Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
215 institutes offer Ph.D Psychology. 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

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…
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#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.…
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#3NIRF 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,…
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#4

PrivateErnakulam, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹57,686 / yr
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences (RCSS), Ernakulam was established in 1955. RCSS has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council…
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#5NIRF 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…
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#6

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…
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#7NIRF 36

PrivateBhubaneswar, Odisha
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar
- NIRF 2025
- #36
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 58.79
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, Bhubaneswar is a private university which was established in the year 1992. The university has been accredited by…
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#8

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…
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#9

PrivateMumbai, Maharashtra
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹6.0L–₹23.8L / yr
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies was established in the year 1981 as a private university. NMIMS Mumbai has been recognised by the University…
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#10

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…
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#11

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
Women's Christian College, Chennai
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.1L–₹3.6L / yr
Women's Christian College (WCC) Chennai was established in 1915. Women's Christian College Chennai is a renowned private institution located in Chennai, Tamil…
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#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)…
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#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…
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#14

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…
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#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…
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#16NIRF 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…
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#17NIRF 80

PrivateGuntur, Andhra Pradesh
- NIRF 2025
- #80
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 48.27
Vignan's Foundation for Science Technology and Research was founded in Andhra Pradesh in 1997 and was designated as a "deemed to be" university in 2008. Vignan…
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#18

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…
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#19

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…
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#20

PrivateNavi Mumbai, Maharashtra
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹4.5L–₹124.3L / yr
Dr DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai is a private university which has been approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), UGC (University…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Psychology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#21NIRF 91

PrivateWarangal, Telangana
- NIRF 2025
- #91
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 47.16
SR University Warangal selects students based on a combination of merit and entrance exam performance across diverse programs. The comprehensive SR University…
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#22

PrivateSonipat, Haryana
Ashoka University, Sonepat
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹12.4L–₹32.2L / yr
Ashoka University, Sonepat is a state-private university established in the year 2014. Ashoka University is a co-educational institute approved by UGC. Ashoka…
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#23

PrivateAluva, Kerala
Union Christian College, Aluva
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹60,000–₹2.4L / yr
Union Christian College, Aluva was founded in 1921 and is known for its academic excellence and research capabilities. Union Christian College provides a…
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#24NIRF 98

PrivateGandhinagar, Gujarat
Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar
- NIRF 2025
- #98
- Type
- Private
- Score
- 45.97
Pandit Deendayal Energy University, Gandhinagar, was established in 2007 as a state university. The university is recognised by the University Grants…
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