Ph.D. (Computer
Science)
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Full Form: Doctor of
Philosophy in Computer Science
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Course Level: Doctoral
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Course Duration: 3–5
years
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Eligibility Criteria:
MSc/MTech/MCA in CS/IT or related; research aptitude.
• Entrance Exams: University PhD entrance, NET/JRF where applicable.
Government/Public Institutions (Ph.D. in Computer Science / CSE)
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Indian Institute of Technology – Delhi (IIT Delhi) – PhD CSE (Central Govt)
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Indian Institute of Technology – Bombay (IIT Bombay) – PhD CSE (Central Govt)
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Indian Institute of Technology – Kanpur (IIT Kanpur) – PhD CSE (Central Govt)
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Indian Institute of Technology – Hyderabad (IIT Hyderabad) – PhD CSE (Central Govt)
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Indian Institute of Technology – Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) – PhD CSE (Central Govt)
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Indian Institute of Technology – Indore (IIT Indore) – PhD CSE (Central Govt)
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Indian Institute of Technology – Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) – PhD CSE (Central Govt)
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National Institute of Technology – Tiruchirappalli (NIT Trichy) – PhD CSE (Govt)
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National Institute of Technology – Surathkal (NIT Surathkal) – PhD CSE (Govt)
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Delhi Technological University (DTU) – PhD in Computer Science & Engg. (State/Central Govt)
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Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi – PhD (Computer Science/related) (Central)
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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) – PhD (Computer Science) (Central)
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Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), Delhi – PhD in CS (State Govt)
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Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU), Kanpur – PhD CS (State University)
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Central University of Jharkhand – PhD (CS/IT) (Central Govt)
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Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore – PhD in Computer Science (Central)
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Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIITs, certain MoE‑funded) – PhD programs (Central/State) usually research‑focused
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Indian Institute of Technology – Madras (IIT Madras) – PhD CSE (Central Govt)
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Indian Institute of Technology – Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) – PhD CSE (Central Govt)
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National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR), Kolkata / Chandigarh – PhD related to technical education & CS fields (Government)
🎓 Top Private Universities / Colleges for Ph.D. (Computer Science) in India
| University / Institute | Location | Approx. Ph.D. Fees (Total / Range) | |
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| 1 | VIT University (Vellore) | Tamil Nadu | ~₹1,00,000 – ₹1,50,000 total |
| 2 | Chandigarh University | Punjab | ~₹2.4 L – ₹5.65 L total |
| 3 | Lovely Professional University (LPU) | Punjab | ~₹3,00,000 total |
| 4 | Amity University | Noida, UP | ~₹3,00,000 – ₹3.02 L total |
| 5 | MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU) | Pune, MH | ~₹3,00,000 total |
| 6 | Shoolini University | Himachal Pradesh | ~₹5,10,000 total |
| 7 | Chitkara University | Chandigarh / Punjab | ~₹4,20,000 total |
| 8 | BITS Pilani (Deemed) | Rajasthan | ~₹1.84 L – ₹3.4 L total |
| 9 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham | Coimbatore, TN | ~₹90,000 – ₹1.8 L total |
| 10 | SRM Institute of Science & Technology (SRMIST) | Tamil Nadu | ~₹40,000 – ₹10 L total |
| 11 | Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) | Karnataka | ~₹59,000 – ₹25.5 L total |
| 12 | KIIT (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology) | Odisha | Varies (offers research Ph.D.) |
| 13 | Bennett University | Greater Noida, UP | (fee varies) |
| 14 | Christ University | Bengaluru, KA | Not officially listed, but offers Research programs including CS |
| 15 | St. Xavier’s College | Kolkata, WB | Ph.D. programs with research (fees vary) |
| 16 | OPJS University | Rajasthan | Ph.D. programs offered |
| 17 | Himalayan University | Arunachal Pradesh | Ph.D. programs offered |
| 18 | Om Sterling Global University | Rajasthan | Ph.D. programs |
| 19 | Eklavya University | Rajasthan | Ph.D. programs |
| 20 | Indus University | Gujarat | ~₹91.5 K – ₹12.7 L total |
| 21 | Bir Tikendrajit University | Manipur | Ph.D. programs |
| 22 | Mansarovar Group of Institutions | Rajasthan | Ph.D. programs |
| 23 | PSG College of Technology (Private) | Coimbatore, TN | Research areas (fees vary) |
| 24 | GLA University | Uttar Pradesh | ~₹65,000 PA |
| 25 | Invertis University | Uttar Pradesh | ~₹50,000 PA |
| 26 | Jaypee University of Information Technology | UP | ~₹62,000 PA |
| 27 | Shri Guru Ram Rai University | Uttarakhand | ~₹44,000 PA |
| 28 | IIIT Hyderabad (Deemed) | Telangana | ~₹50,000 PA |
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