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

Hindusthan Group Of Institutions

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 NBA , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CBSE 12th Exams
...+3 GATE , TNEA , TANCET

Hindusthan Group Of Institutions is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2007. Hindusthan Group Of Institutions offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 883+ students

S.N.R. Sons College

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

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

S.N.R. Sons College is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1987. S.N.R. Sons College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 73+ students

KCT Coimbatore

4.5
(4 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
NBA
...+2 AICTE , NAAC

CAT Exams
...+2 MAT , TANCET MBA

KCT Business School specialties

Ranking : Strong Regional, National Ranks - Ranked #8 in Tamil Nadu (The Week 2024) - Ranked #113 Nationally (The Week 2024)
Region : Industrial Hub Advantage - Proximity to IT, Manufacturing Hubs - Access to diverse corporate sectors
Fees : Mid-Range Fees - Rs 3L (Total) for MBA - Competitive program cost
ROI : Excellent Return on Investment - Strong average placement package - Value for money education
Flagship Course : Industry-Integrated MBA Program - Comprehensive MBA offerings - Focus on practical learning
Specialization : Diverse Management Specializations - Entrepreneurship, Operations, Project Management - Logistics, Supply Chain Management expertise
Placement Focus : Broad Sector Placement Focus - Strong placements in IT, BFSI, Manufacturing - Emphasis on Consulting roles
Top Industries : Key Recruiting Sectors - IT, BFSI, Manufacturing - Consulting, FMCG
Diversity : Inclusive Learning Environment - Fosters diverse student and staff body - Promotes peer learning
Internship : Industry-Aligned Internship Opportunities - Live projects in various industries - Internships in IT, BFSI sectors
Partnerships/Exchange : Global Academic Collaborations - COIL project with Wiesbaden Business School, Germany - Immersion programs in Dubai, Singapore
Alumni : Active Alumni Network - Alumni in top global firms (PwC, Annalect) - Supports current student development
Guest Lecturers : Frequent Industry Expert Sessions - Deloitte, Standard Chartered professionals - Bosch, PwC experts share insights

Shortlisted by 123+ students

The Erode College of Pharmacy & Research Institute

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Erode, Tamil Nadu
Private
PCI
...+1 AICTE

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

Shortlisted by 315+ students

Pope s college

Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Pope s college is a Private Institute located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1962. Pope s college offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, B.Com, Diploma in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 36+ students

Lakshmipuram College of Arts and Science

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

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

Lakshmipuram College of Arts and Science is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1964. Lakshmipuram College of Arts and Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, B.Com, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 58+ students

M.I.E.T. Engineering College

3.8
(4 Reviews)
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

43,000 PhD
Get Fee Details
TNEA Exams
...+6 CMAT , CBSE 12th , XAT , CAT , TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th

M.I.E.T. Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. M.I.E.T. Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, BSc, BA, BBA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 17914+ students

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence

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

DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2001. DJ Academy for Managerial Excellence offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology

4.0
(4 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+4 MHRD , NAAC , AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

CMAT Exams
...+4 XAT , CAT , TANCET , MAT

Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. Coimbatore Institute of Management and Technology offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, MCA, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 184+ students

STC Chennai

4.9
(7 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+2 AICTE , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

STC Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1950. STC Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 576+ students

Sri S.Ramasamy Naidu Memorial Polytechnic College

4.5
(2 Reviews)
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 AICTE

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

Sri S.Ramasamy Naidu Memorial Polytechnic College is a Private Institute located in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1970. Sri S.Ramasamy Naidu Memorial Polytechnic College offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, Diploma, MSc, MA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

NAVARASAM ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN

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

NAVARASAM ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN is a Private Institute located in Erode, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. NAVARASAM ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN offers Regular courses such as MSc, MA, M.Com, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7+ students

Course and Fee (15)

Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University (ACT), Chennai

4.3
(3 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University (ACT), Chennai is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1944. Alagappa College of Technology, Anna University (ACT), Chennai offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Tech, MSc, M.Tech, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 98+ students

St Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering Kanyakumari

3.5
(2 Reviews)
Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE

50,000 PhD
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TNEA Exams
...+5 TANCET MBA , CBSE 12th , TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , GATE

St Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering Kanyakumari is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1998. St Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering Kanyakumari offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, MCA, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 15+ students

Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College

4.6
(5 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+1 National Board of Accreditation (NBA)

TNEA Exams
...+6 TANCET MBA , CSIR-UGC , CBSE 12th , TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , JEST

Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1994. Misrimal Navajee Munoth Jain Engineering College offers Regular courses such as B.Tech, MBA, M.Tech, PhD, B.E. in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 31+ students

Hindusthan College of Arts & Science

4.2
(60 Reviews)
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Private
AICTE
...+3 ISO , NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

UGC NET Exams
...+5 CBSE 12th , CSIR NET , TANCET , Tamilnadu 12th , MAT

Hindusthan College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. Hindusthan College of Arts & Science offers Regular, Part Time courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 499+ students

Omayal Achi college of Nursing

5.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
Indian Nur

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

Omayal Achi college of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1992. Omayal Achi college of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, PGD, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 227+ students

Hindustan College of Arts & Science

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

40,000 PhD
Get Fee Details

Hindustan College of Arts & Science is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1995. Hindustan College of Arts & Science offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 7300+ students

Course and Fee (32)

St. Christophers College Of Education

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 NAAC , Govt. of India , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

St. Christophers College Of Education is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1923. St. Christophers College Of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 68+ students

St. Ignatius College Of Education

Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC
...+1 National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

St. Ignatius College Of Education is a Private Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1957. St. Ignatius College Of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 22+ students

Sudharsan College of Arts Science

4.0
(1 Reviews)
Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu
Private
National A

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

Sudharsan College of Arts Science is a Private Institute located in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Sudharsan College of Arts Science offers Regular courses such as MBA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCA in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 16676+ students

St. Xavier's Catholic College of Nursing

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
INC

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

St. Xavier's Catholic College of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. St. Xavier's Catholic College of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, MSc, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 68+ students

Meston College of Education

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NCTE
...+2 NAAC , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

Meston College of Education is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1937. Meston College of Education offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 53+ students

M.G.R. College, Hosur (Arts & Science)

2.5
(2 Reviews)
Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Private
UGC
...+3 NAAC , Govt of Tamilnadu , National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

M.G.R. College, Hosur (Arts & Science) is a Private Institute located in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1988. M.G.R. College, Hosur (Arts & Science) offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 2849+ students

Sri Sarada College of Education (SSCOE), Salem

Salem, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

Sri Sarada College of Education (SSCOE), Salem is a Private Institute located in Salem, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2006. Sri Sarada College of Education (SSCOE), Salem offers Regular courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 64+ students

SRM Dental College

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

SRM Dental College is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1996. SRM Dental College offers Regular, Part Time courses such as PhD, BDS, MDS in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 1+ students

Course and Fee (5)

Sri Sarada College for Women (SSCW), Tirunelveli

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

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

Sri Sarada College for Women (SSCW), Tirunelveli is a Private Institute located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1986. Sri Sarada College for Women (SSCW), Tirunelveli offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCA, B.Com in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 66+ students

N.K.T. National College of Education for Women

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

N.K.T. National College of Education for Women is a Private Institute located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1966. N.K.T. National College of Education for Women offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 57+ students

Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College Of Nursing

1.0
(1 Reviews)
Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu
Private

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

Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College Of Nursing is a Private Institute located in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 2008. Sri Vijay Vidyalaya College Of Nursing offers Regular courses such as BSc, BA, MSc, Certificate, PhD in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 43+ students

N.V.K.S.D College of Education

Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
Private
NAAC

N.V.K.S.D College of Education is a Private Institute located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. It was established in the year 1963. N.V.K.S.D College of Education offers Regular, Part Time courses such as B.Ed, PhD, M.Ed, M.Phil in multiple disciplines. Read More

Shortlisted by 35+ students

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