Integrated PhD
Integrated Doctor of Philosophy
Top Ranked Integrated PhD Colleges in India - NIRF 2025
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranks colleges offering Integrated Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated PhD) based on teaching, research, graduation outcomes, outreach, and perception. Below are the top 6 NIRF-ranked colleges for Integrated PhD in India. The list includes 5 government and 1 private institution. Fees at these ranked colleges range from ₹80,000 to ₹3.50 Lakh.
| NIRF Rank | College | Type | Total Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 |
Indian Institute of Science Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka |
Government | ₹92,400 | View |
| #3 |
Indian Institute of Technology Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Government | ₹350,000 | View |
| #6 |
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal |
Government | ₹350,000 | View |
| #20 |
Homi Bhabha National Institute
Mumbai, Maharashtra |
Government | - | View |
| #25 |
University of Hyderabad
Hyderabad, Telangana |
Government | ₹80,000 | View |
| #85 |
Shiv Nadar University
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
Private | - | View |
About NIRF Rankings
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) was launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Colleges are evaluated on five broad parameters: Teaching, Learning & Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcomes (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), and Peer Perception. NIRF rankings are widely regarded as the most authoritative government ranking for higher education institutions in India.
QS India Integrated PhD College Rankings 2025
7 colleges ranked by QS India
| Rank | College |
|---|---|
| 1 |
IISc Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka
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| 2 |
IIT Bombay
Mumbai, Maharashtra
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| 4 |
IIT Kharagpur
Kharagpur, West Bengal
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| 5 |
IIT Kanpur
Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
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| 8 |
IIT Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam
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| 15 |
IIT Indore
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
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| 22 |
UoH
Hyderabad, Telangana
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QS World University Rankings 2026 - Integrated PhD Colleges
1 Integrated PhD college featured in the global QS World University Rankings 2026
| Global Rank | College |
|---|---|
| #219 |
IISc Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka
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QS World University Rankings are released annually by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Ranks shown are overall global positions for the latest available edition.
Frequently Asked Questions - Integrated PhD College Rankings
IISc and IITs offering Integrated PhD consistently rank among India's top institutions in NIRF and global rankings. The ranking reflects the overall institution rather than specific PhD programmes. Research output, citations, and H-index of faculty are better indicators of PhD programme quality.
For academic careers, the institution's research reputation matters significantly. Publications in high-impact journals and the PhD supervisor's standing in the field are often more important than institutional ranking alone. For industry R&D, skills and research output take precedence.
IISc Bengaluru, IITs (especially Bombay, Delhi, Madras, Kanpur), IISERs, TIFR, and HRI are premier choices. Each has distinct strengths across science disciplines. The best choice depends on your research area and the availability of suitable research supervisors.