B.Voc. in Tourism and Hospitality at Mangalayatan University

If you are looking at B.Voc. in Tourism and Hospitality, Mangalayatan University in Aligarh runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.8 lakh (roughly ₹60,000 a year).

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

Mangalayatan University is a other institute, founded in 2006. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Mangalayatan University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Voc 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. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Mangalayatan 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 Mangalayatan University before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Voc. in Tourism and Hospitality, you usually need Class 12 in any stream. The minimum marks on record at Mangalayatan University are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through NCHM JEE. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Mangalayatan 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 Mangalayatan University on its website (www.mangalayatan.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.

Mangalayatan University runs 4 B.Voc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Voc. in Radiology and Medical Imaging Technology
• B.Voc. in Culinary Arts
• B.Voc. in Operation Theatre Technology

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 ₹1.8 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 Mangalayatan University compare with other colleges offering B.Voc in and around Aligarh?