Top PhD Colleges in Bihar 2026: Ranking, Fees, Admission, Placement 2026

Top PhD Colleges in Bihar 2026

Updated on - Dec 15, 2025 10:50 PM IST

Top Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in Bihar includes IIT Patna, NIT Patna, IIM Bodh Gaya, M.P. College, CNLU Patna, Sandip University Sijoul, Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University, Patna University, Nalanda University. With around 9 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Colleges in Bihar, 2 colleges are government-run, and 1 are private. Average fees for top Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in Bihar ranges from INR 6,000 - INR 3,52,000. Admission to top Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in Bihar is based on entrance examination or marks secured in the qualifying examination.

Showing 9 PhD Colleges in Bihar

IIT Patna

4.6
(16 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Public
AICTE

#19 NIRF Ranking
IIT JAM Exams
...+6 XAT , COAP , CMAT , JEE Main , UGC NET , MAT

IIT Patna is a Public Institute, established in 2008. IIT Patna is one of the best Engineering colleges in Patna, Bihar. PhD is one of the most popular programs at IIT Patna offered for a duration of None. Read More

Shortlisted by 21916+ students

NIT Patna

4.4
(22 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government
AICTE
...+1 NBA

45,000 PhD
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#53 NIRF Ranking
NATA Exams
...+6 JEE Main , UGC NET , DASA UG , GATE , JEE Advanced , CCMT

NIT Patna is a Government Institute, established in 1924. NIT Patna is one of the best Engineering colleges in Patna, Bihar. PhD is one of the most popular programs at NIT Patna offered for a duration of 3 Years. NIT Patna PhD fees is INR 45,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 412+ students

IIM Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya, Bihar
Public
AACSB

XAT Exams
...+5 CMAT , JIPMAT , MAT , UGC NET , CAT

Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya specialties

Ranking : National Recognition - Rank #31 Nationally (NIRF 2025) - Leads Bihar in Management Education
Region : Historical & Cultural Hub - Unique learning environment - Strategic location in Bodh Gaya
Fees : High Fees - Rs15.75 L (Total) for MBA
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Average package Rs13.9 LPA - Fees Rs15.75 L (Total)
Flagship Course : Specialized MBA Programs - MBA Digital Business Management - MBA Hospital & Healthcare Management
Specialization : Industry-Aligned Curriculum - Digital Business Management expertise - Healthcare Management focus
Placement Focus : Diverse Sector Placements - BFSI, Consulting, IT/Analytics - Manufacturing, FMCG, E-commerce
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruiters - BFSI, IT, Consulting - Manufacturing, FMCG, E-commerce
Diversity : Inclusive Student Body - Strong gender diversity (26% female) - Diverse academic backgrounds (49% no
Internship : Prestigious Internship Opportunities - Interns at BNY Mellon, Apollo Hospitals - Projects in BFSI, H
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - Exchange programs with international universities - Partnerships in
Alumni : Growing Alumni Network - Alumni in Product, Strategy, Treasury - Mentorship and industry connections
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Insights - Regular sessions by corporate leaders - Practical industry perspectives

Shortlisted by 83+ students

M.P. College

Kaimur (Bhabua), Bihar
University
UGC

M.P. College is a University Institute, established in 1979. M.P. College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Kaimur (Bhabua), Bihar. PhD is one of the most popular programs at M.P. College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

CNLU Patna

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Government
Bar Counci
...+1 NAAC

UGC NET Exams
...+4 CLAT , AILET , LSAT , CSIR NET

CNLU Patna is a Government University, established in 2006. CNLU Patna is one of the best Engineering colleges in Patna, Bihar. PhD is one of the most popular programs at CNLU Patna offered for a duration of 3 - 4 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 205+ students

Sandip University Sijoul

4.2
(12 Reviews)
Sijoul, Bihar
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , AIMA , NAAC

1,09,000 - 1,15,000 PhD
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SLAT Exams
...+6 BSEB 12th , JEE Main , MAT , UGC NET , CLAT , SAT India

Sandip University Sijoul is a Private Institute, established in 2007. Sandip University Sijoul is one of the best Engineering colleges in Sijoul, Bihar. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Sandip University Sijoul offered for a duration of 3 Years. Sandip University Sijoul PhD fees is INR 1,09,000 - INR 1,15,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 365+ students

Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University , Darbhanga

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Darbhanga, Bihar
University
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University is a University University, established in 1964. Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Darbhanga, Bihar. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

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Patna University , Patna

3.4
(9 Reviews)
Patna, Bihar
Public

6,000 PhD
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UGC NET Exams
...+1 CSIR NET

Patna University is a Public University, established in 1917. Patna University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Patna, Bihar. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Patna University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Patna University PhD fees is INR 6,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 338+ students

Nalanda University

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Nalanda, Bihar
Government

3,52,000 PhD
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XAT Exams
...+1 CAT

Nalanda University is a Government University, established in 2010. Nalanda University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Nalanda, Bihar. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Nalanda University offered for a duration of 4 Years. Nalanda University PhD fees is INR 3,52,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 122+ students

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