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

MES Ponnani College is a Private Institute located in Ponani, Kerala. It was established in the year 1968. MES Ponnani College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 75+ students

PATALDHAMAL WADHWANI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Yavatmal, Maharashtra
Private

60,000 - 2,40,000
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GPAT Exams

PATALDHAMAL WADHWANI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY is a Private Institute located in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1997. PATALDHAMAL WADHWANI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY offers Regular courses such as M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (ASE), Coimbatore

4.5
(15 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

30,000 - 1,85,000
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#17 NIRF Ranking

AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (ASE), Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (ASE), Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BCA, MSc, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 147+ students

Cmr Group Of Institutions

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

31,000 - 8,88,000
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KCET Exams
...+3 COMEDK UGET , CBSE 12th , DCET

Cmr Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. Cmr Group Of Institutions offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

National Institute of Management (NIM), Mumbai

2.9
(7 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

12,850 - 2,46,000
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BITSAT Exams
...+6 XAT , CMAT , JEE Main , GMAT , MAT , SET

National Institute of Management (NIM), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. National Institute of Management (NIM), Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 984+ students

Anjuman College of Engineering & Technology (ACET), Nagpur

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Private
DTE
...+1 AICTE

97,090 - 3,47,600
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MHT-CET Exams

Anjuman College of Engineering & Technology (ACET), Nagpur is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Anjuman College of Engineering & Technology (ACET), Nagpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

MGMCRI Puducherry

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
University
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

10,000 - 48,00,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+2 NEET , NEET SS

MGMCRI Puducherry is a University Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 2001. MGMCRI Puducherry offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 276+ students

APGSU Shimla

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

20,000 - 4,80,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , HPBOSE 12th

APGSU Shimla is a Private Institute located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. APGSU Shimla offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2631+ students

KCE Coimbatore

4.3
(29 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+2 TCS , NAAC

17,500 - 2,25,000
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TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

KCE Coimbatore is a Private Unaided Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. KCE Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8443+ students

D.S.T.S. Mandal s College of Pharmacy

Solapur, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+2 PCI , AICTE

29,333 - 50,000
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , GPAT

D.S.T.S. Mandal s College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Solapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1980. D.S.T.S. Mandal s College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ students

IDA bangalore

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

IDA bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . IDA bangalore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 101+ students

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1,57,350 - 6,65,400

CAT Exams

1,50,406

MAH MBA CET Exams

30,000 - 1,01,750

WBJEE Exams

40,000 - 2,80,000

MPBSE 12th Exams

42,000 - 3,15,500

JEE Main Exams

KK Modi University specialties

8,000 - 1,32,000

Rajasthan Pre PG Exams

78,200 - 3,68,000

JEE Main Exams

16,250

55,000 - 7,55,000

GATE Exams

28,000 - 75,000

CENTAC Exams

27,000 - 2,80,000

GATE Exams

WBJEE Exams

30,000 - 1,25,000

XAT Exams

1,30,000 - 8,35,000

MAT Exams

1,500 - 1,76,564

XAT Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

2,230 - 3,21,597

CBSE 12th Exams

60,000 - 2,40,000

GPAT Exams

30,000 - 1,85,000

#17 NIRF Ranking

31,000 - 8,88,000

KCET Exams

12,850 - 2,46,000

BITSAT Exams

97,090 - 3,47,600

MHT-CET Exams

10,000 - 48,00,000

NEET PG Exams

20,000 - 4,80,000

JEE Main Exams

17,500 - 2,25,000

TANCET Exams

29,333 - 50,000

Maharashtra HSC Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

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