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

Business Management University Of Kolkata

4.5
(35 Reviews)
Kolkata, West Bengal
Private
UGC

WBJEE Exams
...+4 JEE Main , CAT , MAT , GATE

Business Management University Of Kolkata is a Private Institute located in Kolkata, West Bengal. It was established in the year 1990. Business Management University Of Kolkata offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 56+ students

ISBM University Chhattisgarh

3.6
(10 Reviews)
Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Private
UGC

3,50,000 - 3,55,000 PhD
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CBSE 10th , CGBSE 12th , CGBSE 10th

ISBM University Chhattisgarh is a Private Institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was established in the year 2016. ISBM University Chhattisgarh offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 14423+ students

Chhartrapati Shivaji Maharaj Institute of Technology, Shedung, Panvel

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Panvel, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

4,20,000 PhD
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GATE Exams
...+3 CAT , MHT-CET , UGC NET

Chhartrapati Shivaji Maharaj Institute of Technology, Shedung, Panvel is a Private Institute located in Panvel, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. Chhartrapati Shivaji Maharaj Institute of Technology, Shedung, Panvel offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, M.Tech, PGD, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5810+ students

Indus International University, Una

4.3
(23 Reviews)
Una, Himachal Pradesh
Private
UGC

70,000 - 1,00,000 PhD
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Indus International University, Una is a Private Institute located in Una, Himachal Pradesh. It was established in the year 2009. Indus International University, Una offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5577+ students

ICFAI University Nagaland

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Dimapur, Nagaland
Private

1,80,000 - 2,17,000 PhD
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UGC NET Exams

ICFAI University Nagaland is a Private Institute located in Dimapur, Nagaland. It was established in the year 2008. ICFAI University Nagaland offers Regular courses such as MBA, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 13+ students

Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Gangtok, Sikkim
Private

Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University is a Private Institute located in Gangtok, Sikkim. It was established in the year 2008. Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 30+ students

Cheran Arts & Science College Kangeyam

4.1
(21 Reviews)
Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu
Private
National A

30,000 PhD
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CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

Cheran Arts & Science College Kangeyam is a Private Institute located in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Cheran Arts & Science College Kangeyam offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 21121+ students

Universal AI University

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Karjat, Maharashtra
Private
AIU
...+3 UGC , AICTE, Directorate of Technical Education , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

Universal AI University is a Private Institute located in Karjat, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2023. Universal AI University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, B.Des, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26136+ students

KN University

4.4
(9 Reviews)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Private

60,000 - 75,000 PhD
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KN University is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. . KN University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17731+ students

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Aryabhatta International College of Technical Education

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ajmer, Rajasthan
Private
AICTE

1,00,000 PhD
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Aryabhatta International College of Technical Education is a Private Institute located in Ajmer, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2004. Aryabhatta International College of Technical Education offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4721+ students

Bharati Vidyapeeth Group of Colleges, New Delhi

4.5
(6 Reviews)
New Delhi, Delhi
Private

Bharati Vidyapeeth Group of Colleges, New Delhi is a Private Institute located in New Delhi, Delhi. It was established in the year 1992. Bharati Vidyapeeth Group of Colleges, New Delhi offers Regular courses such as MBA, BBA, BCA, LLB, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22075+ students

Welingkar Institute of Management - Deccan Management Consultants

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CAT , XAT

Welingkar Institute of Management - Deccan Management Consultants is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1977. Welingkar Institute of Management - Deccan Management Consultants offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3360+ students

CMS Institute of Management Studies, Coimbatore

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private

CMS Institute of Management Studies, Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. CMS Institute of Management Studies, Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as MBA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2516+ students

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Amrita School of Business, Amaravati

4.1
(19 Reviews)
Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
Private
ISO
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Amrita School of Business, Amaravati is a Private Institute located in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh. . Amrita School of Business, Amaravati offers Regular courses such as MBA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 223+ students

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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

Business Management University Of Kolkata

WBJEE Exams

ISBM University Chhattisgarh

3,50,000 - 3,55,000 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

Chhartrapati Shivaji Maharaj Institute of Technology, Shedung, Panvel

4,20,000 PhD

GATE Exams

Indus International University, Una

70,000 - 1,00,000 PhD

ICFAI University Nagaland

1,80,000 - 2,17,000 PhD

UGC NET Exams

Vinayaka Missions Sikkim University

Cheran Arts & Science College Kangeyam

30,000 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

Universal AI University

KN University

60,000 - 75,000 PhD

Aryabhatta International College of Technical Education

1,00,000 PhD

Bharati Vidyapeeth Group of Colleges, New Delhi

Welingkar Institute of Management - Deccan Management Consultants

CBSE 12th Exams

CMS Institute of Management Studies, Coimbatore

Amrita School of Business, Amaravati

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