Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
319 institutes offer Ph.D Microbiology. 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

PrivateKolkata, West Bengal
St Xavier's College, Kolkata
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹3.0L–₹9.7L / yr
St. Xavier's College Kolkata was established in 1860 by the Society of Jesus. St. Xavier's College has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence. St.…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#2

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 Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#3

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 Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#4

PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹54,000–₹3.7L / yr
Andhra University Visakhapatnam was established in 1926. The aim of Andhra University is to offer the students with the required education in order to excel in…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#5

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 Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#6

PrivatePerambalur, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Perambalur, Tamil Nadu
Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Arts and Science for Women, briefly known as DSCAS and was founded in 1996, is an affiliated and self-financed women’s…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#7

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 Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#8

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 Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#9NIRF 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 Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#10

PrivateWardha, Maharashtra
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.1L–₹106.1L / yr
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research (DMIHER) Wardha, is a deemed-to-be University located in Wardha, Maharashtra, and was established in…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#11NIRF 52

PrivateDehradun, Uttarakhand
- NIRF 2025
- #52
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 55.26
Graphic Era University Dehradun is a private university that was established in 2008. The university has been recognised by the University Grants Commission…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#12

PrivatePune, Maharashtra
Fergusson College, Pune
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹21,142–₹34,261 / yr
Fergusson College Pune was established in the year 1885 and it is a private college. It holds an 'A+' grade accreditation from the National Assessment and…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#13

PrivateLudhiana, Punjab
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.5L–₹9.2L / yr
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana was established in the year 1962 and was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Late. The Punjab Agricultural…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#14

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Dr NGP Arts and Science College, Coimbatore is a private college established in 1997 with the assistance of Dr NGP Research and Educational Trust. It is an…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#15

PrivateAnand, Gujarat
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹39,200–₹1.1L / yr
In 2004, Anand Agricultural University, Anand it was recognised by UGC. Anand Agricultural University campus covers around 63 acres. Anand Agricultural…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#16

PrivateSolan, Himachal Pradesh
Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Solan
- NIRF 2025
- 101-150
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹3.4L–₹10.1L / yr
Shoolini University is a private university that was established in the year 2009. The University has been approved by the UGC (University Grants Commission)…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#17

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
CMS College of Science and Commerce Coimbatore was founded in 1988 by CMS Educational and Charitable Trust. The college offers courses in various fields such…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#18

PrivateMalkapur, Maharashtra
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.9L–₹111.3L / yr
Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth Karad, formerly known as Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), has been approved by PCI and NMC. KVV Karad has been…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#19

PrivateShivamogga, Karnataka
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹16,251–₹1.0L / yr
Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta, was established in 1987, and it has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Kuvempu University has…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#20

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹84,475–₹1.8L / yr
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University was established in the year 1868 in Madras and afterwards relocated to Coimbatore. TNAU Coimbatore has the approvals of UGC…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#21

PrivateAhmedabad, Gujarat
Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹4,000–₹41.1L / yr
Gujarat University founded in 1949, is one of the oldest and largest universities in the state of Gujarat. Located in Ahmedabad, Gujarat University was…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#22

PrivateJammu, Jammu and Kashmir
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Srinagar
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹71,400–₹1.6L / yr
The Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir Srinagar was established in 1982 and it is a state university. Sher-e-Kashmir…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#23

PrivateAurangabad, Maharashtra
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹9,056–₹2.1L / yr
Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, previously known as Marathwada University was established in the year 1958 and is one of the oldest…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#24

PrivateBathinda, Punjab
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹39,050–₹2.2L / yr
Central University of Punjab was established in 2009 under the Act of Parliament No. 25 of 2009. The university fosters innovation and interdisciplinary…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Microbiology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)