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Best PhD Colleges accepting Karnataka PGCET 2026

Looking for the best PhD colleges in India that accept Karnataka PGCET for 2026? We list 10 verified PhD colleges in India that accept Karnataka PGCET, 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

    Bangalore University

    Karnataka, Bangalore

    NIRF Overall #11
  2. 2

    Kristu Jayanti College Bangalore

    Karnataka, Bangalore

    NIRF Overall #34
  3. 3

    Kuvempu University Shimoga

    Karnataka, Shimoga

    NIRF Overall #51
  4. 4

    Kristu Jayanti University

    Karnataka, Bangalore

    Ranking Overall #61 4.1 (446)
  5. 5

    Mangalore University

    Karnataka, Mangalore

    NIRF Overall #151
  6. 6

    Gulbarga University

    Karnataka, Kalaburagi

    QS Overall #79
  7. 7

    Karnatak University Dharwad

    Karnataka, Dharwad

    QS Overall #92
  8. 8

    Davangere University Davanagere

    Karnataka, Davanagere

  9. 9

    NMAMIT

  10. 10

    RCUB

    Vidya Sangama, P B R H - 4 India

Frequently asked questions

How many PhD colleges are there accepting Karnataka PGCET?

There are 10 PhD colleges accepting Karnataka PGCET listed on EduNext for 2026 admissions.

Which are the best PhD colleges accepting Karnataka PGCET?

Some of the top-ranked options are Bangalore University, Kristu Jayanti College Bangalore, Kuvempu University Shimoga, Kristu Jayanti University, Mangalore University. The full ranked list with fees and reviews is above.

Do these colleges accept Karnataka PGCET scores?

Yes. Every college listed here considers Karnataka PGCET 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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