Overview
PhD is a doctoral programme in science. It usually takes 3–5 years. Who can apply: M.Sc, often with a NET or GATE qualification.
Who can apply
M.Sc, often with a NET or GATE qualification
Entrance exams
- CUET-PGPG at central and participating universities
Where it can lead
- Research and academia
- Data science and analytics
- Pharmaceutical and biotech industry
- Teaching
- Government scientific services
Colleges offering PhD
From our directory. Each page has the admission route, programmes and an enquiry option.
AMU
Aligarh Muslim University
- Location
- Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Government, est. 1920
- Main entrance
- AMU entrance test
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Engineering
- +2 more
- Location
- Sonipat, Haryana
- Type
- Private, est. 2014
- Main entrance
- Application and aptitude assessment
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
BHU
Banaras Hindu University
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Government, est. 1916
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Medical
- +1 more
BITS Pilani
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
- Location
- Pilani, Rajasthan
- Type
- Private, est. 1964
- Main entrance
- BITSAT
- Engineering
- Science
- Pharmacy
- Management
Delhi University
University of Delhi
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1922
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Commerce
- Science
- Management
- +1 more
IIT Bombay
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
- Location
- Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Type
- Government, est. 1958
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Design
- Management
IIT Delhi
Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1961
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Design
- Management
IIT Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Type
- Government, est. 1994
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Design
IIT Kanpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur
- Location
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Type
- Government, est. 1959
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Management
IIT Kharagpur
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
- Location
- Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Type
- Government, est. 1951
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Architecture
- Management
IIT Madras
Indian Institute of Technology Madras
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Type
- Government, est. 1959
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Management
IIT Roorkee
Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee
- Location
- Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Type
- Government, est. 1847
- Main entrance
- JEE Advanced
- Engineering
- Science
- Architecture
- Management
J.C. Bose University (YMCA)
J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA
- Location
- Faridabad, Haryana
- Type
- Government, est. 1969
- Main entrance
- JEE Main
- Engineering
- Science
- Management
- Computer applications
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1920
- Main entrance
- Jamia entrance test or CUET
- Arts
- Science
- Commerce
- Engineering
- +3 more
JNU
Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Location
- New Delhi, Delhi
- Type
- Government, est. 1969
- Main entrance
- CUET-UG
- Arts
- Science
PhD: common questions
How long is PhD?
PhD usually takes 3–5 years.
Who can apply for PhD?
M.Sc, often with a NET or GATE qualification.
Which entrance exams are used for PhD?
Most admissions use CUET-PG. Some colleges also run their own tests or admit on Class 12 marks; each college page lists its route.
Other science courses
Last reviewed October 2026. Admission rules, dates and eligibility change every year, so confirm them on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.