Top PhD Colleges in India 2026

Updated on - Nov 17, 2025 12:49 AM IST

There are 1145 Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in India. Out of these, 120 are government/public colleges, and 663 are privately owned. Some of the top Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in India are Universal AI University, SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY, Delhi University (DU), Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University, Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Government College, Kasaragod, IISER Bhopal, Women's Christian College, Nagercoil, CGC University. The fees for top Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) colleges in India range from INR 3,000 - INR 20,00,000.

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  • RatingKarjat, Maharashtra
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    Universal AI University is a Private Institute, established in 2023. Universal AI University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Karjat, Maharashtra. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Universal AI University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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    • RatingGhatsila, Jharkhand
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      1,00,000 PhD

    SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY is a Private Institute, established in 2023. SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ghatsila, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY offered for a duration of 3 Years. SONA DEVI UNIVERSITY PhD fees is INR 1,00,000. Read More
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    • RatingNew Delhi, Delhi
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      Delhi University (DU) is a Public University, established in 1922. Delhi University (DU) is one of the best Engineering colleges in New Delhi, Delhi. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Delhi University (DU) offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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      • RatingDarbhanga, Bihar
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        Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University is a University University, established in 1964. Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Darbhanga, Bihar. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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        • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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          20,000 - 50,000 PhD

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        Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore is a Private Institute, established in 1994. Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore is one of the best Engineering colleges in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore offered for a duration of 3 Years. Sree Narayana Guru College, Coimbatore PhD fees is INR 20,000 - INR 50,000. Read More
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        • RatingAhmedabad, Gujarat
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          20,000 PhD

        Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) is a Public University, established in 1994. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) offered for a duration of 3 Years. Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) PhD fees is INR 20,000. Read More
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        • RatingKasaragod, Kerala
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          Government College, Kasaragod is a Government Institute, established in 1957. Government College, Kasaragod is one of the best Engineering colleges in Kasaragod, Kerala. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Government College, Kasaragod offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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            77,150 PhD

          IISER Bhopal is a None Institute, established in 2008. IISER Bhopal is one of the best Engineering colleges in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. PhD is one of the most popular programs at IISER Bhopal offered for a duration of 3 Years. IISER Bhopal PhD fees is INR 77,150. Read More
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          • RatingNagercoil, Tamil Nadu
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            Women's Christian College, Nagercoil is a Private Institute, established in 1954. Women's Christian College, Nagercoil is one of the best Engineering colleges in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Women's Christian College, Nagercoil offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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              1,00,000 PhD

            CGC University is a Private University, established in 2025. CGC University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Mohali, Punjab. PhD is one of the most popular programs at CGC University offered for a duration of 3 Years. CGC University PhD fees is INR 1,00,000. Read More
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            • RatingPune, Maharashtra
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              Sharadchndra Pawar College of Pharmacy (SPCOP) is a Private Institute, established in 2004. Sharadchndra Pawar College of Pharmacy (SPCOP) is one of the best Engineering colleges in Pune, Maharashtra. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Sharadchndra Pawar College of Pharmacy (SPCOP) offered for a duration of 2 Years. Read More
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              • RatingAgra, Uttar Pradesh
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                3,00,000 PhD

              Agrawan Heritage University is a None Institute, established in . Agrawan Heritage University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Agrawan Heritage University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Agrawan Heritage University PhD fees is INR 3,00,000. Read More
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                Kaveri University is a Private University, established in 2024. Kaveri University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Hyderabad, Telangana. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Kaveri University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                • RatingMumbai, Maharashtra
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                  50,000 PhD

                Somaiya Vidyavihar University is a None Institute, established in 2019. Somaiya Vidyavihar University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Mumbai, Maharashtra. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Somaiya Vidyavihar University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Somaiya Vidyavihar University PhD fees is INR 50,000. Read More
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                • RatingSolan, Himachal Pradesh
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                  Jaypee University of Information Technology is a Private University, established in 2002. Jaypee University of Information Technology is one of the best Engineering colleges in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Jaypee University of Information Technology offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                  • RatingMayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
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                    11,000 - 12,333 PhD

