Top Private 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

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-

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

-

-

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  • 4.4Rating
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  • RatingNoida, Uttar Pradesh
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    1,20,000 - 1,80,000 PhD

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    JEECUP Exams

    ...+5 MHT-CET , JEE Main , CAT , NEET , SAT India
Bennett University is a Private Institute located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2016. Bennett University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Gyan Vidhi PG Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Bikaner, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2003. Gyan Vidhi PG Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as LLB, PGD, PhD, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.7Rating
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    • RatingDehradun, Uttarakhand
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      68,666 - 2,66,000 PhD

    ICFAI LAW Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 2003. ICFAI LAW Dehradun offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, LLB, M.Tech, PhD, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      2,50,000 PhD

    NMIMS PHARMACY Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2006. NMIMS PHARMACY Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, B.Pharm+MBA, B.Pharm+M.Pharm in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingSangli, Maharashtra
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    Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Sangli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2005. Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Himachal Pradesh University Department of Laws is a Private Institute located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Himachal Pradesh University Department of Laws offers Regular courses such as LLB, PhD, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        2,10,000 PhD

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        CBSE 12th Exams

        ...+6 MRNAT , JEE Main , CUET , HBSE 12th , GATE , UGC NET
      MRCE Faridabad is a Private Institute located in Faridabad, Haryana. It was established in the year 1997. MRCE Faridabad offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • 4.7Rating
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      • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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        MAH MBA CET Exams

      Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1995. Lala Lajpatrai Institute of Management offers Regular courses such as PhD, MMS in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingKolkata, West Bengal
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        ...+3 CBSE 10th , WBJEE , JEE Main
      Jis Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2005. Jis Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        1,00,000 PhD

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        CBSE 12th Exams

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      Medicaps University is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. Medicaps University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • 5.0Rating
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      • RatingMangalore, Karnataka
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        SDMLC Mangalore is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1974. SDMLC Mangalore offers Regular courses such as LLB, PGD, Certificate, PhD, BA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          60,000 PhD

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          CAT Exams

          ...+3 CG PET , XAT , JEE Main

        KK Modi University specialties

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        BNCP Udaipur is a Private Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2003. BNCP Udaipur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Pharm, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • 4.7Rating
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        • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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          ...+2 Maharashtra HSC , GATE
        Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Nirmala Niketan College of Home Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • 3.0Rating
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        • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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          Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education & Research (ABIPER), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2006. Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education & Research (ABIPER), Bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma, Pharm.D in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          • RatingMeerut, Uttar Pradesh
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            75,000 PhD

          Sardar Patel Subharti Institute of Law is a Private Institute located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Sardar Patel Subharti Institute of Law offers Regular courses such as PGD, PhD, M.Phil, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          • RatingNashik, Maharashtra
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            Ayurved Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1954. Ayurved Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as PGD, PhD, MD, BAMS in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • 4.5Rating
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            • RatingKurnool, Andhra Pradesh
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              80,000 PhD

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              AP PGECET Exams

              ...+2 GATE , AP EAMCET
            GPREC Kurnool is a Private Institute located in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1985. GPREC Kurnool offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • RatingPuducherry, Puducherry
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              35,000 PhD

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              GMAT Exams

              ...+5 XAT , CAT , CMAT , MAT , CENTAC

            Sri Manakula Vinayagar Engineering College specialties

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              CBSE 12th Exams

              ...+5 CSIR NET , CAT , WBCHSE , MAT , UGC NET
            Amity Global Business School (AGBS), Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2008. Amity Global Business School (AGBS), Kolkata offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • 4.5Rating
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            • RatingErode, Tamil Nadu
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              CBSE 12th Exams

              ...+6 NIMCET , XAT , CAT , CMAT , MAT , Tamilnadu 12th
            Sri Vasavi College is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1967. Sri Vasavi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • RatingPonani, Kerala
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              CBSE 12th Exams

              ...+1 Kerala 12th
            MES Ponnani College is a Private Institute located in Ponani, Kerala. It was established in the year 1968. MES Ponnani College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            • RatingYavatmal, Maharashtra
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            PATALDHAMAL WADHWANI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY is a Private Institute located in Yavatmal, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1997. PATALDHAMAL WADHWANI COLLEGE OF PHARMACY offers Regular courses such as M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              30,000 PhD

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              #17 NIRF Ranking

            AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (ASE), Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (ASE), Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BCA, MSc, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              31,000 PhD

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              CBSE 12th Exams

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            Cmr Group Of Institutions specialties

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              CBSE 12th Exams

              ...+6 SRMJEEE , CBSE 10th , GMAT , BITSAT , JEE Main , XAT

            National Institute of Management, Mumbai specialties

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            • 4.4Rating
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            • RatingMadurai, Tamil Nadu
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              PRIST University is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. PRIST University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              • 4.3Rating
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              • RatingNagpur, Maharashtra
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                1,11,360 PhD

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                MHT-CET Exams

              Anjuman College of Engineering & Technology (ACET), Nagpur is a Private Institute located in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Anjuman College of Engineering & Technology (ACET), Nagpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              • 4.6Rating
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              • RatingShimla, Himachal Pradesh
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                80,000 - 2,40,000 PhD

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                CBSE 12th Exams

                ...+2 HPBOSE 12th , JEE Main
              APGSU Shimla is a Private Institute located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. APGSU Shimla offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              • RatingSolapur, Maharashtra
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              D.S.T.S. Mandal s College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Solapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1980. D.S.T.S. Mandal s College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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