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10 Best PhD Science Universities in India

Of the 10 PhD Science universities in India, University of North Bengal ranks highest on research impact (174,581 citations). Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior (#188 in India) and Tripura University (#205 in India) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 17 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: University of North Bengal is cited most (174,581 citations). 2 universities 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

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

What the courses look like

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

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in India for PhD Science?

University of North Bengal (#164 in India), Atal Bihari Vajpayee Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior (#188 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 Science in India?

10 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Science course take in India?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD Science 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 Science courses in India?

Tripura University, with 4, ahead of University of North Bengal (3).

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