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Travel and Tourism Courses: Eligibility, Top Colleges, Jobs

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Travel and tourism are the two top-tier sectors contributing largely to the country’s GDP. According to data, annually there are more than 11 million foreign arrivals and 2 billion domestic visitors in India. Adding more, the country was also among the most widely visited destinations in South Asia. So, the students with the craze of travelling and managing people have landed in the right place!  With the rapid popularity of this sector, even travel and tourism courses have grown popular. So, if you are reading this and meanwhile having second thoughts about pursuing this course, then keep reading to know more.

Also Read: Certificate Courses in Tourism and Travel

Highlights of Travel and Tourism Courses

Check out the key highlights of travel and tourism courses below:

Particulars 

Details 

Course Level 

UG, PG, Diploma 

Duration of course 

2-3 years 

Course Fee 

INR 24,000-8,00,000

Entrance Exams 

NCHMCT JEE, MAH HM CET, CAT, MAT, etc

Top Colleges 

Christ University, Amity University, Padmashree Dr D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, etc

Job Roles 

Tourist Guide, Travel Executive, Tourism Manager, etc 

Average Salary 

INR 2-4.2 LPA 

Top Recruiters 

ClearTrip, Jet Airways, India Healthcare Tourism (IHCT), etc 

Travel and Tourism Courses

Travel and tourism courses can be pursued at UG, PG and diploma levels. Candidates intending to apply for courses in this discipline must check out the list of travel and tourism courses below:

Name of the Programme

Duration

Average Fee (in INR)

Diploma in Airline, Travel and Tourism

1 to 2 years

 50,000

B.Com Travel and Tourism Management

3 years 90,000

Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

4 Years 1,80,000

Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management

3 years

 60,000

Bachelor in Tourism Studies

3 years

1,20,000


B.Sc in Travel & Tourism Management
3 Years 40,000

BBA in Hotel and Tourism Management
3 Years 90,000

B.Sc. Airlines, Tourism & Hospitality

3 years

 1,18,000

B.A. in Tourism

3 years

 1,01,000

BBA (Tourism & Travel)

3 years

 1,08,000

B.A. in Management of Tourism Business

3 years

 1,20,000

Master of Tourism Administration

2 years

 1,23,000

MBA in Tourism Management

2 years

 1,09,000

MA in Tourism Management

2 years

 1,08,000

Master of Tourism Administration

2 years

 50,000


MA in Travel and Tourism
2 Years 1,00,000

MSc in Tourism and Hospitality Management
2 Years 70,000

PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism

1 year

 1,03,000

Master of Tourism and Hotel Management(MTHM)

2 year

 1,21,000

Also Read: List of Hospitality and Tourism Courses In India

Eligibility for Travel and Tourism Courses

As the travel and tourism courses are different from each other, the eligibility criteria also vary. However, the basic requirement is stipulated to vary with college and course level, so refer below for the general eligibility requirements:

Undergraduate Travel and Tourism Courses 

Check out the eligibility criteria for UG-level courses below:

  • Candidates are required to have passed their class 12th from a recognised board. 
  • They must have secured at least a minimum of 50-60% score in their class 12th. 
  • While some colleges take admission based on the NCHMCT JEE scores. 

Postgraduate Travel and Tourism Courses 

Refer to the eligibility criteria for UG-level courses below:

  • Students must have passed their bachelor's degree from a recognised institute or university.   
  • The minimum aggregate mark to be eligible for a master’s program is 45-60%. 
  • Admission to some colleges may be done through entrance exams. 

Diploma Travel and Tourism Courses 

Check out the eligibility criteria for diploma-level courses below:

  • Students must have passed their class 12th from a recognised board scoring a minimum of 50-60% marks. 

PG Diploma Travel and Tourism Courses 

Refer to the PG Diploma eligibility criteria below:

  • Candidates scoring a minimum of 50-60% in their bachelor's from a recognised university or institution are eligible for the PG diploma courses.

