Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
762 institutes offer Ph.D Physics. 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.
#25

PrivateChandigarh, Chandigarh
Chandigarh University, Chandigarh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹63,400–₹13.3L / yr
Chandigarh University is a state private university that was established in 2012 and is approved by the UGC (University Grants Commission), BCI (Bar Council of…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#26

PrivateSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
University of Kashmir, Srinagar
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹21,490–₹99,640 / yr
Started in the year 1969, the University of Kashmir was part of the University of Jammu and Kashmir. Established in 1948, the University of Jammu and Kashmir…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#27

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 Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#28

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 Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#29NIRF 43

PrivateDehradun, Uttarakhand
UPES, Dehradun
- NIRF 2025
- #43
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 56.99
The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Dehradun is a private state university founded in 2003. The university has been accredited by the NBA (National…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#30

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 Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#31

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 Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#32

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 Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#33

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 Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#34

PrivateTirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
St Xavier's College, Palayamkottai
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹27,738–₹1.3L / yr
St Xavier's College Palayamkottai was established at Palayamkottai in 1923 by Jesuit Fathers. St Xavier's College vision is to achieve a synthesis of academic…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#35NIRF 49

NITDurgapur, West Bengal
National Institute of Technology Durgapur
- NIRF 2025
- #49
- Type
- NIT
- Score
- 55.94
National Institute of Technology Durgapur is an Institute of National Importance. The college was established by the Government of India in 1960. NIT Durgapur…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#36

PrivatePuducherry, Puducherry
Kanchi Mamunivar Centre for Postgraduate Studies, Puducherry
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹9,810 / yr
Kanchi Mamunivar Government Institute for Postgraduate Studies and Research Puducherry was established in 1989. KMGIPSR is a government institution spread…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#37NIRF 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 Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#38

PrivateTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Holy Cross College, Tiruchirappalli
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Holy Cross College is one of the most known colleges in Tamil Nadu and was established in the year 1923 by the Sisters of the Cross of Chavanado. Holy Cross…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#39

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.9L / yr
Kongunadu Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, was established in 1973. Kongunadu Arts and Science College is imparting higher education to socially and…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#40

PrivateThrissur, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹22,410–₹1.5L / yr
St Thomas College Thrissur was established in the year 1889. It is a private institution with a dedicated faculty strength of 175 members. St Thomas College…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#41

PrivateThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Government College for Women Thiruvananthapuram was established in 1864 and is one of the oldest women’s colleges in Kerala. It is a government institution…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#42NIRF 56

IITJammu, Jammu and Kashmir
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
- NIRF 2025
- #56
- Type
- IIT
- Score
- 53.08
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu is a government-funded institute established in the year 2016. IIT Jammu is recognised as an "Institute of National…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#43

PrivateThrissur, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Thrissur, Kerala
Sacred Heart College Thrissur was set up in the year of 1980 and it is an affiliated college situated at Chalakudy – Kerala. Located on a sprawling campus of…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#44

PrivateGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹3.8L–₹24.6L / yr
Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida is a private university which was established in the year 2011. SNU Greater Noida has been approved by UGC (University…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#45NIRF 58

PrivateJaipur, Rajasthan
Manipal University, Jaipur
- NIRF 2025
- #58
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 52.69
Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) is a private university established in 2011. The university has been accredited by the NAAC (National Assessment and…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#46

PrivateErnakulam, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹31,915–₹3.2L / yr
St Teresa's College Ernakulam was founded in 1925 to offer higher education to women.STC Ernakulam offers full-time diploma and degree programmes in various…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#47

PrivateMavelikara, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹6,800–₹8,050 / yr
Bishop Moore College Mavelikara was established in 1964. Bishop Moore College is a government college with a faculty strength of 58 and spans across a 19-acre…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#48

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹3,154–₹7,641 / yr
Queen Mary’s College Chennai was established in the year 1914. It is a government institution with 203 faculty members and a 17-acre urban campus. QMC Chennai…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)