Travel & Tourism Colleges in India

There are about 1,000+ best Travel & Tourism colleges in India. Of these, 564 colleges are privately owned, 202 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 33 best Tourism colleges in India. CAT, MAT, and CMAT are top entrance exams in top Travel and tourism colleges in India. Chandigarh University, Amity University Noida, Christ University, BHU, Amity University Lucknow, NSHM Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management, KLE Society's S Nijalingappa College, IIHM Delhi, etc. are famous Travel and tourism institutes in India.

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• The NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam date has been announced for BSc (HHA) course. The NCHMCT JEE 2025 registration is expected to begin in the 3rd/4th week of Dec 2024. As per the official website, the NCHMCT JEE 2025 exam will be held tentatively on Apr 27, 2025.

Best Travel and Tourism Colleges in India: Highlights 2025

The Travel and Tourism sector in India is thriving, evergreen. Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management offers a number of courses in this field. The duration of the Travel and Tourism course levels ranges between 2-3 years. To get enrolled in the Travel and Tourism courses, candidates must keep in mind that many colleges conduct entrance examinations.

The table below shows the key highlights of the best Tourism colleges in India:

Particulars	Parameters/Statistics
No. of Colleges	1,000+
Annual Fees	Free: 1 college INR INR 1-2 lakh: 167 Colleges INR 2-3 lakh: 91 Colleges INR 3-5 lakh: 113 Colleges INR > 5 lakh: 45 Colleges
Top Colleges	Chandigarh University, Amity University Noida, Christ University, BHU, Amity University Lucknow, NSHM Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management, KLE Society's S Nijalingappa College, IIHM Delhi, etc.
Top Specialisations	Rural Management, Digital Marketing, Tour Operations, Pharma, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	CAT, MAT, CMAT, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Best Tavel and Tourism Colleges in India: Admissions 2025

The general eligibility criteria to get admission to best colleges in India for Travel and Tourism are mentioned below:

• Most colleges require candidates to have completed their Class 12 education (or equivalent) from a recognised board or university with a minimum aggregate of 50% to 60% marks in the qualifying examination.
• Many Travel and tourism colleges conduct entrance exams to evaluate the aptitude and knowledge of prospective students. The most common entrance exams for Travel & Tourism courses in India are the CAT, MAT, CMAT, etc.

Best Travel and Tourism Colleges in India: Exam Schedule 2025

The most popular entrance exams accepted by the best colleges in India for Travel and Tourism are:

• NCHMCT JEE:  National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology Joint Entrance Exam (NCHMCT JEE) is a national-level hospitality entrance exam for admission to BSc (Hospitality & Hotel Administration). The exam is held annually and it is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of the National Council for Hotel Management & Catering Technology (NCHMCT). The 3 years BSc (HHA) course is offered by NCHMCT jointly with the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). All the participating Institutes accept the NCHM JEE score for admission to the BSc (HHA) courses offered by their respective institutions.
• CUET: Common University Entrance Test also known as CUET UG is a national-level entrance exam conducted by NTA for admission to UG courses offered by participating institutes. Introduced in 2022, the CUET exam aligns as a significant UG entrance examination, offering candidates a common platform for seeking admission to UG programs in top colleges/universities throughout India. The exam is conducted once a year in over 500 cities in India and abroad. The exam is conducted in a computer-based mode. CUET exam is conducted in multiple phases depending upon the number of candidates registered for the entrance exam.
• CAT: The Common Admission Test (CAT) is a national-level management aptitude test for admission to the MBA courses offered by 20 IIMs and over 1,200 B-schools in India. CAT question paper is divided into three sections: Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. The preparation for the CAT exam should include phase-wise completion of the CAT syllabus, mock test practice, and revision.

The below table shows the various entrance exams accepted in the best Travel and Tourism management colleges in India along with their schedule:

Exam	Date	Schedule
NCHMCT JEE 2025 Exam	27 Apr '25	NCHMCT JEE Schedule
CUET UG 2025 Exam	May '25 - Jun '25	CUET UG Schedule

What are the most popular entrance exams accepted by Best Travel and Tourism Colleges in India?

