Hotel / Hospitality Management

Here's a simple way to understand what you'd learn in a Travel and Tourism diploma, and if it's more about learning facts or doing things:

• You'll also get to practice things like booking tickets, making reservations, running tours, helping customers, and using the computer systems that travel companies use. You might even get to do internships or go on trips to see things for yourself!

• These courses are really designed to help you get a job in the travel world. They give you the experience you need to start working.

• Some courses will teach you specific areas like planning events, managing hotels, or adventure travel. That's how you can choose your field of interest. 

• You'll often learn about managing hotels, how to market tourism, and even how airlines work. The focus is always on getting you practical skills and real-world experience through internships and actually doing things.

Here's a simple breakdown of how you might get into a travel and tourism Diploma course:

• IGNOU Entrance Test: If you want to study tourism through the Indira Gandhi National Open University (which is mostly learning from home), you might need to take their special entrance test.

• JET: If you're in Punjab and want to get a Diploma in hotel management or tourism, you'll probably need to take the Joint Entrance Test by the Punjab government.

• IIHM Entrance Exam (e-CHAT): If you're looking at the International Institute of Hotel Management, they have their own entrance exam called e-CHAT, which covers both tourism and hotel-related diplomas.

• AIMA UGAT: A Few colleges that offer diplomas in hotels and tourism can accept scores from the All India Management Association's undergraduate test (UGAT).

• College-Specific Exams: Many private colleges and universities, like Amity, Christ, and LPU, often have their own entrance exams or interviews to decide who gets in.

Keep in Mind:

• Most private colleges usually just look at your marks from 12th grade and might have a short interview with you.

• Right now, there isn't one big national exam that everyone has to take for these Diploma courses.

• If you're thinking about a government-run college (like a polytechnic) in your state, they might have their own entrance test.

No, the NCHMCT JEE is not an open-book exam. It is a computer-based test (CBT) where candidates are not permitted to bring any reference materials, books, or notes into the examination hall. The exam consists of 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering five sections:

Numerical Ability and Analytical Aptitude

Reasoning and Logical Deduction

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

English Language

Aptitude for the Service Sector

Each correct answer awards 4 marks, while each incorrect response results in a deduction of 1 mark. The total duration of the exam is 3 hours.
To perform well, it's essential to prepare thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the exam pattern and syllabus. Ensure you adhere to all examination guidelines and refrain from bringing any unauthorized materials into the exam hall.

Completing the entire NCHMCT JEE syllabus in just one week is very challenging, but not impossible if you already have some background prep or are aiming for smart revision rather than full coverage from scratch.

The exam covers:

• Numerical Ability & Analytical Aptitude
• Reasoning & Logical Deduction
• English Language
• General Knowledge & Current Affairs
• Aptitude for Service Sector

What You Can Do in a Week:

• Prioritize topics you're weak in but are frequently asked.
• Revise concepts you already know — don't learn everything from scratch.
• Solve previous year papers & mock tests — this is key!
• Focus on GK & Current Affairs (last 3–6 months), as it's memory-based.
• Practice English comprehension, synonyms-antonyms, and service aptitude questions — usually scoring.