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Best PhD Colleges accepting CMAT 2026

Looking for the best PhD colleges in India that accept CMAT for 2026? We list 13 verified PhD colleges in India that accept CMAT, ranked by NIRF / EduNext rankings. Compare fees, eligibility, cutoffs, placements and reviews — all in one place, with zero spam calls.

Top PhD colleges

  1. 1

    GBPUAT

    Uttarakhand, Udham Singh Nagar

    NIRF Overall #101
  2. 2

    YSPUHF

    Himachal Pradesh, Solan

    NIRF Overall #151
  3. 3

    SPSU

    Sir Padampat Singhania University ,Bhatewar India

    The Week Overall #71
  4. 4

    MVN University Palwal

    Haryana, Palwal

    IIRF Overall #88
  5. 5

    Birla Global University Bhubaneswar

    IDCO Plot No. 2, Institutional Area, Gothapatna, India

    IIRF Overall #95
  6. 6

    Akal College of Economics, Commerce and Management Sirmaur

  7. 7

    Amrita School of Business Amritapuri

    Odisha, Puri

  8. 8

    Balaji Institute of International Business Pune

    Maharashtra, Pune

  9. 9

    Gujarat Maritime University Gandhinagar

    Gujarat, Gandhinagar

  10. 10

    Jaypee Business School Noida

    Uttar Pradesh, Noida

  11. 11

    JRN University

    Madhya Pradesh, Agar

  12. 12

    Rajasthan Institute of Engineering and Technology Chittorgarh

    Rajasthan, Chittorgarh

  13. 13

    Sarvajanik University Surat

    TIFAC-CORE Building, Dr. R. K. Desai Marg, Athwalines India

Frequently asked questions

How many PhD colleges are there accepting CMAT?

There are 13 PhD colleges accepting CMAT listed on EduNext for 2026 admissions.

Which are the best PhD colleges accepting CMAT?

Some of the top-ranked options are GBPUAT, YSPUHF, SPSU, MVN University Palwal, Birla Global University Bhubaneswar. The full ranked list with fees and reviews is above.

Do these colleges accept CMAT scores?

Yes. Every college listed here considers CMAT for admission to its PhD programme. Always confirm the latest cutoff on the college page.

How can I apply to these colleges?

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