Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
314 institutes offer Ph.D Political Science. 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 Political Science — 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 Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#3

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

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 Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#5

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 Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#6NIRF 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 Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#7

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 Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#8NIRF 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 Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#9

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 Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#10

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 Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#11NIRF 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 Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#12

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 Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#13

PrivateMysuru, Karnataka
University of Mysore, Mysore
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹25,472–₹11.5L / yr
University of Mysore Mysore was established in 1916, and it has been recognised by the UGC and has NAAC accreditation. The Mysore University offers multiple…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#14

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 Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#15NIRF 74

PrivateHyderabad, Telangana
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
- NIRF 2025
- #74
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 49.36
University of Hyderabad is a central government university established in 1974. University of Hyderabad offers 138 courses in Arts, Humanities and Social…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#16

PrivateErnakulam, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹5,860–₹7,280 / yr
Maharaja’s College Ernakulam was established in the year 1875 and is a government-autonomous institution. Maharaja’s College offers a total of 60…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#17NIRF 76

PrivateBangalore, Karnataka
Christ University, Bangalore
- NIRF 2025
- #76
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 49.03
Christ University is declared to be a University with Private ownership and was established in the year 2008. The University Grants Commission of India…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#18

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 Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#19

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 Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#20

PrivateTaleigao, Goa
Goa University,Taleigao Plateau, Goa
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹24,570–₹2.3L / yr
Goa University, Taleigao Plateau was founded in 1984, and it has been approved by UGC under section 2(f). The Goa University has been accredited by NAAC "B++"…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#21

PrivateJaipur, Rajasthan
SS Jain Subodh PG Autonomous College, Jaipur
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹73,000–₹2.0L / yr
SS Jain Subodh PG Autonomous College Jaipur was established in 1954. SS Jain Subodh PG Autonomous College aims to provide value-based higher education and…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#22

PrivateAizawl, Mizoram
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹12,000–₹2.6L / yr
The University of Mizoram, Aizwal started functioning in the year 2000 and was established under the Act of Parliament. Mizoram University was accredited A…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#23

DeemedBangalore, Karnataka
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Deemed
- Fees · 2026
- ₹69,800–₹8.3L / yr
Jain University Bangalore is a private university recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university is also a member of the Association of…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#24

PrivateMadurai, Tamil Nadu
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹9,500–₹11L / yr
Madurai Kamaraj University is a state university that was established in the year 1965. Madurai Kamaraj University is a state government university comprising…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)