CIHTS Sarnath PhD Admission 2026: Vidyavaridhi Dates, Fees & Subjects

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies

University Name

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (CIHTS)

University Type

Deemed University

Established

1967

Motto

Preservation of Tibetan Culture and Promotion of Higher Learning

Location

Sarnath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Approval

UGC | MoC | NAAC | AIU | NEP |

 

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date

April 25, 2026

Application Start

April 27, 2026

Application Last Date

May 25, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

June 22, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

July 05, 2026

Interview Date

July 15 – July 20, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

July 28, 2026

Last Date of Admission

August 10, 2026

 

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

 

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies PhD Selection Procedure

Application form submission

Entrance examination conducted by the institute

Personal Interview / Viva-Voce

Research proposal evaluation

Final selection based on entrance + interview

 

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies PhD Types

Full-Time

 

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies PhD Duration

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

 

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies PhD Eligibility According to Notification

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

 

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies Documents Required for PhD

10th Marksheet and Certificate

12th Marksheet and Certificate

Graduation Degree and Marksheet

Post-Graduation Degree and Marksheet

Transfer Certificate (TC)

Migration Certificate

Passport-size Photographs

Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar/Passport)

Research Proposal

NET/JRF Certificate (if applicable)

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Domicile Certificate (if required)

 

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies PhD Subject List

Indian Buddhist Philosophy (Mool Shastra)

Tibetan Buddhist Philosophy (Sampradaya Shastra)

Tibetan Language & Literature

Sanskrit (Classical & Restoration)

Tibetan History

Tibetan Culture

Sowa-Rigpa (Traditional Tibetan Medicine)

Bhot Jyotish (Tibetan Astrology/Astronomy)

Tibetan Fine Arts (Thangka Painting & Traditional Woodcraft)

 

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee

₹500 – ₹1,000 (Payable at the time of RET)

Registration Fee

₹5,000 (One-time at the time of admission)

Security Deposit

₹3,000 (Refundable Caution Money)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹17,500 (Approx. ₹35,000 per year)

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

N/A

Exam Fee

₹1,000 (Per Coursework Exam)

DRC Fee

₹500 (Annual)

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 5,000

Extension Fee

₹2,000 (Per Year after initial 3 years)

Viva Fee

₹ 3,000

 

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies Bank Account Details

Name

Registrar, CIHTS, Sarnath

Account Number

1103009585

IFSC

CBIN0282004

Bank Name

Central Bank of India

Branch

Sarnath Branch, Varanasi

MICR Code

221016008

Swift Code

CBININBB

 

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies Payment Mode

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

 

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

 

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

 

Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies PhD Complete Course Basic Details

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation