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.
#25

PrivateBurdwan, West Bengal
University of Burdwan, Bardhaman
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹4,260–₹1.1L / yr
Burdwan University was established by the West Bengal government to advance higher education in the region on June 15, 1960. Burdwan University is a…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#26

PrivateGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Sharda University, Greater Noida
- NIRF 2025
- 101-150
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.6L–₹68.5L / yr
Sharda University Greater Noida is a private university that has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI),…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#27

PrivateVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
GITAM University, Visakhapatnam
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹91,200–₹14.5L / yr
Gandhi Institute of Technology and Management is a private university established in 1980. The university is approved by the All India Council for Technical…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#28

PrivateSilcoorie Grant, Assam
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹15,520–₹1.5L / yr
Assam University Silchar is a central government university which was established in 1994 after the enactment of the Assam (Central) University Act of 1989.…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#29

PrivateLucknow, Uttar Pradesh
University of Lucknow, Lucknow
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹20,480–₹5.3L / yr
University of Lucknow was established in 1920. Lucknow University is a prominent state-run public university located on a sprawling 223-acre campus. Check…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#30

PrivateGurgaon, Haryana
Amity University, Gurugram
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.2L–₹14.8L / yr
Amity University Gurugram is a state private university that was established in the year 2010. The university has been approved by the AICTE (All India Council…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#31

PrivateGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Galgotias University, Greater Noida
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.5L–₹7.2L / yr
Galgotias University is a private state university that was established in the year 2001. The university has been recognised and approved by major statutory…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#32

PrivateRaisen, Madhya Pradesh
- NIRF 2025
- 201-300
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹40,000–₹1.8L / yr
Rabindranath Tagore University Raisen (RNTU) was established in 2010. Rabindranath University offers different courses to prepare students into responsible,…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#33

PrivateKolkata, West Bengal
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹2.1L–₹7.7L / yr
Adamas University is a state university established in 2014 under the West Bengal Act IV of 2014. The university has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade,…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#34

PrivateHazaribagh, Jharkhand
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹31,700–₹1.9L / yr
AISECT University of Jharkhand, located in Hazaribag, India, and was established on May 16, 2016. AISECT University Hazaribagh intends to provide students with…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#35

PrivateShikohabad, Uttar Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Shikohabad, Uttar Pradesh
AK PG College of Arts and Agriculture Shikohabad was established in 1947, is a highly prominent educational institution situated in UP, India. This affiliated…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#36

PrivateSatna, Madhya Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.1L–₹3.6L / yr
AKS University Satna was established in the year 2011 and it is a state private university. The AKS University Satna has been approved by AICTE, NCTE, and PCI.…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#37

PrivateFatehpur, Uttar Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh
One of the most prestigious autonomous colleges in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, Amar Shaheed Kanchan Singh Autonomous PG College was founded in 2001. The college…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#38

PrivateNoida, Uttar Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹2.9L–₹4.1L / yr
Amity Institute of Social Sciences (AISS), Noida is a constituent college of Amity University. AISS Noida was established in July 2010. Various courses at…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#39

PrivateNavi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹2L–₹10.9L / yr
Amity University Mumbai is a private university that was established in the year 2014 and recognised as per section 2(f) of the UGC Act. The University is a…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#40

PrivateNamsai, Arunachal Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹30,000–₹4.0L / yr
Arunachal University of Studies is a state private university recognised in 2012, located in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal University of Studies became…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#41

PrivateAllahabad, Uttar Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Arya Kanya Degree College, Allahabad, was established in the year 1975. The location of this premier women's educational institution is in Prayagraj, Uttar…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#42

PrivateVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹26,600–₹66,000 / yr
Arya Mahila PG College Varanasi was established in 1956. The college is managed by Shri Arya Mahila Hitakarini Mahaparishad. It is a private college situated…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#43

PrivatePatna, Bihar
Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹39,000–₹3.2L / yr
In 2008, the Government of Bihar founded Aryabhatta Knowledge University Patna. AKU Patna aimed to oversee and enhance the educational facilities related to…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#44

PrivateImphal, Manipur
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹6.7L / yr
Asian International University Manipur, established in 2021, has earned accreditation from NAAC and recognition from the University Grants Commission, with…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#45

PrivateJorhat, Assam
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹30,670–₹85,875 / yr
Assam Women’s University Jorhat was established in 2013 with a vision to provide quality higher education to the women of Assam. The university is recognised…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#46

PrivateHyderabad, Telangana
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.7L–₹7.9L / yr
Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy, Uppal was established in 2022, to become an internationally recognised institution by providing holistic…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#47

PrivateRewa, Madhya Pradesh
Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹9,000–₹1.2L / yr
Awadhesh Pratap Singh University Rewa was established on 20th July 1968. The APSU Rewa has been named after Capt. Awadhesh Pratap Singh. The Awadhesh Pratap…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#48

PrivateRohtak, Haryana
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹66,000–₹9L / yr
Baba Mastnath University, popularly known as BMU Rohtak, is a state private university established in 2012 by the Government of Haryana. BMU Rohtak is managed…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Political Science — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)