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

NTRUHS

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Public
UGC

NTRUHS is a Public University located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1986. NTRUHS offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 142+ students

Mahendra College Of Arts And Science

Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

28,000 - 60,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Mahendra College Of Arts And Science is a Private Unaided Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. Mahendra College Of Arts And Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15700+ students

Pioneer Institute of Professional Studies

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

24,730 - 1,34,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , UGC NET , MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , CAT

Pioneer Institute of Professional Studies is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1996. Pioneer Institute of Professional Studies offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 81+ students

Madhyanchal Professional University

4.4
(11 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private

15,000 - 4,00,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+4 MPBSE 10th , MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th

Madhyanchal Professional University is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2018. Madhyanchal Professional University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33624+ students

Dayanand College of Law (DCL), Latur

Latur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,513 - 7,178
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Dayanand College of Law (DCL), Latur is a Private Institute located in Latur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1971. Dayanand College of Law (DCL), Latur offers Regular courses such as LLB, Diploma, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 156+ students

Chaitanya Deemed to be University

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
MHRD
...+1 UGC

40,000 - 3,00,000
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TSBIE Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Chaitanya Deemed to be University is a Private University located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2013. Chaitanya Deemed to be University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 62065+ students

JSPM University

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

35,000 - 3,60,300
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JSPM University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1998. JSPM University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25609+ students

Jaipur Institute of Engineering and Management

Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

1,00,000 - 3,00,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 IEMJEE , UGC NET , GATE

Jaipur Institute of Engineering and Management is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2010. Jaipur Institute of Engineering and Management offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

Government Law College (GLC), Puducherry

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
Government
Bar Counci
...+2 NAAC , The Bar Council of India

Government Law College (GLC), Puducherry is a Government Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1992. Government Law College (GLC), Puducherry offers Regular courses such as LLB, PGD, PhD, LLM, LLB+LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 125+ students

Centurion University of Technology and Management, Vizianagaram

2.3
(3 Reviews)
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

50,000 - 5,00,000
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CUEE Exams
...+4 JEE Main , BIEAP , CBSE 12th , AP EAMCET

Centurion University of Technology and Management, Vizianagaram is a Private Institute located in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2017. Centurion University of Technology and Management, Vizianagaram offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2765+ students

People's College

Nanded, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

People's College is a Private Institute located in Nanded, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1950. People's College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 161+ students

SPIHER Chennai

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

18,916 - 5,03,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , GATE

SPIHER Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. SPIHER Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1090+ students

Faculty of Pharmacy, Dharmsinh Desai University

Nadiad, Gujarat
Government
AICTE

1,03,000 - 29,97,000
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GUJCET Exams
...+5 CMAT , JEE Main , GATE , NEET MDS , GPAT

Faculty of Pharmacy, Dharmsinh Desai University is a Government Institute located in Nadiad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1968. Faculty of Pharmacy, Dharmsinh Desai University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Pharm, M.Tech, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 204+ students

MMIT Pune

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+3 UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

86,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+1 MHT-CET

MMIT Pune is a Private Unaided Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. MMIT Pune offers Regular courses such as PhD, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 109+ students

PPG College of Arts and Science

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

30,000 - 1,50,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

PPG College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1992. PPG College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5039+ students

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Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development

Mysuru, Karnataka
Private
NBA
...+4 MHRD , ACBSP , AICTE , EFMD

50,000 - 12,70,000
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CMAT Exams
...+2 XAT , CAT

Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development is a Private Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1993. Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, Diploma, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 113+ students

KCET Virudhunagar

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,000 - 50,000
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GATE Exams
...+1 TANCET

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

Shortlisted by 43+ students

Government Arts College (Autonomous) - Karur

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Karur, Tamil Nadu
Government Aided
NAAC

1,435 - 2,335
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT

Government Arts College (Autonomous) - Karur is a Government Aided Institute located in Karur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1966. Government Arts College (Autonomous) - Karur offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 983+ students

Rajapalayam Rajus' College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided
NAAC
...+1 Other

11,950 - 15,550
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Rajapalayam Rajus' College is a Private Aided Institute located in Rajapalayam, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1973. Rajapalayam Rajus' College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 99+ students

Poompuhar College

Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
Government Aided
Other
...+1 NAAC

14,190
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XAT Exams
...+5 CMAT , MAT , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT

Poompuhar College is a Government Aided Institute located in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. Poompuhar College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 89+ students

DMS Puducherry

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
Government
NAAC

6,000 - 32,000
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CUET PG Exams
...+1 CAT

DMS Puducherry is a Government Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1985. DMS Puducherry offers Regular courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 155+ students

Karve Institute Of Social Service

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Karve Institute Of Social Service is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1963. Karve Institute Of Social Service offers Regular courses such as PGD, PhD, M.Phil, MSW in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 197+ students

IFHE - Faculty of Law

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
UGC

12,000 - 2,40,000
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IFHE - Faculty of Law is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1995. IFHE - Faculty of Law offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGD, Certificate, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5966+ students

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

8,000 - 50,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 207+ students

Kedar Nath Girdhari Lal Khatri PG College

Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private

Kedar Nath Girdhari Lal Khatri PG College is a Private Institute located in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1948. Kedar Nath Girdhari Lal Khatri PG College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, LLB, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 118+ students

VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science (AUTONOMOUS)

3.7
(9 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,500 - 1,32,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT

VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science (AUTONOMOUS) is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science (AUTONOMOUS) offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10138+ students

MMC Madurai

3.9
(14 Reviews)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Government
MCI
...+2 INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL & THE KARNATAKA STATE NURSING COUNCIL , Indian Nursing Council, State Nursing Council

1,00,000
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NEET PG Exams
...+4 NEET , NEET SS , GPAT , UG

MMC Madurai is a Government Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2003. MMC Madurai offers Regular courses such as MBBS, B.Pharm, Diploma, MSc, M.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1882+ students

NREC College

Khurja, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UP 12th

NREC College is a Government Institute located in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1901. NREC College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1106+ students

Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai

2.7
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 ISO , NAAC

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

Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 272+ students

The NorthCap University-School of Law

Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
NAAC
...+1 ASIC

1,13,000 - 7,35,000
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MAT Exams
...+4 UGC NET , GATE , CBSE 12th , CAT

The NorthCap University-School of Law is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 1996. The NorthCap University-School of Law offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 47+ students

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Showing 1154 PhD Colleges in India

28,000 - 60,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

24,730 - 1,34,000

XAT Exams

15,000 - 4,00,000

JEE Main Exams

5,513 - 7,178

40,000 - 3,00,000

TSBIE Exams

35,000 - 3,60,300

1,00,000 - 3,00,000

JEE Main Exams

50,000 - 5,00,000

CUEE Exams

18,916 - 5,03,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

1,03,000 - 29,97,000

GUJCET Exams

86,000

JEE Main Exams

30,000 - 1,50,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

50,000 - 12,70,000

CMAT Exams

25,000 - 50,000

GATE Exams

1,435 - 2,335

XAT Exams

11,950 - 15,550

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

14,190

XAT Exams

6,000 - 32,000

CUET PG Exams

12,000 - 2,40,000

8,000 - 50,000

XAT Exams

3,500 - 1,32,000

XAT Exams

1,00,000

NEET PG Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

1,13,000 - 7,35,000

MAT Exams

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