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

Achievers College of Commerce & Management

Kalyan, Maharashtra
Private

Achievers College of Commerce & Management is a Private Institute located in Kalyan, Maharashtra. . Achievers College of Commerce & Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College , Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private

Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Course and Fee (71)

Jaypee University of Information Technology

Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private

Jaypee University of Information Technology is a Private University located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Jaypee University of Information Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BCA, MSc, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Course and Fee (24)

Sharadchndra Pawar College of Pharmacy (SPCOP)

Pune, Maharashtra
Private

Sharadchndra Pawar College of Pharmacy (SPCOP) is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. Sharadchndra Pawar College of Pharmacy (SPCOP) offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

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Cheran Group of Institutions

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

20,000 - 4,00,000
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Cheran Group of Institutions is a Private Unaided Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. Cheran Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53527+ students

Central University of Himachal Pradesh , Dharamshala

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
Government

4,000 - 9,600
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CUET Exams
...+1 CUET PG

Central University of Himachal Pradesh is a Government University located in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. Central University of Himachal Pradesh offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 76+ students

University of Hyderabad

4.4
(30 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Public
NAAC

6,470 - 1,97,000
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#26 NIRF Ranking
GATE Exams
...+6 CUET PG , CUET , TS EAMCET , CCMT , JEE Main , NIMCET

University of Hyderabad is a Public Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1974. University of Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1948+ students

Amity University Ranchi

4.4
(24 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private
UGC

36,000 - 4,21,820
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Amity JEE Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , JAC 12th

Amity University Ranchi is a Private Institute located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2016. Amity University Ranchi offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9197+ students

KM University

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Private

20,000 - 1,50,000
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KM University is a Private University located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. . KM University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MBBS, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 157+ students

St. John's Medical College

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

70,400 - 28,01,000
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UGC NET Exams
...+5 NEET PG , CBSE 12th , ICMR JRF , Karnataka 2nd PUC , NEET SS

St. John's Medical College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1963. St. John's Medical College offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 331+ students

Amity University (AMITY) , Kolkata

4.7
(12 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
AICTE

87,000 - 4,89,000
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Amity University is a None Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. . Amity University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 591+ students

Course and Fee (127)

Meston College of Education

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Meston College of Education is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1937. Meston College of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

MVP Samaj's College of Pharmacy (MVP COLLEGE) , Nashik

Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+4 DTE , ACIET , PCI , pci

21,850 - 90,000
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MVP Samaj's College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1982. MVP Samaj's College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

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Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Davangere, Karnataka
University
INC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,05,000 - 1,31,250
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CBSE 12th Exams

Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences is a University Institute located in Davangere, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Rajkiya Mahila Degree College

Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh
NAAC

Rajkiya Mahila Degree College is a None Institute located in Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1977. Rajkiya Mahila Degree College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

Sri Sarada College of Education (SSCOE), Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

Sri Sarada College of Education (SSCOE), Salem is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Sri Sarada College of Education (SSCOE), Salem offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 64+ students

Narayana College of Nursing

Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Private

BIEAP Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Narayana College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2006. Narayana College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, PhD, GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 77+ students

Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. . Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 121+ students

Dayanad Vedic College

Orai, Uttar Pradesh
Private Aided
AICTE
...+1 BUNDELKHAND UNIVERSITY

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

Dayanad Vedic College is a Private Aided Institute located in Orai, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. Dayanad Vedic College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 176+ students

Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College Of Nursing

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College Of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College Of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health

Sonitpur, Assam
Public
Indian Nur

6,650 - 67,700
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LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health is a Public Institute located in Sonitpur, Assam. It was established in the year 1999. LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MSc, PhD, M.Phil, MD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 45+ students

Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Nanded, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

1,86,000
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MHTCET MTech Exams
...+1 GATE

Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Nanded, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2009. Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as M.Tech, PhD, BJMC in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Juhari devi girls degree college

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

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

Juhari devi girls degree college is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1963. Juhari devi girls degree college offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Swami Shukdevanand Mahavidyalaya

Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Swami Shukdevanand Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1964. Swami Shukdevanand Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 234+ students

N.V.K.S.D College of Education

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

1,700
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N.V.K.S.D College of Education is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1963. N.V.K.S.D College of Education offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

N M CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu

32,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

N M CHRISTIAN COLLEGE is a None Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. N M CHRISTIAN COLLEGE offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, MSc, MA, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

SRTMUN Nanded

4.9
(9 Reviews)
Nanded, Maharashtra
Public
NAAC

10,500 - 42,000
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SRTMUN Nanded is a Public Institute located in Nanded, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1994. SRTMUN Nanded offers Regular courses such as MCA, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 68+ students

CHRISTHURAJ INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER APPLICATION, CHRISTHU RAJ COLLEGE

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

25,000 - 36,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

CHRISTHURAJ INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER APPLICATION, CHRISTHU RAJ COLLEGE is a Private Unaided Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. CHRISTHURAJ INSTITUTE OF COMPUTER APPLICATION, CHRISTHU RAJ COLLEGE offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

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Rajgad Dnyanpeeth's Adhyapak Mahavidalaya

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Government
...+1 NCTE

Rajgad Dnyanpeeth's Adhyapak Mahavidalaya is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2006. Rajgad Dnyanpeeth's Adhyapak Mahavidalaya offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

Shah Goverdhan Lal Kabra Teachers' College

Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private Unaided
AICTE

Shah Goverdhan Lal Kabra Teachers' College is a Private Unaided Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1961. Shah Goverdhan Lal Kabra Teachers' College offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

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20,000 - 4,00,000

4,000 - 9,600

CUET Exams

6,470 - 1,97,000

#26 NIRF Ranking

GATE Exams

36,000 - 4,21,820

Amity JEE Exams

20,000 - 1,50,000

70,400 - 28,01,000

UGC NET Exams

87,000 - 4,89,000

21,850 - 90,000

1,05,000 - 1,31,250

CBSE 12th Exams

BIEAP Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

6,650 - 67,700

1,86,000

MHTCET MTech Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

1,700

32,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

10,500 - 42,000

25,000 - 36,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

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