Summary
A Hospitality and Tourism Manager works in the hospitality and tourism industry, where the product is the guest's experience and consistency is everything. In India this work sits inside the Business Management stream: students usually take Any stream; Maths and Economics help in analytics roles in Class 11–12, qualify through BBA / BMS / integrated BBA-MBA, and specialise later through work experience or a master's. The sections below set out the study route, the entrance exams, the leading institutes in India and abroad, and the day-to-day reality of the job.
Core skills
- Guest-handling and calm under pressure
- Operational planning and costing
- Team leadership on the floor
- Presentation and hygiene discipline
Where you can work
- Hotels, resorts and restaurant chains
- Airlines, cruise lines and railways catering
- Travel companies, tour operators and event firms
- Own restaurant, cloud kitchen or travel business
Professional Opportunities
Hotels, resorts and restaurant chains
Airlines, cruise lines and railways catering
Travel companies, tour operators and event firms
Own restaurant, cloud kitchen or travel business
Career Path
| Stage | What you study | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| After Class 10 | Any stream; Maths and Economics help in analytics roles | 2 years (Class 11–12) |
| Graduation | BBA / BMS / integrated BBA-MBA | 3 years |
| After Graduation | MBA / PGDM in a functional specialisation | 2 years |
| After Post-Graduation | Ph.D., professional certifications, or senior practice in the field | 3–5 years (optional) |
Important Facts
- Entry qualification: BBA / BMS / integrated BBA-MBA.
- Most institutes ask for 50–60% in the qualifying examination; reserved categories usually get a 5% relaxation.
- Admission is through the entrance exams listed below — national tests plus the state CET where applicable.
- Government and private institutes both offer this route; fee levels differ sharply between them.
- Scholarships listed on the HBK scholarships page apply to most of these programmes.
Leading Institutes in India
| # | Institute | Entrance / Category | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, New Delhi | CUET-UG | www.sscbsdu.ac.in |
| 1 | Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore | IPMAT + WAT & PI | www.iimidr.ac.in |
| 2 | Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka | CUET | christuniversity.in |
| 2 | Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Rohtak | IPM-AT | www.iimrohtak.ac.in |
| 3 | Narsee Monjee, Mumbai, Maharashtra | NPAT | commerce.nmims.edu |
| 3 | Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ranchi | IPM-AT | iimranchi.ac.in |
| 4 | Manipal University, Manipal, Karantaka | MET | manipal.edu |
| 4 | Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu | JIPMAT | www.iimj.ac.in |
| 5 | St. Xavier's, Mumbai, Maharashtra | St. Xavier's-ET | www.xaviers.edu |
| 5 | Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bodh Gaya | JIPMAT | iimbg.ac.in |
| 6 | Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi | JMI-ET | www.jmi.ac.in |
| 6 | Nirma University, Ahmedabad | IPM-AT | management.nirmauni.ac.in |
| 7 | Banasthali University, Jaipur, Rajasthan | Based on 12th Marks | www.banasthali.org |
| 7 | Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Karnataka | SOP & PI | manipal.edu |
| 8 | Madras Christian College, Chennai, Tamilnadu | Based on 12th Marks | www.mcc.edu.in |
| 8 | NMIMS University, Mumbai | Based on 10+2 Marks | www.nmims.edu |
| 9 | Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, Karnataka | Based on 12th Marks | mccblr.edu.in |
| 9 | Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Based on 12th Marks | ahduni.edu.in |
| 10 | Loyola College, Chennai, Tamilnadu | Based on 12th Marks | www.loyolacollege.edu |
| 10 | Mody University of Science & Technology, Sikar, Rajasthan | CUET-UG | www.modyuniversity.ac.in |
| 11 | Mithibai College, Mumbai, Maharashtra | CUET-UG | www.mithibai.ac.in |
| 11 | University of Petroleum Energy Studies (UPES), Dehradun | CUET-UG / Personal Interview | www.upes.ac.in |
| 12 | Symbiosis, Pune, Maharashtra | SET | www.scmspune.ac.in |
| 12 | NICMAR University, Pune, Maharashtra | CUET-UG | www.nicmar.ac.in |
| 13 | KIIT, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha | KIIT-EE | kiit.ac.in |
| 13 | NIIT University, Neemrana, Rajasthan | CUET-UG | niituniversity.in |
| 14 | Indraprastha University, New Delhi | BBA-CET / CUET-UG | www.ipu.ac.in |
| 14 | Sharda University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | CUET-UG | www.sharda.ac.in |
| 15 | Keshav Mahavidyalaya, New Delhi | CUET-UG | keshav.du.ac.in |
| 15 | Lingaya's Vidyapeeth, Faridabad, Haryana | CUET-UG | www.lingayasvidyapeeth.edu.in |
Institutions Abroad
| Institute | Country | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Business School | United States | www.hbs.edu/ |
| London Business School | United Kingdom | www.london.edu/ |
