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

Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Greater Noida

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

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

Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Greater Noida is a Private Institute located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2010. Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Greater Noida offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, BBA, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 77+ students

Sri Vidya Mandir Arts & Science College

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Sri Vidya Mandir Arts & Science College is a Private Institute located in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2000. Sri Vidya Mandir Arts & Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 56+ students

Smt. Sadguna C U Arts College for Girls

Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 GSEB 12th

Smt. Sadguna C U Arts College for Girls is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1966. Smt. Sadguna C U Arts College for Girls offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

IMCU bangalore

4.3
(19 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
Other
...+2 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

70,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+4 Karnataka 2nd PUC , XAT , CAT , MAT

Christ University founded the Institute of Management in 1994. The first course introduced was a two-year full-time post-graduate management programme (MBA). The basic objective was to enhance management research and consulting. Students who desire to apply for/take admission in the aforementioned programmes must obtain a minimum of marks in tests such as MAT, GMAT, GRE, CMAT, CAT, XAT, ATMA, and so on. The CAT 2022 admit card is available on the official website. Registered candidates can access it at iimcat.ac.in. Candidates taking the CAT should be aware that the exam will take place on November 27, 2022.

Shortlisted by 1243+ students

Sri Bharathi Women Arts and Science College

Arni, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

Sri Bharathi Women Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Arni, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Sri Bharathi Women Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

IESMCRC Mumbai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

62,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
MAH MBA CET Exams
...+4 XAT , CAT , CMAT , MAT

IESMCRC Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1998. IESMCRC Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, PhD, MMS, MMM, MFM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 70+ students

J J College Of Arts And Science

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

CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 TANCET , TANCET MBA , Tamilnadu 12th

J J College Of Arts And Science is a Private Institute located in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. J J College Of Arts And Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 176+ students

Newman College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Thodupuzha, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Newman College is a Private Institute located in Thodupuzha, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Newman College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 37+ students

M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1945. M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 777+ students

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

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Private
Govt of Ma
...+1 AICTE

69,900 PhD
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CBSE 10th , MPBSE 10th , MPBSE 12th

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Gwalior is a Private Institute located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 2002. Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Gwalior offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Executive MBA, BSc, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

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

Cochin, Kerala
Private
AICTE

74,900 PhD
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Cochin is a Private Institute located in Cochin, Kerala. It was established in the year 1992. Indian School of Business Management & Administration (ISBM), Cochin offers Regular, Part Time, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BCA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 60+ students

Naval Kishore Bhartiya Municipal Girls College

Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Naval Kishore Bhartiya Municipal Girls College is a Private Institute located in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1964. Naval Kishore Bhartiya Municipal Girls College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Ed, MA, PhD, M.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Matoshri Subhadrabai Patil Arts and Late Pandurangji Thakare Commerce College

Washim, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Matoshri Subhadrabai Patil Arts and Late Pandurangji Thakare Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Washim, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1986. Matoshri Subhadrabai Patil Arts and Late Pandurangji Thakare Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

GITAM HBS Hyderabad

4.4
(11 Reviews)
Hyderabad, Telangana
Private
UGC
...+3 MHRD , NAAC , AICTE

NMAT by GMAC Exams
...+4 XAT , GAT , MAT , UGAT

GITAM HBS Hyderabad is a Private Institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. It was established in the year 2013. GITAM HBS Hyderabad offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, B.Com, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3730+ students

Nedurumalli Balakrishna Reddy Science & Arts College

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+2 Other , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Nedurumalli Balakrishna Reddy Science & Arts College is a Private Institute located in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1965. Nedurumalli Balakrishna Reddy Science & Arts College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmed Nagar

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmed Nagar is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1977. New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmed Nagar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Centre for Studies and Research on life and Works of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

3.0
(1 Reviews)
Vadodara, Gujarat
Private

Centre for Studies and Research on life and Works of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is a Private Institute located in Vadodara, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2009. Centre for Studies and Research on life and Works of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel offers Regular courses such as PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3+ students

The Quaide Milleth college for men

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

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

The Quaide Milleth college for men is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1975. The Quaide Milleth college for men offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, M.Com, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 89+ students

Rajiv Gandhi College of Food Technology

Parbhani, Maharashtra
Private

Rajiv Gandhi College of Food Technology is a Private Institute located in Parbhani, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2013. Rajiv Gandhi College of Food Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

ST MARY'S COLLEGE (SMC), Thrissur

Thrissur, Kerala
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

ST MARY'S COLLEGE (SMC), Thrissur is a Private Institute located in Thrissur, Kerala. It was established in the year 1946. ST MARY'S COLLEGE (SMC), Thrissur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 148+ students

Digvijai Nath Post Graduate College

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Digvijai Nath Post Graduate College is a Private Institute located in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1969. Digvijai Nath Post Graduate College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 144+ students

Sheth Motilal Nyalchand Science College

Patan, Gujarat
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Sheth Motilal Nyalchand Science College is a Private Institute located in Patan, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1959. Sheth Motilal Nyalchand Science College offers Regular courses such as MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Kanahiya Lal D.A.V.(P.G.) College

Roorkee, Uttarakhand
Private
NAAC

Kanahiya Lal D.A.V.(P.G.) College is a Private Institute located in Roorkee, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1960. Kanahiya Lal D.A.V.(P.G.) College offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, B.Ed, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 186+ students

JSB Coimbatore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+4 ISO , ACBSP , AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

JSB Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2002. JSB Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGD, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

GSIB Visakhapatnam

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Private
UGC
...+2 MHRD , NAAC

CAT Exams
...+2 NMAT by GMAC , XAT

GSIB Visakhapatnam is a Private Institute located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 1997. GSIB Visakhapatnam offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 80+ students

Kuriakose Elias College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Kottayam, Kerala
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Kerala 12th

Kuriakose Elias College is a Private Institute located in Kottayam, Kerala. It was established in the year 1964. Kuriakose Elias College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

Alliance School of Business Bangalore

4.2
(12 Reviews)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private
AICTE

1,16,666 PhD
Get Fee Details
NMAT by GMAC Exams
...+2 CMAT , XAT

Alliance School of Business Bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2010. Alliance School of Business Bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 46940+ students

VES Institute of Management Studies and Research

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , AIU

ATMA Exams
...+2 CMAT , XAT

VES Institute of Management Studies and Research is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1962. VES Institute of Management Studies and Research offers Regular courses such as PGDM, Certificate, PhD, MMS, Executive PGDM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

GBS Greater Noida

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

77,000 - 1,10,000 PhD
Get Fee Details

GBS Greater Noida is a Private Institute located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2011. GBS Greater Noida offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BBA, Diploma, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 143+ students

J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts and Science

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

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

J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1974. J.K.K. Nataraja College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 203+ 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

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Showing 674 Private PhD Colleges in India

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70,000 PhD

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62,000 PhD

MAH MBA CET Exams

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69,900 PhD

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74,900 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

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NMAT by GMAC Exams

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UP 12th Exams

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1,16,666 PhD

NMAT by GMAC Exams

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77,000 - 1,10,000 PhD

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