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

St. Xavier's Catholic College of Nursing

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
INC

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

St. Xavier's Catholic College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. St. Xavier's Catholic College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 68+ students

Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering Pune

4.2
(9 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

52,986 - 3,80,000
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JEE Main Exams
...+3 MHT-CET , GATE , MHTCET MTech

Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, PhD, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 228+ students

SSSV Madurai

Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided
AICTE

13,400
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SSSV Madurai is a Private Aided Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1966. SSSV Madurai offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Allahabad University

4.2
(69 Reviews)
Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Public
National A

20,000 - 1,30,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CUCET , CUET , CMAT , JEE Main , MAT , UGC NET

Allahabad University is a Public Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1887. Allahabad University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, PGDM, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 949+ students

Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ambala, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , Council of Architecture (COA) , NAAC

43,500 - 1,43,500
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Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur is a Private Institute located in Ambala, Haryana. It was established in the year 2010. Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7216+ students

Shri Rawatpura Sarkar University

3.9
(26 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC
...+7 AICTE , Bar Council of India , BCI , PCI , AIU , Pharmacy Council of India , UGC

17,000 - 3,17,000
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , NEET , UGC NET , CGBSE 12th

Shri Rawatpura Sarkar University is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2018. Shri Rawatpura Sarkar University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28637+ students

Prist University, Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+9 AICTE , BCI , PCI , MHRD , Council of Architecture (COA) , NCTE , ISO , DSIR , NAAC

4,500 - 4,47,000
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CBSE 12th Exams

Prist University, Tiruchirappalli is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. Prist University, Tiruchirappalli offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 187+ students

Institute Of Advanced Studies In Education

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NCTE

TNTRB Exams
...+5 TNSET , B.Ed. , TNOU , TNTEU , TANCET

Institute Of Advanced Studies In Education is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1959. Institute Of Advanced Studies In Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 68+ students

NWCC Pune

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

11,666 - 35,000
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NWCC Pune is a Government Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. NWCC Pune offers Regular courses such as BBA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 533+ students

B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce

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

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

B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Bidar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1960. B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Government Girls' P.G. College

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 MPBSE 12th

Government Girls' P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1977. Government Girls' P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

M.G.R. College, Hosur (Arts & Science)

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 NAAC , Govt of Tamilnadu , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

40,000
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M.G.R. College, Hosur (Arts & Science) is a Private Institute located in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1988. M.G.R. College, Hosur (Arts & Science) offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2849+ students

SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ghatsila, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+1 PCI

15,000 - 1,50,000
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SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY is a Private Institute located in Ghatsila, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2023. SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 88+ students

Course and Fee (119)

SRM Trichy

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
MHRD
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

SRM Trichy is a Private University located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2014. SRM Trichy offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4593+ students

Central University of Gujarat

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Public
UGC
...+1 NAAC

GSEB 12th Exams
...+2 CUET PG , CBSE 12th

Central University of Gujarat is a Public University located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. Central University of Gujarat offers Regular courses such as BA, MSc, MA, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 50+ students

MGM Institute of Health Sciences , Navi Mumbai

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Indian Nur

1,57,000 - 4,87,000
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

MGM Institute of Health Sciences is a Private University located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. MGM Institute of Health Sciences offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 93+ students

Course and Fee (27)

AKTU

4.5
(74 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Public
AICTE

64,775 - 1,14,999
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CUET PG Exams

AKTU is a Public University located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. AKTU offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Pharm, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1579+ students

Bilaspur University (BU)

4.4
(8 Reviews)
Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Government
AIU
...+1 UGC

Bilaspur University (BU) is a Government University located in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2012. Bilaspur University (BU) offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, MSc, M.Tech, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 73+ students

Sikkim University

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Gangtok, Sikkim
Government

Sikkim University is a Government University located in Gangtok, Sikkim. It was established in the year 2007. Sikkim University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 109+ students

University Of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur , Raichur

Raichur, Karnataka
Government

12,000 - 2,68,000
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University Of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur is a Government University located in Raichur, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1932. University Of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, Diploma, MSc, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

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Monad University

Hapur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

10,000 - 1,20,000
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Monad University is a Private Institute located in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Monad University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1267+ students

Course and Fee (55)

Universal AI University

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Karjat, Maharashtra
Private
AIU
...+3 UGC , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

2,48,000 - 5,99,000
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Universal AI University is a Private Institute located in Karjat, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2023. Universal AI University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26127+ students

Agrawan Heritage University

Agra, Uttar Pradesh

10,000 - 3,00,000
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Agrawan Heritage University is a None Institute located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. . Agrawan Heritage University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3052+ students

Course and Fee (46)

IIIT Raichur

Raichur, Karnataka
Government

JEE Main Exams

IIIT Raichur is a Government Institute located in Raichur, Karnataka. . IIIT Raichur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, PhD, B.Tech+MBA, M.Phil+PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Course and Fee (7)

NIFTM, Thanjavur

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Government
AICTE

JEE Main Exams

NIFTM, Thanjavur is a Government Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. . NIFTM, Thanjavur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Delhi University (DU)

4.5
(244 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Public
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,720
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#5 NIRF Ranking

Delhi University (DU) is a Public University located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1922. Delhi University (DU) offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1242+ students

Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University , Darbhanga

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Darbhanga, Bihar
University
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University is a University University located in Darbhanga, Bihar. It was established in the year 1964. Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA, PhD, BFA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

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Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
ISO
...+4 UGC , NAAC , Govt of Tamilnadu , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

15,000 - 85,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3687+ students

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU)

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Public
UGC
...+3 DEB , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

700 - 30,000
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Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) is a Public University located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1994. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 320+ students

NERIST

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh
Public
NBA
...+2 MHRD , AICTE

12,480 - 57,560
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JEE Main Exams

NERIST is a Public University located in Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1984. NERIST offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12+ students

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Showing 1154 PhD Colleges in India

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

52,986 - 3,80,000

JEE Main Exams

13,400

20,000 - 1,30,000

XAT Exams

43,500 - 1,43,500

17,000 - 3,17,000

XAT Exams

4,500 - 4,47,000

CBSE 12th Exams

TNTRB Exams

11,666 - 35,000

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

40,000

15,000 - 1,50,000

GSEB 12th Exams

1,57,000 - 4,87,000

Maharashtra HSC Exams

64,775 - 1,14,999

CUET PG Exams

12,000 - 2,68,000

10,000 - 1,20,000

2,48,000 - 5,99,000

10,000 - 3,00,000

JEE Main Exams

JEE Main Exams

1,720

#5 NIRF Ranking

15,000 - 85,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

700 - 30,000

12,480 - 57,560

JEE Main Exams

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