| INSEAD | France / Singapore | www.insead.edu/ |
| Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania | United States | www.wharton.upenn.edu/ |
| IESE Business School | Spain | www.iese.edu/ |
Entrance Exams
| Exam | Full name | What it admits you to | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPM-AT (Indore) | Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test | Integrated Program in Management at IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, Institute of Management Nirma Uni., etc. | www.iimidr.ac.in |
| IPM-AT (Rohtak) | Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test | Integrated Program in Management at IIM Rohtak | www.iimrohtak.ac.in |
| JIPMAT | Joint Integrated Program in Management Aptitude Test | Integrated Program in Management at IIM Jammu and Bodh Gaya | www.jipmat.nta.ac.in |
| CUET (UG) | Common University Entrance Test | BBA / BBA (Hons.) courses at Central, Public and Private Universities who have opted to take UG admissions through CUET across India | cuet.samarth.ac.in |
| NMIMS-NPAT | National Test for Programs After 12th | Business Management Program at Narsee Monjee, Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Indore, Dhule & Chandigarh | nmimsnpat.in |
| CUET | Christ University Entrance Test | 3 Year Business Management Programs at Christ University – Various Campuses | christuniversity.in |
| SET-GENERAL | Symbiosis Entrance Test | 3 Year Business Management Programs at Symbiosis Pune, Noida & Nagpur | www.set-test.org |
| BBA-CET 125 | IPU-BBA Common Entrance Test | 3 Year Business Management Programs at Affiliated Colleges to Indraprastha University, Delhi | www.ipu.ac.in |
| KUAT | Karnavati University Admission Test | 3 Year Business Management program at Karnavati University, Ahmedabad | karnavatiuniversity.edu.in |
| UGAT | Under Graduate Aptitude Test | 3 Year & 5 Year Integrated Business Management Program at Various Institutes across India | apps.aima.in |
| MET | Manipal Entrance Test | 3 Year Business Management Program at Manipal University, Manipal | apply.manipal.edu |
| St. Xavier’s-ET | St. Xavier’s Entrance Test | 3 Year Business Management Program at St. Xavier’s, Mumbai | xaviers.edu |
| KSOM-ET | KSOM- Entrance Test | 3 Year Business Management Program at Kalinga School of Management-KIIT- Bhubaneshwar | ksom.ac.in |
| BU-MAT | BVP-Undergraduate Management Aptitude Test | 3 Year Business Management Program at Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune | bvuniversity.edu.in |
| UG-JET | Jain Entrance Test | 3 Year BBA and BMS Programs at Jain University | www.jainuniversity.ac.in |
| MSU-ET | MS University Entrance Test | 3 Year Business Management Program at MSU, Baroda | admission.msubaroda.ac.in |
| JMI-ET | JMI Entrance Test | 3 Year Business Management Program at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi | www.jmi.ac.in |
| SNUSAT+APT | SNU Scholastic Aptitude Test + Academic Proficiency Test | 3 Year BMS Program at Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida | home.pearsonvue.com/snu |
| SSSIHL-UGT | Under Graduate Test | 3 Year Business Management Program at SSSIHL University, Andhra Pradesh | www.sssihl.edu.in |
| JSAT | Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test | 3 Year & 5 Year Integrated Business Management Programs with Jindal Global Business School, Sonipat | jgu.edu.in |
| MITWPU-UGPET | MITWPU – UG Pre Entrance Test | BBA Programs at MITWPU, Pune | mitwpu.edu.in |
| OJEE Form A | Orissa Joint Entrance Exam | Integrated BBA+MBA in affiliated colleges across Orissa | ojee.nic.in |
| XET | Xavier’s Entrance Test | 3 Year BMS Program at St. Xavier’s Mumbai | xaviers.edu |
| KIIT-EE | KIIT Entrance Test | 3 Year BBA Program at KIIT Bhubhaneshwar | kiit.ac.in |
| PWC-ET | Patna Women’s College Entrance Test | BBA Program at Patna Women’s College | patnawomenscollege.in |
| KALSEE | Kalinga Scholastic Entrance Examination | 3 Year BBA Program at Kalinga University, Chhattisgarh | kalingauniversity.ac.in |
| UPESMET-UG | UPES Management Entrance Test | BBA Program at UPED Dehradun | www.upes.ac.in |
| KREA-AP | KREA Admission Process | 3 / 4 / 5 Year BBA Programs at KREA University, Sri City | krea.edu.in |
Work Description
- 01Plan the day's service, staffing, stock and set-up.
- 02Deliver the service or product to the property's quality standard.
- 03Handle guest requests, complaints and special requirements on the spot.
- 04Control cost, wastage, hygiene and safety standards.
- 05Train and supervise junior staff during the shift.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast promotions for people who perform on the floor
- Genuine international placement opportunities
- Entrepreneurship is realistic after a few years
Cons
- Long shifts, weekends and festival duty
- Physically tiring and guest-facing pressure
- Entry pay is modest before supervisory roles
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Sources
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