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Best PhD Colleges accepting UPTAC 2026

Looking for the best PhD colleges in India that accept UPTAC for 2026? We list 8 verified PhD colleges in India that accept UPTAC, 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

    DBRAU

    Rajasthan, Pali

    NIRF Overall #51
  2. 2

    NDUAT

    Kumarganj India

    NIRF Overall #151
  3. 3

    AKTU

    Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow

  4. 4

    CIPET Lucknow

    Tamil Nadu, Chennai

  5. 5

    CSJMU

    Maharashtra, Kalyan

  6. 6

    RMLAU

    Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad

  7. 7

    United University Allahabad

    Rawatpur, Jhalwa, Prayagraj India

  8. 8

    United University Prayagraj

    Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj

Frequently asked questions

How many PhD colleges are there accepting UPTAC?

There are 8 PhD colleges accepting UPTAC listed on EduNext for 2026 admissions.

Which are the best PhD colleges accepting UPTAC?

Some of the top-ranked options are DBRAU, NDUAT, AKTU, CIPET Lucknow, CSJMU. The full ranked list with fees and reviews is above.

Do these colleges accept UPTAC scores?

Yes. Every college listed here considers UPTAC 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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