Best Colleges to Pursue Travel and Tourism Courses

Among multiple existing colleges for travel and tourism courses, candidates are advised to select the best ones to get the best out of the college. Check out the list of best colleges for this course below:

Name of College

Name of the Popular Course

Fees(Annually in INR)

Desh Bhagat University, Fatehgarh Sahib

B.Sc in Airlines, Tourism and Hospitality Management 

 40,000

Amity University, Jaipur

Master of Tourism and Travel Management

 90,000

Assam Down Town University

Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

 2,30,000

Mangalayatan University, Aligarh

M.Sc. in Tourism Management

 50,000

Chandigarh Group of Colleges, Landran, Mohali

Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

 44,000

Lovely Professional University, Phagwara

MBA in Tourism and Hospitality

 1,90,000

Gulzar Group of Institutes, Ludhiana

Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

 43,000

Manipal University, Manipal

M.Sc in Hospitality & Tourism Management

 1,40,000

Doaba College, Jalandhar

Bachelor in Tourism and Hotel Management

 45,400

Parul University, Vadodara

B.Sc in Tourism & Travel Management

 60,000

Ludhiana Group of Colleges

Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management)

 46,900

Roorkee College of Engineering, Roorkee 

B.A in Tourism Management

 39,600

Baba Farid Group of Institutions, Bathinda

Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

 42,300

LivGlobal Institute, Mumbai

Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

 1,18,000

SEA Group Of Institutions (SEA College), Bangalore

Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

 1,25,000

Shoolini University (SU), Solan

MBA Tourism

 2,57,000

Quantum University, Roorkee

BBA in Tourism Management

 70,000

IMS Institute of Management Study, Kolkata

Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management

 30,000

Also Read: Top Travel & Tourism Management Colleges in India 2024

Job Opportunities after Travel and Tourism Courses

The travel and tourism industry opens the door to multiple and diverse job opportunities for potential students. These opportunities are spread across the private and public sectors. Also, the direct involvement of the government in enhancing the travel and tourism sector has made this sector more popular. Check out the top recruiters in this field below:

Yatra 

India Healthcare Tourism (IHCT)

Air Asia 

Jet Airways 

MakeMy Trip 

ClearTrip 

SOTC India 

East India Travel Co

While some of the popular job roles in this sector include:

Travel Officer/Coordinator 

Holiday/Travel Agent

Tourist Guide 

Travel Executive 

Airlines/Ground Staff 

Tourism Manager 

Also Read: List of Hotel Management Courses After 10th

Salary Scope after Pursuing Travel and Tourism Courses

As the career scope after pursuing travel and tourism courses is high, the salary bar is also said to be decent. While the salary scope is said to be based on multiple factors mainly experience, skills, organisation and job role. Check out a few of the popular job roles with their average salaries below:

Job Role 

Average Salary (in INR)

Tourism Manager 

4.2 LPA 

Airlines/Ground Staff 

2 LPA 

Travel Executive 

2.9 LPA 

Travel Officer/Coordinator 

4 LPA 

Holiday/Travel Agent 

2.5 LPA 

Note: The salary bar may differ.

Also Read: Hotel Management Vs Tourism and Travel Management

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FAQs

Is travel and tourism a good career?

Yes, travel and tourism is a good career option for students who are interested in it. As the tourism sector is growing rapidly in the country, job opportunities are also increasing. So students thinking of pursuing a career in the travel and tourism field must go for it.

Are there travel and tourism courses at Delhi University?

Yes, there are travel and tourism courses offered at Delhi University. DU has offered a certificate course in travel and tourism. Students can search for their desired courses at DU.

Can I opt for travel and tourism courses online?

Yes, students can opt for travel and tourism courses online. These courses are provided on different sites such as Alison, IATA, University of Mysore, Udemy and many more.

Which are the popular travel and tourism courses in India?

Some of the popular travel and tourism courses in India include:

- BBA in Tourism Management 

- BA in Travel and Tourism Management 

- Advanced Diplomas in Travel and Tourism 

- Bachelor of Hotel Management

Can I pursue travel and tourism courses after 12th?

Yes, students interested can pursue travel and tourism courses after 12th. These courses are 1 to 4 years of duration. It is advised that students check out the complete details before applying for any course.

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