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  • The program is tailored for students passionate about exploring the world of travel and tourism.
  • This program covers a wide range of topics, including tourism marketing, destination management, sustainable tourism practices, and tour operations.
  • Students gain insights into the complexities of the tourism industry and develop the skills needed to thrive in roles such as travel consultant, tour operator, destination manager, and event planner.
  • The program objectives aim for the students to gain a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts and practices of tourism management, including tourism marketing, destination management, sustainable tourism, and tour operations.
Admission Calendar
Last date for submission of duly completed Application Form along with Admission Fees & release of Provisional Admission Letters 09 September 2025
Registration with scrutiny of original certificates & Payment of First Semester Fee 12 September 2025
Commencement of Classes 15 September 2025

UG Certificate

Students who opt to exit after completion of the first year and have secured 40 credits will be awarded a UG certificate if, in addition, they complete one vocational course of 4 credits during the summer vacation of the first year. These students are allowed to re-enter the degree programme within three years and complete the degree programme within the stipulated maximum period of seven years.

UG Diploma

Students who opt to exit after completion of the second year and have secured 80 credits will be awarded the UG diploma if, in addition, they complete one vocational course of 4 credits during the summer vacation of the second year. These students are allowed to re-enter within a period of three years and complete the degree programme within the maximum period of seven years.

3-year UG Degree

Students who wish to undergo a 3-year UG programme will be awarded UG Degree in the Major discipline after successful completion of three years, securing 120 credits and satisfying the minimum credit requirements.

4-year UG Degree (Honours)

A four-year UG Honours degree in the major discipline will be awarded to those who complete a four-year degree programme with 160 credits and have satisfied the credit requirements.

4-year UG Degree (Honours with Research)

Students who secure 75% marks and above in the first six semesters and wish to undertake research at the undergraduate level can choose a research stream in the fourth year. They should do a research project or dissertation under the guidance of a faculty member of the University/College. The research project/dissertation will be in the major discipline. The students who secure 160 credits, including 12 credits from a research project/dissertation, are awarded UG Degree (Honours with Research).

Course Structure

Sem

Discipline Specific Courses-Core

Minor

Interdisciplinary Courses

Ability Enhancement Course(languages)

Skill Enhancement Course/Internship/Dissertation

Common value-added courses

Total Credits

I

C1: Travel Services Management (4 Credit)

C2: Introduction to Tourism (4 Credit)

Min1: Introduction to Hospitality (4 Credit)

Introduction to Psychology (3Credit)

Effective English Communication (2Credit)

SEC: Information and Communication Technology (3 Credit)

20

II

C3: Resort and Homestay Management (4 Credit)

C4: Natural Tourism Products (4 Credit)

Min2: Emerging Forms of Tourism (4 Credit)

Principles of Management (3Credit)

Academic Reading and Writing (2Credit)

Understanding India/ Tourism Software (3Credit)

20

Program Outcome-

  1. Students will learn about the latest trends in tourism Industry.
  2. Students will be able to familiarize themselves with the concepts and principles of Tourism.
  3. Students will be able to develop basic skills required in the Tourism Industry.
  4. Students may opt for entry level jobs in the Tourism Industry.

Exit Option- Student who completes two semesters including Internship Program I which is 4 credits will be awarded as UG Certificate in Tourism. If a student wishes to continue further after exit, then he/she has to join within three years of exit from Third Semester. For example, if a student exits in June 2023, then he / she can rejoin the course within Aug-2026 session.

Continue Option- Students who wish to continue for Second Year is exempted from doing Internship Program I.

III

C5: Itinerary and Costing (4 Credit)

C6: Man-made Tourism Products (4 Credit)

Min3: Travel Documentation & E Tourism (4 Credit)

Consumer Rights and Protection (3Credit)

Soft Skills (2Credit)

SEC: Sustainable Development (3Credit)

20

IV

C7: Tourism Geography (4 Credit)

C8: Accessibility in Tourism (4 Credit)

Min4: Entrepreneurship in Tourism (4 Credit)

French / German Language (2Credit)

SEC: Digital Marketing (3Credit)

Indian Knowledge System (3Credit)

20

Program Outcome-

  1. Students will be able to prepare an itinerary and do costing.
  2. Students will be familiarized with the concepts of documentation in tourism Industry.
  3. Students will develop basic theoretical expertise and managerial skills required in Tourism Industry
  4. Students may opt for jobs in Travel Agency, Tour Operators, MICE companies, DMC's.

Exit Option- Student who completes four semesters including Internship Program II which is 4 credits will be awarded as UG Diploma in Tourism. If a student wishes to continue further after exit, then he/she has to join within three years of exit from Fifth Semester. For example, if a student exits in June 2023, then he / she can rejoin the course within Aug-2026 session.

