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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 Fee Structure
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UG programmes (per year)
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Course-wise Fee Details
- Doctor of Philosophy - General3 YearsN/A
- Bachelor of Arts - Baudh Darshan (Buddhist Philosophy)3 YearsN/A
- Bachelor of Arts - Bon Darshan (Bon Philosophy)3 YearsN/A
- Bachelor of Arts - Bhot Jyotish3 YearsN/A
- Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts (Thanka Painting, Wood Craft)4 YearsN/A
- Master of Arts - Baudh Darshan (Buddhist Philosophy)2 YearsN/A
- Master of Arts - Bon Darshan (Bon Philosophy)2 YearsN/A
- Master of Arts - Tibetan Language and Literature2 YearsN/A
- Master of Arts - Tibetan History and Culture2 YearsN/A
- Master of Arts - Bhot Jyotish2 YearsN/A
- Master of Fine Arts - Fine Arts (Thanka Painting, Wood Craft)2 YearsN/A
- Bachelor of Education - Shiksha Shastri2 YearsN/A
- BA + B.Ed Integrated - General4 YearsN/A
| Course | Duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy - General | 3 Years | N/A |
| Bachelor of Arts - Baudh Darshan (Buddhist Philosophy) | 3 Years | N/A |
| Bachelor of Arts - Bon Darshan (Bon Philosophy) | 3 Years | N/A |
| Bachelor of Arts - Bhot Jyotish | 3 Years | N/A |
| Bachelor of Fine Arts - Fine Arts (Thanka Painting, Wood Craft) | 4 Years | N/A |
| Master of Arts - Baudh Darshan (Buddhist Philosophy) | 2 Years | N/A |
| Master of Arts - Bon Darshan (Bon Philosophy) | 2 Years | N/A |
| Master of Arts - Tibetan Language and Literature | 2 Years | N/A |
| Master of Arts - Tibetan History and Culture | 2 Years | N/A |
| Master of Arts - Bhot Jyotish | 2 Years | N/A |
| Master of Fine Arts - Fine Arts (Thanka Painting, Wood Craft) | 2 Years | N/A |
| Bachelor of Education - Shiksha Shastri | 2 Years | N/A |
| BA + B.Ed Integrated - General | 4 Years | N/A |
* Fees shown are first-year tuition as listed for each programme. They can differ by category, scholarship and batch; confirm the current fee with the admission office before paying.
Sources
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.