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

-

-

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Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Nanded, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2009. Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as M.Tech, PhD, BJMC in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. . Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    Juhari devi girls degree college is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1963. Juhari devi girls degree college offers Regular courses such as BA, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Chandrawati Tiwari Girls P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Kashipur, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1986. Chandrawati Tiwari Girls P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, B.Ed, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        Madras Diabetes Research Foundation is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Madras Diabetes Research Foundation offers Regular courses such as PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          1,26,000 PhD

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        HINDUSTAN ACADEMY OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2015. HINDUSTAN ACADEMY OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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          SRM Dental College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. SRM Dental College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PhD, BDS, MDS in multiple disciplines. Read More
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            N.K.T. National College of Education for Women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1966. N.K.T. National College of Education for Women offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              Rajgad Dnyanpeeth's Adhyapak Mahavidalaya is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2006. Rajgad Dnyanpeeth's Adhyapak Mahavidalaya offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                5,700 - 31,810 PhD

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              Jamia Millia Islamia : Faculty of Social Sciences is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1976. Jamia Millia Islamia : Faculty of Social Sciences offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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              • RatingKanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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                DWT Kanpur is a Private Institute located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1958. DWT Kanpur offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, MA, PhD, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                  2,10,000 PhD

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                  ...+5 JEE Main , CAT , MAT , GATE , UGC NET
                Kalasalingam University - Department of Computer Applications is a Private Institute located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Kalasalingam University - Department of Computer Applications offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                  Jawaharlal Nehru University School of Computer and Systems Sciences is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1974. Jawaharlal Nehru University School of Computer and Systems Sciences offers Regular courses such as M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                  • RatingWardha, Maharashtra
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                    Kasturba College of Education is a Private Institute located in Wardha, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2005. Kasturba College of Education offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                      Shri B M Patil Institute of Nursing Sciences is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1998. Shri B M Patil Institute of Nursing Sciences offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PhD, ANM in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                        50,000 - 95,000 PhD

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                      Amity University Ranchi is a Private Institute located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2016. Amity University Ranchi offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                      • RatingPune, Maharashtra
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                        ...+3 PCI , DTE , NAAC
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                        66,666 PhD

                      Alard University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Alard University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                        1,47,000 PhD

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                        ...+5 ICMR JRF , Karnataka 2nd PUC , NEET SS , NEET PG , UGC NET
                      St. John's Medical College is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1963. St. John's Medical College offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                      Saveetha College of Allied Health Sciences is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . Saveetha College of Allied Health Sciences offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, MSc, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                      • RatingTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
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                        ...+9 AICTE , BCI , PCI , MHRD , Council of Architecture (COA) , NCTE , ISO , DSIR , NAAC
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                        30,000 PhD

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                      Prist University, Tiruchirappalli is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1985. Prist University, Tiruchirappalli offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                      • RatingJaipur, Rajasthan
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                      Agrasen College, Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2018. Agrasen College, Jaipur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                        41,000 PhD

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                      Institute of Clinical Research India (Jaipur National University) is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2004. Institute of Clinical Research India (Jaipur National University) offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                        3,60,000 PhD

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                      ICRI Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. ICRI Pune offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                      • RatingJabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
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                        ...+2 BCI , AIU
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                      Mangalayatan University of Jabalpur is a Private Institute located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2019. Mangalayatan University of Jabalpur offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                      ICRI Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. ICRI Mumbai offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                      • RatingKolkata, West Bengal
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                        1,00,000 PhD

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                      St. Xavier's University Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2017. St. Xavier's University Kolkata offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                      • RatingJhajjar, Haryana
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                        1,10,000 - 1,50,000 PhD

                      Sanskaram University is a Private University located in Jhajjar, Haryana. It was established in the year 2015. Sanskaram University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                        1,25,000 - 1,60,000 PhD

                      G H Raisoni International Skill Tech University, Pune is a Private University located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2024. G H Raisoni International Skill Tech University, Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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                        3,40,000 PhD

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                        ...+3 GATE , GUJCET , JEE Main
                      DAIICT is a Private University located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2001. DAIICT offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech, PhD, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More
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