Doctor of Philosophy

Best PhD Colleges in India 2026

Looking for PhD colleges in India? This page tracks 9 institutions ranked on placements, accreditation and student rating, with total fees from Rs 5.00 L to Rs 19.00 L, accreditation status and accepted entrance exams pulled directly from verified records.

Colleges listed
9
Fee range
Rs 5.00 L – Rs 19.00 L
Average package
Rs 8.9 LPA
Placement percentage
92%

PhD course overview

PhD and Fellow Programme in Management (FPM) are doctoral research programmes. Admission is through UGC NET, institute research aptitude tests and interviews.

Level: Doctorate · Duration: 3 to 5 years

Best PhD colleges in India — fees & placements

#CollegeCityTypeTotal feesAvg packagePlacement %
1Woxsen UniversityHyderabadPrivateRs 19.00 LRs 9.04 LPA100%
2Jaipuria Institute of Management NoidaNoidaPrivateRs 10.50 LRs 9.05 LPA80%
3Alliance University – School of BusinessBangalorePrivateRs 15.00 L——
4ISME (International School of Management Excellence)BangalorePrivateRs 8.50 LRs 8 LPA100%
5ABBS (Acharya Bangalore B-School)BangalorePrivateRs 6.00 L——
6DBS Dehradun (Doon Business School / DBS Global University)DehradunPrivateRs 7.50 L——
7IILM University Greater NoidaGreater NoidaPrivateRs 10.50 LRs 8 LPA100%
8ISB&M Kolkata (International School of Business & Media)KolkataPrivateRs 8.00 LRs 10.8 LPA88%
9Poddar Business School JaipurJaipurPrivateRs 7.00 LRs 8.5 LPA82%

Admission to PhD programmes in India usually opens once entrance results are declared. Woxsen University leads the verified list on this page. Fees vary widely between institutes, so confirm the current fee schedule on the official website before paying any deposit.

Eligibility for PhD

Master's degree with the minimum percentage prescribed by the university.

Admission process

Apply through the accepted entrance exam, appear for counselling or the institute's selection round, then complete document verification and fee payment to confirm the PhD seat.

Entrance exams accepted

  • CAT
  • GMAT
  • XAT
  • NMAT
  • WMAT
  • MAT
  • CMAT
  • AUSAT
  • KMAT
  • ABBSSAT
  • ATMA

Fees & placement snapshot

Total fees from Rs 5.00 L to Rs 19.00 L across the 9 colleges listed here, with an average package of Rs 8.9 LPA and an average placement percentage of 92%.

Frequently asked questions

How many PhD colleges are there in India?
Based on the verified records listed on this page, 9 PhD colleges in India are currently listed with verified fee and placement data.
Which is the best PhD college in India?
Woxsen University currently ranks highest among PhD colleges listed in India, based on national ranking, placement record and student rating.
What is the fee for PhD in India?
Total fees from Rs 5.00 L to Rs 19.00 L across the colleges listed here. Confirm the exact fee schedule on the institute's official website before paying.
What is the eligibility for PhD admission in India?
Master's degree with the minimum percentage prescribed by the university. The programme runs for 3 to 5 years.
Which entrance exams are accepted for PhD in India?
Colleges on this page accept CAT, GMAT, XAT, NMAT, WMAT, MAT, CMAT, AUSAT. Requirements differ by institute, so check each college page.
What is the admission process for PhD colleges in India?
Apply through the accepted entrance exam, appear for counselling or the institute's selection round, then complete document verification and fee payment to confirm the PhD seat.

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