In 2013, The University Grants Commission (UGC) had formally launched a B.Voc degree as part of its scheme of skill development based higher education in various domains such as automotive, Information Technology(IT), agriculture, Tourism and Marketing.
B.Voc degree is a recognised course and is on par with other bachelor’s degree courses by the UGC. The students of B.Voc are eligible to appear for competitive exams like other degree holders. The special feature aboutB.Voc is that the course is more practical and less theoretical.
Travel and tourism is a global industry and there are a wide range of opportunities available to graduates. The travel and tourism industry is currently a fast growing industry in India. The industry is one of the largest and most profitable industries and contributes significantly to the foreign exchange. As per various studies, the industry is expected to create over 45 million jobs in India by 2025.
Students have endless career opportunities in this ever growing industry of travel and tourism. Travel and tourism careers are found in various business sectors, including Airlines, Railways, Travel agencies, Hotels,Government Tourism Departments such as ITDC, India Tourism, TTDC etc., (through UPSC and TNPSC examinations). Tour operators, Immigration and Customs services, Cargo sector, Tour Guides meeting, convention and event planners., and the list continues.
