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

The Erode College of Pharmacy & Research Institute

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

28,000 - 45,000
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The Erode College of Pharmacy & Research Institute is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1992. The Erode College of Pharmacy & Research Institute offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma, Pharm.D in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 315+ students

Mahatma Gandhi College (MGC), Trivandrum

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Trivandrum, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kerala University Admission Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Kerala 12th

Mahatma Gandhi College (MGC), Trivandrum is a Private Institute located in Trivandrum, Kerala. It was established in the year 1945. Mahatma Gandhi College (MGC), Trivandrum offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 136+ students

Vasant Kanya Maha Vidyalaya

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

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

Vasant Kanya Maha Vidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. Vasant Kanya Maha Vidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MA, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Rewa

Rewa, Madhya Pradesh

8,000 - 92,000
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CAT Exams
...+4 MAT , GMAT , CMAT , XAT

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Rewa is a None Institute located in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1993. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, Rewa offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

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MGMIHS Sleep Medicine and Research Center

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Maharashtr

NEET PG Exams

MGMIHS Sleep Medicine and Research Center is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. MGMIHS Sleep Medicine and Research Center offers Regular courses such as MSc, PGD, PhD, MD, MS (Surgery) in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Course and Fee (28)

Andhra University College of Engineering

4.4
(25 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Government
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,800 - 1,58,000
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AUCET Exams
...+5 NATA , AP EAMCET , AP PGECET , GATE , AP ICET

Andhra University College of Engineering is a Government Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1926. Andhra University College of Engineering offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1237+ students

Arka Jain University

3.9
(20 Reviews)
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , PCI

50,000 - 2,25,000
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CMAT Exams
...+3 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , JET

Arka Jain University is a Private Institute located in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2011. Arka Jain University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36863+ students

The ICFAI University (ICFAI), Ranchi

4.2
(8 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private Unaided
UGC
...+5 AICTE , BCI , AIU , CII , ACU

26,000 - 1,32,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , LSAT-India , CLAT , Jharkhand Polytechnic

The ICFAI University (ICFAI), Ranchi is a Private Unaided Institute located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2005. The ICFAI University (ICFAI), Ranchi offers Regular, Online courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18629+ students

Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
Other

Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1965. Sardar Patel Institute of Economic and Social Research offers Regular courses such as PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

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PDEA College of Ayurveda & Research Centre

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

8,16,000
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PDEA College of Ayurveda & Research Centre is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. PDEA College of Ayurveda & Research Centre offers Regular courses such as Certificate, PhD, MD, MS (Surgery), BAMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 292+ students

GH Raisoni University, Saikheda

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 ICAR , BCI , PCI

26,000 - 5,00,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 ICAR AIEEA , CBSE 12th , MPBSE 12th

GH Raisoni University, Saikheda is a Private Institute located in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2016. GH Raisoni University, Saikheda offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22047+ students

Course and Fee (140)

Mahendra College of Engineering (MCE), Salem

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

40,000 - 2,00,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+3 TANCET , CBSE 12th , TNEA

Mahendra College of Engineering (MCE), Salem is a Private Unaided Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2005. Mahendra College of Engineering (MCE), Salem offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2190+ students

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham-Mysore Campus

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Mysuru, Karnataka
Deemed to be University
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham-Mysore Campus is a Deemed to be University Institute located in Mysuru, Karnataka. . Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham-Mysore Campus offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 50+ students

Course and Fee (27)

Rungta Group of Institutions (R1), Bhilai

4.1
(15 Reviews)
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Private Unaided
UGC
...+8 NBA , PCI , NCTE , DTE , AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

6,000 - 1,15,900
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JEE Main Exams
...+1 CG PET

Rungta Group of Institutions (R1), Bhilai is a Private Unaided Institute located in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1999. Rungta Group of Institutions (R1), Bhilai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23020+ students

G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering & Management (GHRCE&M)

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

2,29,999 - 5,74,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+2 MHT-CET , GATE

G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering & Management is considered one of the topmost engineering colleges in Pune in the year 2022. It is an autonomous institute which is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University. B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD courses are some of the most popular engineering courses in specialisations like civil engineering, mechanical engineering and more. The highest salary package earned by the students placed by the institute in the academic year 2020-21 was Rs 10 LPA.

