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HPU BA Tourism Studies: Fees 2025, Admission Dates, Course Duration, Eligibility

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Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Tourism Studies)

Course Fees

Course Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

1.39 K

1 Year Fees

2.62 K

Total Fees

7.85 K

Detailed Fees

general

Year	1	2	3
Total Year Wise fees	₹2,618	₹2,618	₹2,618
Total Fees	₹2618	₹2618	₹2618
Tuition fees	₹1386	₹1386	₹1386
other fee	₹1232	₹1232	₹1232

Course Information

Course Description

Bachelor of Arts in Tourism Studies Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

B.A. in Tourism Studies is a 3-year undergraduate course, divided into 6 semesters, of 6 months each. Essentially, the course is an advanced study of tourism and skills involved in establishing, organizing, and managing successful tourism industries.

The basic eligibility for pursuance of the course is to have successfully qualified the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) from a recognized educational Board. The average annual fee charged for the course in India ranges between INR 1.5 and 5 Lacs, varying across institutes.

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Admission to the course is generally offered on the basis of the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test, and a following round of counseling.

Successful postgraduates of the course are hired across both government and private sectors, in industries such as:

Airlines
Food Industry
Hospitality Industry
Ticketing Agencies
Tour Operators
Transport
Cargo Companies
Government Tourism Departments
Immigration and Custom Services
Travel Agencies
Transport Corporations, etc.

Such graduates in India can expect an average annual starting salary ranging between INR 2 and 8 Lacs, increasing with the candidate’s expertise and experience in the field.

B.A. in Tourism Studies: Course Highlights

Some of the major highlights of the course are tabulated below.

Course Level	Undergraduate
Duration	3 Years
Minimum Eligibility Criteria	10+2 qualification from a recognized educational Board.
Admission Procedure	Merit-based/ Counseling after qualification of entrance test.
Examination Type	Semester System
Total Course Fee	INR 1.5 to 5 Lacs
Top Recruiting Areas/ Fields	Airlines, Food Industry, Forts/Resorts, Government Tourism Departments, Hospitality Industry, Immigration and Customs Services, Ticketing Agencies, Hotels & Allied Service Industries, Tour operators, Transport and Cargo Companies, Travel Agencies, Transport Corporations, etc.
Job Positions	Airline Staff, Cabin Crew, Immigration Consultant, Counter Clerk, Lobby Manager, Tour Operator, Tour Management Executive, Visa Executive, Ticketing Assistant, Travel Agent, Transport Officer, and suchlike.
Average Initial Salary	INR 2 to 8 Lacs

B.A. in Tourism Studies: Who should opt?

Ideal candidates for the course would possess:

strong interpersonal and communication skills, with there being much direct client interface involved in the industry.
awareness of the constantly changing news, socio-economic trends, and geography.

Top Institutes offering B.A. in Tourism Studies

Listed below are the names and corresponding details of some of the top institutes in India that offer the course.

NAME OF INSTITUTE	CITY	AVERAGE ANNUAL FEES
Indraprastha College for Women (IP)	New Delhi	INR 6,000 (course)
Loyola College	Chennai	INR 4,614 (course)
Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR)	New Delhi	INR 16,390 (course)
ST. Xavier’s College	Mumbai	INR 5,400 (course)
Christ University	Bangalore	INR 56,667 (course)
Miranda College	New Delhi	INR 12,160 (course)
Presidency College	Chennai	INR 1,245 (course)
Madras Christian College (MMC)	Chennai	INR 18,719 (course)
Hindu College	New Delhi	INR 14,333 (course)
Hans Raj College (HRC)	New Delhi	INR 14,333 (course)
Fergusson College	Pune	INR 2,687 (course)
Ramjas College	New Delhi	INR 9,712 (course)
Jesus and Mary College (JMC)	New Delhi	INR 12,997 (course)
Presidency University	Kolkata	INR 3,700 (course)
Jai Hind College	Mumbai	INR 4,262 (course)
Gargi College	New Delhi	INR 8,055 (course)
Sri Venkateswara College	New Delhi	INR 9,590 (course)
Delhi College of Arts and Commerce (DCAC)	New Delhi	INR 9,120 (course)
ST. Xavier’s College	Ahmadabad	INR 4,720 (course)
ST. Xavier’s College	Kolkata	INR 25,700 (course)

Eligibility for B.A. in Tourism Studies

Candidates aspiring for admission to the course are required to fulfill the following minimum eligibility criteria.

