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PhD colleges in Tamil Nadu under ₹2 lakh
7 PhD colleges in Tamil Nadu whose listed course fees start below ₹2 lakh, with their highest package and NIRF 2025 rank.
7 colleges
| College | City | Type | Listed course fees | Highest package | NIRF 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) | Chennai | Government | ₹60k – ₹8L | ₹2 Cr | #1 Overall |
| Bharathidasan University | Tiruchirappalli | Government | ₹38k – ₹1.1L | ₹12 LPA | #36 University |
| Central University of Tamil Nadu | Thiruvarur | Government | ₹16k – ₹60k | ₹12 LPA | #83 University |
| Periyar University | Salem | Government | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k | ₹8 LPA | #94 University |
| Annamalai University | Chidambaram | Government | ₹30k – ₹2.2L | ₹12 LPA | Not ranked |
| Sri Chandra Sekharendra Saraswathi Viswamaha Vidyalaya | Kanchipuram | Deemed | ₹60k – ₹6L | ₹12 LPA | Not ranked |
| Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education | Kumaracoil | Deemed | ₹90k – ₹6.4L | ₹12 LPA | Not ranked |
Colleges with a Disha Stars profile whose listed course fee range starts below ₹2 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 Tamil Nadu have fees under ₹2 lakh?
7 colleges with a Disha Stars profile list course fees starting below ₹2 lakh, including Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), Bharathidasan University, Central University of Tamil Nadu.
Which is the most affordable on this list?
Central University of Tamil Nadu (Thiruvarur) lists the lowest starting fee: ₹16k – ₹60k. Confirm the fee for your PhD programme with the college.
Which of these lists the highest package?
Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists a highest package of ₹2 Cr. A highest package is one offer; ask for the median package of the course.
How many are government colleges?
5 of the 7 are government institutions.