Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies vs Sri Chandra Sekharendra Saraswathi Viswamaha Vidyalaya
A side-by-side look at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and Sri Chandra Sekharendra Saraswathi Viswamaha Vidyalaya in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, 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
| Detail | Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies | Sri Chandra Sekharendra Saraswathi Viswamaha Vidyalaya |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Deemed |
| Location | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹14.9k – ₹32.5k | ₹60k – ₹6L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 12 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0503 | U-0477 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | cihts.ac.in | kanchiuniv.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 Sri Chandra Sekharendra Saraswathi Viswamaha Vidyalaya.
- Sri Chandra Sekharendra Saraswathi Viswamaha Vidyalaya 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 Sri Chandra Sekharendra Saraswathi Viswamaha Vidyalaya is in Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, about 1,440 km apart.
- Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6 programmes and Sri Chandra Sekharendra Saraswathi Viswamaha Vidyalaya lists 12; 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 Sri Chandra Sekharendra Saraswathi Viswamaha Vidyalaya lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- BA
- MA
- Ph.D
Only at Sri Chandra Sekharendra Saraswathi Viswamaha Vidyalaya (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Sc

