Tourism & Travel

It is definitely a good choice to pursue B.Sc in Tourism. With the increase in the size of this sector, tourism industry is also going to need increased number of qualified travel and tourism professionals. The field of travel and tourism primarily deals with taking care of tourists, hospitality management, travel management, tour management etc. It offers diverse job opportunities. Scope of the Travel and Tourism Industry
The Travel and Tourism industry is a one such industry that even though it is relatively new than the others but is growing and is also expected to do well in the coming years as well. There are many concerns and industries that are direct contributors of the industry and hence in the long run create greater job opportunities to those who would want to be a part of the industry. Hotels, restaurants, retailing, transportation, travel agencies, tour companies, tourist attractions, leisure, recreation and sport, and cultural industries are some of the contributors to the industry. Also, as per popular researches and studies, the tourism sector has created about 11 million jobs and has the potential to create another 37 million jobs in the future. Although the future of the industry is quite bright but still there is a lot of development in terms of infrastructure and skilled personnel. Regards.

Entering the field and its eligibility criteria:
You can opt for Diploma, certificate, undergraduate or postgraduate programmes to be a part of this budding industry. The minimum eligibility criterion for taking admission to a tourism course at the undergraduate level is the completion of class XII. On the other hand if your looking for an admission to postgraduate programmes, you must be a graduate from a recognised institute and also appear for an entrance test and clear the group discussions and Personal Interviews. Distance Learning programmes in tourism and travel management are also provided by many institutes along degree courses, certificate courses, PG Diploma and degree courses, etc. The following courses can be opted for by the students wanting to be a part of the travel and tourism industry:
UG courses travel and tourism management
Bachelor in Tourism Studies
PG courses travel and tourism management
Master of Tourism Administration
Master in Travel Administration
M.A. In Tourism Management
Diploma courses travel and tourism management
PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Diploma in Tourism and Hotel Management
Diploma in Airline, Travel and Tourism
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Of course, but there are some eligibility criterias.
Qualifying Examinations for Indian Students:Plus two level examination in the 10+2 pattern of Senior Secondary education of any recognized Central/State Board, such as Central Board of Secondary Education and Council for Indian School Certificate Examination or State Boards of Secondary Education. Intermediate or two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University. General Certificate Education (GCE) Examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level. High School Certificate Examination of the Cambridge University. Any Public School/Board/University Examination in India or in a foreign country recognized by the Association of Indian Universities as equivalent to 10+2 pattern of Senior Secondary education. H. S. C. Vocational Examination approved by NCVT and SCVT of concerned state. Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Open School with a minimum of five subjects including English as one of the Subjects, result of which should be available up to 30.09.2018. age limit.
For candidates from General and OBC categories, upper age limit is 22 years as on 01.07.2018. Candidates born.
On or after July 01, 1996 are eligible. In the case of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates, upper age limit is 25 years as on 01.07.2018. That is SC/ST candidates born on or after July 01, 1993 are eligible.