Top Private PhD Colleges in Maharashtra 2026

Updated on - Jul 14, 2025 09:38 PM IST

There are total 206 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in Maharashtra. Out of the total, 154 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges are private and 19 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) are owned by the government.GATE, CSIR NET, ICMR JRF, UGC NET, SET are accepted for admission in Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in India. Top 10 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges are IIT Bombay, Institute of Chemical Technology, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies Mumbai, Mumbai University, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (NITIE), PICT Pune, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute, Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai.

Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) College Highlights in Maharashtra

Total Number of colleges	206
Accepted Entrance Exams	GATE, CSIR NET, ICMR JRF, UGC NET, SET
Average Fees	₹ 1.11 Lacs
Average Placement	₹ 300000.0

No. of Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Colleges in nearby Maharashtra

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Chhattisgarh	24	₹ 113146
Goa	5	₹ 29070
Gujarat	84	₹ 168569
Karnataka	93	₹ 118826
Madhya Pradesh	49	₹ 139692

Top Govt Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Colleges in Maharashtra

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
IIT Bombay	-	-
Indian Institute of Management Mumbai (NITIE)	-	-
Maharashtra National Law University, Mumbai	-	₹ 61250
Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur	-	₹ 164500
Maharashtra National Law University, Aurangabad	12	₹ 60000
Indian Institute of Information Technology Pune	-	₹ 138000
Shri Ayurved Mahavidyalaya	12	-
Government College of Engineering, Aurangabad	-	-
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, PUNE	-	-
Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University	-	-

Top Private Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Colleges in Maharashtra

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
Institute of Chemical Technology	-	-
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology	-	₹ 15000
Tata Institute of Social Sciences	63	₹ 119000
PICT Pune	-	-
Maharashtra Institute of Technology Aurangabad	-	-
Symbiosis Institute of Technology	-	₹ 78000
Sardar Patel Institute of Technology	-	-
Department of Management Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University	-	-
Sandip University	-	₹ 98200
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth	33	₹ 36000

Showing 143 Private PhD Colleges in Maharashtra

D.S.T.S. Mandal s College of Pharmacy

Solapur, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+2 PCI , AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Maharashtra HSC , GPAT

D.S.T.S. Mandal s College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Solapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1980. D.S.T.S. Mandal s College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 74+ students

Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College (BVNLC), Pune

4.2
(6 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
BCI
...+2 Ministry of HRD , NAAC

Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College (BVNLC), Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1978. Bharati Vidyapeeth New Law College (BVNLC), Pune offers Regular courses such as LLB, Diploma, PGD, PhD, BA+LLB in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10353+ students

SCOA Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+3 Council of Architecture (COA) , Government of Maharashtra , NAAC

50,000 PhD
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JEE Main Exams
...+1 MAH-M.Arch-CET

SCOA Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2000. SCOA Pune offers Regular courses such as PhD, B.Arch, M.Arch in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 240+ students

Pillai Group Of Institutions

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

MAT Exams
...+1 XAT

Pillai Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1992. Pillai Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

Dayanand College of Law (DCL), Latur

Latur, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Dayanand College of Law (DCL), Latur is a Private Institute located in Latur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1971. Dayanand College of Law (DCL), Latur offers Regular courses such as LLB, Diploma, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 161+ students

JSPM University

4.0
(5 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

73,500 - 74,000 PhD
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CUET Exams
...+3 MHT-CET , CUET PG , PERA CET

JSPM University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2023. JSPM University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 26571+ students

People's College

Nanded, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

People's College is a Private Institute located in Nanded, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1950. People's College offers Regular courses such as BA, B.Com, Diploma, MA, PGD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 166+ students

Karve Institute Of Social Service

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

Karve Institute Of Social Service is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1963. Karve Institute Of Social Service offers Regular courses such as PGD, PhD, M.Phil, MSW in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 202+ students

LTCE Mumbai

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

GATE Exams
...+3 MHTCET MTech , MHT-CET , JEE Main

LTCE Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1994. LTCE Mumbai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, PhD, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 167+ students

