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PhD colleges in Karnataka under ₹5 lakh
10 PhD colleges in Karnataka whose listed course fees start below ₹5 lakh, with their highest package and NIRF 2025 rank.
10 colleges
| College | City | Type | Listed course fees | Highest package | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal | Mangaluru | Government | ₹80k – ₹5L | ₹54.5 LPA | #54 Overall |
| Christ University | Bengaluru | Deemed | ₹1.8L – ₹12L | ₹21.46 LPA | #63 University |
| Karnataka Samskrit University | Bengaluru | Government | ₹4k – ₹85k | ₹6 LPA | Not ranked |
| Karnataka State Law University | Hubballi | Government | ₹93k – ₹1.7L | ₹12 LPA | Not ranked |
| Canarabank School of Management Studies BCU Campus | Bengaluru | Government | ₹1.4L – ₹1.5L | ₹12 LPA | Not ranked |
| Rai Technology University | Bangalore | Private | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹12 LPA | Not ranked |
| K.S. School of Engineering and Management | Bengaluru | Private | ₹1.8L – ₹9.2L | ₹24 LPA | Not ranked |
| Visvesvaraya Technological University | Belagavi | Government | ₹1.9L – ₹7.5L | ₹45 LPA | Not ranked |
| KLE Technological University | Hubballi | Private | ₹2.4L – ₹14L | ₹33 LPA | Not ranked |
| Christ Deemed to Be University Kengeri Campus | Bengaluru | Deemed | ₹3L – ₹17.5L | ₹21.46 LPA | Not ranked |
Colleges with a Disha Stars profile whose listed course fee range starts below ₹5 lakh. The range covers all of a college's courses, so the PhD fee may be higher: confirm it with the college. NIRF ranked colleges first, then by starting fee.
Questions
Which PhD colleges in Karnataka have fees under ₹5 lakh?
10 colleges with a Disha Stars profile list course fees starting below ₹5 lakh, including National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal, Christ University, Karnataka Samskrit University.
Which is the most affordable on this list?
Karnataka Samskrit University (Bengaluru) lists the lowest starting fee: ₹4k – ₹85k. Confirm the fee for your PhD programme with the college.
Which of these lists the highest package?
National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists a highest package of ₹54.5 LPA. A highest package is one offer; ask for the median package of the course.
How many are government colleges?
5 of the 10 are government institutions.