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Best PhD Colleges accepting KCET 2026

Looking for PhD colleges that accept KCET for 2026? We have curated 57 verified PhD colleges accepting KCET, ranked using NIRF, EduNext and other trusted rankings so the strongest institutes show up first. For each one you can compare total fees, eligibility, KCET cutoffs, placement records and real student reviews — and apply for 2026-27 admissions with zero spam calls.

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  1. 1

    KLE University's College of Pharmacy Belgaum

    Karnataka, Belgaum

    Ranking Overall #48 4.2 (5)Fees: ~1.41L
  2. 2

    MS Ramaiah University

    NIRF Overall #101Fees: ~1.92L
  3. 3

    NITTE

    NIRF Overall #101
  4. 4

    UAS Bangalore

    Karnataka, Bangalore

    NIRF Overall #101Fees: ~1.02L
  5. 5

    University of Mysore

    Karnataka, Mysore

    NIRF Overall #101
  6. 6

    VTU

    Karnataka, Belagavi

    NIRF Overall #101
  7. 7

    UAS Dharwad

    Karnataka, Dharwad

    NIRF Overall #151Fees: ~1.28L
  8. 8

    UAS Raichur

    Karnataka, Raichur

    NIRF Overall #151Fees: ~1.73L
  9. 9

    University of Agricultural Sciences Raichur

    Karnataka, Raichur

    Ranking Overall #163 4.3 (42)Fees: ~1.73L
  10. 10

    JSS Science and Technology University

    Karnataka, Mysore

    Ranking Overall #190Fees: ~1.16L
  11. 11

    Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University Dharwad

    Karnataka, Dharwad

    The Week Overall #16Fees: ~1.03L
  12. 12

    Amity University Bangalore

    The Week Overall #75Fees: ~1.26L
  13. 13

    Khaja Bandanawaz University Gulbarga

    Karnataka, Gulbarga

    Outlook Overall #31Fees: ~1.2L
  14. 14

    CMR University

    #2, 3rd 'C' Cross, 6th 'A' Main HRBR Layout, 2nd Block. Kalyana Nagar, Bengaluru India

    Outlook Overall #35Fees: ~2.7LPlacement: ₹2.50 Lakhs
  15. 15

    KLE Technological University Hubli

    Karnataka, Hubli

    Outlook Overall #36Fees: ~1.28L
  16. 16

    JSS Science and Technology University Mysore

    Campus Roads, University Of Mysore Campus, Mysuru India

    IIRF Overall #14Fees: ~1.16L
  17. 17

    Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research

    Madhya Pradesh, Agar

  18. 18

    Alliance School of Computer Science & Engineering Bangalore

    Fees: ~4L
  19. 19

    Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology Mangalore

    Karnataka, Mangalore

    Fees: ~1.16L
  20. 20

    Alvas College of Physiotherapy and Research Center Moodbidri

    Fees: ~2.4L
  21. 21

    AMC Engineering College Bangalore

    Karnataka, Bangalore

  22. 22

    BMS School of Architecture Bangalore

    Fees: ~2L
  23. 23

    Chanakya University Bangalore

    Fees: ~1.8L
  24. 24

    Christ University, Faculty of Engineering Bangalore

  25. 25

    College of Agriculture Hassan

    Karnataka, Hassan

    Fees: ~1.02L

About PhD Colleges (2026)

India has 57 PhD colleges that accept KCET 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 KCET. Your KCET 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 KLE University's College of Pharmacy Belgaum, MS Ramaiah University, NITTE. 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 57 PhD colleges accepting KCET listed on EduNext for 2026 admissions, ranked using NIRF and EduNext rankings.

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