G H Raisoni University, Amravati

3.5
(4 Reviews)
Amravati, Maharashtra
Private

1,25,000 PhD
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MPBSE 12th Exams
...+2 CBSE 12th , Maharashtra HSC

G H Raisoni University, Amravati is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2018. G H Raisoni University, Amravati offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, Executive MBA, BSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 61499+ students

MGMIHS Sleep Medicine and Research Center

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Maharashtr

NEET PG Exams

MGMIHS Sleep Medicine and Research Center is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. MGMIHS Sleep Medicine and Research Center offers Regular courses such as MSc, PGD, PhD, MD, MS (Surgery) in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

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PDEA College of Ayurveda & Research Centre

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Other
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

PDEA College of Ayurveda & Research Centre is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1990. PDEA College of Ayurveda & Research Centre offers Regular courses such as Certificate, PhD, MD, MS (Surgery), BAMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 292+ students

G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering & Management (GHRCE&M)

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 NAAC

GATE Exams
...+2 MHT-CET , JEE Main

G.H. Raisoni College of Engineering & Management is considered one of the topmost engineering colleges in Pune in the year 2022. It is an autonomous institute which is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University. B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD courses are some of the most popular engineering courses in specialisations like civil engineering, mechanical engineering and more. The highest salary package earned by the students placed by the institute in the academic year 2020-21 was Rs 10 LPA.

Shortlisted by 184+ students

Flame School of Business, Lavale

Pune, Maharashtra
Private

22,500 - 30,000 PhD
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FEAT Exams
...+4 MAT , CSIR NET , MAH MBA CET , CAT

Flame School of Business, Lavale is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2015. Flame School of Business, Lavale offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10+ students

Pillai Hoc Group Of Institutions

3.7
(3 Reviews)
Panvel, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+4 NBA , Council of Architecture (COA) , NCTE , NAAC

1,25,000 PhD
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Pillai Hoc Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Panvel, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1970. Pillai Hoc Group Of Institutions offers Regular courses such as Executive MBA, BSc, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 223+ students

Pillai Hoc Group Of Institutes

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Raigad, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+5 NBA , NCTE , DTE , NAAC , COA

1,25,000 PhD
Get Fee Details

Pillai Hoc Group Of Institutes is a Private Institute located in Raigad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2010. Pillai Hoc Group Of Institutes offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 435+ students

M.C.E. S. ALLANA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY

Pune, Maharashtra
Private

M.C.E. S. ALLANA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1996. M.C.E. S. ALLANA COLLEGE OF PHARMACY offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 11+ students

Course and Fee (6)

Terna Engineering College

4.6
(10 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , DTE Maharashtra

UGC NET Exams
...+6 MHTCET MTech , CBSE 12th , GMAT , MHT-CET , JEST , CSIR NET

Terna Engineering College specialties

Region : Strategic Navi Mumbai Hub - Located in Nerul, within walking distance of the railway station for easy Mumbai/Thane connectivity - Proximity to the Belapur-CBD business district and the Mumbai-Pune industrial corridor

Rankings : Top Private Engineering College - Ranked #54 among Top Private Engineering Colleges in India by Times Ranking 2024 - Consistently conferred with Platinum category by AICTE-CII survey

Fees : Mid-Range Investment - Rs 5.2 - 6.0 L (Total for 4 years) - Competitive fee structure with access to government and merit-based scholarships

ROI : Good Value - Strong return on investment with a median package of Rs 4.25 - 4.5 LPA against moderate fees - High placement percentage in core IT and automation sectors

Specializations : Apple Authorized Training Center - First institute in Maharashtra to offer an Apple Authorized Training Center for Education (AATCE) - Unique Mechatronics Engineering program with specialized labs for robotics and automation

Placements : I-Cube Industry Interface - Dedicated Industry Institute Interaction Cell (I-Cube) for 100% placement assistance - Strong focus on pre-placement training, hackathons, and technical certifications

