Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management - Admission Notification for PG Programmes 2011

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Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management

Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), an autonomous organization of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is one of the premier Institutes in the country offering education, training, research and consultancy in the field of tourism, travel and allied sectors. IITTM was established in 1983 and presently IITTM campuses are located at Gwalior, Bhubaneswar, Goa and New Delhi. A new centre is coming up at Nellore in Andhra Pradesh. IITTM is a founder member of UN-ESCAP promoted Network of Asia-Pacific Educational and Training Institute in Tourism (APETIT). It offers two-year Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) programmes approved by AICTE and equivalent to MBA. Looking to the demands of Indian and global economy, our programmes offer dual specializations for learners to enable them to acquire the right skill set with ample flexibility to adapt to employing organization’s needs. We offer programmes in:

a. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Tourism and Travel)
b. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Tourism and Leisure)
c. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Services)
d. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (International Tourism Business)
e. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Tourism and Logistics)
f. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Tourism and Cargo)

Our programmes incorporate both subject-specific and generic business modules, and have been designed to reflect industry practices and academic developments. Each of our exciting courses touches up on tourism as a business activity- the organisation, dimensions, social significance and impacts of tourism are all studied. With entry profiles ranging from beginners to advanced levels, our programmes are tailor made to meet your needs. Learners are supported at every stage of learning and development.

Eligibility for Programmes

Candidates seeking admission to the PGDM programme shall be required to possess a bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 pattern) in any discipline of a University or equivalent thereto. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-creamy layer) and physically challenged candidates will be applicable as per Govt. of India rules. Physically challenged candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates appearing for the final examination are also eligible to apply, provided they complete it by October 31, 2011. In case candidate fails to establish eligibility by this date, the admission would be cancelled and fees will be forfeited.

Admission Process and important dates

Admission to the programme shall be through an admission process of 100 points. A weight of 70% shall be for the performance in IITTM Admission Test. Another 15% points each are for Personal Interview (PI) and Group Discussion (GD) respectively. A candidate to be eligible to be considered for admission must participate in all components of the admission process, i.e., Admission test, GD and PI. Merit for admission to the programme shall be determined by the institute. Candidates will exercise choice of programme and study centre during the counselling.

1. Apply to IITTM latest by February 01, 2011 with admission fees of Rs. 800/- (500/- in case of SC/ ST/ PH) through a demand draft payable to Director-IITTM, payable at Gwalior.

2. A prospective student should appear for IITTM Admission Test on February 27, 2011.

3. Short-listed students will have to appear for GD and PI at any one of the IITTM centres as announced later

4. Successful candidates must participate in counselling as announced later.

5. Admission and full fee deposit by May 30, 2011

Admission Test
Admission test shall be organised at different notified centres on February 27, 2011. The test shall be of two and a half hours duration. Test shall comprise of multiple choice type questions in four sections- Language proficiency, general awareness, numerical ability and reasoning. Please see the instructions and sample questions available on the website.

For more details visit http://www.iittm.org/doc/Admission%20Bulletin%202011%20%28U%29.pdf

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