                  A.V.C. College is a Autonomous University Institute, established in 1955. A.V.C. College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu. PhD is one of the most popular programs at A.V.C. College offered for a duration of 3 Years. A.V.C. College PhD fees is INR 11,000 - INR 12,333. Read More
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                    14,000 PhD

                  AcSIR Ghaziabad is a Public Institute Institute, established in 2011. AcSIR Ghaziabad is one of the best Engineering colleges in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. PhD is one of the most popular programs at AcSIR Ghaziabad offered for a duration of 3 Years. AcSIR Ghaziabad PhD fees is INR 14,000. Read More
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                  • RatingCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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                    Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College is a Private Institute, established in 1997. Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Dr.N.G.P. Arts and Science College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                    • RatingPerambalur, Tamil Nadu
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                      Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts & Science for Women is a Private Institute, established in 1996. Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts & Science for Women is one of the best Engineering colleges in Perambalur, Tamil Nadu. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts & Science for Women offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                      • RatingKolkata, West Bengal
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                        1,00,000 PhD

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                      St. Xavier's University Kolkata is a Private Institute, established in 2017. St. Xavier's University Kolkata is one of the best Engineering colleges in Kolkata, West Bengal. PhD is one of the most popular programs at St. Xavier's University Kolkata offered for a duration of 3 Years. St. Xavier's University Kolkata PhD fees is INR 1,00,000. Read More
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                      • RatingTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
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                        SRM Trichy is a Private University, established in 2014. SRM Trichy is one of the best Engineering colleges in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. PhD is one of the most popular programs at SRM Trichy offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                          75,000 - 1,40,000 PhD

                        KM University is a Private University, established in . KM University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. PhD is one of the most popular programs at KM University offered for a duration of 3 Years. KM University PhD fees is INR 75,000 - INR 1,40,000. Read More
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                        • RatingRaichur, Karnataka
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                        IIIT Raichur is a Government Institute, established in . IIIT Raichur is one of the best Engineering colleges in Raichur, Karnataka. PhD is one of the most popular programs at IIIT Raichur offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                        NIFTM, Thanjavur is a Government Institute, established in . NIFTM, Thanjavur is one of the best Engineering colleges in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. PhD is one of the most popular programs at NIFTM, Thanjavur offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                        • RatingPune, Maharashtra
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                          70,000 PhD

                        Indira University is a Private (State University) University, established in . Indira University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Pune, Maharashtra. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Indira University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Indira University PhD fees is INR 70,000. Read More
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                          1,11,670 PhD

                        Durga Soren University is a Private Institute, established in 2023. Durga Soren University is one of the best Engineering colleges in Deoghar, Jharkhand. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Durga Soren University offered for a duration of 3 Years. Durga Soren University PhD fees is INR 1,11,670. Read More
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                        • RatingTirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
                          Rani Anna Government College for Women is a None Institute, established in . Rani Anna Government College for Women is one of the best Engineering colleges in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. PhD is one of the most popular programs at Rani Anna Government College for Women offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                          • RatingNew Delhi, Delhi
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                            33,000 PhD

                          IGDTUW is a None Institute, established in 1998. IGDTUW is one of the best Engineering colleges in New Delhi, Delhi. PhD is one of the most popular programs at IGDTUW offered for a duration of 3 Years. IGDTUW PhD fees is INR 33,000. Read More
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                          • RatingJaipur, Rajasthan
                            SKNAU is a None University, established in 2013. SKNAU is one of the best Engineering colleges in Jaipur, Rajasthan. PhD is one of the most popular programs at SKNAU offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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                            • RatingThrissur, Kerala
                              St Joseph's College is a None Institute, established in . St Joseph's College is one of the best Engineering colleges in Thrissur, Kerala. PhD is one of the most popular programs at St Joseph's College offered for a duration of 3 Years. Read More
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