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

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , Government of India , NAAC

1,19,000 PhD
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 Maharashtra HSC , TISSNET , CUET , NEET PG

Tata Institute of Social Sciences specialties

Region : Strategic Financial Hub Access - Located in Deonar, Mumbai, providing direct proximity to India's largest corporate headquarters and financial institutions - Strategic access to major NGOs and government bodies for field-based social research

Rankings : Top-Tier National Standing - Ranked #58 among Universities in India by NIRF 2024 - Consistently ranked #1 in India for Social Work and Humanities by major national surveys

Fees : Highly Affordable Elite Education - Rs 1.85 - 2.5 L (Total) for flagship MA programs - One of the lowest fee structures among top-tier management-equivalent institutes in India

ROI : Best-in-Class Return on Investment - Exceptional ROI with average packages exceeding 10x the total course fee - Flagship HRM & LR program offers packages comparable to top-tier IIMs at a fraction of the cost

Flagship Courses : MA in HRM & Labour Relations - Widely considered India's best program for Human Resources, equivalent to an MBA from top-tier B-schools - 100% placement record with a focus on industrial relations and organizational behavior

Specializations : Pioneering Social Work & HR - Oldest social work education program in Asia with 8 specialized centers - Unique focus on Labour Studies and Social Entrepreneurship not found in traditional B-schools

Placements : Corporate Leadership & Social Impact - Strong focus on FMCG, Consulting, and BFSI sectors for HRM graduates - Top recruiters include HUL, P&G, TAS, and Accenture Strategy

Diversity : Inclusive & National Cohort - High gender diversity with specific weightage for female candidates in selection - Pan-India student base selected through a rigorous national-level entrance process

Internships : High-Stakes Summer Internships - Average summer stipend of Rs 2.82 Lakhs for two months (Batch 2023-25) - Internships at global giants like Marico, Mondelez, Citi, and Aditya Birla Group

Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Global Academic Collaborations - Active exchange programs with London School of Economics (LSE) and University of Chicago - Member of the BRICS Network University and Himalayan University Consortium

Almuni : Influential Global Network - Medha Patkar (Social Activist) - Anu Aga (Former Chairperson, Thermax)

Hostel : Residential Campus in Mumbai - Six hostels on the Main Campus and two 7-storied modern buildings on the Naoroji Campus - Triple-sharing rooms provided with essential amenities, a rare feature in land-scarce Mumbai

Infrastructure : Lush 21-Acre Dual Campus - Spans 21 acres across the Main Campus and the Malti and Jal A.D. Naoroji Campus Annexe - Scenic beauty with dense greenery and state-of-the-art digital libraries

Shortlisted by 904+ students

Rayat & Bahra Institute of Management

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chandigarh, Chandigarh
Private
AICTE

1,80,000 PhD
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PSEB 12th Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , CBSE 10th , PSEB 10th

Rayat & Bahra Institute of Management is a Private Institute located in Chandigarh. . Rayat & Bahra Institute of Management offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

DY PATIL MCA Pune

4.5
(11 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 ICAR

3,00,000 PhD
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 MAH-M.Arch-CET , Maharashtra HSC , MHT-CET , JEE Main , NID Entrance Exam , CAT

DY PATIL MCA Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2002. DY PATIL MCA Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, BSc, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 201+ students

Omayal Achi college of Nursing

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Indian Nur

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

Omayal Achi college of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1992. Omayal Achi college of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, PGD, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 231+ students

Smt. Bakul Tambat Institute of Nursing Education

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Government
...+1 Indian Nursing Council (INC)

Smt. Bakul Tambat Institute of Nursing Education is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Smt. Bakul Tambat Institute of Nursing Education offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PhD, ANM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 161+ students

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Karnataka

SVUCET Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , JEECUP , CBSE 10th , UP 10th , GPAT , JEE Main

Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2003. Sri Venkateshwara Institute of Nursing Sciences offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 118+ students

SCON Pune

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
INC
...+1 AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams

SCON Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2007. SCON Pune offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 414+ students

Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts and Science and V. P. Varde College of Commerce and Economics

