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AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
4.7/5417 Reviews
Public/Govt

AMU Aligarh - Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh Public/Govt 4.7/5417 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 8Careers360 Ranking: 13
NIRF Ranking: 8Careers360 Ranking: 13
Ph.D Human Rights
1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

Amity University, Noida

Noida, Uttar Pradesh
4.1/5403 Reviews
Private

Amity University, Noida

Noida, Uttar Pradesh Private 4.1/5403 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 32Careers360 Ranking: 10
NIRF Ranking: 32Careers360 Ranking: 10
Ph.D Defence and Strategic Studies
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2000+ Brochures downloaded so far
2000+ Brochures downloaded so far

Annamalai University - Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu
4.1/523 Reviews
Public/Govt

Annamalai University - Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar

Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt 4.1/523 Reviews
NIRF Ranking: 101-150Careers360 Ranking: 86
NIRF Ranking: 101-150Careers360 Ranking: 86
Ph.D Population Studies
1500+ Brochures downloaded so far
1500+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Apex Professional University, Pasighat

Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh
Private

Apex Professional University, Pasighat

Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh Private
Ph.D Social Science
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar, Gujarat
4.5/516 Reviews
Public/Govt

Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar, Gujarat Public/Govt 4.5/516 Reviews
Ph.D Diaspora Studies
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

Central University Jammu - Central University of Jammu, Jammu

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
4.5/511 Reviews
Public/Govt

Central University Jammu - Central University of Jammu, Jammu

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir Public/Govt 4.5/511 Reviews
Ph.D National Security Studies
300+ Brochures downloaded so far
300+ Brochures downloaded so far

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Chanakya University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka
4.0/51 Reviews
Private

Chanakya University, Bangalore

Bangalore, Karnataka Private 4.0/51 Reviews
Ph.D Cultural Studies
  • Fees : ₹3.60 Lakhs
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh

Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab
5.0/51 Reviews
Private

Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh

Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab Private 5.0/51 Reviews
Ph.D Social Sciences and Languages
100+ Brochures downloaded so far
100+ Brochures downloaded so far

Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

Haridwar, Uttarakhand
4.6/57 Reviews
Private

Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

Haridwar, Uttarakhand Private 4.6/57 Reviews
Ph.D Oriental Studies
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Dravidian University, Kuppam

    Agaram, Andhra Pradesh
    Public/Govt

    Dravidian University, Kuppam

    Agaram, Andhra Pradesh Public/Govt
    Ph.D Folklore and Tribal Studies
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    GLS University, Ahmedabad

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat
    4.1/553 Reviews
    Private

    GLS University, Ahmedabad

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat Private 4.1/553 Reviews
    Ph.D Economics and Social Sciences
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat
    Public/Govt

    Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad

    Ahmedabad, Gujarat Public/Govt
    Ph.D Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far
    100+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Ladnun

    Ladnun, Rajasthan
    Private

    Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Ladnun

    Ladnun, Rajasthan Private
    Ph.D Nonviolence and Peace
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far
    300+ Brochures downloaded so far

    Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

    New Delhi, Delhi
    4.4/5112 Reviews
    Private

    Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

    New Delhi, Delhi Private 4.4/5112 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 40Careers360 Ranking: 12
    NIRF Ranking: 40Careers360 Ranking: 12
    Ph.D Federal Studies
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

    JMI New Delhi - Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

    New Delhi, Delhi
    4.5/5407 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    JMI New Delhi - Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

    New Delhi, Delhi Public/Govt 4.5/5407 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 3Careers360 Ranking: 20
    NIRF Ranking: 3Careers360 Ranking: 20
    Ph.D North East India Studies
    2000+ Brochures downloaded so far
    2000+ Brochures downloaded so far

    JNU Delhi - Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

    New Delhi, Delhi
    4.5/586 Reviews
    Public/Govt

    JNU Delhi - Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi

    New Delhi, Delhi Public/Govt 4.5/586 Reviews
    NIRF Ranking: 2Careers360 Ranking: 10
    NIRF Ranking: 2Careers360 Ranking: 10
    Ph.D Social Systems
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
    1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

    JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur

    Jaipur, Rajasthan
    3.9/526 Reviews
    Private

    JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur

    Jaipur, Rajasthan Private 3.9/526 Reviews
    Ph.D Social Science
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Kannada University, Hampi

      Kamalapur, Karnataka
      Public/Govt

      Kannada University, Hampi

      Kamalapur, Karnataka Public/Govt
      Ph.D Dravidian Culture Studies
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Madhyanchal Professional University, Bhopal

      Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
      5.0/51 Reviews
      Private

      Madhyanchal Professional University, Bhopal

      Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Private 5.0/51 Reviews
      Ph.D Social Science
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      MANUU Hyderabad - Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad

      Hyderabad, Telangana
      4.6/513 Reviews
      Public/Govt

      MANUU Hyderabad - Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad

      Hyderabad, Telangana Public/Govt 4.6/513 Reviews
      NIRF Ranking: 151-200
      NIRF Ranking: 151-200
      Ph.D Women Studies
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      NIT Srinagar - National Institute of Technology Srinagar

      Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
      3.9/542 Reviews
      Public/Govt

      NIT Srinagar - National Institute of Technology Srinagar

      Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir Public/Govt 3.9/542 Reviews
      Careers360 Ranking: 81
      Careers360 Ranking: 81
      Ph.D Social Science and Management
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far
      100+ Brochures downloaded so far

      Nirwan University, Jaipur

      Jaipur, Rajasthan
      Private

      Nirwan University, Jaipur

      Jaipur, Rajasthan Private
      Ph.D Gender Studies
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        OPJS University, Rajgarh

