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

Fergusson College

4.3
(28 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

GATE Exams
...+3 CBSE 12th , Maharashtra HSC , GPAT

Fergusson College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1895. Fergusson College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, MA, M.Tech in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 4159+ students

Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science

4.3
(7 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1954. Kirti M Doongursee College of Arts, Commerce & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 103+ students

IESMCRC Mumbai

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

62,000 PhD
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XAT Exams
...+4 MAT , MAH MBA CET , CAT , CMAT

IESMCRC Mumbai is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1998. IESMCRC Mumbai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PGDM, PhD, MMS, MMM, MFM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 70+ students

M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College

4.1
(9 Reviews)
Pune, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College is a Private Institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1945. M.E.S. Abasaheb Garware College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 769+ students

Matoshri Subhadrabai Patil Arts and Late Pandurangji Thakare Commerce College

Washim, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

Matoshri Subhadrabai Patil Arts and Late Pandurangji Thakare Commerce College is a Private Institute located in Washim, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1986. Matoshri Subhadrabai Patil Arts and Late Pandurangji Thakare Commerce College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, Diploma, Certificate in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8+ students

New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmed Nagar

Ahmednagar, Maharashtra
Private
NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Maharashtra HSC

New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmed Nagar is a Private Institute located in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1977. New Arts, Commerce & Science College (NACSC), Ahmed Nagar offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BCA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16+ students

Rajiv Gandhi College of Food Technology

Parbhani, Maharashtra
Private

Rajiv Gandhi College of Food Technology is a Private Institute located in Parbhani, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 2013. Rajiv Gandhi College of Food Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 40+ students

VES Institute of Management Studies and Research

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , AIU

CMAT Exams
...+2 XAT , ATMA

VES Institute of Management Studies and Research is a Private Institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in the year 1962. VES Institute of Management Studies and Research offers Regular courses such as PGDM, Certificate, PhD, MMS, Executive PGDM in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48+ 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

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 1378+ 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 109+ 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 1034+ 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 27+ 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

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 34+ 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 65+ 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

Chhartrapati Shivaji Maharaj Institute of Technology, Shedung, Panvel

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Panvel, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

4,20,000 PhD
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MHT-CET Exams
...+3 GATE , CAT , 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 5809+ 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

Welingkar Institute of Management - Deccan Management Consultants

Mumbai, Maharashtra
Private
AICTE

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

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

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

GATE Exams

62,000 PhD

XAT Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CMAT Exams

27,780 - 45,530 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

14,500 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

46,600 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

4,20,000 PhD

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