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PhD colleges in West Bengal under ₹2 lakh
7 PhD colleges in West Bengal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | Mohanpur | Government | ₹42k – ₹1.4L | ₹8 LPA | #16 Agriculture |
| Rabindra Bharati University | Kolkata | Government | ₹12k – ₹32k | ₹6 LPA | Not ranked |
| Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University | Purulia | Government | ₹12.7k – ₹95.5k | ₹6 LPA | Not ranked |
| Harichand Guruchand University | Thakurnagar | Government | ₹20.6k – ₹1L | ₹6 LPA | Not ranked |
| Burdwan University | Bardhaman | Government | ₹25.5k – ₹1.9L | ₹12 LPA | Not ranked |
| Kalyani University | Kalyani | Government | ₹26.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹12 LPA | Not ranked |
| St Xaviers College | Kolkata | Private | ₹80k – ₹3.6L | ₹30 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 West Bengal have fees under ₹2 lakh?
7 colleges with a Disha Stars profile list course fees starting below ₹2 lakh, including Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Rabindra Bharati University, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University.
Which is the most affordable on this list?
Rabindra Bharati University (Kolkata) lists the lowest starting fee: ₹12k – ₹32k. Confirm the fee for your PhD programme with the college.
Which of these lists the highest package?
St Xaviers College lists a highest package of ₹30 LPA. A highest package is one offer; ask for the median package of the course.
How many are government colleges?
6 of the 7 are government institutions.