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	-	-
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 673 Private PhD Colleges in India

APGSU Shimla

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

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

Shortlisted by 2631+ students

D.S.T.S. Mandal s College of Pharmacy

Solapur, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+2 PCI , AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 GPAT , Maharashtra HSC

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

Shortlisted by 74+ students

IDA bangalore

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Karnataka 2nd PUC

IDA bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. . IDA bangalore offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 102+ students

Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College (BVNLC), Pune

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
BCI
...+2 Ministry of HRD , NAAC

Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College (BVNLC), Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1978. Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College (BVNLC), Pune offers Regular courses such as LLB, Diploma, PGD, PhD, BA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10349+ students

JCE Chennai

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Tamilnadu 12th Exams
...+4 GATE , TANCET , TNEA , CBSE 12th

JCE Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. JCE Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PhD, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48991+ students

United Institute of Pharmacy (UIP), Kurukshetra

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kurukshetra, Haryana
Private
Medical Co

United Institute of Pharmacy (UIP), Kurukshetra is a Private Institute located in Kurukshetra, Haryana. . United Institute of Pharmacy (UIP), Kurukshetra offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Park Group of Institutions

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , NAAC

Park Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Park Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 672+ students

Raffles University-School of Law

Alwar, Rajasthan
Private
UGC

Raffles University-School of Law is a Private Institute located in Alwar, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2011. Raffles University-School of Law offers Regular courses such as LLB, PGD, PhD, BA+LLB, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ambala, Haryana
Private
UGC
...+4 AICTE , AIU , Council of Architecture (COA) , NAAC

Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur is a Private Institute located in Ambala, Haryana. It was established in the year 2010. Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Sadopur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7216+ students

I. M. Nanavati Law College

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
BCI
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Gujarat University Exams

I. M. Nanavati Law College is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1958. I. M. Nanavati Law College offers Regular courses such as LLB, PhD, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 82+ students

HKBK bangalore

4.3
(7 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

1,12,500 PhD
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 KCET , Karnataka 2nd PUC , JEE Main

HKBK bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1997. HKBK bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1248+ students

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

5,500 PhD
Get Fee Details
CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 JIPMER , NEET PG , CAT , GATE , XAT , CMAT

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1992. Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Bangalore offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 545+ students

Sir L. A. Shah Law College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Sir L. A. Shah Law College is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1927. Sir L. A. Shah Law College offers Regular courses such as LLB, PGD, PhD, LLM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33+ students

Jain Vishva Bharati Institute

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nagaur, Rajasthan
Private
MHRD
...+2 UGC , NAAC

CMAT Exams
...+6 CAT , GMAT , XAT , MAT , CBSE 12th , RBSE 12th

Jain Vishva Bharati Institute is a Private Institute located in Nagaur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2002. Jain Vishva Bharati Institute offers Regular, Distance courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, B.Ed, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 106+ students

Sree Sastha Group of Institutions

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National resources centre for the National Cyber Security Program (NCSP).

CBSE 10th Exams
...+5 Tamilnadu 10th , GATE , TANCET , TNEA , CBSE 12th

Sree Sastha Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. Sree Sastha Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 73658+ students

CPU

4.0
(6 Reviews)
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

97,000 - 1,25,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
CBSE 10th Exams
...+6 HPBOSE 10th , GATE , HPBOSE 12th , HPCET , CBSE 12th , JEE Main

CPU is a Private Institute located in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2012. CPU offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4299+ students

SCOA Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+3 Council of Architecture (COA) , Government of Maharashtra , NAAC

50,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
JEE Main Exams
...+1 MAH-M.Arch-CET

SCOA Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2000. SCOA Pune offers Regular courses such as PhD, B.Arch, M.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 240+ students

ISB&M, Kolkata

4.0
(10 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

CBSE 10th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , WBCHSE

ISB&M, Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2004. ISB&M, Kolkata offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, BSc, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9979+ students

IBS Business School (IBS), Ahmedabad

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

1,20,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
CAT Exams

IBS Business School (IBS), Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1995. IBS Business School (IBS), Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as PhD, PGPM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16995+ students

Saintgits Institute of Management

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
AICTE

CMAT Exams
...+1 CAT

Saintgits Institute of Management is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 2006. Saintgits Institute of Management offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Sankara College of Science and Commerce

4.9
(7 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

55,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
CSIR Exams
...+5 JEST , TANCET , MAT , CBSE 12th , UGC

Sankara College of Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Sankara College of Science and Commerce offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7634+ students

IIT Dhanbad

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

#35 NIRF Ranking
COAP Exams
...+6 CSIR NET , GATE , CAT , JEE Advanced , IIT JAM , XAT

IIT Dhanbad is a Private Institute located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2010. IIT Dhanbad offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 392+ students

Era University

4.2
(44 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

50,000 - 1,00,000 PhD
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Era University is a Private Institute located in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2016. Era University offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Pharm, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4755+ students

Pillai Group Of Institutions

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

XAT Exams
...+1 MAT

Pillai Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1992. Pillai Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ students

Pioneer Institute of Professional Studies

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CSIR NET Exams
...+6 MPBSE 12th , CAT , XAT , CMAT , UGC NET , MAT

Pioneer Institute of Professional Studies is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1996. Pioneer Institute of Professional Studies offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 81+ students

Madhyanchal Professional University

4.4
(11 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private

3,50,000 - 4,00,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
CBSE 10th Exams
...+4 MPBSE 12th , CBSE 12th , MPBSE 10th , JEE Main

Madhyanchal Professional University is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2018. Madhyanchal Professional University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 33627+ students

Dayanand College of Law (DCL), Latur

Latur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Dayanand College of Law (DCL), Latur is a Private Institute located in Latur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1971. Dayanand College of Law (DCL), Latur offers Regular courses such as LLB, Diploma, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 156+ students

Chaitanya Deemed to be University

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
MHRD
...+1 UGC

80,000 - 1,40,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 TSBIE

Chaitanya Deemed to be University is a Private University located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2013. Chaitanya Deemed to be University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 62076+ students

JSPM University

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

59,000 PhD
Get Fee Details

JSPM University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1998. JSPM University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 25614+ students

Jaipur Institute of Engineering and Management

Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

1,75,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
IEMJEE Exams
...+3 GATE , UGC NET , JEE Main

Jaipur Institute of Engineering and Management is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2010. Jaipur Institute of Engineering and Management offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 59+ students

Top Private PhD Colleges in India 2026

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

Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Colleges in India

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

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

Showing 673 Private PhD Colleges in India

80,000 - 2,40,000 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

Tamilnadu 12th Exams

Gujarat University Exams

1,12,500 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

5,500 PhD

CBSE 10th Exams

CMAT Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

97,000 - 1,25,000 PhD

CBSE 10th Exams

50,000 PhD

JEE Main Exams

CBSE 10th Exams

1,20,000 PhD

CAT Exams

CMAT Exams

55,000 PhD

CSIR Exams

#35 NIRF Ranking

COAP Exams

50,000 - 1,00,000 PhD

XAT Exams

CSIR NET Exams

3,50,000 - 4,00,000 PhD

CBSE 10th Exams

80,000 - 1,40,000 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

59,000 PhD

1,75,000 PhD

IEMJEE Exams

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