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 141 Private PhD Colleges in Maharashtra

Kusumtai Rajarambapu Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Islampur, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kusumtai Rajarambapu Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Islampur, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1989. Kusumtai Rajarambapu Patil Kanya Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as PGDM, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 23+ students

Sipna College of Engineering & Technology Amravati

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Amravati, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+3 IAO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

MHT-CET Exams
...+1 JEE Main

Sipna College of Engineering & Technology Amravati is a Private Institute located in Amravati, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Sipna College of Engineering & Technology Amravati offers Regular courses such as MBA, PhD, B.Arch, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4144+ students

Pillai Institute of Information Technology, Engineering, Media Studies & Research

Panvel, Maharashtra
Private
NBA

3,75,000 PhD
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MHT-CET Exams
...+3 MHTCET MTech , GATE , JEE Main

Pillai Institute of Information Technology, Engineering, Media Studies & Research is a Private Institute located in Panvel, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Pillai Institute of Information Technology, Engineering, Media Studies & Research offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PGD, PhD, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 86+ students

Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj College of Engineering Ahmednagar

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

MHT-CET Exams
...+1 JEE Main

Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj College of Engineering Ahmednagar is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2011. Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj College of Engineering Ahmednagar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, Diploma, M.Tech, PhD, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 89+ students

Shrimant Babasaheb Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya

Sangli, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

Shrimant Babasaheb Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Sangli, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. Shrimant Babasaheb Deshmukh Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5+ students

DJ Sanghvi

4.3
(7 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 NBA

51,200 - 2,56,000 PhD
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SET Exams
...+4 MHT-CET , MHTCET MTech , GATE , JEE Main

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

Shortlisted by 257+ students

SBM Mumbai

5.0
(3 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

NMAT Exams

SBM Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1981. SBM Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, Diploma, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 66+ students

SIMSR Mumbai

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 CAT , Maharashtra HSC , MAT

SIMSR Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2010. SIMSR Mumbai offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Com, PGD, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 19+ students

DY PATIL MCA Pune

4.5
(11 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+1 ICAR

3,00,000 PhD
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CAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , MHT-CET , Maharashtra HSC , NID Entrance Exam , MAH-M.Arch-CET , GATE

DY PATIL MCA Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2002. DY PATIL MCA Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, B.Des, BSc, BBA, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 196+ students

Smt. Bakul Tambat Institute of Nursing Education

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Government
...+1 Indian Nursing Council (INC)

Smt. Bakul Tambat Institute of Nursing Education is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Smt. Bakul Tambat Institute of Nursing Education offers Regular courses such as BSc, Diploma, MSc, PhD, ANM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 159+ students

SCON Pune

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
INC
...+1 AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams

SCON Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2007. SCON Pune offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 407+ students

Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts and Science and V. P. Varde College of Commerce and Economics

4.3
(6 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
ISO
...+1 NAAC

MAH MBA CET Exams
...+2 Maharashtra HSC , CBSE 12th

Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts and Science and V. P. Varde College of Commerce and Economics is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1964. Chikitsak Samuha's Sir Sitaram and Lady Shantabai Patkar College of Arts and Science and V. P. Varde College of Commerce and Economics offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 178+ students

St. Xaviers Institute of Education

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NCTE

St. Xaviers Institute of Education is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1953. St. Xaviers Institute of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 51+ students

Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering Pune

4.2
(9 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NBA
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

52,986 PhD
Get Fee Details
MHT-CET Exams
...+3 MHTCET MTech , GATE , JEE Main

Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2001. Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, PhD, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 228+ 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 32+ students

Kasturba College of Education

Wardha, Maharashtra
Private
NCTE

Kasturba College of Education is a Private Institute located in Wardha, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2005. Kasturba College of Education offers Regular courses such as Diploma, B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4+ students

Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Mahavidyalaya

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Nanded, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

MHTCET MTech Exams
...+1 GATE

Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Mahavidyalaya is a Private Institute located in Nanded, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2009. Shri Guru Gobind Singhji Mahavidyalaya offers Regular courses such as M.Tech, PhD, BJMC in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

Rajgad Dnyanpeeth's Adhyapak Mahavidalaya

Pune, Maharashtra
Private
Government
...+1 NCTE

Rajgad Dnyanpeeth's Adhyapak Mahavidalaya is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2006. Rajgad Dnyanpeeth's Adhyapak Mahavidalaya offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 28+ students

MVP Samaj's College of Pharmacy (MVP COLLEGE) , Nashik

Nashik, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+4 DTE , ACIET , PCI , pci

21,850 PhD
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MVP Samaj's College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Nashik, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1982. MVP Samaj's College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

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Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. . Leelabai Thackersey College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 121+ students

Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), Pune

4.4
(71 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , AIU , Government of Maharashtra

GMAT Exams
...+6 CSIR NET , CAT , AIEED , NATA , CEED , LSAT-India

Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2015. Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 105983+ students

Alard University

4.4
(8 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+3 PCI , DTE , NAAC

66,666 PhD
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Alard University is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1999. Alard University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, B.Des, BSc, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 86735+ students

ICRI Mumbai , Mumbai

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

ICRI Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. ICRI Mumbai offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12542+ students

MGM Institute of Health Sciences , Navi Mumbai

3.0
(2 Reviews)
Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
Indian Nur

Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

MGM Institute of Health Sciences is a Private University located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2008. MGM Institute of Health Sciences offers Regular courses such as MBBS, BSc, Diploma, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 93+ students

Course and Fee (27)

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 26127+ students

Achievers College of Commerce & Management

Kalyan, Maharashtra
Private

Achievers College of Commerce & Management is a Private Institute located in Kalyan, Maharashtra. . Achievers College of Commerce & Management offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, B.Com, M.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

ICRI Pune

4.0
(7 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

3,60,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+1 CBSE 12th

ICRI Pune is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2014. ICRI Pune offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 12786+ students

G H Raisoni International Skill Tech University, Pune

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private

1,25,000 - 1,60,000 PhD
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G H Raisoni International Skill Tech University, Pune is a Private University located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2024. G H Raisoni International Skill Tech University, Pune offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3913+ students

Sharadchndra Pawar College of Pharmacy (SPCOP)

Pune, Maharashtra
Private

Sharadchndra Pawar College of Pharmacy (SPCOP) is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2004. Sharadchndra Pawar College of Pharmacy (SPCOP) offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

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Tata Institute of Social Sciences

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , Government of India , NAAC

1,19,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
Maharashtra HSC Exams
...+4 CUET , TISSNET , NEET PG , CBSE 12th

Tata Institute of Social Sciences is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1936. Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 878+ students

Top Private PhD Colleges in Maharashtra 2026

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

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

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

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

Showing 141 Private PhD Colleges in Maharashtra

MHT-CET Exams

3,75,000 PhD

MHT-CET Exams

MHT-CET Exams

Maharashtra HSC Exams

51,200 - 2,56,000 PhD

SET Exams

NMAT Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

3,00,000 PhD

CAT Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

MAH MBA CET Exams

52,986 PhD

MHT-CET Exams

14,500 PhD

MHTCET MTech Exams

21,850 PhD

GMAT Exams

66,666 PhD

Maharashtra HSC Exams

Maharashtra HSC Exams

3,60,000 PhD

Maharashtra HSC Exams

1,25,000 - 1,60,000 PhD

1,19,000 PhD

Maharashtra HSC Exams

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