Shortlisted by 184+ students

Flame School of Business, Lavale

Pune, Maharashtra
Private

22,500 - 29,60,000
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FEAT Exams
...+4 MAT , MAH MBA CET , CAT , CSIR NET

Flame School of Business, Lavale is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2015. Flame School of Business, Lavale offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

The Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore

4.0
(14 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

2,00,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TNEA

The Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2000. The Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 143+ students

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Shri Shankaracharya Professional University

3.8
(6 Reviews)
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC

15,000 - 80,000
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Shri Shankaracharya Professional University is a Private Institute located in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2020. Shri Shankaracharya Professional University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 743+ students

Swaminarayana University

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Kalol, Gujarat
Private
Ministry o
...+6 UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , Indian Nursing Council (INC), New Delhi , BCI , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education , PCI , GUJARAT NURSING COUNCIL

15,000 - 4,25,000
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , GATE

Swaminarayana University is a Private Institute located in Kalol, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1984. Swaminarayana University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28140+ students

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY, DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Public

62,611 - 2,37,000
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JEECUP Exams
...+1 CUET

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY, DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA is a Public Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2001. SCHOOL OF PHARMACY, DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 282+ students

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ASBM University, Bhubaneswar

3.6
(5 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
UGC
...+2 ACBSP , govt. of odisha

25,000 - 3,50,000
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XAT Exams
...+3 MAT , CLAT , CUET

ASBM University, Bhubaneswar is a Private University located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 2006. ASBM University, Bhubaneswar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40257+ students

Pillai Hoc Group Of Institutions

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Panvel, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+4 NBA , Council of Architecture (COA) , NCTE , NAAC

31,625 - 2,00,000
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Pillai Hoc Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Panvel, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. Pillai Hoc Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as Executive MBA, BSc, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 220+ students

Pillai Hoc Group Of Institutes

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Raigad, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+5 NBA , NCTE , DTE , NAAC , COA

12,565 - 1,25,000
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Pillai Hoc Group Of Institutes is a Private Institute located in Raigad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2010. Pillai Hoc Group Of Institutes offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 435+ students

Marudhar Kesari Jain College For Women

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

45,000 - 1,02,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Marudhar Kesari Jain College For Women is a Private Unaided Institute located in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. Marudhar Kesari Jain College For Women offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

Pope s college

Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

649 - 766
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Pope s college is a Private Institute located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1962. Pope s college offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

KLE University's College Of Pharmacy

4.0
(9 Reviews)
Hubli, Karnataka
University
NBA
...+2 AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

80,000 - 1,25,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

KLE University's College Of Pharmacy is a University Institute located in Hubli, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1985. KLE University's College Of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, Diploma, M.Pharm, PhD, Pharm.D in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 210+ students

M.C.E. S. ALLANA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Pune, Maharashtra
Private

1,05,000 - 1,80,120
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M.C.E. S. ALLANA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1996. M.C.E. S. ALLANA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

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Shri Vaishnav College of Commerce

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

21,000
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Shri Vaishnav College of Commerce is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1967. Shri Vaishnav College of Commerce offers Regular courses such as B.Com, M.Com, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 87+ students

DAVV

4.5
(35 Reviews)
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Public
National A

18,000 - 36,440
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DAVV is a Public Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1964. DAVV offers Regular courses such as MBA, BCA, MSc, M.Tech, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2526+ students

Lakshmipuram College of Arts and Science

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Lakshmipuram College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. Lakshmipuram College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

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50,000 - 2,25,000

CMAT Exams

26,000 - 1,32,000

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JEE Main Exams

22,500 - 29,60,000

FEAT Exams

2,00,000

CBSE 12th Exams

15,000 - 80,000

15,000 - 4,25,000

GSEB 12th Exams

62,611 - 2,37,000

JEECUP Exams

25,000 - 3,50,000

XAT Exams

31,625 - 2,00,000

12,565 - 1,25,000

45,000 - 1,02,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

649 - 766

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1,05,000 - 1,80,120

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