2015 Admission into Tourism programme conducted by St. Xavier's Mumbai


Are you undecided on what to study after XII? How about a career in travel & tourism? There are a number of courses to choose from. And admissions for 2015 are still open in many institutions. St. Xavier's Mumbai offers a 3 year UG and 1& 2 year Diploma courses in tourism. Admission for the academic year 2015 is open.

It is not uncommon for students to find themselves facing a fork-road; not knowing which direction to take when it comes to making that all crucial decision of what to study next. If you find yourself looking at career options, not knowing which way to go after your +2 intermediate exams, then here is guidance that can perhaps help you make an informed decision. How about joining the tourism industry? It is an interesting field to be working in, and offers scope for growth.

Why a career in tourism industry is a good choice?

Travel and tourism is what can well be termed as an 'evergreen' industry, much like the fashion , health and hospitality industries. These industries will never die down; they keep evolving and growing with changing needs and times.

What are the best courses to do?

A number of programmes options are available for prospective candidates on completion of intermediate; including undergraduate courses and certificate and diploma courses.
  • UG programme in Travel Tourism
  • PG programme in Travel Management
  • Certification/Diploma course in IATTA/UFTAA/FIATTA

Why apply for admission in St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

St. Xavier's is one of the most prestigious institutions in the country. To be an alumina of this reputed college is a matter of pride.
The institution maintains a record of excellence in academics; it is an autonomous establishment, affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The College introduced the UGC sponsored vocational degree programmes in Tourism during the last academic session.

Admission criteria

The admission process is relatively simple. There is no entrance test, and admissions are granted based on the aggregate marks scored by the applicant in the intermediate (+2) exam. In case the said exam assesses through grades then the college uses a conversion method prescribed by the University of Mumbai to convert the same into percentage.

Latest informations about admissions to various courses run by reputed Indian universities can be read at Admissions page.

Admission procedure

Applicants for the course have to be submitted online, through the official website. According to the official notice receipt of online admission will open tentatively on 20-05-2015; a few days ahead of the HSC results. However, this is a provisional date and may change.
The date of the actual admissions has not been announced yet. A list of shortlisted candidates will be published on the College Notice board and official website, following which the candidate will be called for an interview along with a parent/guardian.

So, look out for the admission dates here. You can also take this opportunity to check the other courses offered by the institution.

Tourism courses on offer

St. Xavier's Mumbai is offering the following programmes for candidates interested in pursuing a career in travel & tourism industry.
  • Bachelor of Vocation – Tourism (B.Voc)- This is a 3 year regular programme being offered on the campus. The approximate fee per annum is Rs.6,000
  • Diploma in Tourism – A 1 year programme
  • Advanced Diploma in Tourism – A 2 years intensive programme.

Job opportunities in travel & tourism industry

The travel & tourism sector is growing at a remarkable pace, in India. And career opportunities are also growing accordingly. Employment in the industry can broadly be categorized into the following subdivisions. These subdivisions are of course broad categories and encompass many industries within them.
  • Tourism Department managed by the Central and State Governments – including ITDC hotels, Customs Department, Directorates and Development Corps and immigration department
  • Civil Aviation – including private and state run airlines
  • Hospitality industry, including hotels, resorts, guest houses and holiday homes etc
  • Travel Agencies for bookings, information on cost and routes
  • Tours & guides operators for planning itinerary, tour plans and package tours
  • Railway bookings
  • Cruise ships
  • Railways
  • Transportation via road by bus, cars, vans etc
  • Service & commercial sector – tourist guides, interpreters, holiday planners, interpreters etc

St. Xavier's College is NAAC accredited A:3:63 and UGC "College of Excellence". It has a placement cell with companies of repute visiting the campus each year.

For further details please contact the college at the following –

St.Xavier's College
5, Mahapalika Marg,
Mumbai
Maharashtra – 400001
Fax – 022-22659484
Telephone – 022-22620661
Email – webadmin@xaviers.edu


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