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

Somaiya Vidyavihar University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra

5,000 - 12,25,300
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Somaiya Vidyavihar University is a None Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2019. Somaiya Vidyavihar University offers Regular, Online courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 432+ students

Course and Fee (187)

Mangalayatan University of Jabalpur

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 BCI , AIU

20,000 - 1,00,000
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CUET Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Mangalayatan University of Jabalpur is a Private Institute located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2019. Mangalayatan University of Jabalpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14481+ students

Motiram Baburam Government Post Graduate

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Private
NCTE

UK 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Motiram Baburam Government Post Graduate is a Private Institute located in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1960. Motiram Baburam Government Post Graduate offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 241+ students

Rajiv Gandhi University

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh
Government
UGC
...+1 MHRD

1,100 - 73,590
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NIMCET Exams
...+6 GATE , CSIR NET , JEST , XAT , GMAT , MAT

Rajiv Gandhi University is a Government Institute located in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 1984. Rajiv Gandhi University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 198+ students

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Karnataka

47,000 - 5,00,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 JEE Main , GATE , UP 10th , GPAT , CBSE 10th , JEECUP

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 116+ students

TAMILNADU PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS UNIVERSITY

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu

2,800 - 64,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

TAMILNADU PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS UNIVERSITY is a None Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. TAMILNADU PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS UNIVERSITY offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

Ramakrishna Mission Siksha Mandir

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Howrah, West Bengal
Government
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Ramakrishna Mission Siksha Mandir is a Government Institute located in Howrah, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1958. Ramakrishna Mission Siksha Mandir offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Ed, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , Government of India , NAAC

18,000 - 12,30,000
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TISSNET Exams
...+4 Maharashtra HSC , NEET PG , CBSE 12th , CUET

Tata Institute of Social Sciences is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1936. Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 879+ students

Shri Davara University

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh

10,000 - 1,00,000
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Shri Davara University is a None University located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2024. Shri Davara University offers Regular courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1078+ students

Course and Fee (97)

Durga Soren University , Deoghar

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Deoghar, Jharkhand
Private

6,000 - 1,37,500
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Durga Soren University is a Private Institute located in Deoghar, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2023. Durga Soren University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 516+ students

Course and Fee (67)

Mumbai University (Mumbai University) , Mumbai

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

5,282 - 90,000
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#92 NIRF Ranking
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Mumbai University is a Government University located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1857. Mumbai University offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 407+ students

Government Arts College (GACN), Nilgiris

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

4,305 - 4,955
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Government Arts College (GACN), Nilgiris is a Government Institute located in Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1955. Government Arts College (GACN), Nilgiris offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 515+ students

Institute of International Trade

2.3
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
Other

60,000 - 8,25,000
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IIFT Exams

Institute of International Trade is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2005. Institute of International Trade offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

DSM Delhi

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Public
UGC

57,500 - 1,49,500
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CAT Exams

DSM Delhi is a Public Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 2009. DSM Delhi offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 168+ students

Subharti Institute of Management & Commerce

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

20,167 - 1,33,500
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UP 12th

Subharti Institute of Management & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Subharti Institute of Management & Commerce offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, B.Com, M.Com, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Dibrugarh University

Dibrugarh, Assam
AICTE
...+1 PCI

1,070 - 3,50,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 CSIR NET , UGC NET , DUEE , GPAT

Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Dibrugarh University is a None Institute located in Dibrugarh, Assam. It was established in the year 1965. Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Dibrugarh University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Pharm, MA, M.Tech, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 67+ students

Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce & Science College

Pune, Maharashtra
University
Other

7,000 - 34,335
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Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce & Science College is a University Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1992. Prof. Ramkrishna More Arts, Commerce & Science College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 220+ students

G H Raisoni College Of Engineering And Management

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

28,000 - 1,43,441
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MHT-CET Exams

G H Raisoni College Of Engineering And Management is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. G H Raisoni College Of Engineering And Management offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Com, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42768+ students

Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Public
UGC
...+1 AICTE

70,000 - 99,310
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CAT Exams

Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University is a Public Institute located in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1968. Institute of Management Studies, Banaras Hindu University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, Diploma, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

