Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies vs K K University
A side-by-side look at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and K K University in Nalanda, Bihar, 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 | K K University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Nalanda, Bihar |
| Course fee range | ₹14.9k – ₹32.5k | ₹60k – ₹4.4L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹10 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 15 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0503 | U-0919 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | cihts.ac.in | kkuniversity.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 ₹60,000 at K K University.
- K K University lists the higher top package: ₹10 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 K K University is in Nalanda, Bihar, about 250 km apart.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is a deemed-to-be university and K K University is a private institution.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6 programmes and K K University lists 15; 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 K K University lists 15; 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 K K University (12)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- M.Com

