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22 Best Public PhD Universities in India

Of the 22 Public PhD universities in India, Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) ranks highest on research impact (513,439 citations). Next come Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (#81 in India) and Nirma University (#104 in India). The universities on this list offer 122 matching courses between them.

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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). 4 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

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

Levels, lengths and start dates

The most common subjects are Science (17), Engineering (17), Languages & Linguistics (16) and Social Sciences & Psychology (16). The usual length is 4–6 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake). Tripura University offers the widest choice, with 41 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public PhD in India?

Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) (#61 in India), Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (#81 in India) and Nirma University (#104 in India) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public PhD in India?

22 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public PhD course take in India?

Most listed courses run 4–6 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Public PhD courses start in India?

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

Which university has the most Public PhD courses in India?

Tripura University, with 41, ahead of University of North Bengal (27).

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