India, an academically charged country with many students aspiring to become professors and researchers, is home to many reputed institutions offering doctoral studies. Choosing the right college and university for a PhD is of utmost importance since the quality of your facility, guides, and mentors will determine the quality of your research.

A PhD holder is expected to be an expert in their field who can also shine at teaching. This can only be done when they learn from experts who do a splendid job at teaching, too. If you are someone looking forward to your PhD or know someone who is, you have arrived at the right place.

One must take into account factors like academic reputation, faculty expertise, and research opportunities before selecting a college, and this article will do exactly that.
 

Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)

To be admitted to IIT for a PhD required generic candidates to attend the GATE examinations. However, candidates who graduated from any of the IIT colleges with a GPA above 8 are an exception to this.

IIT Madras is regarded as the best for PhD programmes among all the campuses. They have generated many successful doctorate holders, especially in the fields of chemical engineering, Aerospace engineering, Computer science and engineering, Bio Technology, Ocean engineering and even some humanities subjects like social sciences.

Getting in is not a cakewalk, but it's worth the effort. IIT colleges also offer an excellent master's program that you might want to check out since we are on the subject.
 

Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs)

IIM is an institution reputed for premium management education that consistently makes it to the top of its kind every year.

IIM colleges are also excellent with their Ph.D. programs, with a line-up of brilliant professors and classrooms that thrive in vibrant intellectual environments.

They are especially known for specialization programs in the fields of Decision Sciences, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Accounting, Information systems, Marketing, Organizational behaviour, production and operations management.

There are multiple entrance examinations that open the gate for PhD programs in IIM colleges, like GRE, GMAT, GATE, etc., depending upon the field of specialization.

Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs)

IISER is a college in Pune that offers excellent doctoral programs and a serene campus that students are eternally grateful for.

They shine at doctoral programs in subjects like Data science, Earth and climate science, Humanities and Social sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and mathematics.

Students are especially attracted to IISER as it is one of the colleges offering the Prime minister's research fellowship. ( PMRF)

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Indian Statistical Institutes (ISIs)

ISIs is the most reputed institution in India for doctorate programs in subjects like Mathematics, statistics, computer science, quantitative economics and reliability and operations research.

Unlike other institutions, these ISIs offer a more concrete and specific field of subjects, making it a very vibrant spot for candidates genuinely interested in the subject.

This also adds to the reputation of the doctoral degree gained from this university, with best-in-the-field professors offering unparalleled mentorships.

 University of Mumbai

Getting into a PhD program with Mumbai University is an extremely competitive endeavour, accommodating only 28 students each through their entrance examinations called PET (PhD entrance examinations). This entrance exam consists of 2 papers; the average of both will be considered for qualification.

However, candidates who secured great GATE, SET, NET and JRF scores are eligible to apply for the fellowship program directly.

They offer a wide array of doctoral programs, including management studies, pharmacy, political and social sciences, policy and administration, English, Commerce, computer and production engineering, microbiology, zoology, education, and others.

Jawaharlal Nehru Institute for Advanced Studies (JNIAS)

JNIAS is an institution set up in Hyderabad by Dr D Swaminathan Research Foundation to further their cause. This secular and non-profit organization was founded to further the importance and application of subjects like Science, Engineering and Technology, Humanities and Social Sciences in the country.

Candidates are enthusiastic about their excellent doctoral programs in the fields of Computer Science and Engineering, Management studies, Environment, pharmaceutical studies, Civil Engineering, etc.
 

Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)

We saved the best for the last. BARC is an organization dedicated to scientific advancements in the country, especially in the field of atomic research.

They offer doctoral programs through DAE doctoral fellowship schemes, specifically to engineering post-graduates.

Getting into BARC is very difficult due to its three-step qualification process. A candidate must first secure eligible graduation scores and then attend a screening pen-paper test. If they qualify for that, they must then attend an interview test.

They provide excellent programs in subjects like:

• Mechanical engineering
• Chemical engineering
• Metallurgical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Electronics engineering
• Computer engineering and
• Nuclear engineering

This is one of the most intellectually stimulating and fruitful places that a science enthusiast can be.
 

Opportunities for International Students

India has always hosted foreign students and offered them the educational advancements of the country, and it's no different for doctoral programs.

Almost all of these colleges and universities offer special provisions and quotas for foreign students and welcome them with open arms.

Many doctoral graduates even prefer staying back in the country and offering their expertise here.

India also provides several scholarships and fellowships to support international students.  Check out this article that will help you navigate these opportunities: https://leverageedu.com/blog/phd-scholarships-in-india/.

Conclusion

These were some of the best universities and colleges offering excellent doctoral programs. Our list is limited, but your opportunities aren't 

For doctoral programs of any other degree, India has a plethora of universities that excel at what they do and produce world-class, skilled graduates every year.

Share this article with anyone who's considering a Ph.D.

Happy doctor-ing!

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