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

Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Nagpur, Maharashtra
Local Body
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,000 - 1,500
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , Maharashtra HSC , JEST , CBSE 12th , UGC-CSIR NET

Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya is a Local Body Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1971. Sevadal Mahila Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Course and Fee (41)

K. R. Mangalam Institutions Of Higher Studies

New Delhi, Delhi
Private

1,05,000 - 5,40,000
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CSIR NET Exams
...+4 HBSE 12th , UGC NET , CBSE 12th , GATE

K. R. Mangalam Institutions Of Higher Studies is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. . K. R. Mangalam Institutions Of Higher Studies offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 62+ students

AMET University

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , ISO , NAAC

58,000 - 4,34,999
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

AMET University is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1993. AMET University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3939+ students

Paavai Group Of Colleges

4.2
(35 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
UGC
...+4 AICTE , NBA , PCI , Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi

37,000 - 3,00,000
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Paavai Group Of Colleges is a Private Unaided Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2010. Paavai Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 76772+ students

Hindusthan Group Of Institutions

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

11,000 - 1,80,000
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TANCET Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , TNEA

Hindusthan Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. Hindusthan Group Of Institutions offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 883+ students

SRM University Chennai

4.2
(46 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , ABET

10,000 - 25,00,000
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#22 NIRF Ranking
JEE Main Exams
...+6 CBSE 10th , SRMJEEE , Tamilnadu 10th , CEED , NEET SS , UGC NET

SRM University Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. SRM University Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3022+ students

Alliance School of Law

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
BCI

2,10,000 - 3,00,000
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Alliance School of Law is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Alliance School of Law offers Regular courses such as LLB, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM, BBA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18130+ students

SSAA Gurgaon

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Gurgaon, Haryana
Private
AICTE
...+1 COA

1,40,000 - 5,56,000
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HBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

SSAA Gurgaon is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 1989. SSAA Gurgaon offers Regular courses such as BSc, PhD, B.Arch, M.Arch, M.Plan in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

TBML College

Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided
Other
...+1 AICTE

20,390
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TANCET MBA Exams
...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , TANCET

TBML College is a Private Aided Institute located in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1972. TBML College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

LTCE Mumbai

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

1,00,000 - 5,00,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 MHT-CET , GATE , MHTCET MTech

LTCE Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1994. LTCE Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, PhD, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 163+ students

S.N.R. Sons College

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

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

S.N.R. Sons College is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1987. S.N.R. Sons College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 73+ students

G H Raisoni University, Amravati

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Amravati, Maharashtra
Private

31,000 - 1,33,000
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , MPBSE 12th

G H Raisoni University, Amravati is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2018. G H Raisoni University, Amravati offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61493+ students

Shri Khushal Das University

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Hanumangarh, Rajasthan
Private Unaided

15,000 - 3,25,000
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RBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shri Khushal Das University is a Private Unaided Institute located in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2013. Shri Khushal Das University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24928+ students

CMR University-Seamedu, Bangalore (CMRU) , Bengaluru

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
UGC

1,50,000 - 2,50,000
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CMRUAT Exams
...+1 CSIR NET

CMR University-Seamedu, Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2013. CMR University-Seamedu, Bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5356+ students

Himalayan University Powered by i Nurture

Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Private
Internatio

8,400 - 3,85,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CUET , SITEEE

Himalayan University Powered by i Nurture is a Private Institute located in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Himalayan University Powered by i Nurture offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1485+ students

Shri Basaveshwar Vidya Vardak Sangha College Of Pharmacy

Bagalkot, Karnataka
Private
Government
...+1 AICTE

19,760 - 1,81,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Shri Basaveshwar Vidya Vardak Sangha College Of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Bagalkot, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. Shri Basaveshwar Vidya Vardak Sangha College Of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 62+ students

Bangalore University

4.4
(92 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Public
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Bangalore University is a Public University located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1964. Bangalore University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, MSc, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 693+ students

G.Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
Pharmacy C

65,000 - 2,70,000
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TS PGECET Exams
...+4 TS EAMCET , CBSE 12th , GPAT , TSBIE

G.Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1994. G.Pulla Reddy College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, Pharm.D in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 232+ students

The National University of Advanced Legal Studies

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Ernakulam, Kerala
Public

33,000
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The National University of Advanced Legal Studies is a Public University located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2005. The National University of Advanced Legal Studies offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGD, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

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Central University of Kashmir , Ganderbal

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir
Government

CUET PG Exams
...+4 CUET , GATE , NAT , NTA

Central University of Kashmir is a Government University located in Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir. It was established in the year 2009. Central University of Kashmir offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 126+ students

Central University of Karnataka

4.1
(11 Reviews)
Kalaburagi, Karnataka
Central University
NAAC
...+1 Govt. of India

