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

MGM Institute of Health Sciences , Navi Mumbai

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Indian Nur

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

MGM Institute of Health Sciences is a Private University located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. MGM Institute of Health Sciences offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 93+ students

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MMYVVDDE

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Katni, Madhya Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+1 Govt. of Madhya Pradesh.

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

MMYVVDDE is a Private University located in Katni, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1995. MMYVVDDE offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 390+ students

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts & Science for Women , Perambalur

Perambalur, Tamil Nadu
Private

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts & Science for Women is a Private Institute located in Perambalur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts & Science for Women offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Course and Fee (36)

Women's Christian College, Nagercoil (WCC) , Nagercoil

Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu
Private

Women's Christian College, Nagercoil is a Private Institute located in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1954. Women's Christian College, Nagercoil offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

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Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College , Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private

Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1997. Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Course and Fee (71)

Jaypee University of Information Technology

Solan, Himachal Pradesh
Private

Jaypee University of Information Technology is a Private University located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Jaypee University of Information Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BBA, BCA, MSc, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

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Durga Soren University , Deoghar

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Deoghar, Jharkhand
Private

1,11,670 PhD
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Durga Soren University is a Private Institute located in Deoghar, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2023. Durga Soren University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 523+ students

Course and Fee (67)

Sharadchndra Pawar College of Pharmacy (SPCOP)

Pune, Maharashtra
Private

Sharadchndra Pawar College of Pharmacy (SPCOP) is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. Sharadchndra Pawar College of Pharmacy (SPCOP) offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

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Rungta International Skills University

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Private

1,00,000 PhD
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Rungta International Skills University is a Private Institute located in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2025. Rungta International Skills University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 18+ students

Achievers College of Commerce & Management

Kalyan, Maharashtra
Private

Achievers College of Commerce & Management is a Private Institute located in Kalyan, Maharashtra. . Achievers College of Commerce & Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

The ICFAI University, Mizoram , Aizawl

Aizawl, Mizoram
Private

90,000 PhD
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The ICFAI University, Mizoram is a Private Institute located in Aizawl, Mizoram. It was established in the year 2006. The ICFAI University, Mizoram offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya (SVVV) , Indore

Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Private

60,000 - 80,000 PhD
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Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. . Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 225+ students

Monad University

Hapur, Uttar Pradesh
Private

70,000 - 90,000 PhD
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Monad University is a Private Institute located in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Monad University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1270+ students

Course and Fee (55)

Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
ISO
...+4 UGC , NAAC , Govt of Tamilnadu , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

20,000 - 50,000 PhD
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3702+ students

SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ghatsila, Jharkhand
Private
UGC
...+1 PCI

1,00,000 PhD
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SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY is a Private Institute located in Ghatsila, Jharkhand. It was established in the year 2023. SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 101+ students

Course and Fee (119)

SRM Trichy

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
MHRD
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

SRM Trichy is a Private University located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2014. SRM Trichy offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4611+ students

KM University

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Private

75,000 - 1,40,000 PhD
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KM University is a Private University located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. . KM University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MBBS, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 169+ students

Kaveri University

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
UGC 2(f)&

Kaveri University is a Private University located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2024. Kaveri University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, MSc, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 317+ students

Institute of International Trade

2.3
(3 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
Other

2,50,000 PhD
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IIFT Exams

Institute of International Trade is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 2005. Institute of International Trade offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17+ students

Subharti Institute of Management & Commerce

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

UP 12th Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Subharti Institute of Management & Commerce is a Private Institute located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Subharti Institute of Management & Commerce offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, B.Com, M.Com, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

G H Raisoni College Of Engineering And Management

3.8
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

MHT-CET Exams

G H Raisoni College Of Engineering And Management is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. G H Raisoni College Of Engineering And Management offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Com, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42770+ students

C Z Patel College of Business and Management

Anand, Gujarat
Private
ISOQAR
...+1 Other

CBSE 12th Exams

C Z Patel College of Business and Management is a Private Institute located in Anand, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2003. C Z Patel College of Business and Management offers Regular courses such as BBA, B.Com, PGD, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Faculty Council of Engineering & Technology - Jadavpur University

4.8
(5 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
AICTE

WBJEE Exams
...+4 WBJEE JECA , JEE Main , GATE , UGC NET

Faculty Council of Engineering & Technology - Jadavpur University is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1955. Faculty Council of Engineering & Technology - Jadavpur University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BSc, BA, B.Pharm, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 426+ students

St. Joseph University

3.7
(10 Reviews)
Dimapur, Nagaland
Private
UGC
...+1 AICTE

75,000 - 80,000 PhD
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 NBSE HSSLC , CBSE 10th

St. Joseph University is a Private Institute located in Dimapur, Nagaland. It was established in the year 2016. St. Joseph University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 41+ students

Kanya Gurukul Campus Dehradun

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Private

Kanya Gurukul Campus Dehradun is a Private Institute located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1922. Kanya Gurukul Campus Dehradun offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 175+ students

Christ University, Bangalore

4.3
(122 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

1,40,000 PhD
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#96 NIRF Ranking

Christ University, Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2008. Christ University, Bangalore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 649+ students

L M Thapar School of Management

Mohali, Punjab
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

26,050 PhD
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CAT Exams
...+2 NMAT by GMAC , NMAT

L M Thapar School of Management is a Private Institute located in Mohali, Punjab. It was established in the year 2007. L M Thapar School of Management offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

Takshashila University Tindivanam

4.1
(33 Reviews)
Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu
Private
Govt of Ta

70,000 PhD
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Takshashila University Tindivanam is a Private Institute located in Tindivanam, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2022. Takshashila University Tindivanam offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 54827+ students

Fergusson College

4.3
(28 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 Maharashtra HSC , GATE , GPAT

Fergusson College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1895. Fergusson College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4201+ students

Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science

4.3
(7 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1954. Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 103+ 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

1,11,670 PhD

1,00,000 PhD

90,000 PhD

60,000 - 80,000 PhD

70,000 - 90,000 PhD

20,000 - 50,000 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

1,00,000 PhD

75,000 - 1,40,000 PhD

2,50,000 PhD

IIFT Exams

UP 12th Exams

MHT-CET Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

WBJEE Exams

75,000 - 80,000 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

1,40,000 PhD

#96 NIRF Ranking

26,050 PhD

CAT Exams

70,000 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

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