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

Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science

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

Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1954. Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 100+ students

Sangam S Vellaichamy Nadar College

3.0
(3 Reviews)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided
ISO
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

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

Sangam S Vellaichamy Nadar College is a Private Aided Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1965. Sangam S Vellaichamy Nadar College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 114+ students

Dr.Nalli Kuppusamy Arts College

Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided
AICTE

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

Dr.Nalli Kuppusamy Arts College is a Private Unaided Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Dr.Nalli Kuppusamy Arts College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Greater Noida

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

35,000 - 3,45,000
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Greater Noida is a Private Institute located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Greater Noida offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, BBA, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ students

Sri Vidya Mandir Arts & Science College

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

24,500
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Sri Vidya Mandir Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Sri Vidya Mandir Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

Sri Parasakthi College for Women

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

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

Sri Parasakthi College for Women is a Government Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. Sri Parasakthi College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 97+ students

Smt. Sadguna C U Arts College for Girls

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

GSEB 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Smt. Sadguna C U Arts College for Girls is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1966. Smt. Sadguna C U Arts College for Girls offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

IMCU bangalore

4.3
(19 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other
...+2 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

50,000 - 12,07,500
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XAT Exams
...+4 MAT , CBSE 12th , CAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC

Christ University founded the Institute of Management in 1994. The first course introduced was a two-year full-time post-graduate management programme (MBA). The basic objective was to enhance management research and consulting. Students who desire to apply for/take admission in the aforementioned programmes must obtain a minimum of marks in tests such as MAT, GMAT, GRE, CMAT, CAT, XAT, ATMA, and so on. The CAT 2022 admit card is available on the official website. Registered candidates can access it at iimcat.ac.in. Candidates taking the CAT should be aware that the exam will take place on November 27, 2022.

Shortlisted by 1218+ students

Sri Bharathi Women Arts and Science College

Arni, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Sri Bharathi Women Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Arni, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Sri Bharathi Women Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

IESMCRC Mumbai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

46,000 - 6,00,000
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XAT Exams
...+4 CMAT , MAT , MAH MBA CET , CAT

IESMCRC Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1998. IESMCRC Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, PhD, MMS, MMM, MFM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 70+ students

J J College Of Arts And Science

Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

TANCET MBA Exams
...+3 Tamilnadu 12th , CBSE 12th , TANCET

J J College Of Arts And Science is a Private Institute located in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. J J College Of Arts And Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 167+ students

Newman College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Thodupuzha, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Newman College is a Private Institute located in Thodupuzha, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Newman College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

90,000
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M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1945. M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 758+ students

Saraswathi Narayanan College

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private Aided
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

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

Saraswathi Narayanan College is a Private Aided Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1966. Saraswathi Narayanan College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

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

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Govt of Ma
...+1 AICTE

5,900 - 1,50,000
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MPBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , MPBSE 10th , CBSE 10th

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Gwalior is a Private Institute located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Gwalior offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, Executive MBA, BSc, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

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

Cochin, Kerala
Private
AICTE

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

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

Shortlisted by 59+ students

Naval Kishore Bhartiya Municipal Girls College

Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Naval Kishore Bhartiya Municipal Girls College is a Private Institute located in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1964. Naval Kishore Bhartiya Municipal Girls College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA, PhD, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Matsyodari Shikshan Sanstha's Arts, Commerce and Science College

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

Matsyodari Shikshan Sanstha's Arts, Commerce and Science College is a Private Institute located in Jalna, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Matsyodari Shikshan Sanstha's Arts, Commerce and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Matoshri Subhadrabai Patil Arts and Late Pandurangji Thakare Commerce College

Washim, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Matoshri Subhadrabai Patil Arts and Late Pandurangji Thakare Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Washim, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1986. Matoshri Subhadrabai Patil Arts and Late Pandurangji Thakare Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

GITAM HBS Hyderabad

4.4
(11 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , AICTE

1,70,666 - 4,50,000
Get Fee Details
NMAT by GMAC Exams
...+4 XAT , GAT , MAT , UGAT

GITAM HBS Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2013. GITAM HBS Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, B.Com, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3724+ students

RVS Institute of Management Studies & Research

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

2,00,000
Get Fee Details
CAT Exams

RVS Institute of Management Studies & Research is a Private Unaided Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. RVS Institute of Management Studies & Research offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25+ students

Nedurumalli Balakrishna Reddy Science & Arts College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+2 Other , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Nedurumalli Balakrishna Reddy Science & Arts College is a Private Institute located in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1965. Nedurumalli Balakrishna Reddy Science & Arts College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmednagar

4.7
(6 Reviews)
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Local Body
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmednagar is a Local Body Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2007. New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmednagar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 108+ students

New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmed Nagar

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmed Nagar is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1977. New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmed Nagar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Centre for Studies and Research on life and Works of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private

Centre for Studies and Research on life and Works of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is a Private Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. Centre for Studies and Research on life and Works of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel offers Regular courses such as PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

Padmashree Dr.Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation s College of Pharmacy

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private Unaided
AICTE

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Padmashree Dr.Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation s College of Pharmacy is a Private Unaided Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2013. Padmashree Dr.Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation s College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Pharm, MSc, MA, M.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

Periyar Government Arts College Cuddalore

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Government Aided
NAAC

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

Periyar Government Arts College Cuddalore is a Government Aided Institute located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. Periyar Government Arts College Cuddalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 346+ students

The Quaide Milleth college for men

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

38,980 - 45,000
Get Fee Details
Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

The Quaide Milleth college for men is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1975. The Quaide Milleth college for men offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, M.Com, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 87+ students

H.H Rajah's College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Pattukottai, Tamil Nadu
Government Aided
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

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

H.H Rajah's College is a Government Aided Institute located in Pattukottai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1857. H.H Rajah's College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 376+ students

Rajiv Gandhi College of Food Technology

Parbhani, Maharashtra
Private

37,500
Get Fee Details

Rajiv Gandhi College of Food Technology is a Private Institute located in Parbhani, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2013. Rajiv Gandhi College of Food Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

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Tamilnadu 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

35,000 - 3,45,000

CBSE 12th Exams

24,500

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

GSEB 12th Exams

50,000 - 12,07,500

XAT Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

46,000 - 6,00,000

XAT Exams

TANCET MBA Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

90,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

5,900 - 1,50,000

MPBSE 12th Exams

5,900 - 1,50,000

CBSE 12th Exams

Maharashtra HSC Exams

1,70,666 - 4,50,000

NMAT by GMAC Exams

2,00,000

CAT Exams

Maharashtra HSC Exams

Maharashtra HSC Exams

Maharashtra HSC Exams

14,190 - 36,390

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

38,980 - 45,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

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