6 Best PhD Engineering Universities in India

Of the 6 PhD Engineering universities in India, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) ranks highest on research impact (513,439 citations). It is followed by St Joseph's Institute Of Technology (#203 in India) and Tripura University (#205 in India). Across the whole list there are 17 courses to choose from.

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1Best overall

#61 in India India

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT)

Public University · 2 courses in PhD Engineering

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#61 in India · by research impact

513,439 citations · h-index 192

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2Top pick

#203 in India India

St Joseph's Institute Of Technology

Public University · 3 courses in PhD Engineering

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Admissions open

#203 in India · by research impact

102,821 citations · h-index 114

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3Top pick

#205 in India India

Tripura University

Public University · 5 courses in PhD Engineering

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#205 in India · by research impact

100,308 citations · h-index 110

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4Ranked

#280 in India India

ICFAI University, Hyderabad

Public University · 1 course in PhD Engineering

Ph.D (Engineering)PhD / Doctorate

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#280 in India · by research impact

26,314 citations · h-index 63

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5Ranked

#298 in India India

Konkan Agricultural University

Public University · 1 course in PhD Engineering

Ph. D. (Agril. Engg.)PhD / Doctorate

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—International

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#298 in India · by research impact

16,798 citations · h-index 54

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6Ranked

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Saveetha Engineering College

Public University · 5 courses in PhD Engineering

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Admissions open

Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) is cited most (513,439 citations). 1 university have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

6 are public and 0 private (100% public).

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4–6 years and 5 Years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Saveetha Engineering College offers the widest choice, with 5 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in India for PhD Engineering?

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) (#61 in India), St Joseph's Institute Of Technology (#203 in India) and Tripura University (#205 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Engineering in India?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Engineering course take in India?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 5 Years the next most common.

When do PhD Engineering courses start in India?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then.

Which university has the most PhD Engineering courses in India?

Saveetha Engineering College, with 5, ahead of Tripura University (5).

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