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

ERK Arts and Science College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
Private

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ERK Arts and Science College is a Private Institute located in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. ERK Arts and Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Shri Havagi Swami College

Latur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Shri Havagi Swami College is a Private Institute located in Latur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1972. Shri Havagi Swami College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

DSPMU

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh
Private

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...+1 JAC 12th

DSPMU is a Private Institute located in Auraiya, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1970. DSPMU offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

Govt Dr waman wasudev patankar girls

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CGBSE 12th

Govt Dr waman wasudev patankar girls is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 1982. Govt Dr waman wasudev patankar girls offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 115+ students

Lal Bahadur Shastri Arts, Commerce & Science P.G. College

Janjgir, Chhattisgarh
Private

Lal Bahadur Shastri Arts, Commerce & Science P.G. College is a Private Institute located in Janjgir, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2006. Lal Bahadur Shastri Arts, Commerce & Science P.G. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

Handia Post Graduate College

Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Handia Post Graduate College is a Private Institute located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1973. Handia Post Graduate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, B.Ed in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 75+ students

Pacific College of Teacher's Education

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Udaipur, Rajasthan
Private
NCTE Jaipu

Pacific College of Teacher's Education is a Private Institute located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2005. Pacific College of Teacher's Education offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Ed, MA, PGD, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 42+ students

Jatan Swaroop PG College

Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh
Private
UGC

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

Jatan Swaroop PG College is a Private Institute located in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1959. Jatan Swaroop PG College offers Regular courses such as BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Abeda Indamdar Senior College of Arts, Science & Commerce (AISCASC), Pune

4.4
(11 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

27,780 - 45,530 PhD
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Abeda Indamdar Senior College of Arts, Science & Commerce (AISCASC), Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1991. Abeda Indamdar Senior College of Arts, Science & Commerce (AISCASC), Pune offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

K.T.H.M. College

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

K.T.H.M. College is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. K.T.H.M. College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1384+ students

Gokhale Education Society's H.P.T. Arts and R.Y.K.Science College

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Gokhale Education Society's H.P.T. Arts and R.Y.K.Science College is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2009. Gokhale Education Society's H.P.T. Arts and R.Y.K.Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 112+ students

Chandraroop Dakale Jain College of Commerce

2.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private
ISO

Chandraroop Dakale Jain College of Commerce is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1962. Chandraroop Dakale Jain College of Commerce offers Regular courses such as BCA, B.Com, M.Com, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 9+ students

Mithibai College

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Mithibai College is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1961. Mithibai College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1085+ students

P.N.G. Govt. P.G.College

Ramnagar, Uttarakhand
Private
NAAC

P.N.G. Govt. P.G.College is a Private Institute located in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand. It was established in the year 1981. P.N.G. Govt. P.G.College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 342+ students

Deccan College Post Graduate and Research

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

14,500 PhD
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Deccan College Post Graduate and Research is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2010. Deccan College Post Graduate and Research offers Regular courses such as Diploma, MA, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 38+ students

Ratnam College of Arts Science and Commerce

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 BIEAP

Ratnam College of Arts Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1983. Ratnam College of Arts Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 29+ students

Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science and Commerce

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams

Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. Guru Nanak College of Arts, Science and Commerce offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 81+ students

IBSW bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka
Private

4,02,000 PhD
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CAT Exams
...+1 XAT

IBSW bangalore is a Private Institute located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established in the year 2017. IBSW bangalore offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 639+ students

Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad College

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad College is a Private Institute located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1959. Maharaja Sayajirao Gaikwad College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BCA, MSc, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Pinnacle School of Business Management

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

46,600 PhD
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Pinnacle School of Business Management is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2005. Pinnacle School of Business Management offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BBA, Diploma, PGD, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 67+ students

SreeNarayana College

3.8
(6 Reviews)
Kannur, Kerala
Private

SreeNarayana College is a Private Institute located in Kannur, Kerala. It was established in the year 2014. SreeNarayana College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14+ students

Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Institute of Technology & Engineering, Polytechnic

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Institute of Technology & Engineering, Polytechnic is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. . Padmashri Dr. Vitthalrao Vikhe Patil Institute of Technology & Engineering, Polytechnic offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 32+ students

Sreemath Sivagnana Balaya Swamigal Tamil Arts Science College

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

Sreemath Sivagnana Balaya Swamigal Tamil Arts Science College is a Private Institute located in Viluppuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1938. Sreemath Sivagnana Balaya Swamigal Tamil Arts Science College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

Durga Prasad Baljeet Singh (PG) College

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

Durga Prasad Baljeet Singh (PG) College is a Private Institute located in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 1965. Durga Prasad Baljeet Singh (PG) College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 123+ students

Sri Sathya Sai College for Women

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Private
NAAC
...+1 NAAC A+

23,400 PhD
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Odisha CHSE

Sri Sathya Sai College for Women is a Private Institute located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. It was established in the year 1974. Sri Sathya Sai College for Women offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 360+ students

United World School of Business

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Private

United World School of Business is a Private Institute located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was established in the year 2005. United World School of Business offers Regular courses such as BBA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 134+ students

MATS School of Basic Science

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 CGBSE 12th

MATS School of Basic Science is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2008. MATS School of Basic Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, MSc, MA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Jawaharlal Nehru University School of Computational and Integtrative Sciences

New Delhi, Delhi
Private
UGC
...+1 NAAC

Jawaharlal Nehru University School of Computational and Integtrative Sciences is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 2001. Jawaharlal Nehru University School of Computational and Integtrative Sciences offers Regular courses such as PhD, MSc+PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 66+ students

THASSIM BEEVI ABDUL KADER COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

THASSIM BEEVI ABDUL KADER COLLEGE FOR WOMEN is a Private Institute located in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1988. THASSIM BEEVI ABDUL KADER COLLEGE FOR WOMEN offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

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Rajagiri Group Of Colleges

Cochin, Kerala
Private

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

Rajagiri Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Cochin, Kerala. It was established in the year 1955. Rajagiri Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, B.Com, MSc, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ 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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27,780 - 45,530 PhD

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14,500 PhD

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4,02,000 PhD

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46,600 PhD

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23,400 PhD

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