Tourism & Travel

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
Regards.

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.

In my opinion, if you are passionate about Travel/Tourism and like exploring different places, you should definitely opt for MTTM, whereas if you have a creative bent of mind, you should opt for M.Des. I have mentioned details regarding both courses so that it can help you decide between the two courses. MTTM: The programme consists of field trips and varied activities, requiring students to have the zeal to learn about the diversity of tourism industry. The Graduates of the programme are trained with the competence to explore the diverse field of Tourism and Travel Industry, opening lucrative opportunities in the areas of Hospitality, Hotel Management, Travel, and Tourism, etc. M.Des. Master of Design M.Des is a post graduation degree course offered in the field of design. Several specializations are available for this course such as Accessory design, Architecture, Ceramic design, Fashion design, Game design, Graphic design, Industrial design, Interior design, Leather design, Jewellery and Metal Smithing, Knitwear design, multimedia design and Textile design. Regards.

Opportunities among these three courses are mentioned below:-
BBA in Tour and Travel Management: Career Prospects
Area of Job possibilities:
International travel and tourism industries
Travel agencies
Tourist Resorts
Airlines
Cruise companies
Self-employment. Tourism Boards
If one has entrepreneurship skills and access to decent financial resource, one may start own travel agency, ticketing firm, tour agency, travel consultancy, tourist information service etc. BBA in Airport Management: Career Prospects
Such graduates are hired in capacities such as Airport Manager/Assistant Manager, Cargo Manager, Ground Staff Manager, Safety and Maintenance Manager, Customer Care Executive, and the like. Career Scope of Hotel Management:
One can also join this course because of its large scope in other countries also. Students wish to do this course to make their career abroad countries. With the increasing globalization, the hotel chain is also increasing widely. In hotel management and catering field, one can achieve a long term career in life. It is very demanding profession abroad. Through this course, you can join government and non-government sectors. Regards.