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

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

Central University of Jharkhand

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Government
UGC

JEE Main Exams

Central University of Jharkhand is a Government University located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2009. Central University of Jharkhand offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 132+ students

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 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

MDSU

4.4
(12 Reviews)
Ajmer, Rajasthan
Government
MHRD
...+4 DCE , UGC , Govt. of Rajasthan , AICTE

MDSU is a Government University located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1987. MDSU offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BCA, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 160+ students

DAIICT

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private
National A

2,58,000 - 6,88,000
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GUJCET Exams
...+3 JEE Main , CEED , GATE

DAIICT is a Private University located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2001. DAIICT offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech, PhD, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 142+ students

G H Raisoni International Skill Tech University, Pune

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

35,000 - 1,75,000
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G H Raisoni International Skill Tech University, Pune is a Private University located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2024. G H Raisoni International Skill Tech University, Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3913+ students

Kaveri University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
UGC 2(f)&

2,50,000 - 3,00,000
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Kaveri University is a Private University located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2024. Kaveri University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, MSc, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 315+ students

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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Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Gangtok, Sikkim
Private

1,00,000
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Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University is a Private Institute located in Gangtok, Sikkim. It was established in the year 2008. Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ 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)

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)

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)

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

Nalanda University

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Nalanda, Bihar
Government

50 - 3,52,000
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XAT Exams
...+1 CAT

Nalanda University is a Government University located in Nalanda, Bihar. It was established in the year 2010. Nalanda University offers Regular courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 122+ students

KSLU

Hubli, Karnataka
Government

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 AIBE

KSLU is a Government University located in Hubli, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2009. KSLU offers Regular courses such as PGD, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

MMYVVDDE

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Katni, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 Govt. of Madhya Pradesh.

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

MMYVVDDE is a Private University located in Katni, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1995. MMYVVDDE offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 375+ 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

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Awantika College

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other
...+2 Govt. Of M.P , AICTE

5,000 - 5,31,000
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CBSE 12th Exams

Awantika College is a Private Institute located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. Awantika College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

WCAS Solapur

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Solapur, Maharashtra
Local Body
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

WCAS Solapur is a Local Body Institute located in Solapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1962. WCAS Solapur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 101+ students

Jamia Millia Islamia

4.1
(36 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
National A

2,750 - 3,02,699
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#4 NIRF Ranking
JEE Main Exams
...+6 NCHM JEE , CSIR NET , LSAT , CAT , CUET , UGC NET

Jamia Millia Islamia is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1920. Jamia Millia Islamia offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2182+ students

Patna University , Patna

3.4
(9 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Public

1,600 - 80,000
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UGC NET Exams
...+1 CSIR NET

Patna University is a Public University located in Patna, Bihar. It was established in the year 1917. Patna University offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, PGD, PhD, B.Lib in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 338+ students

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

1,77,000 - 2,00,000
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INI CET Exams

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology is a None University located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1974. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology offers Regular courses such as Diploma, PGD, PhD, MD, MCh in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya (SVVV) , Indore

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private

20,000 - 1,60,000
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Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. . Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 222+ students

Sanskaram University

Jhajjar, Haryana
Private

25,000 - 1,90,000
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Sanskaram University is a Private University located in Jhajjar, Haryana. It was established in the year 2015. Sanskaram University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4082+ students

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Showing 1154 PhD Colleges in India

GSEB 12th Exams

JEE Main Exams

4,000 - 9,600

CUET Exams

2,58,000 - 6,88,000

GUJCET Exams

35,000 - 1,75,000

2,50,000 - 3,00,000

1,00,000

1,57,000 - 4,87,000

Maharashtra HSC Exams

10,000 - 3,00,000

2,48,000 - 5,99,000

10,000 - 1,20,000

87,000 - 4,89,000

20,000 - 1,50,000

36,000 - 4,21,820

Amity JEE Exams

70,400 - 28,01,000

UGC NET Exams

50 - 3,52,000

XAT Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

15,000 - 1,50,000

5,000 - 5,31,000

CBSE 12th Exams

Maharashtra HSC Exams

2,750 - 3,02,699

#4 NIRF Ranking

JEE Main Exams

1,600 - 80,000

UGC NET Exams

1,77,000 - 2,00,000

INI CET Exams

20,000 - 1,60,000

25,000 - 1,90,000

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