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Best PhD Colleges in Chennai 2026

Looking for the best PhD colleges in Chennai for 2026? We list 22 verified PhD colleges in Chennai, ranked by NIRF / EduNext rankings. Compare fees, eligibility, cutoffs, placements and reviews — all in one place, with zero spam calls.

Top PhD colleges in Chennai

  1. 1

    IIT Madras

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

    NIRF Overall #1
  2. 2

    SRM University Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

    NIRF Overall #4
  3. 3

    Anna University Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

    NIRF Overall #11
  4. 4

    HITS Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

    Ranking Overall #48 3.3 (297)
  5. 5

    Bharathi Women's College Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

    NIRF Overall #151
  6. 6

    TANUVAS

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

    NIRF Overall #151
  7. 7

    VISTAS Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

    NIRF Overall #151
  8. 8

    Justice Basheer Ahmed Sayeed College For Women Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

    NIRF Overall #201
  9. 9

    IMU Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

    IIRF Overall #23
  10. 10

    Anna University of Technology Madurai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

    Anna University Overall #81
  11. 11

    Anna University

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

    3.8 (12538)
  12. 12

    CIPET Lucknow

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

  13. 13

    GDC Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

  14. 14

    Institute of Advanced Study in Education Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

  15. 15

    National Institute of Siddha Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

  16. 16

    National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

  17. 17

    Saveetha College of Physiotherapy Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

  18. 18

    Saveetha Dental College & Hospital Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

  19. 19

    SRM Dental College Ramapuram Chennai

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

Frequently asked questions

How many PhD colleges are there in Chennai?

There are 22 PhD colleges in Chennai listed on EduNext for 2026 admissions.

Which are the best PhD colleges in Chennai?

Some of the top-ranked options are IIT Madras, SRM University Chennai, Anna University Chennai, HITS Chennai, Bharathi Women's College Chennai. The full ranked list with fees and reviews is above.

How can I apply to these colleges?

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