Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies vs Karnataka Samskrit University
A side-by-side look at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka Samskrit University in Bengaluru, Karnataka, 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
| Detail | Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies | Karnataka Samskrit University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹14.9k – ₹32.5k | ₹4k – ₹85k |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 7 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0503 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC |
| Official website | cihts.ac.in | ksu.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 Karnataka Samskrit University: from ₹4,000, against ₹14,900 at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies.
- Both list a highest package of ₹6 LPA.
- 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 Karnataka Samskrit University is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, about 1,490 km apart.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is a deemed-to-be university and Karnataka Samskrit University is a government institution.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6 programmes and Karnataka Samskrit University 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 Karnataka Samskrit University lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- BA
- MA
- Ph.D
Only at Karnataka Samskrit University (2)
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