The table below shows the various entrance exams accepted by top colleges for Travel and Tourism in India along with their number of colleges and cutoff predictor:

Exams	Number of Colleges	Cut off Predictor
CAT	59	CAT Cut off 2024 Predictor
MAT	49	MAT Cut off 2024 Predictor
CMAT	41	CMAT Cut off 2024 Predictor
XAT	35	XAT Cut off 2024 Predictor
CUET - PG	45	CUET PG Cut off 2024 Predictor
NCHMCT JEE	2	NCHMCT JEE 2024 Predictor

Best Private Travel and Tourism Colleges in India: Fees, Admission, Eligibility, Exams

Among the top 10 Travel and Tourism colleges in India. The table below shows the best private Travel and Tourism management colleges in India along with their total tuition fee and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exams/Eligibility
Chandigarh University (CU) Admission	INR 3 lakh – INR 6 lakh	Entrance Exams: CUCET Pass in Class 12 with 50% and graduation with 45% aggregate
Amity University Jaipur Admission	INR 2 lakh	Pass in Class 12 with 50% and graduation with 45% aggregate
Amity University Noida Admission	INR 3 lakh – INR 7 lakh	Entrance Exams: CUET, MAT, XAT, CMAT, etc. Pass in Class 12 and graduate with 50% aggregate
Christ University Admission	INR 50,000	Pass in Class 12 and graduate with 50% aggregate
Galgotias University Admission	INR 75,000 - INR 2 lakh	Entrance Exams: CUET Pass in Class 12 and graduate with 50% aggregate

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Best Govt. Travel and Tourism Colleges in India: Fees, Admission, Eligibility, Exams

Among the top 10 Travel and Tourism colleges in India. The table below shows the government best colleges for Travel and Tourism in India along with their total tuition fee and entrance exams/eligibility criteria:

Public/Government Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Entrance Exams/Eligibility
Banaras Hindu University Admission	INR 6,000 – INR 30,000	Entrance Exams: CUET, CUET PG Pass in Class 12 and graduate with 50% aggregate
Maharshi Dayanand University Admission	INR 88,000 – INR 1 lakh	Entrance Exams: CUET, CUET PG Pass in Class 12 with 50% and graduation with 45% aggregate
AKTU - Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University Admission	INR 1 lakh	Entrance Exams: UPTAC, CUET PG Pass in Class 12 and graduate with 50% aggregate
Kurukshetra University Admission	INR 60,000 – INR 63,000	Entrance Exams: MAT, CAT Pass in Class 12 with 40% and graduation with 50% aggregate
IGNOU Admission	INR 2,000 – INR 14,000	Pass in Class 12 with 50% aggregate

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Best Semi-Private Travel and Tourism Colleges in India

The table below shows the public-private Travel and Tourism management colleges in India along with their total tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

Public-Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee	Eligibility
M.E.S Asmabi College Admission	INR 36,000	Pass in Class 12
Providence Womens College Admission	INR 3,000	Pass in Class 12 with 45% aggregate
Arya Post Graduate College Admission	INR 28,000	Pass in Class 12
Amal College of Advanced Studies Admission	INR 68,000	Pass in Class 12
Prasannadeb Women's College Admission	INR 1 lakh	Pass in Class 12

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and may vary.

Distance Travel and Tourism Colleges in India

There are about 50+ distance best colleges for Travel and Tourism in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their total tuition fees:

Distance Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
IGNOU	INR 2,000 - INR 14,000
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras	INR 7,000
Tamil Nadu Open University	INR 4,000
Himachal Pradesh University	INR 21,000
UPRTOU	INR 2,000 - INR 12,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Online Travel and Tourism Colleges in India

The table below shows the Online Travel & Tourism colleges in India along with their tuition fees:

Online Travel & Tourism Colleges	Tuition Fee
Parul University Online	INR 90,000
Parul University Online	INR 90,000
UPRTOU - U P Rajarshi Tandon Open University	INR 4,000
Centre for Online Education, IGNOU	INR 2,000 - INR 7,000
IIBM Institute of Business Management, Meerut	INR 32,000 - INR 1 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

MBA in Travel and Tourism Colleges in India

There are about 250+ best colleges for MBA in Tourism management in India. Some of them are mentioned below along with their tuition fees:

College Names	Tuition Fee
Galgotias University MBA	INR 1 lakh
Jagran Lakecity University MBA	INR 2 lakh
UEI Global, Delhi MBA	INR 2 lakh - INR 3 lakh
UEI Global, Jaipur MBA	INR 1 lakh
Chandigarh University (CU) MBA	INR 4 lakh - INR 5 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

State-wise Best Travel and Tourism Colleges in India

Listed below is the state-wise distribution of top Tourism courses in Indian colleges.

