Master of Tourism Administration

Time Frame of the Course

This course will be of Five years duration and will be run on Semester basis. The course will comprise 10 semesters.
The first part of the Five Year Integrated Course in Tourism Administration will comprise three years of undergraduate study, after which a Bachelor Degree in Tourism Administration (BTA) will be awarded.
The second part of the Five Year Integrated Course in Tourism Administration will comprise Two years of Post-graduate study, after which a Five Years Integrated Course (Master) in Tourism Administration will be awarded.
Age Limit

The maximum age limit for course is 22 years on 1st July of the year concerned. In case of Scheduled Caste/tribe, the upper age limit will be raised by three years. Provided however that the Vice-Chancellor shall have power to permit the age relaxation for reasons to be recorded in writing up to maximum of six months.

Reservation for subsidized category

a) Reservation will be applicable as per University norm for subsidized seats. 15% and 7.5% seats shall be reserved for SC and ST candidates respectively who have passed their qualifying examination from Himachal Pradesh.
b) The remaining 77.5% of seats shall be filled as under
§ 25% of seats for admission shall be open for all candidates irrespective of the institution from where they have passed their qualifying examination.
§ 75% of seats shall be filled out of candidates who have passed their qualifying examination from Himachal Pradesh.
a) 5% of the seats shall be reserved for outstanding sportsperson.
b) 5% seats shall be reserved for outstanding cultural activist.
c) 3% seats shall be reserved for physically handicapped candidates.
The 120-point roaster of admission showing reservations of various categories shall be used as per HP University rules applicable from 2007-08.
INTAKE AND FEE STRUCTURE OF COURSE

Intake in this course will be 25 students under subsidized category as approved by the UGC .

Eligibility for Admission

The students passing 10+2 in any stream from any recognized Institution/ Board with at least 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST) will be eligible for admission to this course. The maximum age limit for the course is 22 years on 1st July of the year concerned. In case of Scheduled Caste/tribe, the upper age limit will be raised by three years.

Criteria for Admission

The admission to this course will be on the basis of the Entrance test conducted by the department followed by Group Discussion and personal interview of the candidate conducted by the committee comprising External and Internal Experts under the chairmanship of course -coordinator. The entrance test will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions of interdisciplinary nature carrying half mark each. Weightage given to the marks at Matric, 10+2 level, entrance test and personal Interview and Group discussion will be as follows:

a. Matric- 10% of the marks obtained
b. 10+2- 10% of the marks obtained
c. Entrance Test- Marks obtained (out of maximum of 50)
d. Group Discussion- Marks obtained (out of maximum of 15)
e. Personal Interview - Marks obtained (out of maximum of 15)
Total Maximum Marks: 100
Combined merit so formed will be the basis of admissio