Diploma in Tourism Studies at APG Shimla University

Diploma in Tourism Studies at APG Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is a 18-month diploma programme in the UG Diploma family. Fees for the full course come to ₹75,000 – ₹3.5 lakh.

APG Shimla University is a other institute, founded in 2012. This page brings together what is on record for this course at APG Shimla University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to UGD programmes at APG Shimla University as a group.

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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with APG Shimla University before you pay anything.

For admission to Diploma in Tourism Studies, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas). The minimum marks on record at APG Shimla University are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check APG Shimla University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to APG Shimla University on its website (agu.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

APG Shimla University runs 17 UGD specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Diploma in Radiography
• Diploma in Dialysis Technician
• Diploma in X-Ray Technician
• Diploma in Nursing Care Assistant
• Diploma in Airline Management
• Diploma in Audio and Speech Therapy
• Discontinued (Mar 2023)- Diploma in Fashion Design
• Diploma in F & B Service
• Discontinued (Mar 2023)- Diploma in Performing Theatre Arts
• Discontinued (Mar 2023)- Diploma in Front Office
• Discontinued (Mar 2023)- Diploma in Yoga Sciences
• Discontinued (Mar 2023)- Diploma in Indian Classical Music
• Discontinued (Mar 2023)- Diploma in Bakery and Confectionary
• Discontinued (Mar 2023)- Diploma in Food Production
• Diploma in Kitchen and Culinary Arts
• Diploma in House Keeping

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Tourism Studies genuinely interest you? You will spend 18 months on them.
• Can you manage ₹75,000 – ₹3.5 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does APG Shimla University compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Shimla?