Ph.D in Hospitality and Tourism at GD Goenka University

If you are looking at Ph.D in Hospitality and Tourism, GD Goenka University in Gurgaon runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. Fees for the full course come to ₹3.6 lakh (roughly ₹1.2 lakh a year).

At its core, the programme covers front office, food production, housekeeping and hospitality management, with industrial training.

GD Goenka University is a other institute, founded in 2013. This page brings together what is on record for this course at GD Goenka University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most Ph.D programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means front office, food production, housekeeping and hospitality management, with industrial training. Typical first jobs: hotel operations, food and beverage or hospitality management roles.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask GD Goenka University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

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

To be considered for Ph.D in Hospitality and Tourism, you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through NCHM JEE. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check GD Goenka University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take NCHM JEE and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to GD Goenka University on its website (www.gdgoenkauniversity.com) 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.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show an average package of ₹8.5 lakh and a highest package of ₹23 lakh at GD Goenka University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

GD Goenka University runs 20 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D in Health Safety and Environment (Part Time)
• Ph.D in Agricultural Engineering (Part Time)
• Ph.D in Medical and Allied Science
• Ph.D in Design (Part Time)
• Ph.D in Humanities and Sciences (Part Time)
• Ph.D in Education
• Ph.D in Management
• Ph.D in Medical and Allied Science (Part Time)
• Ph.D in Law (Part Time)
• Ph.D in Engineering and Science
• Ph.D in Agricultural Engineering
• Ph.D in Engineering and Science (Part Time)
• Ph.D in Education (Part Time)
• Ph.D in Law
• Ph.D in Design
• Ph.D in Health Safety and Environment
• Ph.D in Hospitality and Tourism (Part Time)
• Ph.D in Management (Part Time)
• Ph.D in Humanities and Sciences

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in front office? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹3.6 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does GD Goenka University compare with other colleges offering Ph.D in and around Gurgaon?