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 674 Private PhD Colleges in India

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 106+ 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 10353+ students

JCE Chennai

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

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

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 48993+ 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 675+ 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 7219+ 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 84+ students

HKBK bangalore

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

1,12,500 PhD
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Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , KCET , 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 1250+ students

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

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other

5,500 PhD
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CBSE 10th , GMAT , JIPMER , XAT , Karnataka 2nd PUC , CAT

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 553+ 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 43+ students

Jain Vishva Bharati Institute

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

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

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 116+ 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 12th Exams
...+5 TANCET , CBSE 10th , GATE , Tamilnadu 10th , TNEA

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 73663+ students

CPU

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

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

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 4300+ students

SCOA Pune

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

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

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 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 10th , 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 9991+ 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

CAT Exams
...+1 CMAT

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 24+ 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
CBSE 12th Exams
...+5 TANCET , UGC , MAT , CSIR , JEST

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 7648+ students

IIT Dhanbad

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

#35 NIRF Ranking
GMAT Exams
...+6 COAP , CSIR NET , GRE , IIT JAM , XAT , JEE Main

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 401+ students

Era University

4.2
(44 Reviews)
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

50,000 - 1,00,000 PhD
Get Fee Details

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 4774+ students

Pillai Group Of Institutions

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

MAT Exams
...+1 XAT

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 52+ students

Pioneer Institute of Professional Studies

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CSIR NET , XAT , CAT , CMAT , MPBSE 12th , 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 82+ students

Madhyanchal Professional University

4.4
(11 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private

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

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 33650+ 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 162+ 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 62269+ students

JSPM University

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

73,500 - 74,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
MHT-CET Exams
...+3 CUET PG , PERA CET , CUET

JSPM University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2023. JSPM University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26675+ students

Jaipur Institute of Engineering and Management

Jaipur, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

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

Centurion University of Technology and Management, Vizianagaram

2.3
(3 Reviews)
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

1,20,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 AP EAMCET , CUEE , BIEAP , JEE Main

Centurion University of Technology and Management, Vizianagaram is a Private Institute located in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2017. Centurion University of Technology and Management, Vizianagaram offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2765+ students

People's College

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

People's College is a Private Institute located in Nanded, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1950. People's College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 168+ 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 674 Private PhD Colleges in India

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

Gujarat University Exams

1,12,500 PhD

Karnataka 2nd PUC Exams

5,500 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

97,000 - 1,25,000 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

50,000 PhD

MAH-M.Arch-CET Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

1,20,000 PhD

CAT Exams

CAT Exams

55,000 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

#35 NIRF Ranking

GMAT Exams

50,000 - 1,00,000 PhD

MAT Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

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

CBSE 12th Exams

80,000 - 1,40,000 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

73,500 - 74,000 PhD

MHT-CET Exams

1,75,000 PhD

IEMJEE Exams

1,20,000 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

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