Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)
290 institutes offer Ph.D Sociology. 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…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#2NIRF 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,…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#3NIRF 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 Sociology — 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 Sociology — 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 Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#6NIRF 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…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#7

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

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

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 Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#11

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 Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#12

PrivateLudhiana, Punjab
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹1.5L–₹9.2L / yr
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana was established in the year 1962 and was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Late. The Punjab Agricultural…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Sociology — 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 Sociology — 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 Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#15

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…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#16NIRF 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 Sociology — 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 Sociology — 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 Sociology — 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 Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#20

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 Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#21

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 Sociology — 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 Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#23

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 Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)
#24

PrivateKottayam, Kerala
- NIRF Engg
- —
- Type
- Private
- Fees · 2026
- ₹6,583–₹1.3L / yr
CMS College, one of the oldest institutions in Kerala, was established in the year 1817. The CMS college is recognised by the University Grants Commission…
Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Sociology — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)