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
ISO
...+1 NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Maharashtra HSC , MAH MBA CET

Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts and Science and V. P. Varde College of Commerce and Economics is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1964. Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts and Science and V. P. Varde College of Commerce and Economics offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 188+ students

HCAS

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

42,000 PhD
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HCAS is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. HCAS offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8676+ students

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Vidyavati MukandLal Girl College

4.3
(10 Reviews)
Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Vidyavati MukandLal Girl College is a Private Institute located in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1961. Vidyavati MukandLal Girl College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 157+ students

St. Ignatius College Of Education

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

St. Ignatius College Of Education is a Private Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1957. St. Ignatius College Of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

St. Christophers College Of Education

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 NAAC , Govt. of India , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

St. Christophers College Of Education is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1923. St. Christophers College Of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 69+ students

Sudharsan College of Arts Science

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu
Private
National A

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

Sudharsan College of Arts Science is a Private Institute located in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Sudharsan College of Arts Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16679+ students

St. Xaviers Institute of Education

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NCTE

St. Xaviers Institute of Education is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1953. St. Xaviers Institute of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54+ students

St. Xavier's Catholic College of Nursing

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
INC

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

St. Xavier's Catholic College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. St. Xavier's Catholic College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 70+ students

Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering Pune

4.2
(9 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

52,986 PhD
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MHTCET MTech Exams
...+3 GATE , MHT-CET , JEE Main

Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, PhD, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 229+ students

Awantika College

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Other
...+2 Govt. Of M.P , AICTE

3,00,000 PhD
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CBSE 12th Exams

Awantika College is a Private Institute located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2000. Awantika College offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46+ students

B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce

Bidar, Karnataka
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Bidar, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1960. B.V. Bhoomaraddi College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21+ students

Government Girls' P.G. College

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 MPBSE 12th

Government Girls' P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Gazipur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1977. Government Girls' P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

M.I.E.T. Engineering College

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

43,000 PhD
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 TANCET , GMAT , XAT , CAT , CMAT , MAT

M.I.E.T. Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. M.I.E.T. Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18055+ students

M.G.R. College, Hosur (Arts & Science)

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 NAAC , Govt of Tamilnadu , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

M.G.R. College, Hosur (Arts & Science) is a Private Institute located in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1988. M.G.R. College, Hosur (Arts & Science) offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2859+ students

Meston College of Education

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Meston College of Education is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1937. Meston College of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

Motiram Baburam Government Post Graduate

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Haldwani, Uttarakhand
Private
NCTE

UK 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Motiram Baburam Government Post Graduate is a Private Institute located in Haldwani, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1960. Motiram Baburam Government Post Graduate offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 246+ students

MVP Samaj's College of Pharmacy (MVP COLLEGE) , Nashik

Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+4 DTE , ACIET , PCI , pci

21,850 PhD
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MVP Samaj's College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1982. MVP Samaj's College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

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Narayana College of Nursing

Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 BIEAP

Narayana College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2006. Narayana College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, PhD, GNM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 80+ students

N.V.K.S.D College of Education

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

N.V.K.S.D College of Education is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1963. N.V.K.S.D College of Education offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

Sri Sarada College for Women (SSCW), Tirunelveli

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Sri Sarada College for Women (SSCW), Tirunelveli is a Private Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1986. Sri Sarada College for Women (SSCW), Tirunelveli offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 67+ students

Swami Shukdevanand Mahavidyalaya

Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
Other
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Swami Shukdevanand Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1964. Swami Shukdevanand Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 240+ students

Sri Sarada College of Education (SSCOE), Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

Sri Sarada College of Education (SSCOE), Salem is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Sri Sarada College of Education (SSCOE), Salem offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 65+ students

Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College Of Nursing

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College Of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College Of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 49+ 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

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Showing 674 Private PhD Colleges in India

1,19,000 PhD

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences specialties

1,80,000 PhD

PSEB 12th Exams

3,00,000 PhD

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42,000 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

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52,986 PhD

MHTCET MTech Exams

3,00,000 PhD

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43,000 PhD

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21,850 PhD

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