        Churu, Rajasthan
        Private

        OPJS University, Rajgarh

        Churu, Rajasthan Private
        Ph.D Social Sciences
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far
        100+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Panjab University (PUCHD) - Panjab University, Chandigarh

        Chandigarh, Chandigarh
        4.2/5128 Reviews
        Public/Govt

        Panjab University (PUCHD) - Panjab University, Chandigarh

        Chandigarh, Chandigarh Public/Govt 4.2/5128 Reviews
        NIRF Ranking: 38Careers360 Ranking: 15
        NIRF Ranking: 38Careers360 Ranking: 15
        Ph.D Defence Studies
        600+ Brochures downloaded so far
        600+ Brochures downloaded so far

        Plaksha University, Mohali

        Mohali, Punjab
        Private

        Plaksha University, Mohali

        Mohali, Punjab Private
        Ph.D Social Sciences
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Pondicherry University - Pondicherry University, Puducherry

          Kalapet, Puducherry
          4.5/590 Reviews
          Public/Govt

          Pondicherry University - Pondicherry University, Puducherry

          Kalapet, Puducherry Public/Govt 4.5/590 Reviews
          NIRF Ranking: 101-150Careers360 Ranking: 85
          NIRF Ranking: 101-150Careers360 Ranking: 85
          Ph.D South Asian Studies
          600+ Brochures downloaded so far
          600+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Punjabi University - Punjabi University, Patiala

          Patiala, Punjab
          3.6/595 Reviews
          Public/Govt

          Punjabi University - Punjabi University, Patiala

          Patiala, Punjab Public/Govt 3.6/595 Reviews
          Careers360 Ranking: 60
          Careers360 Ranking: 60
          Ph.D Defence and Strategic Studies
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far
          100+ Brochures downloaded so far

          Rama Devi Women's University, Bhubaneswar

          Bhubaneswar, Odisha
          3.3/52 Reviews
          Public/Govt

          Rama Devi Women's University, Bhubaneswar

          Bhubaneswar, Odisha Public/Govt 3.3/52 Reviews
          Ph.D Gender Studies
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Shivaji University - Shivaji University, Kolhapur

            Kolhapur, Maharashtra
            4.1/59 Reviews
            Public/Govt

            Shivaji University - Shivaji University, Kolhapur

            Kolhapur, Maharashtra Public/Govt 4.1/59 Reviews
            NIRF Ranking: 151-200
            NIRF Ranking: 151-200
            Ph.D Protection and Enforcement of Human Rights in India
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Singhania University, Jhunjhunu

            Rasoolpur, Rajasthan
            3.8/56 Reviews
            Private

            Singhania University, Jhunjhunu

            Rasoolpur, Rajasthan Private 3.8/56 Reviews
            Ph.D Social Science
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Srinivas University, Mangalore

            Mangalore, Karnataka
            Private

            Srinivas University, Mangalore

            Mangalore, Karnataka Private
            Ph.D Social Science
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Tamil University, Thanjavur

            Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
            Public/Govt

            Tamil University, Thanjavur

            Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu Public/Govt
            Ph.D Social Science
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far
            100+ Brochures downloaded so far

            TISS Mumbai - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

            Mumbai, Maharashtra
            4.7/583 Reviews
            Private

            TISS Mumbai - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

            Mumbai, Maharashtra Private 4.7/583 Reviews
            NIRF Ranking: 58Careers360 Ranking: 13
            NIRF Ranking: 58Careers360 Ranking: 13
            Ph.D Cultural Studies
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

            DU Delhi - University of Delhi, Delhi

            New Delhi, Delhi
            4.2/5292 Reviews
            Public/Govt

            DU Delhi - University of Delhi, Delhi

            New Delhi, Delhi Public/Govt 4.2/5292 Reviews
            NIRF Ranking: 6Careers360 Ranking: 14
            NIRF Ranking: 6Careers360 Ranking: 14
            Ph.D African Studies
            1000+ Brochures downloaded so far
            1000+ Brochures downloaded so far

            University of Hyderabad - University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

            Hyderabad, Telangana
            4.8/538 Reviews
            Public/Govt

            University of Hyderabad - University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

            Hyderabad, Telangana Public/Govt 4.8/538 Reviews
            NIRF Ranking: 17Careers360 Ranking: 24
            NIRF Ranking: 17Careers360 Ranking: 24
            Ph.D Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy
            600+ Brochures downloaded so far
            600+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Jammu University - University of Jammu, Jammu

            Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
            3.7/550 Reviews
            Public/Govt

            Jammu University - University of Jammu, Jammu

            Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir Public/Govt 3.7/550 Reviews
            NIRF Ranking: 50Careers360 Ranking: 71
            NIRF Ranking: 50Careers360 Ranking: 71
            Ph.D Strategic and Regional Studies
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far
            300+ Brochures downloaded so far

            Mumbai University - University of Mumbai, Mumbai

            Mumbai, Maharashtra
            4.0/540 Reviews
            Public/Govt

            Mumbai University - University of Mumbai, Mumbai

            Mumbai, Maharashtra Public/Govt 4.0/540 Reviews
            NIRF Ranking: 61
            NIRF Ranking: 61
            Ph.D In African Studies
            600+ Brochures downloaded so far
            600+ Brochures downloaded so far

            UNIRAJ - University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

            Jaipur, Rajasthan
            3.9/536 Reviews
            Public/Govt

            UNIRAJ - University of Rajasthan, Jaipur

            Jaipur, Rajasthan Public/Govt 3.9/536 Reviews
            Ph.D South Asia Studies
            600+ Brochures downloaded so far
            600+ Brochures downloaded so far
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