Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies vs North Eastern Hill University
A side-by-side look at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and North Eastern Hill University in Shillong, Meghalaya, 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 | North Eastern Hill University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Shillong, Meghalaya |
| Course fee range | ₹14.9k – ₹32.5k | ₹43k – ₹2.6L |
| 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-0341 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | cihts.ac.in | nehu.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 ₹43,000 at North Eastern Hill University.
- North Eastern Hill University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies.
- North Eastern Hill 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 North Eastern Hill University is in Shillong, Meghalaya, about 890 km apart.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is a deemed-to-be university and North Eastern Hill University is a government institution.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6 programmes and North Eastern Hill University lists 9; 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 North Eastern Hill University lists 9; 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 North Eastern Hill University (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Arch
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Sc

