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Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies vs Central University of Tamil Nadu

A side-by-side look at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Central University of Tamil Nadu in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, both offering BA, MA and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailCentral Institute of Higher Tibetan StudiesCentral University of Tamil Nadu
TypeDeemedGovernment
LocationVaranasi, Uttar PradeshThiruvarur, Tamil Nadu
Course fee range₹14.9k – ₹32.5k₹16k – ₹60k
Highest package₹6 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#83, University
Programmes listed67
StreamsArtsArts, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0503U-0449
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, NIRF, AISHE
Official websitecihts.ac.in cutn.ac.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 Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies: from ₹14,900, against ₹16,000 at Central University of Tamil Nadu.
  • Central University of Tamil Nadu lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies.
  • Central University of Tamil Nadu is ranked 83 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Central University of Tamil Nadu is in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, about 1,660 km apart.
  • Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is a deemed-to-be university and Central University of Tamil Nadu is a government institution.
  • Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6 programmes and Central University of Tamil Nadu lists 7; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are 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 University of Tamil Nadu lists 7; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (3)

  • BA
  • MA
  • Ph.D

Only at Central University of Tamil Nadu (4)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • B.Sc
  • M.Tech
  • M.Sc

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