Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies vs Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University
A side-by-side look at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University in Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir, both offering 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 | Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Course fee range | ₹14.9k – ₹32.5k | ₹80k – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0503 | U-0194 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | cihts.ac.in | iust.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 ₹80,000 at Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University.
- Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies.
- Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University is ranked 151-200 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 Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University is in Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir, about 1,230 km apart.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is a deemed-to-be university and Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University is a government institution.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6 programmes and Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University lists 9; 1 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 Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- MA
Only at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (2)
- BA
- Ph.D
Only at Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- M.Sc

