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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-

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  • 4.6Rating
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  • RatingGurgaon, Haryana
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    1,30,000 PhD

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K.R. Mangalam University is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 2013. K.R. Mangalam University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • 3.7Rating
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  • RatingMohali, Punjab
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    ...+3 AICTE , NCTE , NAAC
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    60,000 - 1,80,000 PhD

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    PSEB 12th Exams

    ...+6 CBSE 12th , CLAT , AILET , CBSE 10th , NCHM JEE , GPAT

Rayat Bahra University specialties

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    15,000 PhD

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    #86 NIRF Ranking

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    CSIR NET Exams

    ...+6 MHT-CET , IIT JAM , JEE Main , CCMT , CCMN , GATE

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  • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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    Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Maruthi College of Physical Education is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1956. Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Maruthi College of Physical Education offers Regular courses such as PhD, M.Phil, BPEd, MPEd in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.5Rating
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    • RatingVadodara, Gujarat
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      30,000 - 68,000 PhD

    Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Group Of Institutes is a Private Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2004. Sumandeep Vidyapeeth Group Of Institutes offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, MBBS, BSc, B.Pharm, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.6Rating
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    • RatingJaipur, Rajasthan
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      ...+7 AICTE , BCI , MCI , PCI , NCTE Jaipur , INC , NAAC
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      1,15,500 - 1,31,000 PhD

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      ...+6 CLAT , Lucknow University UGET , RBSE 12th , NEET PG , Rajasthan JET , APTET

    Jaipur National University specialties

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    • 4.8Rating
      (5 Reviews)
    • RatingPune, Maharashtra
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+6 NBA , Pharmacy Council of India , ISO , UGC , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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      ...+2 MHT-CET , BVP CET
    Poona College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1981. Poona College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, Pharm.D in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • Rupee

      55,000 PhD

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      LSAT-India Exams

      ...+4 AILET , CLAT , KUAT , LSAT

    Karnavati University specialties

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      CBSE 12th Exams

      ...+1 Tamilnadu 12th
    QMC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1914. QMC Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.3Rating
      (47 Reviews)
    • RatingDehradun, Uttarakhand
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+7 NBA , AIU , IACBE , ISO , DSIR , NAAC , IAU
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      50,000 - 3,93,000 PhD

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      #64 NIRF Ranking

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      CLAT Exams

      ...+6 CUET PG , UPES DAT , ULSAT , JAC 12th , ATMA , UPESMET

    University of Petroleum and Energy Studies specialties

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    • 4.1Rating
      (54 Reviews)
    • RatingMangalore, Karnataka
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+3 NABH , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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      #101-150 NIRF Ranking

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      ...+6 COMEDK UGET , JIPMER , XAT , CAT , NEET , KMAT

    Yenepoya University, Mangalore specialties

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    • 4.0Rating
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    • RatingRanchi, Jharkhand
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+3 BCI , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)
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      50,000 PhD

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      AILET Exams

      ...+2 CLAT , UGC NET
    NLU Ranchi is a Private University located in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2002. NLU Ranchi offers Regular courses such as PhD, BA+LLB, LLM, BBA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingDibrugarh, Assam
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      96,000 PhD

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      CBSE 12th Exams

      ...+6 CLAT , DUEE , CSIR NET , GATE , NIMCET , GPAT
    Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology is a Private Institute located in Dibrugarh, Assam. It was established in the year 2009. Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 3.9Rating
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    • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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      ...+2 AICTE , UGC-AICTE-DEC ( Joint committee)
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      1,16,667 PhD

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      ...+1 GATE

    Alliance University specialties

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    • 4.2Rating
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    • RatingMangalore, Karnataka
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      ...+5 DCI , Council of Architecture , MCI , MHRD , INC
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      NATA Exams

      ...+6 CET , GPAT , NIPER JEE , XAT , CAT , NEET
    Nitte University is a Private Institute located in Mangalore, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1979. Nitte University offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      40,000 - 2,00,000 PhD

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      CLAT Exams

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    Babu Banarasi Das University, Lucknow specialties

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      ...+1 NEET MDS
    Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College & Hospital offers Regular courses such as PhD, BDS, MDS in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.0Rating
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    • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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      ...+6 SAQS , AACSB , AIU , MHRD , ISO , AICTE
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      ...+6 MAH MBA CET , NIMCET , XAT , CAT , CMAT , MAT
    KJ SOMAIYA Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1993. KJ SOMAIYA Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, PGDM, MCA, PhD, MMS in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.4Rating
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    • RatingAhmedabad, Gujarat
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      GPAT Exams

      ...+2 NATA , GUJCET

    Nirma University specialties

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    • 4.7Rating
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    • RatingManipal, Karnataka
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      ...+2 ISO , AICTE
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      71,500 PhD

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      ...+5 DASA UG , Karnataka 2nd PUC , MET , GATE , KCET

    Manipal Institute of Technology specialties

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    • 4.2Rating
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    • RatingBhubaneswar, Odisha
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      4,00,000 PhD

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      UGC NET Exams

      ...+3 CAT , NMAT by GMAC , XAT

    XIM University specialties

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    • 4.0Rating
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    • RatingKochi, Kerala
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      CBSE 12th Exams

      ...+1 Kerala 12th
    Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi is a Private Institute located in Kochi, Kerala. It was established in the year 1944. Sacred Heart College (SHC), Kochi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 3.0Rating
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    • RatingKanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
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      ...+1 TAMIL NADU DR. MGR MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
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    Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2011. Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, B.Pharm, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.3Rating
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    • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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      #84 NIRF Ranking

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      ...+5 SAEEE , NATA , NEET , NEET MDS , Tamilnadu 12th

    Sathyabama University specialties

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    • 3.9Rating
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    • RatingSolan, Himachal Pradesh
    • RatingPrivate
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      ...+4 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
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      1,40,000 - 1,86,000 PhD

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      CLAT Exams

      ...+6 GMAT , GPAT , CUCET , JEE Main , SET , NEET

    Shoolini University Solan specialties

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    • RatingJaipur, Rajasthan
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      ...+4 AICTE , BCI , NCTE , PCI
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      75,000 - 1,00,000 PhD

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      ...+6 CSIR NET , CEED , CBSE 12th , LSAT-India , CBSE 10th , Rajasthan JET Agriculture

    Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phoole University specialties

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    • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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      ...+3 TANCET MBA , Tamilnadu 12th , NIMCET
    Ethiraj college for women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1948. Ethiraj college for women offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • 4.5Rating
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    • RatingPune, Maharashtra
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      Padm. Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1994. Padm. Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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        Stella Matutina College of Education is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1961. Stella Matutina College of Education offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • 4.5Rating
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        • RatingGuwahati, Assam
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