Top Private PhD Colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026

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

There are total 195 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in Tamil Nadu. Out of the total, 105 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges are private and 11 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) are owned by the government.JEST, Tamilnadu 12th, UGC, CBSE 12th, CSIR are accepted for admission in Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in India. Top 10 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges are AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, Coimbatore, VIT Vellore, Anna University, SRM University Chennai, Saveetha University, NIT Trichy, Bharathiar University, Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, SASTRA University, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University).

Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) College Highlights in Tamil Nadu

Total Number of colleges	195
Accepted Entrance Exams	JEST, Tamilnadu 12th, UGC, CBSE 12th, CSIR
Average Fees	₹ 68 K

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

State	Number of Colleges	Average Fees
Andhra Pradesh	36	₹ 72821
Karnataka	93	₹ 118826
Kerala	51	₹ 64410
Puducherry	12	₹ 24413
Telangana	25	₹ 88317

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

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
NIT Trichy	6	₹ 45000
Bharathiar University Arts and Science College, Coimbatore	-	-
Tamil Nadu National Law University	-	-
Institute Of Advanced Studies In Education	20	-
Sri Parasakthi College for Women	6	-
Government Arts College, Udumalpet	157	-
Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women	18	-
Government College for Women, Kumbakonam	35	-
Government Arts College, Nilgiris	140	-
Dharumapuram Gnanambigai Govt. Arts College For Women	3	-

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

College Name	Seat Intake	Average Fees
AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, Coimbatore	-	-
SRM University Chennai	-	-
SASTRA University	-	-
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education (Deemed to be University)	-	-
Sathyabama University	-	-
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute	-	₹ 40000
Madras Institute of Technology	-	-
Shiv Nadar University Chennai	-	₹ 72000
Institute for Financial Management and Research	-	-
PSG Institute of Management	-	-

Showing 112 Private PhD Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Madras Institute of Technology

4.5
(12 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

TNEA Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , JEST , GATE

Madras Institute of Technology is one of the best engineering colleges in Tamil Nadu. This popular B.E college in Tamil Nadu is an affiliated institute of Anna University. The popular courses offered by the Madras Institute of Technology include B.E, M.E and research courses. The B.Tech admission process of Madras Institute of Technology is based on the online counselling process called as TNEA conducted by DTE Tamil Nadu. The M.E admission at Madars Institute of Technology is based on TANCET.

Shortlisted by 825+ students

Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Medical Co

Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. . Sree Balaji College of Physiotherapy offers Regular courses such as PhD, BPT in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 102+ students

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Science

4.2
(5 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 PCI

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , NEET

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1986. Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 632+ students

Scsvmv University Kanchipuram

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private

32,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams

Scsvmv University Kanchipuram is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1993. Scsvmv University Kanchipuram offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 906+ students

MedIndia Hospitals

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Other

MedIndia Hospitals is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2009. MedIndia Hospitals offers Regular courses such as PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 6+ students

Course and Fee (2)

Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology

4.0
(119 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+1 AICTE

TNEA Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , NIMCET , TANCET , GATE

Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Sri Muthukumaran Institute of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1232+ students

KCG College of Technology

4.2
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

TNEA Exams
...+6 UGC-CSIR , CBSE 12th , CAT , TANCET , JEST , GATE

KCG College of Technology is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. KCG College of Technology offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 148+ students

Swamy Vivekanandha College of Pharmacy

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+3 PCI , AICTE , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

GPAT Exams

Swamy Vivekanandha College of Pharmacy is a Private Institute located in Tiruchengode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1992. Swamy Vivekanandha College of Pharmacy offers Regular courses such as B.Pharm, Diploma, M.Pharm, PhD, D Pharma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 171+ students

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1946. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 346+ students

PMIST

3.3
(3 Reviews)
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+7 NBA , MHRD , UGC , NAAC , COA , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) , National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

26,500 - 75,500 PhD
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NATA Exams
...+6 CMAT , CBSE 12th , JEE Main , XAT , CAT , CSIR UGC NET

PMIST is a Private Institute located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1988. PMIST offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 128674+ students

R.M.D. Engineering College

4.5
(6 Reviews)
Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

TNEA Exams
...+5 CSIR , CBSE 12th , UGC , JEST , GATE

R.M.D. Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. R.M.D. Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 76+ students

CMS College of Science and Commerce

4.0
(3 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , GMAT , Tamilnadu 12th , NIMCET , CAT

CMS College of Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. CMS College of Science and Commerce offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 272+ students

PSG Institute of Management

4.1
(7 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 NAAC , AICTE

CMAT Exams
...+1 CAT

PSG Institute of Management is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1961. PSG Institute of Management offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, PGDM, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 487+ students

KSR Educational Institutions

4.4
(16 Reviews)
Namakkal, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+4 DCI , NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

TNEA Exams
...+6 CMAT , NEET , UGC NET , CSIR , UG , CBSE 12th

KSR Educational Institutions is a Private Institute located in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. KSR Educational Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 723+ students