Best Travel and Tourism Colleges in Delhi NCR

The table below shows the best Travel and Tourism colleges in Delhi NCR along with their total tuition fee:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee
Amity University Online	INR 20,000 - INR 2 lakh
Amity University Noida	INR 3 lakh - INR 4 lakh
IGNOU	INR 2,000 - INR 14,000
Galgotias University	INR 2 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Best Travel and Tourism Colleges in Maharashtra

The table below shows the best Travel and Tourism colleges in Maharashtra along with their total tuition fee:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee
Zeal College of Engineering and Research	INR 2 lakh
International School of Management Studies Pune	INR 6 lakh
MIT SOM Colleges	INR 8 lakh
Amity University Mumbai	INR 2 lakh - INR 4 lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Best Travel and Tourism Colleges in Uttar Pradesh

The table below shows the best Travel and Tourism colleges in Uttar Pradesh along with their total tuition fee:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
Banaras Hindu University	INR 10,000 - INR 30,000
Galgotias University	INR 2 lakh
Amity University Noida	INR 3 lakh - INR 4 lakh
University of Lucknow	INR 20,000 - INR 24,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website.

Read more about the best Travel and Tourism colleges in other locations:

• Best Travel & Tourism Colleges in Andhra Pradesh
• Best Travel & Tourism Colleges in Tamil Nadu
• Best Travel & Tourism Colleges in Madhya Pradesh
• Best Travel & Tourism Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

Best Travel and Tourism Colleges in India: Fees vs Salary

Return on Investment (ROI) is a financial metric used to evaluate the profitability or efficiency of an investment relative to its cost when it comes to Travel and Tourism colleges.

Listed below are the best Travel & Tourism colleges in India along with their total tuition fee and annual average package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
Jamia Millia Islamia Courses	INR 24,000 - INR 1 lakh	INR 8 LPA - INR 9 LPA
Amity University, Jaipur Courses	INR 2 lakh	INR 5 LPA
Amity University, Lucknow Courses	INR 4 lakh	INR 4 LPA
BHU Courses	INR 6,000 – INR 30,000	INR 8 LPA - INR 9 LPA
NSHM Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management Courses	INR 2 lakh - INR 4 lakh	INR 5 LPA

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest available data.

Highest Placement Offered by Best Travel and Tourism Colleges in India

The table below shows best college for Tourism Management in India along with their placement review rating and prominent recruiters:

College Names	Average Placement Package	Prominent Recruiters
Jamia Millia Islamia Courses	INR 8 LPA - INR 9 LPA	CISCO, Optum, McKinley Rice, KPMG, Accenture, etc.
Amity University, Jaipur Courses	INR 5 LPA	CL, Airtel, TCS, Infosys, Amazon, Deloitte, Wipro, etc.
Amity University, Lucknow Courses	INR 4 LPA	Samsung, JP Morgan, Wipro, Infosys, HCL, Accenture, etc.

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest available data.

Low-cost Travel and Tourism Colleges in India

It is estimated that studying Travel and Tourism courses in India is affordable. About 312 colleges have their annual fee ranging  BHU, Amity University Online, Christ University, Jamia Millia Islamia, and many more. The table below shows the affordable Travel and Tourism colleges in India along with their total tuition costs:

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Banaras Hindu University	INR 10,000 - INR 30,000
Panache Academy, Ahmedabad	INR 69,000
Christ University	INR 50,000
JMI	INR 24,000 - INR 81,000
IGNOU	INR 2,000 - INR 14,000

Disclaimer: The above statistics are based on the latest available data.

Specialisations Offered by Best Travel and Tourism Colleges in India

The table below shows the different specialisations offered in Travel and Tourism best colleges in India along with their number of colleges:

Top Specialisations	Number of Colleges
Travel & Tourism Management	600
Sales & Marketing	100
Human Resources	96
Finance	93
Tourism Studies	85
Tour Management	52

Best Travel and Tourism Colleges in India: Comparison

The table below shows the comparison of Tourism universities in India:

• Chandigarh University Comparison with other colleges
• BHU Comparison with other colleges
• Galgotias University comparison with other colleges
• Christ University Comparison with other colleges

Tasbiya Khan01-02-2025 09:41