PhD Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

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Overview

3 colleges in Andhra Pradesh offer PhD. Between them they run 5 PhD programmes.

1 of these colleges hold a current NIRF rank, led by Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam at #29. The list is ordered by the Think Grads Rating and NIRF rank, so the strongest options on official data come first; colleges without a rating follow, never hidden.

Each college links to its PhD programme page with seats, fees by category, the entrance exams it accepts and the latest closing ranks, and every number names its official source. Published total cost for the course runs from ₹5,00,000 to ₹5,00,000.

Key facts
Colleges3
Private1
NIRF ranked1
Programs5
Total cost₹5,00,000 – ₹5,00,000
Program Think Grads Rating NIRF Programs Seats Total cost
Annamacharya University
Rajampet Annamayya · Private
— — 1 — Not published
Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam
4.5/5 #29 2 — ₹5,00,000
Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh 4.1/5 — 2 — Not published

Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer PhD in Andhra Pradesh?

Think Grads lists 3 colleges offering PhD in Andhra Pradesh, with 5 programmes. The page shows the date its data was last verified.

Which is the best PhD college in Andhra Pradesh?

On official data, Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam leads with NIRF rank #29; Annamacharya University, Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam, Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh are the top three by the Think Grads Rating. Rankings are one signal: compare fees, cutoffs and placements on each college page before you decide.

What does PhD cost in Andhra Pradesh?

Where colleges have published it, total cost for the course runs from ₹5,00,000 to ₹5,00,000. Fees differ by category and year, so check the fees page of the college you shortlist.

Are these PhD colleges approved?

Each college page carries a "Genuine check" listing the statutory approvals found in official records (AICTE, UGC, NAAC and the regulator for the course), with the document each one came from.

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