Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies vs Mahatma Gandhi University
A side-by-side look at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala, both offering 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 | Mahatma Gandhi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Kottayam, Kerala |
| Course fee range | ₹14.9k – ₹32.5k | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹15 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #43, University |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 14 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0503 | U-0262 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | cihts.ac.in | mgu.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 ₹35,500 at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 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 Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala, about 1,870 km apart.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is a deemed-to-be university and Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6 programmes and Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; 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 Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- MA
- Ph.D
Only at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (1)
- BA
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (14)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
