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Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies vs Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University)

A side-by-side look at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) in Kamrang, Sikkim, both offering BA and MA. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies logoCentral Institute of Higher Tibetan StudiesVaranasi, Uttar PradeshDeemedSikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University)Kamrang, SikkimPrivate

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailCentral Institute of Higher Tibetan StudiesSikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University)
TypeDeemedPrivate
LocationVaranasi, Uttar PradeshKamrang, Sikkim
Course fee range₹14.9k – ₹32.5k₹60k – ₹3.8L
Highest package₹6 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed615
StreamsArtsArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0503U-1225
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websitecihts.ac.in sau.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 ₹60,000 at Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University).
  • Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM 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 Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) is in Kamrang, Sikkim, about 570 km apart.
  • Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is a deemed-to-be university and Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) is a private institution.
  • Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6 programmes and Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) lists 15; 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 Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) lists 15; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (2)

  • BA
  • MA

Only at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (1)

  • Ph.D

Only at Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) (12)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Com
  • B.Sc
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • B.Pharm
  • M.Sc
  • M.Com
  • LLM

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