Kerala Institute of Management of Tourism and Travel Studies Thiruvananthapuram, Fees, Courses, Admission Date Updates

The flagship course of the institute is a two year MBA programme in Travel and Tourism (full time) affiliated to the University of Kerala and approved by AICTE. Since its establishment in 1988, KITTS has carved a niche for itself as the leading institute in Travel and Tourism in the country. It is a matter of pride for KITTS that, its alumni is placed with the leading tourism companies in India and abroad.

The green ambience and the majestic residency palace coupled with quality facilities is an ideal place for students to learn the nuances of the trade and acquire skills to excel in the industry.  KITTS offers a highly challenging and rewarding experience for its students with its array of experienced faculty consisting of academicians as well as top notch professionals from the tourism industry. The success of KITTS’ endeavours is attributed to the ideal Government and private sector partnership.

Vision

Provision of education, training, research and consultancy services for Travel, Tourism and Hospitality sector.

Mission

Provide quality educational services and training programmes to develop professional and competent personnel for Travel, Tourism and Hospitality industry taking into account the present and futuristic requirements of the tourism sector.

MBA Tourism and Travel

The two year full-time MBA (Travel & Tourism) equip the students with management skills and professionalism to suit the requirements of tourism industry and the service sector. The programme consists of four semesters of six months each, spread across two years. The course integrates an academic knowledge of management studies with its applications in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. Those who are interested can specialise in Travel and Tour operations, Hospitality or Systems. Add on international certificates in German & French and hands on experience in organizing international events are the specialities of the programme. The course is affiliated to University of Kerala and approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Admission Requirements

The candidates must have completed a valid and recognized Graduate degree program in any discipline and should have scored a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Those who appear for the final year examination can also apply. Age must not exceed 30 years. He or she should be of amicable nature, and should be willing to travel, meet people and work in a service and customer-oriented industry. The applicant should possess good communication and presentation skills and excellent command of English language.

Admission Procedure

Admission to the MBA programme is based on CMAT score (Management Aptitude Test of AICTE), group discussion and personal interview. Candidates who have taken the CMAT test may apply with their valid scores and other relevant certificates. Those who wish to appear for the CMAT may obtain further details from and www.aicte-cmat.inThe application form and prospectus can be obtained in our website by remitting a DD for Rs. 400/- drawn in favour of Director KITTS payable at Thiruvananthapuram to the following address.

The Director,
Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies,
Residency Compound, Thycaud P.O.
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Pin: 695 014.

The application fee will not be refunded in any case.
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Eligible candidates will be called for Group Discussion and personal interview to be held at KITTS, Thiruvananthapuram.
The fee per semester is Rs. 30, 000/-, to be paid before the commencement of each semester. A refundable caution deposit of Rs.1000/- has to be paid at the time of admission. Top

Post Graduate Diploma in Event Management

Duration: One year (2 semesters)
Fees: Rs.25,000/- per semester
Eligibility: Any Degree from a recognised University
Courses offered at: Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi

This course is designed to ensure career opportunity to creative, talented, young youth in a fast growing segment of service industry including tourism Students will be exposed to planning, organizing, managing, marketing and evaluating major national and international events. Attractive placement is available with MICE tourism, wedding, festivals and other events. Candidate with a vision, creativity and entrepreneurial talents can find covetable position in this industry. Besides theory and practice on various aspects of event management, students will get an opportunity to acquire skill on communication and use of information technology for planning and marketing events.

Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Public Relations Management

Duration: One year (2 semesters)
Fees: Rs.25,000/- per semester
Eligibility: Any Degree from a recognised University
Courses offered at: Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Thalassery

Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Public Relations Management is designed to equip young graduates to play a key role in Travel, Tour operations, Public relations and information segment in tourism industry. Students will be exposed to inbound/outbound tour operations, travel formalities, legal aspects, office administration, Public Relation, Application of IT, Foreign Languages, Communication and Soft Skill. Candidates Can get placement both in the public and private sectors within India and Abroad.

Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Information Technology

Duration: One Year (2 Semesters)
Fees: Rs.25000/- per semester
Eligibility: BCA or equivalent degree from a recognised University
Courses Offered at: Thiruvananthapuram

Information Technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the last two decades. Tourism is an industry which has embraced IT for its various applications. In this context this course offered by KITTS will be of great value to professionals as well as students of tourism. The course covers subjects ranging form GDS and Reservation Systems to GIS and Recommender Systems. The candidates who successfully complete this course will find themselves in great demand by the tourism and hospitality sectors in the country and abroad.