Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

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About Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

Namgyal Institute of Tibetology is a government institute in Gangtok, Sikkim, established in 2019. Campusbells lists it under General, with 1 postgraduate course: M.A. Approvals and accreditation: UGC.

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The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology (NIT), Gangtok, Sikkim is an important reference centre in the world of Buddhist scholarship. It houses a museum, a Tibetan library and a general reference and research centre on Tibet, Sikkim and the Himalayas.

The Institute is located in Deorali, to the south of central Gangtok. The opening hours are from 10 am to 4:30 pm from Monday to Saturday. It is closed on Sundays and on official government holidays.

The Institute is located in beautiful sylvan surroundings and extensive grounds. Close by the main premises of the NIT lies a memorial park in honour of the last king of Sikkim. Amidst the beautiful surroundings stands the bronze statue of Chogyal Palden Thondup Namgyal of Sikkim.

The Namgyal Institute of Tibetology was established in the year 1958. Located in Deorali, Gangtok, East Sikkim, the main building of the Institute is an imposing monument and a splendid example of Sikkimese architecture.

As described on the institution’s website

At a glance

Key facts

Established

2019

Ownership

Public / Government

Approvals and accreditation

UGC

Stream

General

Location

Gangtok, Sikkim

Academics

Courses offered at Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

1 programme listed

Campus life

Facilities at Namgyal Institute of Tibetology

• Library
• Research Centre
• Medical