Senior Secondary qualification (10+2) completed in any discipline, from a recognized educational Board.
A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the 10+2 level.
Candidates appearing for their 10+2 examinations are also eligible to apply for the course on provisional basis.

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B.A. in Tourism Studies: Admission Procedure

Some colleges also offer admission on the basis of obtained merit at the 10+2 level. However, generally, in most of the colleges and institutes offering the course, admission is provided based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test, conducted at any of State and national levels, followed by a subsequent round of counselling.

The round of counselling involves two additional rounds of Group Discussion and Personal Interview, wherein candidate’s general aptitude for the course is examined. A merit list is subsequently released issued by the institute allocating available seats to the qualifying candidates.

Some of the popular such examinations held in the country for admission to the course are:

BHU (Banaras Hindu University) UET Entrance Exam
JMI (Jamia Milia Islamia University) BA Entrance Exam
Delhi University (DU) Entrance Exam
JNU Entrance Exam
Allahabad University Entrance Exam.

B.A. in Tourism Studies: Syllabus and Course Description

A semester-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is classified below.

Semester I	Semester II
A Brief Course on History in India	Environmental Studies
Ecology and Environment	Feature Writing
Tourism	Foundation Course in English
Semester III	Semester IV
Foundation Course in any one of the Modern Indian Languages like Hindi, Bengali, Punjabi, etc.	Human Environment
Foundation Course in Science and Technology	Indian Culture: A Perspective for Tourism
Foundation Course in Tourism	Management in Tourism
Semester V	Semester VI
Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Science	Tourism Development: Case Studies
Tourism Development: Products and Operations	Tourism Management
Personality Development	Tourism Marketing

B.A. in Tourism Studies: Career Prospects

Some of the popular professional avenues open to successful graduates of the course are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Tourism Studies annual salary

JOB PROFILE	JOB DESCRIPTION	AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
Tourist Guide	Tourist Guides are responsible for helping people (tourists) navigate through unfamiliar areas. They inform tourists about the history and specialty of that place. They make special trips with groups of tourists in order to show them important and historical places belonging to a city.	INR 2 to 6 Lacs
Cabin Crew	Essentially, an Air Cabin Crew Member is responsible for providing excellent customer service to passengers travelling, while taking care of their comfort and safety throughout the flight. They are also trained to deal with security and emergency situations which may arise in the air, and are capable of giving first aid to passengers, if needed.	INR 3 to 7 Lacs
Immigration Consultant	Immigration Consultants are responsible for helping individuals who are internationally relocating (moving to other place) and to ensure that the client does not face any legal issues or complications that may occur during the relocation. They guide and assist them in obtaining visas and other related immigration documentation.	INR 3 to 6.5 Lacs
Travel Agent	Travel Agents make all travelling arrangements for business and vacation customers. They book reservations for travel, hotels, rental cars, and special events, such as tours and excursions, and guide their clients with respect to what the trip would be like, including giving details on required documents, such as passports or visas.	INR 2 to 5 Lacs
Visa Executive	Visa Executives make sure that the legal and personal information provided by the client is accurate and correct. They prepare and check all legal documents. They help their clients obtain Visas, Green cards, and other such documentation required.	INR 3.5 to 7 Lacs
Tour Management Executive	Tour Managers organize, plan, and conduct long distance expeditions, travel, and tours for group of individuals or individuals. They ensure that the travel runs smoothly from venue to venue without any issue.	INR 3 to 8 Lacs

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission to 3 year Full-time BA Program should be passed in the Senior Secondary (+2) Examination (Academic Stream) conducted by the H.P Board of School Education or an examination accepted as equivalent thereto by the various bodies of the H.P. University.

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How is the student life in HPU Shimla?

Anuj Sharma

21 Oct 21

Shimla is one of the best places in India. HPU Shimla is situated in the beautiful hills of Shimla. A senior of mine who attended HPU, says that life at HPU Shimla is good. Every facility is given to the students at HPU Shimla.

HPU Shimla has excellent faculty in every department and also most of them have received a Ph.D. degree in their respective fields.
The seniors here are also helpful and supportive.
HPU Shimla has a lovely hostel as well overlooking the hills and the valleys.
HPU Shimla conducts several cultural festivities and events. It has got a large auditorium where the events and functions are held.

Life at HPU Shimla will be pretty amazing. It is better to stay away from politics and just enjoy college life and the academics in the university.

