Top Govt PhD Colleges in Kerala 2026

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

There are total 51 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in Kerala. Out of the total, 27 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges are private and 14 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) are owned by the government.CSIR NET, JEST, UGC NET are accepted for admission in Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in India. Top 10 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges are Cochin University of Science and Technology, National Institute of Technology Calicut, Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, IIIT Kottayam, Indian Institute Of Space Science & Technology, National University of Advanced Legal Studies, Saintgits Institute of Management, CMS College, College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram.

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

Total Number of colleges

51

Accepted Entrance Exams

CSIR NET, JEST, UGC NET

Average Fees

₹ 1.2 Lacs

No. of Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Colleges in nearby Kerala

State

Number of Colleges

Average Fees

Andhra Pradesh

36

₹ 72821

Goa

5

₹ 29070

Karnataka

93

₹ 118826

Maharashtra

206

₹ 124158

Tamil Nadu

195

₹ 61373

Top Govt Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Colleges in Kerala

College Name

Seat Intake

Average Fees

Cochin University of Science and Technology

-

₹ 182000

National Institute of Technology Calicut

-

-

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode

-

-

IIIT Kottayam

-

-

National University of Advanced Legal Studies

-

₹ 11000

College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram

-

-

Maharaja's College

104

-

Government College, Kottayam

11

-

Government College, Nedumangad

12

-

Govt. College of Teacher Education, Thalassery

4

-

Top Private Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Colleges in Kerala

College Name

Seat Intake

Average Fees

Saintgits Institute of Management

-

-

CMS College

68

-

Sree Narayana College For Women

16

-

Sanatana Dharma College

10

-

Indian School of Business Management & Administration, Cochin

-

₹ 74900

Sacred Heart College, Kochi

-

-

St. Peters College

48

-

Catholicate College

39

-

Newman College

64

-

Kuriakose Gregorios College

27

-

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Government Medical College is a Government Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1951. Government Medical College offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, B.Pharm, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    66,000 - 1,00,000 PhD

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National Institute of Technology Calicut specialties

  • iconRanking : Top National Rankings - Ranked #25 NIRF Engineering 2024 nationally - Ranked #3 NIRF Architecture 20
  • iconRegion : Strategic Coastal Location - Proximity to Kerala's cultural richness - Access to major transportatio
  • iconFees : Mid-Range Investment - B.Tech: Rs 6.5-9.1 L (Total) - M.Tech: Rs 5.98 L (Total)
  • iconROI : Excellent Return - High average and highest packages - Strong placement rate across branches
  • iconFlagship Course : Leading Engineering Programs - Computer Science and Engineering - Architecture and Planning
  • iconSpecialization : Advanced Specializations - Strong focus on Computer Science - Excellence in Architecture education
  • iconPlacement Focus : Diverse Industry Placements - IT/Software (Google, Microsoft, TCS) - Consulting (Deloitte, EY, KPMG)
  • iconTop Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - Information Technology, Consulting - Core Engineering, Finance
  • iconDiversity : Vibrant Global Community - Students from various Indian states - International students from multipl
  • iconInternship : Industry-Integrated Internships - Internships at Google, Microsoft, Amazon - Projects in IT, Consult
  • iconPartnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - MoUs with international universities (Auburn) - Research tie-ups (D
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Government Arts College (GAC), Thiruvananthapuram is a Government Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 2013. Government Arts College (GAC), Thiruvananthapuram offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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Government College (GC), Kottayam is a Government Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1972. Government College (GC), Kottayam offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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College of Engineering (CET), Thiruvananthapuram is a Government Institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was established in the year 1939. College of Engineering (CET), Thiruvananthapuram offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Pharm, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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Government College (GC), Nedumangad is a Government Institute located in Nedumangad, Kerala. It was established in the year 1981. Government College (GC), Nedumangad offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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Government College (GC), Attingal is a Government Institute located in Attingal, Kerala. It was established in the year 1975. Government College (GC), Attingal offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingKasaragod, Kerala
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    Government College, Kasaragod is a Government Institute located in Kasaragod, Kerala. It was established in the year 1957. Government College, Kasaragod offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Govt. College of Teacher Education (GCTE), Thalassery is a Government Institute located in Thalassery, Kerala. It was established in the year 2013. Govt. College of Teacher Education (GCTE), Thalassery offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More
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