JEE Main Exams
...+3 IIT JAM , CUET PG , CUET

Central University of Karnataka is a Central University University located in Kalaburagi, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1940. Central University of Karnataka offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 259+ students

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

4.4
(151 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Open University
NAAC
...+2 Govt. of India , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

500 - 60,000
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#1 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is a Open University University located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1985. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 973+ students

AMU

4.7
(30 Reviews)
Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
Central University

7,410 - 5,92,000
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#19 NIRF Ranking

AMU is a Central University University located in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1920. AMU offers Regular courses such as MBA, MBBS, Diploma, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 842+ students

Govt. Post Graduate College (GPGC), Noida

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC

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

Govt. Post Graduate College (GPGC), Noida is a Government Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1982. Govt. Post Graduate College (GPGC), Noida offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 460+ students

SNCW Kollam

Kollam, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

20,000 - 80,000
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Kerala University Admission Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Kerala 12th

SNCW Kollam is a Private Institute located in Kollam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1951. SNCW Kollam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

Morning Star Home Science College

Ernakulam, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

20,000 - 60,000
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UGC-CSIR Exams
...+3 JEST , CBSE 12th , Kerala 12th

Morning Star Home Science College is a Private Institute located in Ernakulam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1993. Morning Star Home Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 193+ students

Vector Control Research Centre

Puducherry, Puducherry
Government
AICTE

5,000
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Vector Control Research Centre is a Government Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1975. Vector Control Research Centre offers Regular courses such as MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Government Post Graduate College (GPGC), Tehri

Tehri, Uttarakhand
Government
UGC

Government Post Graduate College (GPGC), Tehri is a Government Institute located in Tehri, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2001. Government Post Graduate College (GPGC), Tehri offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

GITAM Institute of Management

4.8
(13 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC

12,000 - 3,60,000
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CMAT Exams

GITAM Institute of Management is a Private Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1988. GITAM Institute of Management offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 127+ students

KCT Coimbatore

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

1,00,000 - 3,00,000
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MAT Exams
...+2 TANCET MBA , CAT

KCT Business School specialties

Ranking : Strong Regional, National Ranks - Ranked #8 in Tamil Nadu (The Week 2024) - Ranked #113 Nationally (
Region : Industrial Hub Advantage - Proximity to IT, Manufacturing Hubs - Access to diverse corporate sectors
Fees : Mid-Range Fees - Rs3 L (Total) for MBA - Competitive program cost
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Strong average placement package - Value for money education
Flagship Course : Industry-Integrated MBA Program - Comprehensive MBA offerings - Focus on practical learning
Specialization : Diverse Management Specializations - Entrepreneurship, Operations, Project Management - Logistics, S
Placement Focus : Broad Sector Placement Focus - Strong placements in IT, BFSI, Manufacturing - Emphasis on Consulting
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT, BFSI, Manufacturing - Consulting, FMCG
Diversity : Inclusive Learning Environment - Fosters diverse student and staff body - Promotes peer learning
Internship : Industry-Aligned Internship Opportunities - Live projects in various industries - Internships in IT,
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - COIL project with Wiesbaden Business School, Germany - Immersion pr
Alumni : Active Alumni Network - Alumni in top global firms (PwC, Annalect) - Supports current student develo
Guest Lecturers : Frequent Industry Expert Sessions - Deloitte, Standard Chartered professionals - Bosch, PwC experts

Shortlisted by 123+ students

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1,000 - 1,500

XAT Exams

1,05,000 - 5,40,000

CSIR NET Exams

58,000 - 4,34,999

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

37,000 - 3,00,000

11,000 - 1,80,000

TANCET Exams

10,000 - 25,00,000

#22 NIRF Ranking

JEE Main Exams

2,10,000 - 3,00,000

1,40,000 - 5,56,000

HBSE 12th Exams

20,390

TANCET MBA Exams

1,00,000 - 5,00,000

JEE Main Exams

TANCET MBA Exams

31,000 - 1,33,000

Maharashtra HSC Exams

15,000 - 3,25,000

RBSE 12th Exams

1,50,000 - 2,50,000

CMRUAT Exams

8,400 - 3,85,000

CBSE 12th Exams

19,760 - 1,81,000

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

65,000 - 2,70,000

TS PGECET Exams

33,000

CUET PG Exams

JEE Main Exams

500 - 60,000

#1 NIRF Ranking

CBSE 12th Exams

7,410 - 5,92,000

#19 NIRF Ranking

CBSE 12th Exams

20,000 - 80,000

Kerala University Admission Exams

20,000 - 60,000

UGC-CSIR Exams

5,000

12,000 - 3,60,000

CMAT Exams

1,00,000 - 3,00,000

MAT Exams

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