CIHTS Varanasi Admission 2026

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh · CIHTS Varanasi · Estd. 1988

UG Opening Soon PG Opening Soon PhD Open

Admission via own annual entrance exam; 2025-26 entrance results declared June 2026; 2026-27 notification awaited. Updated: 2026-06-17

About Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS), established in 1967 (Government Institute) and declared a Deemed-to-be University in 1988 under the UGC Act, is a private deemed university dedicated to Tibetan studies. Located at Sarnath, Varanasi (the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon), CIHTS was established by the Government of India in cooperation with the Dalai Lama to preserve Tibetan Buddhist studies in the aftermath of the 1959 Tibetan exodus.

CIHTS has departments of Tibetan Studies, Indian Buddhist Studies (Pali/Sanskrit), Tibetan Language & Literature, Tibetan History & Civilization, Tantric Studies, and Comparative Religions. Strong programmes in Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan medicine and Tibetan art. NAAC accredited.

Admissions through CIHTS Entrance Test + interview. CUET UG/PG accepted for select. PhD through CIHTS PhD entrance. Tibetan/Sanskrit/Pali proficiency required.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹250 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

CIHTS Entrance / Merit

Conducted by Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

Admissions through CIHTS Entrance Test + interview. CUET UG/PG accepted for select. PhD through CIHTS PhD entrance. Tibetan/Sanskrit/Pali proficiency required.

Eligibility

UG/PG: Plus Two/bachelor + Tibetan/Sanskrit proficiency. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
2025-26 entrance exam results	Invalid Date	—	—	Out
2026-27 admission notification	Invalid Date	—	—	Upcoming

How to Apply

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Register at cihts.ac.in
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Pay fee + appear for entrance + interview
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Language proficiency check
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Counselling + fee payment

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

CIHTS Tibetan fellowship, Tibetan refugee community scholarships, ICCR fellowships, Central Sector.

Reservations

Tibetan/Buddhist minority preference; Central reservation applies to other categories.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies?

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies admits students primarily through CIHTS Entrance / Merit. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies accept CIHTS Entrance / Merit scores?

CIHTS Entrance / Merit is the primary basis for admission at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.