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

Top PhD Colleges in Jharkhand 2026

Updated on - Dec 17, 2025 12:01 AM IST

Top Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in Jharkhand are BIT Mesra, NLU Ranchi, NIT Jamshedpur, NIFFT Ranchi, Usha Martin University, RIMS Ranchi, YBN University, Birsa Agricultural University, BIT Sindri, Arka Jain University. Jharkhand has about 16 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges. Out of these, 4 colleges are run by the government, and 8 are private. The average fees for top Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges range from INR 20,000 - INR 1,11,670. Admission to top Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in Jharkhand is based on entrance examination or marks secured in the qualifying examination.

Showing 16 PhD Colleges in Jharkhand

BIT Mesra

4.0
(19 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Government
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NBA , NAAC

#51 NIRF Ranking
CAT Exams
...+6 GPAT , GATE , NATA , CMAT , JEE Advanced , CBSE 12th

Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra specialties

Ranking : Nationally Ranked Programs - NIRF Engineering #48 (2024) - NIRF Architecture #20 (2024)
Region : Strategic Location Advantage - Located in Ranchi, Jharkhand's mineral hub - Campus offers serene nat
Fees : High Fees Structure - Rs 16.77 L (Total B.Tech) for 2025-26
ROI : Good Return on Investment - Strong average placements against fees
Flagship Course : Leading Engineering & Management - B.Tech in CSE, AI/ML highly sought - Popular MBA and MCA programs
Specialization : Advanced & Niche Specializations - Pioneer in Space Engineering & Rocketry - Strong focus on AI and
Placement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - Strong in IT, Consulting, Core Engineering - Top roles in software dev
Top Industries : Leading Recruiters Across Sectors - IT (Microsoft, Amazon, Google) - Consulting (Deloitte, KPMG), Co
Diversity : Vibrant, Multicultural Campus - Students from all Indian states - Hosts 65+ international students
Internship : Valuable Research & Corporate Internships - BIT-SIPAR for advanced research exposure - Internships a
Partnerships/Exchange : Extensive Global Collaborations - Student exchange with Purdue, Houston (USA) - Dual degree programs
Alumni : Influential Global Alumni Network - Karan Bajaj (WhiteHat Jr Founder) - V. Vaidyanathan (IDFC First
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Engagements - Sessions by Google Pay, PayPal directors - Alumni and industry leaders

Shortlisted by 1760+ students

NLU Ranchi

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+3 BCI , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

50,000 PhD
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AILET Exams
...+2 UGC NET , CLAT

NLU Ranchi is a Private University, established in 2002. NLU Ranchi is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ranchi, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at NLU Ranchi offered for a duration of 2 Years. NLU Ranchi PhD fees is INR 50,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 45+ students

NIT Jamshedpur

4.1
(13 Reviews)
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Public
NBA
...+2 MHRD , Govt. of India

#101-150 NIRF Ranking
IIT JAM Exams
...+6 DASA UG , UGC NET , CCMT , JEE Advanced , NIMCET , GATE

National Institute of Technology Jamshedpur specialties

Ranking : National & Regional Standing - Rank #82 Nationally (NIRF 2025) - Top 3 in Jharkhand
Region : Industrial Hub Advantage - Proximity to Tata Steel, Tata Motors - Near IIT Kharagpur, XLRI Jamshedpu
Tier : Elite Institution Status - T1 (Elite) National Institute
Fees : Moderate Fee Structure - Mid:Rs 6-12.5 L (Total) for B.Tech
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - High average packages relative to fees
Flagship Course : Top Engineering Programs - Computer Science Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Specialization : Diverse Specialization Strengths - Strong core engineering branches - Emerging fields like Data Scie
Placement Focus : Dual Sector Placement Focus - Software Development, IT (Amazon, Microsoft) - Core Engineering (Tata
Top Industries : Leading Industry Recruitment - IT, Software, Manufacturing, Consulting
Diversity : Inclusive Student Community - Pan-India student body - Presence of international students
Internship : Premium Internship Opportunities - Internships at Amazon, Google, Tata Steel - Projects in IT, core
Partnerships/Exchange : Academic & Global Collaborations - MoUs with IIT Patna, IIT Gandhinagar - Collaborations with Ritsum
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - Distinguished global alumni network - Strong industry connections
Guest Lecturers : Expert Faculty & Industry Speakers - Expert faculty from IITs, NITs - Industry leaders as guest spea

Shortlisted by 315+ students

NIFFT Ranchi

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Government
AICTE

10,000 PhD
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#150 NIRF Ranking
JEE Main Exams
...+5 JEECE , GATE , JEE Advanced , CCMT , CSIR NET

