Top Govt PhD Colleges in India 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

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 150 Govt PhD Colleges in India

GCECT Kolkata

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Government
NBA
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

WBJEE Exams
...+3 GATE , JEE Main , WBUT PGET

GCECT Kolkata is a Government Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1941. GCECT Kolkata offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 153+ students

Faculty of Law, Jamia Milia Islamia University

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Delhi, Delhi
Government
UGC
...+3 BCI , AIU , NAAC

JMI Entrance Exam Exams

Faculty of Law, Jamia Milia Islamia University is a Government Institute located in Delhi. It was established in the year 1989. Faculty of Law, Jamia Milia Islamia University offers Regular courses such as PGD, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 228+ students

Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Law

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Law is a Government Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1945. Dr. B.R.Ambedkar College of Law offers Regular, Part Time courses such as LLB, PhD, LLM, MHRDM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 224+ 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 located in Sindri, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 1949. BIT Sindri offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, M.Tech, PhD, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 196+ students

MLVTEC Bhilwara

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Bhilwara, Rajasthan
Government
AICTE

GATE Exams
...+2 JEE Main , REAP

MLVTEC Bhilwara is a Government Institute located in Bhilwara, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1988. MLVTEC Bhilwara offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 137+ students

Osmania University

4.3
(82 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Government

3,000 PhD
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#53 NIRF Ranking
TSBIE Exams
...+2 CPGET , CBSE 12th

Osmania University is a Government University located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 1918. Osmania University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2120+ students

Gujarat University (Gujarat University) , Ahmedabad

4.2
(169 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Government
NAAC

4,500 - 54,000 PhD
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Gujarat University is a Government University located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1949. Gujarat University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4704+ students

Central University of Haryana

4.4
(7 Reviews)
Mahendergarh, Haryana
Government
NAAC

CUET PG Exams
...+2 CUET , JEE Main

Central University of Haryana is a Government University located in Mahendergarh, Haryana. It was established in the year 2009. Central University of Haryana offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, LLB, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 242+ students

Government Law College (GLC), Puducherry

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
Government
Bar Counci
...+2 NAAC , The Bar Council of India

Government Law College (GLC), Puducherry is a Government Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1992. Government Law College (GLC), Puducherry offers Regular courses such as LLB, PGD, PhD, LLM, LLB+LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 128+ students

Faculty of Pharmacy, Dharmsinh Desai University

Nadiad, Gujarat
Government
AICTE

NEET MDS Exams
...+5 GATE , CMAT , GUJCET , GPAT , JEE Main

Faculty of Pharmacy, Dharmsinh Desai University is a Government Institute located in Nadiad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1968. Faculty of Pharmacy, Dharmsinh Desai University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Pharm, M.Tech, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 205+ students

DMS Puducherry

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Puducherry, Puducherry
Government
NAAC

CUET PG Exams
...+1 CAT

DMS Puducherry is a Government Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1985. DMS Puducherry offers Regular courses such as MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 160+ students

NREC College

Khurja, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UP 12th

NREC College is a Government Institute located in Khurja, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1901. NREC College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, LLB, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1141+ students

Central University of Kashmir , Ganderbal

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir
Government

GATE Exams
...+4 CUET PG , NTA , NAT , CUET

Central University of Kashmir is a Government University located in Ganderbal, Jammu & Kashmir. It was established in the year 2009. Central University of Kashmir offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 139+ students

Govt. Post Graduate College (GPGC), Noida

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Government
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 UP 12th

Govt. Post Graduate College (GPGC), Noida is a Government Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1982. Govt. Post Graduate College (GPGC), Noida offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 471+ students

Vector Control Research Centre

Puducherry, Puducherry
Government
AICTE

Vector Control Research Centre is a Government Institute located in Puducherry. It was established in the year 1975. Vector Control Research Centre offers Regular courses such as MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Government Post Graduate College (GPGC), Tehri

Tehri, Uttarakhand
Government
UGC

Government Post Graduate College (GPGC), Tehri is a Government Institute located in Tehri, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2001. Government Post Graduate College (GPGC), Tehri offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

Andhra University College of Engineering

4.4
(25 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Government
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

GATE Exams
...+5 AUCET , NATA , AP EAMCET , AP ICET , AP PGECET

Andhra University College of Engineering is a Government Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1926. Andhra University College of Engineering offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1280+ students

NWCC Pune

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

NWCC Pune is a Government Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. NWCC Pune offers Regular courses such as BBA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 555+ students

ICCMRT Lucknow

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Government
AICTE

CAT Exams
...+6 GMAT , CMAT , CSIR , UGC , MAT , UPCET

ICCMRT Lucknow is a Government Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1978. ICCMRT Lucknow offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BBA, B.Com, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 164+ students

Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1974. Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 195+ students

IME IIT Kanpur

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Government
Other

63,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
CAT Exams
...+2 GATE , JEE Main

IME IIT Kanpur is a Government Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1974. IME IIT Kanpur offers Regular courses such as MBA, M.Tech, PGD, PhD, B.Tech+MBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 156+ students

Bharathiar University Arts and Science College (BUCAS), Coimbatore

4.1
(55 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Government
Other

#76 NIRF Ranking

Bharathiar University Arts and Science College (BUCAS), Coimbatore is a Government Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Bharathiar University Arts and Science College (BUCAS), Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

Govt. P.G. College (GPGC), Ranikhet

Ranikhet, Uttarakhand
Government
NAAC

Govt. P.G. College (GPGC), Ranikhet is a Government Institute located in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1973. Govt. P.G. College (GPGC), Ranikhet offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 200+ students

GFGC bangalore

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Government
NAAC

GFGC bangalore is a Government Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1991. GFGC bangalore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 152+ students

Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Satna, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NAAC

66,500 PhD
Get Fee Details
CMAT Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , MPBSE 12th , ICAR AIEEA , JEE Main

Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya is a Government Institute located in Satna, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1991. Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 245+ students

Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Government

AP EAMCET Exams
...+1 ICAR AIEEA

Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University is a Government University located in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2005. Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

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Kamla Raja Girls Govt. Post-Graduate College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Government
NAAC

Kamla Raja Girls Govt. Post-Graduate College is a Government Institute located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1937. Kamla Raja Girls Govt. Post-Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 239+ students

Lady Willingdon Institute of Advanced Study in Education

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NAAC

Lady Willingdon Institute of Advanced Study in Education is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1922. Lady Willingdon Institute of Advanced Study in Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 892+ 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 B.Ed, PGD, Certificate, PhD, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Institute Of Advanced Studies In Education

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Government
NCTE

TNTEU Exams
...+5 TANCET , TNTRB , B.Ed. , TNSET , TNOU

Institute Of Advanced Studies In Education is a Government Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1959. Institute Of Advanced Studies In Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 78+ students

Top Govt PhD Colleges in India 2026

Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) College Highlights in India

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Showing 150 Govt PhD Colleges in India

WBJEE Exams

JMI Entrance Exam Exams

JAC 10th Exams

GATE Exams

3,000 PhD

#53 NIRF Ranking

TSBIE Exams

4,500 - 54,000 PhD

CUET PG Exams

NEET MDS Exams

CUET PG Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

GATE Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

GATE Exams

CAT Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

63,000 PhD

CAT Exams

#76 NIRF Ranking

66,500 PhD

CMAT Exams

AP EAMCET Exams

TNTEU Exams

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