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Best PhD Colleges in Bangalore accepting CAT 2026

Want to turn your CAT score into a top PhD seat in Bangalore? We have curated 7 verified PhD colleges in Bangalore accepting CAT, ranked using NIRF, EduNext and other trusted rankings so the strongest institutes show up first. For each one you can compare total fees, eligibility, CAT cutoffs, placement records and real student reviews — and apply for 2026-27 admissions with zero spam calls.

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    IISc Bangalore

    Karnataka, Bangalore

    NIRF Overall #2Fees: ~1.19LPlacement: INR 28 LPA
  2. 2

    DMS,IISC Bangalore

    Karnataka, Bangalore

    Ranking Overall #34Fees: ~5.18LPlacement: ₹29.62 Lakhs
  3. 3

    St Joseph's Institute of Management Bangalore

    Karnataka, Bangalore

    TOI Overall #49Fees: ~1.5LPlacement: 9.00 LPA
  4. 4

    Amrita School of Business Bangalore

    Karnataka, Bangalore

    Fees: ~20.68L
  5. 5

    Amrita School of Engineering Bangalore

    Karnataka, Bangalore

    Fees: ~5.35L
  6. 6

    Faculty of Management and Commerce, M. S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Bangalore

    Karnataka, Bangalore

    Fees: ~4.92L
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    Indian Institute of Horticultural Research Bangalore

    Karnataka, Bangalore

  8. 8

    Indian Institute of Science, Department of Management Studies Bangalore

    Karnataka, Bangalore

    Fees: ~5.79L
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    South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies Bangalore

    Karnataka, Bangalore

About PhD Colleges in Bangalore (2026)

Bangalore is home to 7 PhD colleges that accept CAT for the 2026 academic session, spanning government institutes, deemed universities and private colleges. The list above is ordered using NIRF, EduNext and other recognised rankings, so the strongest options appear first and you can compare them at a glance.

Admission to most of these colleges is through CAT. Your CAT score and category rank decide which colleges and seats you are eligible for, so it is wise to shortlist a mix of ambitious, realistic and safe choices. Every college page lists its accepted entrance exams along with the latest cutoff trends.

Before you apply, compare each college on the factors that matter most — total course fees, eligibility, entrance cutoffs, placement records and verified student reviews. Popular choices here include IISc Bangalore, DMS,IISC Bangalore, St Joseph's Institute of Management Bangalore. Open any college above for its full profile, or share your details in the enquiry form to get free, unbiased admission guidance with zero spam calls.

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There are 7 PhD colleges in Bangalore accepting CAT listed on EduNext for 2026 admissions, ranked using NIRF and EduNext rankings.

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