Utkal University

A composite score of 600 or above in the Management Aptitude Test (MAT) conducted by AIMA in either September / December 2015 / February 2016 OR a composite score of 450 or above in GMAT 2015 OR 70 percentile or above in the Common Management Admission test (CMAT 2016) OR 70 percentile or above in the Common Admission test 2015 (CAT) conducted by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) OR 70 percentage or above in the AIMS Test for Management Admissions (ATMA) 2016 OR 70 percentile or above in the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT 2016). And 50% or above marks in aggregate in the undergraduate examinations. (Applicants who are in the final year of their studies should have 50% or above aggregate in all the semesters / years of undergraduate examinations conducted so far). Students writing their final degree examinations during March-May 2016 are also eligible to apply. Minimum Score specified for MAT / CAT / CMAT / XAT / ATMA / GMAT is only an eligibility criteria and the actual score thereof shall have no bearing in the selection process (Candidates must note that if selected, admission is provisional and subject to University rules - Any documents that are pending to be submitted to Office of Admissions) Should perform well in Micro presentation and group discussion.

After completion of the course you can find employment both in the public a well as private sector.In the public sector, one can find employment with Directorates and Departments of tourism of the center and the state, guides etc, while in the private sector he/she can secure a job in a travel agency, hotel, airline, transport agency or a cargo company.
The good thing about this industry is that one can always move up the career ladder fast and establish his own agency after a few years as this industry is a comparatively new one and hence lacks experienced individuals. Top universities offering course in this field are UTM Shillong, BHU, DU, University of Mumbai & Agra university. Good luck.

There are graduate level, Postgraduate level, diploma and certification courses available to pursue in the industry. The post-graduate degree awarded is Master of Tourism Administration (MTA), which is a two year full time programme approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India. The Indian Institution of Tourism and Travel Management and some universities offer MTA degree in Tourism. A Post graduate degree can be helpful in getting into managerial and administrative positions in the industry. International Air transport Association (IATA), a World Organisation which provides recognised standard in training to travel, tourism and cargo industry, offers certification courses. Several large travel agencies also offer short-term training programmes, and tend to absorb most of the candidates.
The eligibility for admission to Travel and Tourism courses at the undergraduate level is, higher secondary examination pass.At post-graduate level, eligibility is graduation in any field along with a pass in the entrance test followed by group dicussions and interview conducted by the institute. Proficiency in at least one foreign language is preferred. A diploma in public relations or advertising is helpful from the career point of view. It is also possible to gain these qualifications through correspondence courses. Eligibility for certification courses is 10+2

Travel and tourism industry is one of the leading foreign exchange earners in the Indian economy. It offers employment to millions of people around the world either directly or through many associated service industries.
They are many institutes offering the courses, however fee depends on your choice, course duration, placement record, value addition.
Please refer to the link for details of institutes with fee details:
https://hospitality.shiksha.com/travel-and-tourism-courses-in-india-categorypage-6-86-1-0-0-1-1-2-0-none-1-0
Listed are some short term courses for Travel & tourism:
- Diploma in Tourism Business Management
- PG Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management
-PG Diploma in Tourism Management (PGDTM)
- International Tourism Specialist Training
- Itinerary Planning
-Tour Management
-Tour Operation
- Travel & Tourism
Although the syllabus differs in colleges/Institutions and also depends on the specialization or the type of course that you pursue I.e degree, diploma, certificate,this the general outline of the syllabus in travel & tourism:
Conceptual Framework of Tourism
Tourism Resources of different states of India
Tourism Policy, Planning and Development
Map work and Tourist Map Designing
Tourism Organization:Travel Agency and Tour Operator
Computer Application in Tourism and Itinerary designing
Tourism Management
Tourism Resources of India
Tourism Marketing
Field study and On Job Training