Central Institute of Buddhist Studies

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies is a government institution in Leh Ladakh, Ladakh, established in 1959. Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

  • Main entrance University's own test
  • Type Government
  • Location Leh Ladakh, Ladakh
  • Established 1959

Key facts

Type
Government: Multi-disciplinary university
Established
1959
Main entrance
University's own test
AISHE code
U-1025
Courses offered
Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in many subjects
Eligibility
Depends on the programme: Class 12 for UG, a bachelor's degree for PG.
Approval to check
A deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act (check UGC's list; off-campus centres need UGC approval); programme approvals (AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI, INC) where they apply
Institution type
Deemed University
Area
Urban
PM-Vidyalaxmi education loan
Listed: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free education loan
Before you apply
That the university is on UGC's list and the programme has AICTE, NMC, BCI, NCTE, PCI or INC approval where needed; NAAC grade, NIRF rank, total fees and placements. Listed for PM-Vidyalaxmi: admitted students can apply for a collateral-free, guarantor-free education loan (3% interest subvention up to ₹10 lakh of loan for family income up to ₹8 lakh).
Official website
cibs.ac.in

Entrance exams Central Institute of Buddhist Studies accepts

  • JEE MainB.Tech at NITs, IIITs and state colleges; the first step to the IITs
  • CATMBA at the IIMs and other leading B-schools
  • NEET-UGMBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses everywhere in India

Questions about Central Institute of Buddhist Studies

How do I get admission to Central Institute of Buddhist Studies?

Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

Which entrance exams does Central Institute of Buddhist Studies accept?

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies uses JEE Main, CAT and NEET-UG, depending on the programme. Through the university's own national-level test for many courses (or JEE Main, CUET or CAT scores); MBBS/BDS through NEET-UG and MCC counselling for deemed universities.

Is Central Institute of Buddhist Studies a government or private institution?

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies is a government institution (Multi-disciplinary university).

Where is Central Institute of Buddhist Studies?

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies is in Leh Ladakh, Ladakh, India.

When was Central Institute of Buddhist Studies established?

Central Institute of Buddhist Studies was established in 1959.

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