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

Terna Engineering College

4.6
(10 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , DTE Maharashtra

46,905 - 4,80,000
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CMAT Exams
...+6 JEE Main , UGC NET , GMAT , MHT-CET , GATE , MHTCET MTech

Terna Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1991. Terna Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, PGD, PhD, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 916+ students

M.I.E.T. Engineering College

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

23,750 - 1,15,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 TNEA , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th

M.I.E.T. Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. M.I.E.T. Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17914+ students

Maharaja Arts and Science College

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
UGC
...+6 AICTE , AIU , UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee) , ACU , NAAC , Govt of Tamilnadu

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

Maharaja Arts and Science College is a Private Unaided Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. Maharaja Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2524+ students

DAE Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

24,000 - 1,00,000
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ICMR JRF Exams
...+3 KVPY Entrance Exam , GATE , NEST

DAE Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. DAE Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BSc, PGD, PhD, BSc+MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

SVERIs College of Pharmacy

Solapur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 PCI

SVERIs College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Solapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2006. SVERIs College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Course and Fee (5)

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology

3.7
(13 Reviews)
Sangrur, Punjab
Private
AICTE
...+4 NBA , MHRD , Government of India , NAAC

19,666 - 1,20,000
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IIT JAM Exams
...+6 JEE Main , GATE , JEE Advanced , CCMT , SLIET SET , CCMN

Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology is a Private Institute located in Sangrur, Punjab. It was established in the year 2008. Sant Longowal Institute of Engineering & Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, MSc, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 250+ students

Sun Arts and Science College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE

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

Sun Arts and Science College is a Private Unaided Institute located in Thiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Sun Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

FCRI Mettupalayam

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu
University
ICAR
...+1 Other

ICAR AIEEA Exams

FCRI Mettupalayam is a University Institute located in Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. FCRI Mettupalayam offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1008+ students

Dhote Bandhu Science College

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Gondia, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

9,276 - 39,261
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Dhote Bandhu Science College is a Private Institute located in Gondia, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Dhote Bandhu Science College offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, MSc, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 127+ students

Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil

3.8
(23 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Deemed to be University
AIU
...+6 MHRD , UGC , NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , IAU

30,000 - 5,00,000
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MAT Exams
...+5 GATE , GRE , CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 12th , CAT

Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil is a Deemed to be University Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1989. Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education, Kumaracoil offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14807+ students

School of Social Work

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

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

School of Social Work is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1960. School of Social Work offers Regular courses such as BA, Diploma, MSc, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

GCEC Jaipur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
NAAC

86,000 - 2,70,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 SAT , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , UGC NET , CBSE 12th

GCEC Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2017. GCEC Jaipur offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, B.Com, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Mumbai

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

35,000 - 3,29,000
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th

Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2010. Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Mumbai offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 55+ students

ICCMRT Lucknow

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Government
AICTE

60,000 - 1,67,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , CSIR , MAT , GMAT , UPCET , UGC

ICCMRT Lucknow is a Government Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1978. ICCMRT Lucknow offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BBA, B.Com, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 158+ students

KV Institute of Management and Information Studies

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided
AICTE

30,000
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UGC NET Exams
...+1 CSIR NET

KV Institute of Management and Information Studies is a Private Aided Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. KV Institute of Management and Information Studies offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

GJUST

4.2
(19 Reviews)
Hisar, Haryana
Public
UGC
...+3 AICTE , DCI , NAAC

4,200 - 92,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+5 GATE , HSTES , CBSE 12th , GPAT , CAT

GJUST is a Public Institute located in Hisar, Haryana. It was established in the year 1995. GJUST offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, B.Pharm, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 322+ students

Dr.D.Y. Patil Ayurveda College And Research Centre

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

Dr.D.Y. Patil Ayurveda College And Research Centre is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Dr.D.Y. Patil Ayurveda College And Research Centre offers Regular courses such as PhD, MD, BAMS, Vachaspati in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 214+ students

M G Science institute

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

M G Science institute is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1946. M G Science institute offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 239+ students

Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Environment Education and Research, Pune

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
University
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

5,000 - 2,29,999
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Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Environment Education and Research, Pune is a University Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1994. Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Environment Education and Research, Pune offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MSc, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1761+ students

Navodaya Educational Trust, Navodaya Group of Institutions

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Raichur, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+6 DCI , MCI , NCTE , INC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Navodaya Educational Trust, Navodaya Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Raichur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2006. Navodaya Educational Trust, Navodaya Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, B.Pharm, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES, MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private

1,890 - 1,20,000
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#79 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 MGU CAT , Kerala University Admission , Kerala 12th

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES, MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2007. SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES, MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

MES COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KUTTIPURAM Malappuram

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Malapuram, Kerala
Private
AICTE
...+1 AEI

50,000 - 1,30,000
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KEAM Exams

MES COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KUTTIPURAM Malappuram is a Private Institute located in Malapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1994. MES COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KUTTIPURAM Malappuram offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

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Dr. Ambedkar College Of Commerce And Economics (ACCE), Mumbai

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Dr. Ambedkar College Of Commerce And Economics (ACCE), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1972. Dr. Ambedkar College Of Commerce And Economics (ACCE), Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, M.Com, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 27+ students

Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,052 - 2,257
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1974. Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 180+ students

S.V.B Pharmacy College (SVBPC), Thane

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thane, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+2 DTE , PCI

1,46,000
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S.V.B Pharmacy College (SVBPC), Thane is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1993. S.V.B Pharmacy College (SVBPC), Thane offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

IME IIT Kanpur

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Government
Other

20,000 - 63,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+2 CAT , GATE

IME IIT Kanpur is a Government Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1974. IME IIT Kanpur offers Regular courses such as MBA, M.Tech, PGD, PhD, B.Tech+MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 156+ students

Shri Neminath Jain Brahmacharyashram Group Of Colleges

Chandwad, Maharashtra
Private

1,71,000 - 4,38,000
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , CAP Test , CBSE 10th

Shri Neminath Jain Brahmacharyashram Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Chandwad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Shri Neminath Jain Brahmacharyashram Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Shivaji Mahavidyalaya

Latur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,100
Get Fee Details

Shivaji Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Latur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1968. Shivaji Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

IASE Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Savitribai

IASE Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2003. IASE Pune offers Regular courses such as MA, Certificate, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Public
AICTE

17,488 - 6,19,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 PU CET PG , GATE , JAC Chandigarh

University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology is a Public Institute located in Chandigarh. It was established in the year 1958. University Institute of Chemical Engineering & Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech, PhD, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 75+ students

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46,905 - 4,80,000

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23,750 - 1,15,000

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30,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

24,000 - 1,00,000

ICMR JRF Exams

19,666 - 1,20,000

IIT JAM Exams

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Maharashtra HSC Exams

30,000 - 5,00,000

MAT Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

86,000 - 2,70,000

XAT Exams

35,000 - 3,29,000

Maharashtra HSC Exams

60,000 - 1,67,000

XAT Exams

30,000

UGC NET Exams

4,200 - 92,000

JEE Main Exams

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5,000 - 2,29,999

1,890 - 1,20,000

#79 NIRF Ranking

CBSE 12th Exams

50,000 - 1,30,000

KEAM Exams

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1,052 - 2,257

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

1,46,000

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