Continue Option- Students who wish to continue for Third Year is exempted from doing Internship Program II.

V

C9: Economic Dynamics of Tourism (4 Credit)

C10: Discovering Northeast India (4 Credit)

C11: Tourism Planning & Policies (4 Credit)

Min5: Bleisure Tourism (4 Credit)

Field Project (2 Credit)

Environmental Studies (2Credit)

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VI

C12: Sustainable Tourism Development and Eco Tourism (4 Credit)

C13: Tourism Law (4 Credit)

C14: Tourism Marketing (4 Credit)

C-15: Airline Ticketing and Cargo Operation (4 Credit)

Min6: Tourism Accounting (4 Credit)

20

Total

60Credit

24Credit

9Credit

8Credit

11Credit

8credit

120

Program Outcome

  1. Students will be aware about the holistic dynamics of the tourism industry
  2. Students will be familiarized with the recent policies of tourism
  3. Students may opt for jobs in Travel Agency, Tour Operators, MICE companies, DMC's, Event Management Companies

Exit Option - Student who completes six semesters including Internship Program III which is 4 credits will be awarded as UG Advanced

Continue Option - After completing UG Advanced Diploma, students can opt for BTTM Degree with Research if they maintain 7.5 CGPA till Third Year. Students who wish to continue for Fourth Year is exempted from doing Internship Program III.

VII

C-16: Research Methodology (4 Credit)

Min7: Adventure Tourism (4 Credit)

Research Project/Dissertation (12 Credits)

20

VIII

Semester Long Internship - Industrial Training (Logbook +Viva) (12) Any Tourism or Allied Sectors project (8)

20

Program Outcome

  1. Students will be able to use the theoretical concept of Tourism in a pragmatic approach.
  2. Students will be well versed with softwares relating to tourism industry.
  3. Students can get employed in airports, airlines, travel and tourism industries, tour guides and escorts.

Admission Modalities

The admission modalities are with reference to the full-time campus programs offered by the ICFAI University, Sikkim. All applicants who meet the eligibility criteria specified for the program and have studied in English medium in their qualifying examination are eligible to apply. Final year students awaiting results can also apply. Their admission will be provisional, subject to qualifying in the final examination. The registration and admission of these applicants is liable to be cancelled in case they do not fulfill the eligibility criteria by September 19, 2025.

Semester System

The University follows semester pattern for all its programs. Each academic year consists of two semesters. Continuous evaluation is carried out through mid-semester examinations, assignments, quizzes etc., culminating in an end semester examination. The students also have to undergo faculty supervised internships for practical training.The medium of instruction is English

Eligibility

  • The selection of applicants into the UG/PG programs of the University is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria made through screening of the applications.
  • Due weightage is given to academic distinction, honors and awards in sports, cultural events, extra-curricular activities viz debates, quizzes and adventure sports.
  • All applicants meeting the selection criteria will be given a provisional admission subject to verification of the documents at the time of registration and payment of fee.

Registration

  • All applicants having received the provisional admissions are required to present themselves with Original academic/other certificates and residence proof/HRDD Govt. of Sikkim allotment letters in case seeking fee concessions, for verification along with semester and other fees on the date of Registration.
  • In addition, photocopies are also required to be submitted for retention in their record with the University. Original certificates will be returned after verification

Admission Criteria

  • The selection of applicants into the UG/ PG programs of the University is subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria made through screening of the applications.
  • Due weightage is given to academic distinction, honors and awards in sports, cultural events, extra-curricular activities viz debates, quizzes and adventure sports.
  • All applicants meeting the selection criteria will be given a provisional admission subject to verification of the documents at the time of registration and payment of fee.

Special Reservation

  • There shall be a special provision for admission of applicants belonging to the State of Sikkim in any course of the ICFAI University, Sikkim, which shall not be less than 25 (twenty-five) per cent of seats in each course/discipline subject to the applicants meeting the minimum qualifying requirements referred below.
  • Seats remaining unfilled under special reservation may be filled up by allotting the same to applicants belonging to Open Category.
  • The Government Quota students will be given a fee concession of 50% on program fees.
  • In addition to the Government quota, seats will be reserved with fee concession for applicants from the state of Sikkim, GTA area and the nearby North Bengal region as per the mandate of the University to serve the educational needs of the state of Sikkim and the nearby areas.

Anti-ragging & Anti-sexual Harassment

The ICFAI University provides a ragging free campus. The University follows the UGC guidelines and norms regarding the anti-ragging and anti-sexual harassment policies. The students are required to submit the duly signed affidavit for Anti-ragging at the time of admission to the University.

