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

Maharaj Singh College

Saharanpur, Uttarakhand
Private

1,659 - 12,415
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UP 12th

Maharaj Singh College is a Private Institute located in Saharanpur, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1957. Maharaj Singh College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 258+ students

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Delhi

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Private
British St
...+3 DAR , ISO , prateek

5,900 - 1,50,000
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CBSE 12th Exams

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Delhi is a Private Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1992. Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Delhi offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 453+ students

Nehru College of Management

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

70,000 - 1,80,000
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Nehru College of Management is a Private Unaided Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Nehru College of Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, MCA, PhD, M.Phil, M.Phil+PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8090+ students

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence

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

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+4 MHRD , NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

XAT Exams
...+4 CMAT , MAT , CAT , TANCET

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, MCA, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 184+ students

STC Chennai

4.9
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

290 - 22,247
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STC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1950. STC Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 574+ students

C. U. Shah College of Engineering and Technology

Surendranagar, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

75,000 - 1,03,800
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C. U. Shah College of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute located in Surendranagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1997. C. U. Shah College of Engineering and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, PhD, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Bharathiar University Arts and Science College (BUCAS), Coimbatore

4.1
(55 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Government
Other

5,280 - 10,560
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#76 NIRF Ranking

Bharathiar University Arts and Science College (BUCAS), Coimbatore is a Government Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Bharathiar University Arts and Science College (BUCAS), Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

Shirdhar University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pilani, Rajasthan
Private

5,000 - 3,50,000
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RBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , RBSE 10th , CBSE 10th

Shirdhar University is a Private Institute located in Pilani, Rajasthan. . Shirdhar University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 20+ students

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Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 DTE

75,000 - 3,00,000
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XAT Exams
...+2 MAH MBA CET , MAT

Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1994. Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Certificate, PhD, MMS, Executive PGDM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 50+ students

PRIST University

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
Private
UGC
...+5 AICTE , BCI , PCI , MHRD , NAAC

7,000 - 1,18,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 NATA

PRIST University is a Private Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 2009. PRIST University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7349+ students

Er. Perumal Manimekalai College of Engineering

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

50,000 - 2,00,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 TNEA , CMAT , MAT , GMAT , GATE , CBSE 12th

Er. Perumal Manimekalai College of Engineering is a Private Unaided Institute located in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2002. Er. Perumal Manimekalai College of Engineering offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Sri S.Ramasamy Naidu Memorial Polytechnic College

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

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

Sri S.Ramasamy Naidu Memorial Polytechnic College is a Private Institute located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1970. Sri S.Ramasamy Naidu Memorial Polytechnic College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management Studies & Research

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

4,50,000
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XAT Exams
...+1 ATMA

Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management Studies & Research is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management Studies & Research offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, PhD, MMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 44+ students

Shankarrao Mohite Mahavidyalaya

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

Shankarrao Mohite Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Solapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1967. Shankarrao Mohite Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

Yashwantrao Chavan Mahavidyalaya (YCM), Satara

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

1,800 - 40,100
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Yashwantrao Chavan Mahavidyalaya (YCM), Satara is a Private Institute located in Satara, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1991. Yashwantrao Chavan Mahavidyalaya (YCM), Satara offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

Kusumtai Rajarambapu Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Islampur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kusumtai Rajarambapu Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Islampur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. Kusumtai Rajarambapu Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Ahmedabad

3.6
(5 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
Other

5,900 - 1,50,000
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GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1992. Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Ahmedabad offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 360+ students

Ranvir Sanskrit Vidyalaya

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other

Ranvir Sanskrit Vidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1987. Ranvir Sanskrit Vidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 188+ students

Sipna College of Engineering & Technology Amravati

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Amravati, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+3 IAO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

85,095 - 3,60,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+1 MHT-CET

Sipna College of Engineering & Technology Amravati is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Sipna College of Engineering & Technology Amravati offers Regular courses such as MBA, PhD, B.Arch, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4144+ students

Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute for Financial & Management Studies

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Public

34,000 - 1,00,000
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MAH MBA CET Exams

Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute for Financial & Management Studies is a Public Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1994. Alkesh Dinesh Mody Institute for Financial & Management Studies offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, PhD, M.Phil, BMS, MMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 70+ students

Govt. P.G. College (GPGC), Ranikhet

Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
Government
NAAC

Govt. P.G. College (GPGC), Ranikhet is a Government Institute located in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1973. Govt. P.G. College (GPGC), Ranikhet offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 190+ students

GFGC bangalore

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
NAAC

GFGC bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1991. GFGC bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 149+ students

Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Arts College Cuddalore

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Government Aided
NAAC

14,190 - 36,390
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Arts College Cuddalore is a Government Aided Institute located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1966. Thiru Kolanjiappar Government Arts College Cuddalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 255+ students

Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology (ACET), Coimbatore

4.4
(8 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE

72,500 - 1,32,500
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Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology (ACET), Coimbatore is a Private Unaided Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. Akshaya College of Engineering and Technology (ACET), Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, PhD, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10745+ students

INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, VIKRAM UNIVERSITY UJJAIN

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
University

1,500 - 89,200
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , MPBSE 12th , MP BE

INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, VIKRAM UNIVERSITY UJJAIN is a University Institute located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, VIKRAM UNIVERSITY UJJAIN offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

Maharaj Vijayaram Gajapathi Raj College of Engineering Vizianagaram

4.6
(9 Reviews)
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
Private Unaided
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

57,850 - 2,71,000
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GATE Exams
...+2 AP PGECET , AP EAMCET

Maharaj Vijayaram Gajapathi Raj College of Engineering Vizianagaram is a Private Unaided Institute located in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1997. Maharaj Vijayaram Gajapathi Raj College of Engineering Vizianagaram offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 104+ students

School of Engineering & Technology - Bahra University

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private
AICTE

30,000 - 2,40,000
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CUET Exams
...+1 GPAT

School of Engineering & Technology - Bahra University is a Private Institute located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. . School of Engineering & Technology - Bahra University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

CV Raman Global University

4.2
(37 Reviews)
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Private
Government
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

30,000 - 2,90,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 CGET , GATE , OJEE

CV Raman Global University is a Private Institute located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It was established in the year 1997. CV Raman Global University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 68645+ students

DYPBBI Pune

4.3
(7 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
University
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

60,000 - 9,25,000
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DYPBBI Pune is a University Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. DYPBBI Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech, PhD, B.Tech+M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 72+ students

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Showing 1154 PhD Colleges in India

1,659 - 12,415

CBSE 12th Exams

5,900 - 1,50,000

CBSE 12th Exams

70,000 - 1,80,000

XAT Exams

290 - 22,247

75,000 - 1,03,800

5,280 - 10,560

#76 NIRF Ranking

5,000 - 3,50,000

RBSE 12th Exams

75,000 - 3,00,000

XAT Exams

7,000 - 1,18,000

CBSE 12th Exams

50,000 - 2,00,000

XAT Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

4,50,000

XAT Exams

1,800 - 40,100

5,900 - 1,50,000

GSEB 12th Exams

85,095 - 3,60,000

JEE Main Exams

34,000 - 1,00,000

MAH MBA CET Exams

14,190 - 36,390

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

72,500 - 1,32,500

1,500 - 89,200

JEE Main Exams

57,850 - 2,71,000

GATE Exams

30,000 - 2,40,000

CUET Exams

30,000 - 2,90,000

JEE Main Exams

60,000 - 9,25,000

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