Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies vs Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University
A side-by-side look at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering BA. 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 | Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹14.9k – ₹32.5k | ₹75k – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 13 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0503 | U-0652 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | cihts.ac.in | rkdf.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 ₹75,000 at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University.
- Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists the higher top package: ₹12 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 Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, about 620 km apart.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is a deemed-to-be university and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is a private institution.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6 programmes and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists 13; 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 Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- BA
Only at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (2)
- MA
- Ph.D
Only at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University (14)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- M.Pharm
