Humanities & Social Sciences

LD Arts College is a government college located in Ahmedabad. Founded in 1937, the college offers various BA, MA, M.Phil., and Ph.D. courses. This college is NAAC approved, 

It is the biggest college in the city and also houses the largest IGNOU and BAOU centers. It is accredited by the NAAC with a Grade ‘A’ and was ranked 62 for Arts by India Today in 2019. 

• BA in international hospitality, tourism, and event management: INR 6,90,000 per year
• BA in international culinary arts: INR 7,63,000 per year 
• Registration fees: INR 50,000 (one time payment) 
• Examination fees: INR 10,000 per semester 
• Uniform and equipment fees: INR 20,000 (one time payment) 

For BA Program at ITM Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai, the candidate must hold the following basic qualifications:

• Candidate must have qualified their 10+2 examination from any recognized board with a minimum of 50% aggregate.
• The institute follows a strictly merit-based admission process, though it may also take into consideration your aptitude for the service and hospitality industry.

The total fee for BA degree is approximately INR 7.55 lakhs for the entire course period at ITM Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai. That takes care of tuition fees as well as all other miscellaneous charges levied on account of several other activities and resources available during the program. However, always it would be better to confirm with the institute about any updated fee structure that may affect your additional expenses there.

The tuition fee for the AAFT MA course would be between INR 2.5 lakh and INR 3.4 lakh for the whole course. At the same time, the fee at AAFT seems high when compared with LPU, it is relatively on the lower side when compared with the higher range of LPU. The fee structure at LPU (Lovely Professional University) ranges from INR 40,000 to INR 3.2 lakh. Placement records, and the quality of education overall, may also be considered when comparing these programmes.

The admission process for international applicants in the AAFT MA course does not differ much from that of local candidates. The Admissions Department judges all applicants on the merit basis of the information provided within their applications. International applicants must have completed their mandatory education in their country and must have a working knowledge of the English language at the time of application. Although the requirements for documentation are universal for all who apply, international students must be able to satisfy other requirements by AAFT for a smooth admission process.

Yes students can provisionally apply for AAFT MA programme without results of Class 12 or final year graduation. However they must submit all original mark sheets and degrees at admission. The provisional application process allows candidates to join programme until their final results are announced. students must ensure they fulfil all the eligibility criteria and present necessary documents before admission deadline.

After completing a Master of Arts from AAFT, a candidate has abundant opportunities in both the government and private sectors. The scope and spectrum of opportunities further depend on the respective fields one has chosen. Here is a list of top MA career opportunities available in the government sector.

The basis of seat allotment in MA programmes offered at AAFT is primarily based on the performance of candidates in the entrance exams. The total number of available seats is 360, with each specialisation allocated 60 seats. Candidates need to qualify with any marks to get admission through the entrance exams. The allotment is based on the performance in the selection round, and thus only the qualified students get to take the seats, which means that the academic environment of a certain programme remains competitive and high quality in nature.

The seat allotments at AAFT for the MA course have been divided fairly across different specialisations for the current academic year 2024. Each and every speciality has 60 seats, ensuring that every one of the programmes is given equal opportunities to induct students. Seat allotments are purely on the basis of the performance of the candidates in the selection round, and therefore, only the most deserving get into each specialism. This actually makes it competitive while also taking care of different interests that may be present in the media and arts fields.