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Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies vs Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University

A side-by-side look at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University in Purulia, West Bengal, 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

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailCentral Institute of Higher Tibetan StudiesSidho-Kanho-Birsha University
TypeDeemedGovernment
LocationVaranasi, Uttar PradeshPurulia, West Bengal
Course fee range₹14.9k – ₹32.5k₹12.7k – ₹95.5k
Highest package₹6 LPA₹6 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed69
StreamsArtsArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0503U-0583
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websitecihts.ac.in skbu.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 Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University: from ₹12,700, 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 Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University is in Purulia, West Bengal, about 410 km apart.
  • Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is a deemed-to-be university and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University is a government institution.
  • Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6 programmes and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University lists 9; 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 Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (3)

  • BA
  • MA
  • Ph.D

Only at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University (6)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • B.Com
  • B.Sc
  • B.Ed
  • M.Sc
  • M.Com

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