There are four types of Universities in India: State Government Universities, Central universities, Deemed universities, and Private Universities. All these universities offer Ph.D. programs in various disciplines. Many candidates prefer doing Ph.D. from a Private university. There are hundreds of Private Universities in India that are offering Ph.D. programs.
This blog post aims to provide a list of the top/ best Private Universities In India for pursuing PhD. The universities are selected based on the NIRF ranking.
Many private universities listed below also offer stipends/fellowships while doing Ph.D. research.
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Top Private Universities In India for Pursuing PhD
Birla Institute of Technology & Science – Pilani
BITS Pilani offers Ph.D. programs to over 17,000 students across its Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Dubai campuses.
Full-time PhD students admitted into the PhD program are eligible to be considered for a fellowship of ₹28,000 or ₹31,000 per month as per intake qualification.
Amity University
Location: Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Amity University awards Fellowships to brilliant young researchers and scientists. Fellowships are available in all disciplines and are not restricted in number.
Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University offers Ph.D. programs in various disciplines twice a year.
Location: Mohali, Punjab, India
Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology
Location: Bhadson Rd, Adarsh Nagar, Prem Nagar, Patiala, Punjab 147004
Eligibility: A post-graduate degree or equivalent (with a minimum CGPA of 6.00 on a 10-point scale or 55% marks in aggregate).
Candidates must have qualified NET/JRF (UGC/CSIR) or have a valid score in one of the four tests, namely CAT/GMAT/GRE/GATE.*
Lovely Professional University
Location: Jalandhar – Delhi, Grand Trunk Rd, Phagwara, Punjab 144001
LPU conducts an Entrance test for admission to Ph.D. Programs at LPU.
Shiv Nadar University
Location: NH91, Tehsil Dadri, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201314
Stipend: The stipend amount is INR 40,000 for Year 1 and Year 2 and INR 45,000 for Year 3, Year 4 and Year 5
Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research
Location: 173, Agaram Main Rd., Selaiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600073
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Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Location: V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar, Mumbai-400088
Educational Qualifications: The minimum academic qualification for admission to the Ph.D. programs is a Master’s or equivalent degree in the relevant subject awarded by a recognized university in India or abroad, with at least an average of 55 percent of aggregate marks.
Submission of a research proposal is a compulsory requirement for admission to the Ph.D. Program.
Thiagarajar School of Management
Location: Pamban Swamy Nagar, Thiruparankundram, Tamil Nadu 625005, India.
TSM offers a doctoral degree in Management who seeks a career in academia, consulting and research.
Jain University
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka 560069, India.
Candidates admitted into the Ph.D. program are required to complete pre-Ph.D. coursework comprising two terms over a total duration of one year.
Galgotias University
Location: Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 203201, India
Applications for admission to the Ph.D. program shall be invited through an open advertisement, for pre-determined intake for each program in the prescribed form as laid down by the University, twice a year in December and May.
Chitkara University
Location: Rajpura, Punjab 140401, India
Eligibility: Post Graduate degree in relevant discipline with min CGPA of 5.5 on a scale of 10 or equivalent.
Preferred: GATE / UGC NET Qualified Candidates
Stipend: Rs. 30,000 per month for 3 years or completion of Ph.D. program whichever is earlier
Christ University
Location: Hosur Main Road, Bhavani Nagar, S.G. Palya, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560029
CHRIST grants a fellowship of Rs 8000/- per month as Ph.D. fellowship to all full-time Ph.D. Scholars.
Graphic Era University
Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Applications for admission to Ph.D programmes in various departments of our university will be invited in the month of May/December of the current year.
Nirma University
Faculty of Doctoral Studies and Research offers doctoral programmes in the fields of Engineering and Technology, Pharmacy, Science, Management, Law and Architecture.
Location: Sarkhej – Gandhinagar Hwy, Gota, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 382481
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
All full time PhD scholars who are selected for provisional registration during the admission year 2021 onwards will be paid Rs. 25,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years. Candidates who have qualified in UGC-NET (including JRF)/UGC-CSIR NET (including JRF)/GATE/GPAT will be paid Rs. 31,000/- per month for a maximum period of 3 years.
SR University
Minimum Qualification: Master’s degree (ME / M.Tech) with a minimum of 55% marks or 6.25 CGPA in the appropriate discipline.
Financial Support (INR 25,000/- ) will be provided to full-time Ph.D. scholars in the form of Ph.D. Assistantship
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
PES University
Minimum Qualification: A post-graduate degree in a related field of study from a UGC-recognized university, with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (or equivalent grade point average)
Location: Bangalore-560085