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

-

-

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  • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology is a Private Institute located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. It was established in the year 2008. Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, PhD, B.Tech+M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingKanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
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    ...+3 NIRF 46th Rank , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)
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    1,00,000 PhD

JOY University is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2019. JOY University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    1,10,000 - 2,15,000 PhD

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  • RatingGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
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    33,333 - 1,10,000 PhD

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    CLAT Exams

    ...+6 LSAT , CBSE 12th , GEEE , NEET , CUET , UP 12th

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  • RatingKottayam, Kerala
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    ...+4 TANCET , TANCET MBA , GATE , TNEA

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  • RatingMathura, Uttar Pradesh
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    12,000 - 60,000 PhD

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    ...+5 JEECUP , GLAT , CAT , CUET , GATE

GLA University specialties

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  • RatingGanganagar, Rajasthan
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    75,000 - 5,25,000 PhD

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Tantia University is a Private Institute located in Ganganagar, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 2004. Tantia University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, LLB, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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  • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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  • RatingKalyan, Maharashtra
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    Bombay College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Kalyan, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1971. Bombay College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingGwalior, Madhya Pradesh
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      1,30,500 PhD

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    • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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    St. Xaviers College, Mumbai specialties

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    • RatingChittoor, Andhra Pradesh
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    SVCP Chittoor is a Private Institute located in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh. It was established in the year 2007. SVCP Chittoor offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, Pharm.D in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      1,75,000 PhD

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    LMCP Ahmedabad is a Private Institute located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. It was established in the year 1947. LMCP Ahmedabad offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, Diploma, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More
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    • RatingGurgaon, Haryana
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      33,250 - 4,42,000 PhD

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      NMAT by GMAC Exams

      ...+6 JEE Main , CAT , CUET , MAT , SAT , AIMA UGAT

    BML Munjal University specialties

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    • RatingNoida, Uttar Pradesh
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      33,000 - 66,000 PhD

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      JEE Main Exams

      ...+4 JIIT PGET , CAT , MAT , GATE

    Jaypee Institute of Information Technology Noida specialties

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    • RatingKanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
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      Scott Christian College is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1893. Scott Christian College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      P.S.G College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. P.S.G College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, Diploma, M.Pharm, PhD, Pharm.D in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      CGC University is a Private University located in Mohali, Punjab. It was established in the year 2025. CGC University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingGurgaon, Haryana
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        27,000 - 1,60,000 PhD

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      Amity University Manesar is a Private Institute located in Gurgaon, Haryana. It was established in the year 2010. Amity University Manesar offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      Catholicate College is a Private Institute located in Pathanamthitta, Kerala. It was established in the year 1952. Catholicate College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingBengaluru, Karnataka
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      Jain University Bangalore specialties

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      • RatingFaridabad, Haryana
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        70,000 PhD

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      Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies specialties

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      • RatingMadurai, Tamil Nadu
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        90,000 PhD

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      Thiagarajar School of Management specialties

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      • RatingChennai, Tamil Nadu
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      Guru Nanak College (GNC), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1971. Guru Nanak College (GNC), Chennai offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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      • RatingGandhinagar, Gujarat
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        S.S. Jain Subodh Girls P.G. College Sanganer, Jaipur is a Private Institute located in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was established in the year 1954. S.S. Jain Subodh Girls P.G. College Sanganer, Jaipur offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        • RatingMandya, Karnataka
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        PESCE Mandya is a Private Institute located in Mandya, Karnataka. It was established in the year 1962. PESCE Mandya offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, MSc, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More
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        St.Mary's College (SMC), Thoothukudi is a Private Institute located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1948. St.Mary's College (SMC), Thoothukudi offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More
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