NIFFT Ranchi is a Government Institute, established in 1966. NIFFT Ranchi is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ranchi, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at NIFFT Ranchi offered for a duration of 3 Years. NIFFT Ranchi PhD fees is INR 10,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 258+ students

Usha Martin University

3.9
(14 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+4 BCI , PCI , AIU , ISO

33,000 - 90,000 PhD
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CUET Exams
...+6 CMAT , UCEED , Jharkhand NEET , AILET , MAT , NID DAT

Usha Martin University is a Private Institute, established in 2012. Usha Martin University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ranchi, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Usha Martin University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Usha Martin University PhD fees is INR 33,000 - INR 90,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 523+ students

RIMS Ranchi

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Government Aided
AICTE

NEET PG Exams
...+4 JCECE , NEET , NEET SS , UG

RIMS Ranchi is a Government Aided Institute, established in 1960. RIMS Ranchi is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ranchi, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at RIMS Ranchi offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 627+ students

YBN University

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+3 PCI , NCTE , INC

40,000 PhD
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CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 B.Ed. , IPU CET , GPAT , UGC NET , JAC 12th , JAC 10th

YBN University is a Private Institute, established in 2017. YBN University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ranchi, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at YBN University offered for a duration of 3 Years. YBN University PhD fees is INR 40,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 3112+ students

Birsa Agricultural University

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Public

Birsa Agricultural University is a Public University, established in 1981. Birsa Agricultural University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ranchi, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Birsa Agricultural University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 211+ students

BIT Sindri

4.0
(15 Reviews)
Sindri, Jharkhand
Government
AICTE
...+4 NBA , MHRD , NIRF 46th Rank , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

JAC 10th Exams
...+1 CBSE 10th

BIT Sindri is a Government Institute, established in 1949. BIT Sindri is one of the best Engineering colleges in Sindri, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at BIT Sindri offered for a duration of None. Read More

Shortlisted by 183+ students

Arka Jain University

3.9
(20 Reviews)
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , BCI , PCI

60,000 PhD
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CMAT Exams
...+3 JEE Main , CBSE 12th , JET

Arka Jain University is a Private Institute, established in 2011. Arka Jain University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Arka Jain University offered for a duration of 3 - 5 Years. Arka Jain University PhD fees is INR 60,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 36863+ students

The ICFAI University (ICFAI), Ranchi

4.2
(8 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private Unaided
UGC
...+5 AICTE , BCI , AIU , CII , ACU

95,000 PhD
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XAT Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , LSAT-India , CLAT , Jharkhand Polytechnic

The ICFAI University (ICFAI), Ranchi is a Private Unaided Institute, established in 2005. The ICFAI University (ICFAI), Ranchi is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ranchi, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at The ICFAI University (ICFAI), Ranchi offered for a duration of 3 Years. The ICFAI University (ICFAI), Ranchi PhD fees is INR 95,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 18629+ students

IIT Dhanbad

4.2
(10 Reviews)
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Private
Other
...+1 MHRD

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

IIT Dhanbad is a Private Institute, established in 2010. IIT Dhanbad is one of the best Engineering colleges in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at IIT Dhanbad offered for a duration of 1 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 391+ students

Central University of Jharkhand

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Government
UGC

JEE Main Exams

Central University of Jharkhand is a Government University, established in 2009. Central University of Jharkhand is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ranchi, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Central University of Jharkhand offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More

Shortlisted by 132+ students

Amity University Ranchi

4.4
(24 Reviews)
Ranchi, Jharkhand
Private
UGC

50,000 - 70,000 PhD
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Amity JEE Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , JAC 12th

Amity University Ranchi is a Private Institute, established in 2016. Amity University Ranchi is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ranchi, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Amity University Ranchi offered for a duration of 3 Years. Amity University Ranchi PhD fees is INR 50,000 - INR 70,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 9197+ students

Durga Soren University , Deoghar

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Deoghar, Jharkhand
Private

1,11,670 PhD
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Durga Soren University is a Private Institute, established in 2023. Durga Soren University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Deoghar, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Durga Soren University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Durga Soren University PhD fees is INR 1,11,670. Read More

Shortlisted by 516+ students

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SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ghatsila, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+1 PCI

1,00,000 PhD
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SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY is a Private Institute, established in 2023. SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ghatsila, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY offered for a duration of 3 Years. SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY PhD fees is INR 1,00,000. Read More

Shortlisted by 88+ students

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60,000 PhD

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