What is the syllabus for the entrance for an M.Sc in zoology at HPU Shimla?

Anubhav Bhardwaj

21 Oct 21

I have a few friends from HPU Shimla and according to them, there is no specific syllabus for Zoology entrance. The question of the last few years can be helpful in analyzing the paper pattern. There is no specific syllabus mentioned but the courses generally comprise the topics from the UG degree. So it is definitely recommended to study the UG books and it would be really helpful if you could get previous papers.

There are some books that can be useful such as Arihant’s entrance test book for MSc.

Which one is the best GNDU Amritsar or HPU UIIT Shimla?

Santanu Mukherjee

21 Oct 21

It entirely depends on which course you are opting for. Generally, in comparison, GNDU Amritsar will have the upper hand over HPU UIIT Shimla on the basis of the institute level and the infrastructure.

GNDU Amritsar has very good infrastructure and facilities. The environment of the institute is very good and well for studies. The seniors present there are helpful too. GNDU Amritsar has also got a huge library which the students can access anytime. The library is fully air-conditioned along with the separate reading rooms. The institute is also famous for its huge achievements in the field of sports.

GNDU offers decent placement opportunities. In 2021, the highest CTC offered was 13 LPA.

How does it feel to study in HPU Shimla and what is the extent of cooperation from the faculty?

Anita Pandey

08 Oct 21

One of my friends graduated from Kurukshetra University and is now doing her PG from HPU campus. Here are some snippets of her experience.

The quality of education at the institute is not good. It has been continuing with the same curriculum for ages.
The faculty of the university do not seem to have any intentions of updating with the world while they are very active in the politics of the college.
Infrastructure wise nothing has changed for many years. The library facility is not good.
The location is just great and the transportation as well. The university management has not been able to fully utilize the potential of the location.
The fees are very meager there (reason for the very poor students coming there of different quotas and categories who cannot afford more).
There are no facilities for sports. No proper grounds or coaches.

The University Institute of Engineering and Technology on the campus has a good name though.

Which one is best for an MCA HPU Shimla or Chandigarh University?

Aditi Sharma

22 Mar 23

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) is a well-renowned government university that offers quality education to students. However, when it comes to placements, there have been instances where the university has not performed as well as expected. It's important to note that placement outcomes are not solely dependent on the university, but also on other factors such as location, curriculum, alumni network, and industry relations.

On the other hand, if you choose to enroll in Chandigarh University, you can expect to be offered more industry-oriented and up-to-date courses that can increase your chances of getting a good placement. You will also have access to a dedicated placement cell that will assist you in finding job opportunities. It's important to note that there may be competition from Computer Science Engineering (CSE) students during placements, but if you have the required skills and knowledge, you can certainly succeed.

There are many successful MCA graduates from Chandigarh University who have secured good placements in reputed companies. If you are looking to secure a bright future, opting for CU may be a good choice for you. It's important to thoroughly research and consider all the factors before making a decision.

Is HPU Shimla better for an MBA course?

Ayush Mehta

11 Oct 21

The college is overall good and even better for the MBA course. Here are some facts and stats for your reference that will help you make a decision.

Placements:

Almost 50% of the students were placed internally, and 20 to 30% of the students got outside campus placements.
Approximately 80% of placements were placed in college. The salary package offered ranged from INR 2.5 to 12 LPA.
Wipro and Infosys are the top recruiting companies of the college.

Facilities:

There are free Wi-Fi facilities with fast connection speed.
All the labs are well-equipped, and classrooms are well-furnished along with smart classes.
The library is also well-maintained and contains all the necessary materials related to other courses also.
Medical facilities are good. A regular dispensary on the university campus is available.
The food served in the mess is also good at affordable prices.
All the outdoor and indoor sports are available in the college.

So, HPU Shimla is definitely a great choice to pursue an MBA degree.

Should I take an M.Sc in chemistry admission from HPU or Chandigarh University?

Monideepa Chowdhury

28 Jul 22

You should choose Chandigarh University for an M.Sc in Chemistry.

The department has state-of-the-art laboratories to perform practicals for Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry.
CU used teaching aids such as PPTs, Models, Animated Videos, Charts, etc.
Many activities are organized throughout the academic year to encourage learning outside the classroom.
The faculty pool for Chemistry is excellent.
CU encourages students to publish research papers during their last semester.

In terms of academics, learning resources, and facilities, CU will be better than HPU.