16 verified colleges

Best PhD Colleges accepting NATA 2026

Looking for the best PhD colleges in India that accept NATA for 2026? We list 16 verified PhD colleges in India that accept NATA, 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

    Kalasalingam University

    Tamil Nadu, Virudhunagar

    NIRF Overall #11
  2. 2

    NICMAR Pune

    Maharashtra, Pune

    Ranking Overall #131 4.2 (37)
  3. 3

    SRM Engineering College Kanchipuram

    Tamil Nadu, Kanchipuram

    Ranking Overall #141 3.7 (21)
  4. 4

    Woxsen University

    Telangana, Sangareddy

    Ranking Overall #165
  5. 5

    IFHE

    Donthanapally, Shankarapalli Road India

    QS Overall #77
  6. 6

    Amity School of Architecture and Planning Noida

  7. 7

    Department of Engineering, SRMIST Chennai

  8. 8

    DY Patil University Pune

    D Y Patil University Pune Survey 124 & 126, MIDC Road, Ambi, Talegaon Dabhade India

  9. 9

    GGSIPU East Delhi Campus

    Surajmal Vihar India

  10. 10

    Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University Ahmedabad

    S G Highway India

  11. 11

    MGMU

    Madhya Pradesh, Agar

  12. 12

    Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology Thanjavur

    Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur

  13. 13

    Pillai's College of Architecture Navi Mumbai

  14. 14

    Rajasthan Institute of Engineering and Technology Chittorgarh

    Rajasthan, Chittorgarh

  15. 15

    Royal School of Architecture Guwahati

  16. 16

    Sarvajanik University Surat

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

Frequently asked questions

How many PhD colleges are there accepting NATA?

There are 16 PhD colleges accepting NATA listed on EduNext for 2026 admissions.

Which are the best PhD colleges accepting NATA?

Some of the top-ranked options are Kalasalingam University, NICMAR Pune, SRM Engineering College Kanchipuram, Woxsen University, IFHE. The full ranked list with fees and reviews is above.

Do these colleges accept NATA scores?

Yes. Every college listed here considers NATA 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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