Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
534 institutes offer Ph.D Economics. When two institutes share a programme, the one with the better (lower) NIRF Engineering rank appears first. Institutes without a numeric NIRF rank sort after ranked ones, alphabetically. JoSAA closing ranks are shown when available; non-JoSAA paths (VITEEE, LPUNEST, MHT-CET, etc.) are labeled separately.
#1

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹650–₹5.5L / yr
Jawaharlal Nehru University, also known as JNU, is a central university in New Delhi that was established in the year 1969. JNU University is fully funded by…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#2

PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹6,000–₹1.2L / yr
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) founded in 1916 by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, is one of India's oldest and most prestigious universities. Banaras Hindu…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#3

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
PSG College of Arts and Science was founded in 1947 by PSG & Son Charities Trust. PSG College of Arts and Science is also popularly known as PSGCAS Coimbatore.…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#4NIRF 12

IITIndore, Madhya Pradesh
Indian Institute of Technology Indore
- NIRF 2025
- #12
- Type
- IIT
- Score
- 66.65
Indian Institute of Technology Indore was established in 2009 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. IIT Indore is one of the eight new IITs,…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#5

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
Loyola College, Chennai
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹51,560–₹3.2L / yr
Loyola College Chennai established in 1925, is an autonomous institution renowned for its academic excellence. Loyola College Chennai offers a wide range of…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#6

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1,730–₹3,945 / yr
Presidency College Chennai is a government college established in 1840. Presidency College Chennai is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#7

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
Madras Christian College, Chennai
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Madras Christian College (MCC) Chennai Tamil Nadu, is a prestigious private institution recognized for its academic excellence. Madras Christian College…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#8NIRF 18

PrivateKolkata, West Bengal
- NIRF 2025
- #18
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 64.54
Jadavpur University, Kolkata, also known as JU Kolkata, is a state government university which was established in 1955. Jadavpur University's key highlights…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#9

PrivateMadurai, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Thiagarajar College, Madurai was established in the year 1949 by His Excellency, the King of Bhavnagar, the then Governor of the Madras State. The College is…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#10

PrivateThoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu
In 1951 VO Chidambaram College was established. In 1981 undergraduate and postgraduate departments were integrated and Thiru M.N.V.Sastri headed the…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#11

PrivateThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹4,970–₹15,240 / yr
University College Thiruvananthapuram was established in 1866 and stands as one of the oldest educational institutions in Kerala. It is a government college…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#12NIRF 24

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
- NIRF 2025
- #24
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 62.42
Established in 1920, Jamia Millia Islamia is a coeducational central government university. The Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Yojana…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#13

PrivateTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
St Joseph's College Tiruchirappalli was established in 1944 by the Fathers of Society. The College functions under the ownership of the Society of St.…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#14

PrivateThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹7,390–₹3.4L / yr
One of the first 16 institutions in India, the University of Kerala was founded in 1937 and was formerly known as the University of Travancore. The Maharajah…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#15NIRF 27

IITJodhpur, Rajasthan
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur
- NIRF 2025
- #27
- Type
- IIT
- Score
- 61.31
Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur was established in 2008. IIT Jodhpur is a premier technical institute and is one of the eight new IITs established by…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#16NIRF 30

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi
Delhi Technological University, Delhi
- NIRF 2025
- #30
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 60.85
Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi is a govt university which was established in the year 2009. Delhi Technological University has been recognised by…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#17

PrivateNoida, Uttar Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹2.7L–₹13.1L / yr
Amity University Noida is a private institution established in the year 2005. Amity University Noida has been approved by the University Grants Commission…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#18

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
University of Madras, Chennai
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹2,410–₹3.5L / yr
The University of Madras, established on 5th September 1857 following a public petition in 1839 and the formation of a University Board in 1840 under Mr George…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#19
SM
PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹55,500–₹3.6L / yr
Stella Maris College (SMC) Chennai was established in 1947 by the Society of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary. Stella Maris College is a Catholic minority…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#20

PrivateKaraikudi, Tamil Nadu
Alagappa University, Karaikudi
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹8,600–₹1.1L / yr
Alagappa University is officially recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Alagappa University is a government-owned State University established…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#21

PrivateKochi, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹28,348–₹4.1L / yr
Sacred Heart College (SH College), Kochi, was founded in 1944 by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). Sacred Heart College disseminates knowledge even…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#22

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹14,230–₹2.1L / yr
Established in 1982, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore is a coeducational government state university. Bharathiar University is accredited by the National…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#23

PrivateTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹51,330–₹2.6L / yr
Bishop Heber College Tiruchirappalli was established in 1966. It is an autonomous institution of the government of Tamil Nadu. Bishop Heber College offers…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#24NIRF 48

PrivatePhagwara, Punjab
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara
- NIRF 2025
- #48
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 55.99
Lovely Professional University (LPU) Phagwara is a state-private university established in 2005. The university is approved by regulatory bodies such as the…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Economics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)