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The Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management (BTTM) Program provides insight into the tourism and travel industry and prepares students for a career in this fast growing field. It gives them the necessary skills, knowledge and exposure to the management and organization involved in providing products and services in this industry

Award

Students successfully completing the program are awarded degree in their respective discipline by the University, in accordance with the University rules

Admission Calendar
Last date for submission of duly completed Application Form along with Admission Fees & release of Provisional Admission Letters 16 September 2024
Registration with scrutiny of original certificates & Payment of First Semester Fee 19 September 2024
Commencement of Classes 23 September 2024

FIRST YEAR

Semester I

Semester II

Subject

Subject Name

Credits

Subject

Subject Name

Credits

Code

Code

AECC

Language 1

3

AECC

Language 1

3

AECC

Language 2

3

AECC

Language 2

3

DSC

Tourism Concepts and Principles

4

DSC

Travel Agency and Tour Operation Management

4

DSC

Tourism Geography

4

DSC

Tourism Product 2

4

DSC

Tourism Product 1

4

DSC

Accommodation in

4

Tourism

SEC- SB

Cyber Security

2

SEC- VB

Sports

2

Introduction

OEC

to Hospitality/
Introduction to Rural

3

AECC

Environmental Studies

3

Tourism

OEC

Adventure Tourism

3

Total Credits

23

Total Credits

26

Total Credits in First Year

49

INTERSHIP PROGRAM I

[Duration 4 weeks]

  • To learn about the latest trends in tourism Industry
  • To familiarize with the concepts and principles of Tourism
  • To develop basic skills required in Tourism Industry
  • Students may opt for entry level jobs in the Tourism Industry.

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

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

SECOND YEAR

Semester III

Semester IV

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

AECC

Modern Indian Language

3

AECC

Effective English Communication

3

AECC

Soft Skills and Public Speaking

3

AECC

Academic Reading and Writing

3

DSC

Tourism Accounting

4

DSC

Itinerary and Costing

4

DSC

Tourism Planning and Policy

4

DSC

Transport in Tourism

4

DSC

Tourism Marketing

4

DSC

Travel Documentation and Formalities

4

SEC- SB

Information and Communication Technology

2

SEC- VB

Environmental Studies

2

OEC

Tourism Trend

3

AECC

English Language and Skills

3

OEC

MICE Management

3

Total Credits

23

Total Credits

26

Total Credits in Second Year

49

Cumulative Credits[FIRST YEAR
+ SECOND YEAR]

98

INTERSHIP PROGRAM II [4 credits - Duration 4 weeks]

  • To learn to prepare itinerary and costing
  • To familiarize with the concepts of documentation in tourism Industry
  • To develop basic theoretical expertise and managerial skills required in Tourism Industry
  • Students may opt for jobs in Travel Agency, Tour Operators, MICE companies, DMC’s.

  • Student who completes four semesters including Internship Program II will be awarded as Diploma in Tourism.
  • If student wish to continue further after exit, then he/ she has to join within three years of exit from fifth Semester.
  • For example, if student exit in June 2023 then he / she can rejoin the course within Aug2026 session.

  • Student who completes four semesters including Internship Program II will be awarded as Diploma in Tourism.
  • If student wish to continue further after exit, then he/ she has to join within three years of exit from fifth Semester.
  • For example, if student exit in June 2023 then he / she can rejoin the course within Aug2026 session.

THIRD YEAR

Semester V

Semester VI

Subject

Subject Name

Credits

Subject

Subject Name

Credits

Code

Code

DSC

Airline Ticketing and

4

DSC

Tourism Law

4

Cargo Operation

DSC

Management in

4

DSC

Tourism Economics

4

Tourism

DSE

International Tourism

4

DSE

Overview of

4

Tourism in NE India

DSE

Sustainable Tourism development and Ecotourism

4

DSE

Emerging forms of Tourism

4

Vocational
1

Goods and Service Tax (GST)

2

Vocational
2

IT for Managers

2

SEC- VB

Understanding India

2

SEC- VB

Sustainable

2

Development

Total Credits

20

Total Credits

20

Total Credits in Third Year

40

Cumulative Credits[FIRST YEAR

138

+ SECOND YEAR+THIRD YEAR]

INTERSHIP PROGRAM I [Duration 4 weeks]

  • To be aware about the holistic dynamics of the tourism industry
  • To familiarize with the recent policies of tourism
  • Students may opt for jobs in Travel Agency, Tour Operators, MICE companies, DMC’s, Event Management Companies

Exit Option-Student who completes six semesters with 128 credits will be awarded as Bachelor in Commerce. If student wish to continue further after exit, then he/she must join within three years of exit from Seventh Semester. For example, if student exit in June 2023, then he / she can rejoin the course within Aug-2026 session.

  • Student who completes six semesters including Internship Program II will be awarded as Bachelors in Tourism.
  • If student wish to continue further after exit, then he/she has to join within three years of exit from seventh semester.
  • For example, if student exit in June 2023 then he / she can rejoin the course within Aug-2026 session.

  • After completing Bachelor students can either go for BTTM Honors or Honors with Research if they maintain 7.5 CGPA till third year.

FOUR YEAR

Semester VII

Semester VIII

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

Subject Code

Subject Name

Credits

DSC

Entrepreneurship in Tourism

4

DSC

Home stay and Resort Management

4

DSC

Indian Tourism Destinations

4

DSC

Service Marketing

4

DSC

Event Management

4

DSC

Risk and Disaster Management in Tourism

4

DSE

CRM in Tourism

4

Vocational
4

Digital Marketing

2

Vocational
3

Application Software in Tourism

2

DSC

Internship with VIVA voce

6

SEC

Research Methodology

2

DSE

Internship with VIVA voce

6

Total Credits

20

Total Credits

26

Total Credits in Fourth Year

46

Cumulative Credits[FIRST YEAR + SECOND YEAR+THIRD YEAR+FOURTH YEAR]

184

Note: Students who do not opt for Research Project/Internship shall take two elective courses.

  • To use the theoretical concept of Tourism in pragmatic approach.
  • to be well versed with software’s relating to tourism industry
  • 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, 2024.

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 ₹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

44,000

Domicile

30,500

Govt. Quota

22,000

* 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 proposes to give 50% 30% of the program fee concession to the students coming from Sikkim Government Quota students from North East States, GTA Region North Bengal respectively.

Remittance: All payments should be made by way of Demand Draft, NEFT, IMPS or banker’s cheque drawn in favor of

“The ICFAI University, Sikkim - Fee Collection A/c” payable at Gangtok, Sikkim.

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 examinatio % of 1st Semester program fee given as merit scholarship
= 90% 75%
= 80% - < 90% 60%
= 70% - < 80% 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%