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Admission & Fee

Join CIBS — Admissions 2026–27

Applications are invited across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral and Sowa Rigpa programmes. Follow the steps below to apply.

The Process

How to apply

  1. 01

    Choose a Programme

    Review eligibility for UG, PG, Ph.D. or B.S.R.M.S. (Sowa Rigpa) programmes across the four faculties.

  2. 02

    Apply Online

    Complete the admission form for the relevant session and upload the required documents.

  3. 03

    Entrance / Merit

    Selection is through entrance test and/or merit as prescribed for each programme (e.g. Ph.D. RET).

  4. 04

    Counselling & Fee

    Attend counselling, confirm your seat and pay the fee as per the Institute's fee structure.

  5. 05

    Enrolment

    Complete registration and receive your student ID to begin the academic session.

Programmes open

Choose your programme

Undergraduate4 Years

Bachelor Programmes (NEP-2020)

Four-year multidisciplinary degrees across the faculties.

Postgraduate2 Years

Master Programmes

Advanced study in philosophy, language and Buddhist studies.

Doctoral3–5 Years

Ph.D. Programmes (2024 Regulations)

Research in Buddhist philosophy, literature and comparative studies.

Professional5.5 Years

B.S.R.M.S. — Sowa Rigpa

Degree in the traditional medical science of the Himalaya.