Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies vs G. M. University
A side-by-side look at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and G. M. University in Sambalpur, Odisha, both offering BA and MA. 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 | G. M. University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Sambalpur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹14.9k – ₹32.5k | ₹36k – ₹1.2L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 10 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0503 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | Not matched yet |
| Official website | cihts.ac.in | gmuniversity.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 ₹36,000 at G. M. University.
- G. M. 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 G. M. University is in Sambalpur, Odisha, about 440 km apart.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is a deemed-to-be university and G. M. University is a government institution.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6 programmes and G. M. University lists 10; 2 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 G. M. University lists 10; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- BA
- MA
Only at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (1)
- Ph.D
Only at G. M. University (8)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- M.Com