Partnerships/Exchange Programs : Global Tech Alliances - MoUs with B&R Automation, Drona Aviation, and Bentley Education for skill development - Collaborations with IBM Skill Build, GitHub Campus Connect, and Oracle Academy

Hostel : Home-Away-From-Home - Separate residential facilities for 189 boys and 186 girls - Amenities include solar water heaters, 24/7 Wi-Fi, and single occupancy rooms for senior students

Infrastructure : Modern Urban Campus - 2.5-acre campus featuring a 40,000 Sq. Ft. professional sports turf - 24x7 EPIC Center for design, prototyping, and project development

Shortlisted by 917+ students

DAE Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

24,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
KVPY Entrance Exam Exams
...+3 GATE , NEST , ICMR JRF

DAE Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. DAE Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BSc, PGD, PhD, BSc+MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 34+ students

SVERIs College of Pharmacy

Solapur, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 PCI

SVERIs College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Solapur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2006. SVERIs College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Course and Fee (5)

Dhote Bandhu Science College

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Gondia, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Dhote Bandhu Science College is a Private Institute located in Gondia, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1969. Dhote Bandhu Science College offers Regular, Distance courses such as MBA, BSc, MSc, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 127+ students

Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Mumbai

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Maharashtra HSC , Tamilnadu 12th

Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2010. Institute of Logistics & Aviation Management (ILAM), Mumbai offers Regular courses such as MBA, Executive MBA, BSc, BBA, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

Dr.D.Y. Patil Ayurveda College And Research Centre

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Dr.D.Y. Patil Ayurveda College And Research Centre is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Dr.D.Y. Patil Ayurveda College And Research Centre offers Regular courses such as PhD, MD, BAMS, Vachaspati in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 215+ students

Dr. Ambedkar College Of Commerce And Economics (ACCE), Mumbai

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Dr. Ambedkar College Of Commerce And Economics (ACCE), Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1972. Dr. Ambedkar College Of Commerce And Economics (ACCE), Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, M.Com, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

S.V.B Pharmacy College (SVBPC), Thane

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Thane, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+2 DTE , PCI

S.V.B Pharmacy College (SVBPC), Thane is a Private Institute located in Thane, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1993. S.V.B Pharmacy College (SVBPC), Thane offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 39+ students

Shri Neminath Jain Brahmacharyashram Group Of Colleges

Chandwad, Maharashtra
Private

CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CAP Test , CBSE 10th , Maharashtra HSC

Shri Neminath Jain Brahmacharyashram Group Of Colleges is a Private Institute located in Chandwad, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Shri Neminath Jain Brahmacharyashram Group Of Colleges offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 24+ students

Shivaji Mahavidyalaya

Latur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Shivaji Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Latur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1968. Shivaji Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

IASE Pune

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Savitribai

IASE Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2003. IASE Pune offers Regular courses such as MA, Certificate, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 DTE

MAT Exams
...+2 XAT , MAH MBA CET

Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1994. Rizvi Institute of Management Studies and Research offers Regular, Part Time courses such as Certificate, PhD, MMS, Executive PGDM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management Studies & Research

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

XAT Exams
...+1 ATMA

Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management Studies & Research is a Private Institute located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1984. Bharati Vidyapeeth Institute of Management Studies & Research offers Regular courses such as MBA, PGDM, PhD, MMS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ students

Top Private PhD Colleges in Maharashtra 2026

Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) College Highlights in Maharashtra

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Showing 143 Private PhD Colleges in Maharashtra

CBSE 12th Exams

50,000 PhD

JEE Main Exams

MAT Exams

73,500 - 74,000 PhD

CUET Exams

GATE Exams

1,25,000 PhD

MPBSE 12th Exams

NEET PG Exams

GATE Exams

22,500 - 30,000 PhD

FEAT Exams

1,25,000 PhD

1,25,000 PhD

UGC NET Exams

Terna Engineering College specialties

24,000 PhD

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