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Ph.D Physics — Best Colleges in India

871 institutes · ranked by NIRF Engineering (13 with a numeric rank on this page) · JoSAA closing ranks where available.

Ranked by NIRF Engineering (best rank first)

871 institutes offer Ph.D Physics. 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

PrivateThiruvananthapuram, Kerala

University College, Thiruvananthapuram

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Fees · 2026: ₹4,970–₹15,240 / yr

University College Thiruvananthapuram was established in 1866 and stands as one of the oldest educational institutions in Kerala. It is a government college…

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#26NIRF 24

#24

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi

JMI New 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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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#27

PrivateKolkata, West Bengal

RKMRC Kolkata

Ramakrishna Mission Residential College, Kolkata

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Fees · 2026: ₹66,900–₹1.6L / yr

Ramakrishna Mission Residential College Kolkata was established in 1960 as a government-aided autonomous institution. RKMRC has a faculty strength of 60 and is…

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#28NIRF 25

#25

IITGandhinagar, Gujarat

IIT Gandhinagar (IIT GN)

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

NIRF 2025: #25
Type: IIT
Score: 62.31

B.Tech Chemical Engineering · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

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#29

PrivateTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

St Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Location: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

St Joseph's College Tiruchirappalli was established in 1944 by the Fathers of Society. The College functions under the ownership of the Society of St.…

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#30

PrivateThiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Kerala University

University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Fees · 2026: ₹7,390–₹3.4L / yr

One of the first 16 institutions in India, the University of Kerala was founded in 1937 and was formerly known as the University of Travancore. The Maharajah…

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#31NIRF 26

#26

IITMandi, Himachal Pradesh

IIT Mandi

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

NIRF 2025: #26
Type: IIT
Score: 62.08

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi was established in 2009. IIT Mandi is one of the eight new IITs established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.…

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#32NIRF 27

#27

IITJodhpur, Rajasthan

IIT Jodhpur

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur

NIRF 2025: #27
Type: IIT
Score: 61.31

Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur was established in 2008. IIT Jodhpur is a premier technical institute and is one of the eight new IITs established by…

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#33NIRF 28

#28

NITWarangal, Telangana

NIT Warangal

National Institute of Technology Warangal

NIRF 2025: #28
Type: NIT
Score: 61.05

B.Tech Civil Engineering · B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

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#34NIRF 30

#30

PrivateNew Delhi, Delhi

DTU Delhi

Delhi Technological University, Delhi

NIRF 2025: #30
Type: Private
Score: 60.85

Delhi Technological University (DTU), Delhi is a govt university which was established in the year 2009. Delhi Technological University has been recognised by…

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#35

PrivateChandigarh, Chandigarh

Chandigarh University

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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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#36NIRF 33

#33

PrivateVirudhunagar, Tamil Nadu

Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Virudhunagar

NIRF 2025: #33
Type: Private
Score: 59.03

B.Tech Automobile Engineering · B.Tech Biotechnology

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#37NIRF 34

#34

PrivateAligarh, Uttar Pradesh

AMU Aligarh

Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

NIRF 2025: #34
Type: Private
Score: 59.01

BFA · BA Communicative English Hons

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D. Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#38

PrivateSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

Kashmir University

University of Kashmir, Srinagar

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Fees · 2026: ₹21,490–₹99,640 / yr

Started in the year 1969, the University of Kashmir was part of the University of Jammu and Kashmir. Established in 1948, the University of Jammu and Kashmir…

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#39

PrivateTiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Bharathidasan University

Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Fees · 2026: ₹42,500–₹17.5L / yr

MBA · BCA

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#40

PrivateNoida, Uttar Pradesh

Amity University, Noida

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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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#41

PrivateChennai, Tamil Nadu

Madras University

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…

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#42NIRF 39

#39

IITBhubaneswar, Odisha

IIT Bhubaneswar

Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar

NIRF 2025: #39
Type: IIT
Score: 58.22

B.Tech Civil Engineering · B.Tech Electrical Engineering

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#43NIRF 40

#40

PrivateThanjavur, Tamil Nadu

SASTRA University Thanjavur

Shanmugha Arts Science Technology Research and Academy, Thanjavur

NIRF 2025: #40
Type: Private
Score: 58.02

B.Tech Bioengineering · B.Tech Bioinformatics

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#44NIRF 41

#41

PrivateMumbai, Maharashtra

ICT Mumbai

Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

NIRF 2025: #41
Type: Private
Score: 57.96

BE Chemical Engineering · M.Tech Fibres and Textiles Processing Technology

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#45NIRF 42

#42

NITJaipur, Rajasthan

MNIT Jaipur

Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur

NIRF 2025: #42
Type: NIT
Score: 57.45

MBA · B.Arch

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#46NIRF 43

#43

PrivateDehradun, Uttarakhand

UPES Dehradun

UPES, Dehradun

NIRF 2025: #43
Type: Private
Score: 56.99

The University of Petroleum and Energy Studies Dehradun is a private state university founded in 2003. The university has been accredited by the NBA (National…

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#47

PrivateKaraikudi, Tamil Nadu

Alagappa University

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…

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

#48

PrivateKochi, Kerala

Sacred Heart College, Kochi

NIRF Engg: —
Type: Private
Fees · 2026: ₹28,348–₹4.1L / yr

Sacred Heart College (SH College), Kochi, was founded in 1944 by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI). Sacred Heart College disseminates knowledge even…

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Listed via official programme catalog · Ph.D Physics — no JoSAA closing rank (non-JoSAA admission path)

Ph.D Physics — live list facts

Computed from the institutes listed on this page — not marketing estimates.

Institutes

24

With NIRF rank

13

With GO score

0

Avg GO (when present)

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By institute type

PRIVATE
18
IIT
4
NIT
2

Best NIRF ranks on this page

How to use this page

1Institutes are ordered by NIRF Engineering rank (best first); unranked sort after.
2JoSAA closing ranks appear when that programme is in our cutoff dataset.
3Open a profile for scorecards, official admissions/fees when sourced, and related programmes.

Frequently asked questions

Answers use counts from this page's live institute list.

How many institutes appear for Ph.D Physics?: 24 institutes currently match this page’s filter. 13 of them have a numeric NIRF Engineering rank in our database.
Is “best” based on editorial opinion?: No. Where we sort or headline by rank, the order follows published NIRF Engineering ranks (nirfindia.org). Unranked institutes are not given a fabricated Knwdle rank.
What is Graduation Outcomes (GO)?: GO is an NIRF sub-score computed independently of self-reported placement packages. None of the institutes on this page currently have a GO value stored.
Why do some institutes lack a JoSAA closing rank?: Non-JoSAA admission paths (institute entrance exams, state counselling) are labeled separately. We do not invent closing ranks for those routes.

What we publish — and what we don't

Included when sourced

NIRF Engineering ranks & sub-scores (nirfindia.org)
JoSAA closing ranks already in our database
Programmes from AICTE EOA / institute official catalogues
Fees & admissions copy only from the institute's own site
Campus images from Wikimedia Commons or official media

Deliberately excluded

Star reviews and self-reported placement packages
Fees estimated or copied from aggregator directories
Facts that appear only on compiled third-party college directories

NIRF Graduation Outcomes (GO) is the honest substitute for placement-intent browsing — an independent metric, not a package figure.