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Best PhD Colleges accepting HSTES 2026

Looking for the best PhD colleges in India that accept HSTES for 2026? We list 11 verified PhD colleges in India that accept HSTES, 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

    GJUST

    Haryana, Rohtak

    NIRF Overall #11
  2. 2

    CCSHAU

    Haryana, Hisar

    NIRF Overall #101
  3. 3

    B.P.S. Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, School of Engineering & Sciences Sonepat

    B.P.S. Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, Khanpur Kalan India

  4. 4

    Baba MastNath University Rohtak

    Haryana, Rohtak

  5. 5

    BPSMV

    Haryana, Sonepat

  6. 6

    CRSU University

    Rohtak Bypass Road India

  7. 7

    DCRUST

    50th K.M. Stone, N.H. 1, Murthal India

  8. 8

    G D Goenka University, School of Medical and Allied Sciences Gurgaon

    G D Goenka Education City, Sohna Gurgaon Road, Sohna India

  9. 9

    PIET

  10. 10

    Starex University

    NH-48, Vill- Binola, P.O. Bhorakalan India

  11. 11

    UIET Kurukshetra

Frequently asked questions

How many PhD colleges are there accepting HSTES?

There are 11 PhD colleges accepting HSTES listed on EduNext for 2026 admissions.

Which are the best PhD colleges accepting HSTES?

Some of the top-ranked options are GJUST, CCSHAU, B.P.S. Mahila Vishwavidyalaya, School of Engineering & Sciences Sonepat, Baba MastNath University Rohtak, BPSMV. The full ranked list with fees and reviews is above.

Do these colleges accept HSTES scores?

Yes. Every college listed here considers HSTES 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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