IFMR Chennai

4.0
(2 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

XAT Exams

Institute for Financial Management and Research specialties

Ranking : National & Regional Recognition - NIRF 2024: #99 Nationally - MBAUniverse.com 2025: #35
Region : Strategic Location Advantage - Sri City: Integrated Business Hub - Proximity to Chennai's corporate landscape
Fees : MBA Program Fees - Mid: Rs 15.45 L (Total)
ROI : Return on Investment - Good
Flagship Course : Flagship Management Programs - MBA: Flagship 2-year program - Strong in Finance, Data Science
Specialization : Diverse Specialization Offerings - Core strengths: Finance, Data Science - Offers Marketing, Operations, HR
Placement Focus : Strong Industry Placements - BFSI, Consulting, IT sectors - Top firms: JPMorgan, Deloitte, EY
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - BFSI (JPMorgan, HSBC, Axis Bank) - Consulting (Deloitte, EY, KPMG)
Diversity : Rich Student Diversity - Students from 22+ Indian states - Inclusive culture, varied backgrounds
Internship : Valuable Internship Opportunities - Internships at HSBC, Deloitte, JPMC - Projects in BFSI, Consulting
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Accreditations & Learning - SAQS International Accreditation - Krea University's Interwoven Learning
Alumni : Influential Alumni Network - 5000+ strong global network - CEOs, CXOs, entrepreneurs
Guest Lecturers : Industry Expert Interactions - Industry leaders share insights - Experts from BlackRock, Deutsche Bank

Shortlisted by 74+ students

St. Joseph College Of Arts And Science

5.0
(2 Reviews)
Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , NIMCET

St. Joseph College Of Arts And Science is a Private Institute located in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. St. Joseph College Of Arts And Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 112+ students

Sri Vasavi College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+6 CMAT , MAT , Tamilnadu 12th , NIMCET , CAT , XAT

Sri Vasavi College is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1967. Sri Vasavi College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 178+ students

AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (ASE), Coimbatore

4.5
(15 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

30,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
#17 NIRF Ranking

AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (ASE), Coimbatore is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. AMRITA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING (ASE), Coimbatore offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, BCA, MSc, M.Tech, MCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 147+ students

PRIST University

4.4
(18 Reviews)
Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+6 AICTE , BCI , PCI , MHRD , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

PRIST University is a Private Institute located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2012. PRIST University offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 8970+ students

JCE Chennai

4.8
(4 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

TNEA Exams
...+4 CBSE 12th , TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , GATE

JCE Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. JCE Chennai offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PhD, B.E., M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 48991+ students

Park Group of Institutions

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 NBA , NAAC

Park Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Park Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, PGDM, BSc, BA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 672+ students

Sree Sastha Group of Institutions

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National resources centre for the National Cyber Security Program (NCSP).

TNEA Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , Tamilnadu 10th , TANCET , CBSE 10th , GATE

Sree Sastha Group of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1999. Sree Sastha Group of Institutions offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 73658+ students

Sankara College of Science and Commerce

4.9
(7 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

55,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
CSIR Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , UGC , TANCET , MAT , JEST

Sankara College of Science and Commerce is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Sankara College of Science and Commerce offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7634+ students

SPIHER Chennai

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , GATE

SPIHER Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. SPIHER Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1090+ students

PPG College of Arts and Science

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC

40,000 - 50,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

PPG College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1992. PPG College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 5039+ students

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KCET Virudhunagar

4.7
(3 Reviews)
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

TANCET Exams
...+1 GATE

KCET Virudhunagar is a Private Institute located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. KCET Virudhunagar offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD, M.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

25,000 - 30,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , Tamilnadu 12th , MAT , GMAT

Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Kovai Kalaimagal College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Com, MSc in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 207+ students

VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science (AUTONOMOUS)

3.7
(9 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

21,500 PhD
Get Fee Details
CMAT Exams
...+6 CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , Tamilnadu 12th , MAT , GMAT

VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science (AUTONOMOUS) is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. VLB Janakiammal College of Arts and Science (AUTONOMOUS) offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 10138+ students

Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai

2.7
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+2 ISO , NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+2 Tamilnadu 12th , TANCET

Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1991. Mohamed Sathak College of Arts and Science (MSCAS), Chennai offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 272+ students

AMET University

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 AICTE , ISO , NAAC

CBSE 12th Exams
...+1 Tamilnadu 12th

AMET University is a Private Institute located in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1993. AMET University offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BBA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 3939+ students

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TNEA Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

32,000 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

TNEA Exams

TNEA Exams

GPAT Exams

26,500 - 75,500 PhD

NATA Exams

TNEA Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

CMAT Exams

TNEA Exams

XAT Exams

Institute for Financial Management and Research specialties

CBSE 12th Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

30,000 PhD

#17 NIRF Ranking

TNEA Exams

TNEA Exams

55,000 PhD

CSIR Exams

CBSE 12th Exams

40,000 - 50,000 PhD

CBSE 12th Exams

TANCET Exams

25,000 - 30,000 PhD

CMAT Exams

21,500 PhD

CMAT Exams

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