3 Best PhD Social Sciences & Psychology Universities in India

University of North Bengal leads the 3 PhD Social Sciences & Psychology universities in India on research impact (174,832 citations). Tripura University (#205 in India) and Jain Vishva Bharati Institute (#347 in India) complete the top three. The universities on this list offer 16 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

#164 in India India

University of North Bengal

Public University · 8 courses in PhD Social Sciences & Psychology

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#164 in India · by research impact

174,832 citations · h-index 124

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2Top pick

#205 in India India

Tripura University

Public University · 6 courses in PhD Social Sciences & Psychology

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#205 in India · by research impact

100,397 citations · h-index 110

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3Top pick

#347 in India India

Jain Vishva Bharati Institute

Public University · 2 courses in PhD Social Sciences & Psychology

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#347 in India · by research impact

990 citations · h-index 15

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How these universities are ranked

Below them, universities follow their research output: University of North Bengal is cited most (174,832 citations).

Public, private and where they are

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

Inside the course list

Within the subject, the largest areas are Social Sciences & Psychology (9), Political Science (3), Sociology (2) and Psychology (1). The usual length is 4–6 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of North Bengal offers the widest choice, with 8 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in India for PhD Social Sciences & Psychology?

University of North Bengal (#164 in India), Tripura University (#205 in India) and Jain Vishva Bharati Institute (#347 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer PhD Social Sciences & Psychology in India?

3 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a PhD Social Sciences & Psychology course take in India?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years.

When do PhD Social Sciences & Psychology 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 Social Sciences & Psychology courses in India?

University of North Bengal, with 8, ahead of Tripura University (6).

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