Tourism & Travel

Hi.

IGNTU (Central University) Admission & Counselling Timeline

For the 2025–26 academic session admissions at IGNTU (through CUET/merit lists):

• First counselling/merit list was displayed around 29 July 2025.

• Subsequent selection/counselling lists followed in early August 2025 (e.g., 7 August 2025 for selection list after document verification). 

These dates are for the 2025–26 cycle and show the pattern used by IGNTU. Final list/seat allotment happened soon after the last verification rounds in early August.

About 2025–26 vs 2026–27

• Most CUET‑linked university admissions follow this kind of timeline:
  Registration → Merit list (s) in July/August → Counselling/verification → Final lists in August. 

• For the 2026–27 cycle, similar events (merit lists & counselling) are expected again in mid‑ to late‑2026 (typically after CUET results). Common estimates from other central university schedules suggest final counselling rounds might occur around late August to September 2026, but official confirmation is needed once the university publishes its 2026 schedule.

Hi.

Yes,   Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU), under which the School of Hospitality & Tourism (SHT) operates, is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
DPGU is a UGC‑recognised private university established under the Government of Maharashtra Act, and its degrees are considered valid and legitimate in India.

What This Means

 Being UGC‑recognised means the university as a whole is authorised to award degrees under the UGC Act of 1956.
 All programs offered by the university — including those in the School of Hospitality & Tourism (such as BBA Hospitality, Integrated MBA Hospitality Management, and Ph.D. programs) — are covered under this recognition, as they are part of a UGC‑recognised university.

Hi.

 The Degrees Are Officially Recognised in India

DPGU is a legally established private university in India:

• It is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) — which means degrees awarded by the university (e.g., BBA Hospitality) are valid and legitimate academically. 

• The university also has accreditation from NAAC with an A+ grade and NBA — both of which are quality and academic credibility indicators. 

This recognition means:
 Your degree is valid for higher studies and employment in India.
 It meets Indian statutory education standards.

What “International Recognition” Means

Here's the important nuance:

Recognition of the degree itself

Because the university is UGC‑recognised and accredited locally, your qualification is academically valid and legitimate, and can be used for:

• Applying abroad for postgraduate studies

• Credential evaluation by foreign credential agencies (e.g., WES)

• Job applications overseas

However, international recognition isn't automatic. External institutions or employers abroad usually check:

1. Whether the degree is from a recognised/legit Indian university — in this case, yes (UGC recognised). 

2. Evaluation by foreign credential agencies — e.g., WES (World Education Services) in the USA/Canada, UK NARIC or comparable bodies in Europe, and others.

These credential evaluation services typically assess:

• Equivalence of the Indian degree to their local standard

• Whether the Indian university appears in official recognised lists

Since DPGU is UGC‑recognised, such evaluations are generally acceptable to these agencies — but the level (tier/ranking) of the university may influence evaluation outcomes and competitiveness.

Hi.

Yes, Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Hospitality & Tourism (SHT) does offer specializations as part of its programs, especially within the BBA and Integrated MBA (Hospitality Management) curriculum.

1. Specialization Focus Areas Within Programs

At DPGU‑SHT, certain specialisation elective options are built into the hospitality curriculum — meaning students can tailor parts of their studies toward specific areas of the industry. These include:

Culinary Arts — practical and creative preparation and kitchen operations skills.
Mixology — beverage management and bar service expertise.
Cruise Ship Operations — understanding how cruise hospitality and logistics operate globally.
Facilities Management — managing facilities and guest services in large hospitality setups.
Travel & Tourism — skills and insights into tour operations, travel management, and tourism services.

These specializations come as elective options within the broader program, helping students build specialised knowledge alongside core hospitality management studies.

2. Program Structure That Supports Specialisation

DPGU‑SHT offers the following main degree pathways where these specialisation streams are embedded:

BBA (Hospitality) – Honours / Honours with Research

• Includes elective choices in the areas listed above.

BBA Integrated MBA (Hospitality Management)

• A 5‑year integrated degree with specialisation options built into the curriculum to equip students with both operational and strategic leadership skills in hospitality and allied sectors.

Ph.D. in Hotel Management

• The doctoral programme allows research in hospitality management (though its focus is on research rather than fixed “specializations” like in undergraduate programs).

Hi.

Yes, Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU)'s School of Hospitality & Tourism (SHT) does offer opportunities for interdisciplinary and elective study as part of its curriculum, especially in the BBA (Hospitality)‑Honours / Honours with Research program:

1. Elective & Multi‑Disciplinary Framework

 The hospitality programme explicitly includes choice‑based credits and elective options that allow students to study subjects beyond core hospitality topics.
The BBA (Hospitality) programme description notes provisions for a multi‑disciplinary approach and specialisation electives in areas such as Culinary Arts, Mixology, Cruise Ship Operations, Facilities Management, and Travel & Tourism — giving students flexibility to explore allied areas of hospitality and tourism management as part of their degree. 

2. What This Means

Interdisciplinary / Elective Components

• The curriculum structure *explicitly mentions a multi‑disciplinary approach and the availability of elective/specialization courses in hospitality‑related fields. 

This means students can choose courses outside the core subjects — for example:

• Culinary Arts

• Mixology

• Cruise Line Operations

• Facilities Management

• Travel & Tourism
  These electives allow learners to tailor their education toward interests within (and related to) hospitality and tourism. 

3. Interdisciplinarity Encouraged

Although the official SHT curriculum page doesn't list generic electives from completely different schools (like psychology, business, design, etc.), the multi‑disciplinary wording and elective options indicate that students are not limited to strictly traditional hotel management coursework. This is consistent with modern university curricula that support cross‑disciplinary learning within related fields.

Hi.

According to official placement listings and student feedback, graduates from the School of Hospitality & Tourism have been recruited by a range of well‑known hospitality, travel, and food service organisations:

Major Hotel & Resort Chains

Oberoi Group of Hotels
ITC Group of Hotels
Taj Group of Hotels
Four Seasons (Mumbai)
Holiday Inn, Pune
Le Meridien, Pune
Hyatt Regency, Mumbai
Grand Hyatt, Mumbai
J.W. Marriott, Mumbai
Citrus Hotels (Pune & Goa)
Sayaji Hotels (Pune & Indore)
Sun N Sand (Pune & Shirdi)
Royal Orchid, Pune
Palmahrina, Goa
Orchid‑Ecotel, Pune & Mumbai
Club Mahindra Holidays
Westin, Pune
Sayaji Hotels
Ambassador Hotels, Mumbai
Corinthian Club, Pune
Seasons Apartment Hotel, Pune
St. Laurn, Pune
 …and more regional hospitality brands. 

These recruiters represent a wide range of hospitality operations including luxury and business hotels, resort chains, and lifestyle hotel brands.