C Z Patel College of Business and Management

Anand, Gujarat
Private
ISOQAR
...+1 Other

1,04,000 - 1,40,000
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CBSE 12th Exams

C Z Patel College of Business and Management is a Private Institute located in Anand, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2003. C Z Patel College of Business and Management offers Regular courses such as BBA, B.Com, PGD, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

M.I.E.T Arts and Science College

4.4
(5 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
Other

20,000 - 44,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

M.I.E.T Arts and Science College is a Private Unaided Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1993. M.I.E.T Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14101+ students

Faculty Council of Engineering & Technology - Jadavpur University

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

3,908 - 1,44,000
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WBJEE Exams
...+4 JEE Main , WBJEE JECA , UGC NET , GATE

Faculty Council of Engineering & Technology - Jadavpur University is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1955. Faculty Council of Engineering & Technology - Jadavpur University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Pharm, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 421+ students

St. Joseph University

3.7
(10 Reviews)
Dimapur, Nagaland
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

13,000 - 1,20,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 NBSE HSSLC , CBSE 10th

St. Joseph University is a Private Institute located in Dimapur, Nagaland. It was established in the year 2016. St. Joseph University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

Kanya Gurukul Campus Dehradun

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private

Kanya Gurukul Campus Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1922. Kanya Gurukul Campus Dehradun offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 172+ students

Christ University, Bangalore

4.3
(122 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

20,000 - 8,25,000
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#96 NIRF Ranking

Christ University, Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Christ University, Bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 576+ students

Takshashila University Tindivanam

4.1
(33 Reviews)
Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu
Private
Govt of Ta

25,000 - 3,00,000
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Takshashila University Tindivanam is a Private Institute located in Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2022. Takshashila University Tindivanam offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54648+ students

GITAM University Bangalore

4.0
(23 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Deemed to be University
MHRD
...+3 UGC , NAAC , AICTE

79,000 - 4,18,300
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GITAM University Bangalore is a Deemed to be University Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2012. GITAM University Bangalore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 267+ students

Pandit Deendayal Updhyay Medical College

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Rajkot, Gujarat
Government
UGC
...+1 Medical Council of India (MCI)

25,000 - 90,000
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NEET Exams

Pandit Deendayal Updhyay Medical College is a Government Institute located in Rajkot, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2010. Pandit Deendayal Updhyay Medical College offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, PGD, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 405+ students

Fergusson College

4.3
(27 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

7,385 - 1,20,500
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Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , GATE , GPAT

Fergusson College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1895. Fergusson College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3942+ students

TERI School Of Advanced Studies

4.5
(2 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Government

1,03,000 - 4,18,000
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MAT Exams
...+4 CLAT , GATE , TERI University Entrance Exam , CAT

TERI School Of Advanced Studies is a Government Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2009. TERI School Of Advanced Studies offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

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Showing 1154 PhD Colleges in India

5,000 - 12,25,300

20,000 - 1,00,000

CUET Exams

UK 12th Exams

1,100 - 73,590

NIMCET Exams

47,000 - 5,00,000

CBSE 12th Exams

2,800 - 64,000

CBSE 12th Exams

18,000 - 12,30,000

TISSNET Exams

10,000 - 1,00,000

6,000 - 1,37,500

5,282 - 90,000

#92 NIRF Ranking

CBSE 12th Exams

4,305 - 4,955

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

60,000 - 8,25,000

IIFT Exams

57,500 - 1,49,500

CAT Exams

20,167 - 1,33,500

CBSE 12th Exams

1,070 - 3,50,000

CBSE 12th Exams

7,000 - 34,335

28,000 - 1,43,441

MHT-CET Exams

70,000 - 99,310

CAT Exams

1,04,000 - 1,40,000

CBSE 12th Exams

20,000 - 44,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

3,908 - 1,44,000

WBJEE Exams

13,000 - 1,20,000

CBSE 12th Exams

20,000 - 8,25,000

#96 NIRF Ranking

25,000 - 3,00,000

79,000 - 4,18,300

25,000 - 90,000

NEET Exams

7,385 - 1,20,500

Maharashtra HSC Exams

1,03,000 - 4,18,000

MAT Exams

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