World tourism is a 350 billion dollar industry, with every 10th human being a traveler. The remarkable achievement that Spain (which hosts 50 million tourists per year) has demonstrated in the development of tourism is an example that could inspire India. The international tourism scene, with its strong focus on China and other countries in the Far East, can benefit India, if we also make a concreted effort. India has potential of becoming a major player in the world tourism league, endowed as it is with unrivaled resources ranging from its millennium-old heritage, kaleidoscopic landscape, a wide variety of delectable cuisines and a rich mosaic of cultures and peoples. So it is here to be noted that travel and tourism have lot of scope in India and is increasing.
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management offers the candidate Post Graduate diploma courses in travel, tourism, international business and services. It has been seen that there are very less number of university/institutes which are offering travel and tourism management courses. Earlier it was seen that the demand of these courses were very less but now as we see that the scenario has changed and demand for these courses are coming up in the market. As we have seen every day every third person is traveling is it because a meeting to attend might be to visit someone living in abroad or a person is going abroad for a job.
Courses offered by the IITTM:
The courses are the Post Graduate Diploma Management in the following fields:
- Tourism and Travel
- Tourism and Leisure
- International Business
- Services
| S.No | Name of the programme | Study Centre |
| 1. | PG (Travel and Tourism) | Gwalior and Bhubaneswar |
| 2. | PG (International Business) | Gwalior and Bhubaneswar |
| 3. | PG (Tourism and Leisure) | Delhi and Vellore |
| 4. | PG (Services) | Gwalior |
Admission/ Selection procedure
The criteria for selection of the candidates into IITTM for the PG diploma courses are based in three phases which are as follows:
First Phase: There is a written test which is an objective type paper comprised of 200 questions. The pattern of the paper is as follows:
Reasoning 60 Questions
Language proficiency 60 Questions
Numerical ability 40 Questions
General awareness 40 Questions
It is to be noted that there is negative marking in the paper.
Second Phase: Group Discussion
Third Phase: Personal Interview
The admission will be made during counseling strictly on the basis of overall merit comprising of performance at written test, group discussion and personal interview.
It is important to note that the candidates who have appeared for CAT and scored good score are directly eligible for the interview and group interview that is they are exempted from the written exam.
Eligibility criteria:
The candidates who are aspiring to pursue this course he/she should be a graduate and should have the certificate from a recognized university of India. The candidates should have atleast scored 50 % throughout in his/her graduation years.
How to Apply:
The forms can be directly bought from the respective institute or can be even be obtained by the post. If the candidates want the application form through post they need to send a draft of Rs. 800 which should be drawn in the favour of The Director, IITTM payable at Gwalior. Application forms received after the due date will not be considered. It should be posted on the following address:
Address:
Chairman (Admissions)
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management
Govindpuri
Gwalior
Pin code-474011(M.P.)
Important Dates:
The following are the tentative dates for the entrance of examination, personal interview, group discussion and declaration of results which are as follows:
- Entrance Examination- 3rd week of April, 2011
- Last date of Application form which should reach the institute by- 3rd week of March, 2011
- Personal Interview/ Group Discussion- 3rd week of June, 2011
- Declaration of Result are usually out in 4th week of June, 2011
Contact Details:
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management,
Govindpuri, Gwalior – 474 011 (M.P) India
Tel: 0751 2345 821, 2345 822, 4000112
Fax: 0751-2344 054
Email: iittm@sancharnet.in
Website: www.iittm.org
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