Ph.D. in Travel, Tourism, Aviation and Hotel Management at NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce

If you are looking at Ph.D. in Travel, Tourism, Aviation and Hotel Management, NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce runs it as a 3-year, full-time doctoral course. Fees for the full course come to ₹5.42 lakh (roughly ₹1.81 lakh a year).

At its core, the programme covers aerodynamics, aircraft structures, propulsion and flight mechanics.

NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce is a private institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce — 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 aerodynamics, aircraft structures, propulsion and flight mechanics. Typical first jobs: aerospace, design or maintenance engineer.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to Ph.D programmes at NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce as a group.

2000

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce before you pay anything.

To be considered for Ph.D. in Travel, Tourism, Aviation and Hotel Management, 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 NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce'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 NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce 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.

NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce runs 5 Ph.D specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Ph.D. in Management
• Ph.D. in Commerce
• Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass Communication
• Ph.D. in Fashion

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

• Are you genuinely interested in aerodynamics? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹5.42 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 NIMS Institute of Management and Commerce compare with other colleges offering Ph.D?