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Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies
Also known as CIHTS, CIHTS Sarnath, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies Sarnath, Central University of Tibetan Studies, Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (Deemed to be University)
Varanasi, Uttar PradeshEstd. 1967UGC, NAAC A (2022)Central Government-funded Deemed to be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 (status since 5 April 1988), funded by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India; began in 1967 as a special wing of Sampurnanand Sanskrit University and became an autonomous body in 1977
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- Courses
- 13+
- Established
- 1967
Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies Courses
13 Courses
- Doctor of Philosophy - GeneralPhDDuration: 3 YearsFees: N/AEligibility: CIHTS Ph.D. entrance test, UGC NET/JRF
- Bachelor of Arts - Baudh Darshan (Buddhist Philosophy)UGDuration: 3 YearsFees: N/AEligibility: CIHTS entrance examination
- Bachelor of Arts - Bon Darshan (Bon Philosophy)UGDuration: 3 YearsFees: N/AEligibility: CIHTS entrance examination
- Bachelor of Arts - Bhot JyotishUGDuration: 3 YearsFees: N/AEligibility: CIHTS entrance examination
- Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts (Thanka Painting, Wood Craft)UGDuration: 4 YearsFees: N/AEligibility: CIHTS entrance examination
- Master of Arts - Baudh Darshan (Buddhist Philosophy)PGDuration: 2 YearsFees: N/AEligibility: CIHTS entrance examination
- Master of Arts - Bon Darshan (Bon Philosophy)PGDuration: 2 YearsFees: N/AEligibility: CIHTS entrance examination
- Master of Arts - Tibetan Language and LiteraturePGDuration: 2 YearsFees: N/AEligibility: CIHTS entrance examination
- Master of Arts - Tibetan History and CulturePGDuration: 2 YearsFees: N/AEligibility: CIHTS entrance examination
- Master of Arts - Bhot JyotishPGDuration: 2 YearsFees: N/AEligibility: CIHTS entrance examination
- Master of Fine Arts - Fine Arts (Thanka Painting, Wood Craft)PGDuration: 2 YearsFees: N/AEligibility: CIHTS entrance examination
- Bachelor of Education - Shiksha ShastriUGDuration: 2 YearsFees: N/AEligibility: CIHTS entrance examination
- BA + B.Ed Integrated - GeneralIntegratedDuration: 4 YearsFees: N/AEligibility: NCET (NTA)
| Course Name | Duration | Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy - GeneralPhD | 3 Years | N/A | CIHTS Ph.D. entrance test, UGC NET/JRF |
| Bachelor of Arts - Baudh Darshan (Buddhist Philosophy)UG | 3 Years | N/A | CIHTS entrance examination |
| Bachelor of Arts - Bon Darshan (Bon Philosophy)UG | 3 Years | N/A | CIHTS entrance examination |
| Bachelor of Arts - Bhot JyotishUG | 3 Years | N/A | CIHTS entrance examination |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts (Thanka Painting, Wood Craft)UG | 4 Years | N/A | CIHTS entrance examination |
| Master of Arts - Baudh Darshan (Buddhist Philosophy)PG | 2 Years | N/A | CIHTS entrance examination |
| Master of Arts - Bon Darshan (Bon Philosophy)PG | 2 Years | N/A | CIHTS entrance examination |
| Master of Arts - Tibetan Language and LiteraturePG | 2 Years | N/A | CIHTS entrance examination |
| Master of Arts - Tibetan History and CulturePG | 2 Years | N/A | CIHTS entrance examination |
| Master of Arts - Bhot JyotishPG | 2 Years | N/A | CIHTS entrance examination |
| Master of Fine Arts - Fine Arts (Thanka Painting, Wood Craft)PG | 2 Years | N/A | CIHTS entrance examination |
| Bachelor of Education - Shiksha ShastriUG | 2 Years | N/A | CIHTS entrance examination |
| BA + B.Ed Integrated - GeneralIntegrated | 4 Years | N/A | NCET (NTA) |
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Courses and fees: as listed for Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 13 October 2026.