NIRF #1GovernmentIndian Institute of Technology Madras
4.9Chennai, Tamil Nadu • Est. 1959
Fees (1st yr)
₹2.3 L – ₹9 L
Avg package
₹21.5 LPA
JEE AdvancedGATE
Ph.D: Doctor of Philosophy
Science • Admission 2026, fees, eligibility, entrance exams & career scope
Duration
3 - 5 Years
Level
Doctorate
Average fees
₹20K - 2 Lakh / yr
Average salary
₹6 - 15 LPA
What is Ph.D?
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) is a 3 - 5 years Doctorate programme in Science. Students are admitted through UGC NET, CSIR NET, GATE. Graduates typically work as Professor, Scientist, with average starting salaries of ₹6 - 15 LPA.
Eligibility
Master's + UGC NET/GATE
Entrance exams
Popular specialisations
All disciplines
Career options
Professor
Scientist
Top Science colleges offering Ph.D
NIRF #1Government
NIRF #2GovernmentIndian Institute of Technology Delhi
4.8New Delhi, Delhi • Est. 1961
Fees (1st yr)
₹2.3 L – ₹9 L
Avg package
₹22 LPA
JEE AdvancedGATECAT
NIRF #3GovernmentIndian Institute of Technology Bombay
4.8Mumbai, Maharashtra • Est. 1958
Fees (1st yr)
₹2.3 L – ₹9 L
Avg package
₹23.5 LPA
JEE AdvancedGATECEED
NIRF #11DeemedVellore Institute of Technology
4.3Vellore, Tamil Nadu • Est. 1984
Fees (1st yr)
₹1.9 L – ₹4 L
Avg package
₹9.9 LPA
VITEEECATGATE