Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
122 institutes offer Ph.D Social Work. 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

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 Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#2

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…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#3

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
Loyola College, Chennai
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹51,560–₹3.2L / yr
Loyola College Chennai established in 1925, is an autonomous institution renowned for its academic excellence. Loyola College Chennai offers a wide range of…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Social Work — 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 Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#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…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#6

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 Social Work — 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 Social Work — 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 Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#9

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 Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#10

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu
Madras School of Social Work, Chennai
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.6L–₹2.2L / yr
Madras School of Social Work Chennai was established in 1952. It is a private college with a faculty strength of 53 and operates on a compact 2-acre urban…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#11

PrivatePune, Maharashtra
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹22,500–₹128.5L / yr
Bharati Vidyapeeth Pune is a private university which was established in 1964. BVDU Pune admission is merit and entrance-based. To enrol in BVDU Pune…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#12

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 Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#13

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 Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#14

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Nallamuthu Gounder Mahalingam College Coimbatore was established in 1957. NGM College offers 60 different programmes including UG, PG and Research and 5…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#15

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 Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#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…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#17

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science (SRCAS) was started in the year 1987-88 as an independent institution in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, known as an…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#18

PrivateTezpur, Assam
Tezpur University, Tezpur
- NIRF 2025
- 151-200
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹23,686–₹2.2L / yr
Tezpur University was established by an Act of the Parliament of India, Tezpur University Act, 1993 (Act No. 45), as a non-affiliating and residential Central…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#19

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 Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#20

PrivateThiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹72,642–₹1.1L / yr
Central University of Tamil Nadu was established in 2009 by the Government of India, through an Act of Parliament. Central University of Tamil Nadu campus…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#21

PrivateAjmer, Rajasthan
Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹47,195–₹1.7L / yr
Central University of Rajasthan (CURAJ) was formally inaugurated in March 2009 by the Indian Parliament as a new Central University. The Central University of…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#22NIRF 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…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#23

PrivateTirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹27,738–₹1.1L / yr
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University Tirunelveli is a state-private university that was established in the year 1990 by the Government of Tamil Nadu. Manonmaniam…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#24

PrivateCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science Coimbatore is one of the eighteen institutions of Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya. Sri…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Social Work — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)