Application Modalities

Guidelines on how to Complete the Application Form :

The applicants are advised to read the guidelines carefully before completing the Application Form for Admission.

Application Form :

  1. Please make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria before filling up the Application Form.
  2. Fill the Application Form in CAPITAL LETTERS.
  3. Please provide all available and correct information in appropriate sections.
  4. Make sure to sign the Application Form.
  5. Retain a photo copy of the Application Form along with documents stipulated.
  6. Demand Draft for Admission Fee (One Time) of Rs. 3,000/- as applicable for the program applied for, towards Admission Fee drawn in favor of “The ICFAI University, Sikkim-Fee Collection A/c” payable at Gangtok

Attested Copies of Certificates :

Applicants have to enclose attested copies of the following certificates (Attestation should be done by any Gazetted Officer/Principal of the College).

  • Birth Certificate / Class X Certificate
  • Marksheets of Class XII / Degree Certificates (as may be applicable)
  • Fee concession (if applicable) requisite documents to be attached.
  • Nationality Certificate/Proof, for foreign students only.
  • Other certificates pertaining to academic and extra curricularactivities.

Submission of Application Form :

The completed application form along with the Admission Fee DD should be submitted or sent at the address given below

The ICFAI University, Sikkim, Ranka Road, Lower Sichey, Gangtok (Sikkim) - 737101.

E-mail: admissions@iusikkim.edu.in

The scanned application form and the Admission fee DD to be sent along with the courier consignment number to the e-mail address given above in case sent through mail or courier.

Fee Schedule

Admission Fee

Admission Fee (One Time) of ₹3,000/- for all programs is to be paid by all the students along with the application forms.

Exam Fee

All the students need to pay an amount of ₹2,000/- per semester for UG & PG programs towards Exam Fee along with the Program Fee.

Caution Deposit

All students are required to pay a Caution Deposit (One Time) of ₹5,000/- along with the First Semester Fee. The Caution Deposit will be refunded without interest and after adjusting for dues, if any, to the students on completion of the Program.

Program Fee

Students have to pay the fee at the beginning of each semester, as per the due dates which will be notified separately at the relevant time.

Program

Duration

Category

Fee in Rs. ** (Per Semester)

BTTM

4 Years

Non Domicile

46,000

Domicile

32,000

Govt. Quota

24,000

* The ICFAI University, Sikkim is enabling an equal opportunity for all. However, limited seats will be available for SC & ST students with relaxation in the eligibility criteria as per the Govt. of Sikkim norms wherever applicable. Students awaiting for final year examination results are also eligible for admission. The Management reserves the right to accept or reject any application with valid ground/s.

# Note: Age restriction for Law Programs can be relaxed as per BCI guidelines.

** Fee Concession: The University provides 50% of the program fee concession to the students coming from Sikkim Government Quota and 30% to the students from North East States, GTA Region, West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Bhutan and Nepal.

Remittance: All payments should be made by way of Demand Draft, banker’s cheque drawn in favor of “The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Gangtok, Sikkim. or through University website only.

Merit Scholarships

The ICFAI University Sikkim offers merit scholarships to students pursuing the UG & PG Programs. The scholarships are based on performance in Class XII (or equivalent)/ Graduation (or equivalent) and Semester-wise performance during the Program.

A. Merit Scholarships based on past academic record: Percentage of marks achieved in qualifying examination will decide the amount of scholarship. The Scholarship amount will be awarded in 2 equal instalments i.e. in the first and second semester of the program. The second instalment of the scholarship will be awarded on securing a minimum 8.00 GPA in the first semester. The students availing 50% program fee concession (i.e., Govt. Quota students) will not be eligible for scholarships based on Past Academic Record. However, they will be eligible for scholarships based on semester-wise performance. The scholarship details are as presented in the following table.

Aggregate % in qualifying examination

% of 1st Sem. program fee given as merit scholarship

≥ 90%

80%

≥ 80% - < 90%

70%

≥ 70% - < 80%

60%

≥ 60% - < 70%

50%

All subjects will be taken into consideration for calculating the percentage for Entry Level Scholarship.

B. Merit Scholarships based on Semester-wise Performance: Up to 10% of the students of the batch will be awarded merit scholarships based on their Semester-wise performance (Details presented in the table given below). These scholarships are offered in addition to the scholarships based on the past academic record.

Academic Performance (CGPA) Category I ≥ 9.00 Category II ≥ 8.50 - < 9.00 Category III ≥ 8.00 - < 8.50
% of Program fee of the semester will be awarded as scholarship 30% 22% 15%