Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies vs Central Sanskrit University
A side-by-side look at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Central Sanskrit University in New Delhi, Delhi. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies | Central Sanskrit University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Course fee range | ₹14.9k – ₹32.5k | ₹7.5k – ₹15k |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 5 |
| Streams | Arts | Any |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0503 | U-0115 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | cihts.ac.in | sanskrit.nic.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Central Sanskrit University: from ₹7,500, against ₹14,900 at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies.
- Central Sanskrit University lists the higher top package: ₹8 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Central Sanskrit University is in New Delhi, Delhi, about 690 km apart.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is a deemed-to-be university and Central Sanskrit University is a government institution.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6 programmes and Central Sanskrit University lists 5; none of the degrees on Disha Stars is offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6 programmes in all and Central Sanskrit University lists 5; see each profile for the full list.
Only at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (3)
- BA
- MA
- Ph.D
