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

BRAOU Hyderabad

4.6
(37 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Public
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

1,600 - 36,000
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TSICET Exams

BRAOU Hyderabad is a Public University located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1982. BRAOU Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 569+ students

Cheran Arts & Science College Kangeyam

4.1
(21 Reviews)
Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Private
National A

15,000 - 70,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Cheran Arts & Science College Kangeyam is a Private Institute located in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Cheran Arts & Science College Kangeyam offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21089+ students

Meenakshi Ramasamy Arts & Science College

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

6,000 - 36,000
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Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Meenakshi Ramasamy Arts & Science College is a Private Unaided Institute located in Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. Meenakshi Ramasamy Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6067+ students

Course and Fee (54)

JK Institute of Applied Physics and Technology

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Government

41,962
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JEE Main Exams

JK Institute of Applied Physics and Technology is a Government Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1956. JK Institute of Applied Physics and Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, MSc, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

KN University

4.4
(9 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

35,000 - 84,000
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KN University is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. . KN University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17665+ students

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Sri Saradha College for Women (SSCW) , Perambalur

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Perambalur, Tamil Nadu
Private Unaided

22,000 - 45,000
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Sri Saradha College for Women is a Private Unaided Institute located in Perambalur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Sri Saradha College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6854+ students

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Nehru Arts & Science College

Kasaragod, Kerala
Private Aided
NAAC

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

Nehru Arts & Science College is a Private Aided Institute located in Kasaragod, Kerala. It was established in the year 1968. Nehru Arts & Science College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 92+ students

Aryabhatta International College of Technical Education

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ajmer, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

15,000 - 1,00,000
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Aryabhatta International College of Technical Education is a Private Institute located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2004. Aryabhatta International College of Technical Education offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4717+ students

Jagannath University - Center for Excellence

4.0
(2 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi

36,500 - 1,10,000
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CUET Exams
...+4 JEE Main , GATE , CBSE 12th , REAP

Jagannath University - Center for Excellence is a None Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2013. Jagannath University - Center for Excellence offers Regular, Online courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 182+ students

Bharati Vidyapeeth Group of Colleges, New Delhi

4.5
(6 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private

52,500 - 3,25,000
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Bharati Vidyapeeth Group of Colleges, New Delhi is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1992. Bharati Vidyapeeth Group of Colleges, New Delhi offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, LLB, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22069+ students

Josephs Institute of Management

4.8
(6 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Josephs Institute of Management is a None Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1990. Josephs Institute of Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2+ students

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Welingkar Institute of Management - Deccan Management Consultants

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

11,800 - 13,00,000
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XAT Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , CAT

Welingkar Institute of Management - Deccan Management Consultants is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1977. Welingkar Institute of Management - Deccan Management Consultants offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3360+ students

CMS Institute of Management Studies, Coimbatore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private

1,56,000
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CMS Institute of Management Studies, Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. CMS Institute of Management Studies, Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as MBA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2516+ students

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Amrita School of Business, Amaravati

4.1
(19 Reviews)
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
Private
ISO
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

3,90,000
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Amrita School of Business, Amaravati is a Private Institute located in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. . Amrita School of Business, Amaravati offers Regular courses such as MBA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 222+ students

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1,600 - 36,000

TSICET Exams

15,000 - 70,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

6,000 - 36,000

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

41,962

JEE Main Exams

35,000 - 84,000

22,000 - 45,000

CBSE 12th Exams

15,000 - 1,00,000

36,500 - 1,10,000

CUET Exams

52,500 - 3,25,000

11,800 - 13,00,000

XAT Exams

1,56,000

3,90,000

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