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Last date for registration 4th week of September 2021
Admit card release October 2021
Date of exam November 2021

Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (HNBGU) offers two full-time MBA programs namely: MBA in Business Management & MBA in Travel & Tourism Management for a duration of four semesters.

A Bachelor's degree in any stream is the minimum requirement to become eligible for MBA admission.

Selection of candidates to MBA in Business Management is done on the basis of AIMA (MAT)/CAT/CMAT Scores and academic merit. M.B.A. in Tourism admission is based on written test followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

HNBGU MBA Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have completed a Bachelor's degree of three years duration in any stream from a recognized board.

HNBGU MBA Admission Guidelines

Admission to the MBA in Business Management program is done on the basis of AIMA (MAT)/CAT/CMAT Scores and academic merit. The merit list is made on the basis of application forms and the documents uploaded to the admission portal.

For Admission to M.B.A. in Tourism, candidates will have to appear in a written test followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview or as per the norms prescribed by the University

How to apply?

  • Visit the admission portal of the university
  • Fill up the application form
  • Upload the required documents
  • The shortlisted candidate will be provided with provisional admission on the basis of the admission form filled, marks obtained in the entrance examination, and documents uploaded at the admission portal. 
  • The admission to the MBA program will be confirmed only after the physical verification of the documents by the Admission Committee in the MBA department for verification.
  • Once, the admission is confirmed, the candidate needs to pay the fee
  • If the candidate fails to pay the fees by the due date, his candidature will be canceled.

Read more: HNBGU Admission

HNBGU MBA Course Details

Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University offers MBA in Business Management and MBA in Tourism & Travel Management.

The MBA programs are divided into 4 semesters with core, elective, and self-study courses. A semester will extend over a period of 15 weeks. Each week will have 30 hours of instruction including lab/fieldwork as applicable.

MBA (Tourism & Travel Management) Syllabus

Semester Courses  Total Credits
Semester I 
  • Principles and Practices of Management
  • Marketing: Concepts & Principles
  • Business Environment
  • Tourism: Concepts and Principles
  • Tourist Resources of India
  • Computer Applications in Tourism & Hospitality industry
  • Field Tour and Viva-Voce
 18
Semester II
  • Introduction to Travel Agency and Tour Operation Business
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • International Air Fare, Ticketing and Air Cargo Operation
  • Introduction to Basic Accounts & Financial Management
  • Hospitality Industry Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Field Tour Report and Viva-Voce
 18
Semester III
  • Research Methodology
  • Foreign Language (French)
  • Tourism Policy and Planning
 18
Marketing Management Group
  • Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
  • Consumer Behaviour
Financial Management Group
  • Advanced Financial Management
  • Working Capital Management
HR Management Group
  • Legal Environment & Industrial Relationship
  • Performance Appraisal & Counseling
Semester IV
  • Inbound and Outbound Tour Operation
  • Training Report and Viva-Voce
  • Training Report and Viva-Voce
 18
Marketing Management Group
  • Advertising, Publicity & Public Relation in Tourism & Hospitality Business
  • Airlines Marketing
Financial Management Group
  • Security Analysis & Portfolio Management
  • Global Financial Market
HR Management Group
  • Wages and Salary Administration
  • Corporate Restructuring and Human Dimension

HNBGU MBA FAQs

Ques. What are the career opportunities of an MBA in Tourism from HNBGU?

Ans. MBA Tourism graduates can work in both government and private sectors. The various roles offered to them are Hotel Manager, Tour Guide, Visa Executive, Tour Manager, etc. They can work in different sectors like Airlines, Travel companies, Hotel Industry, etc.

Ques. Does HNBGU provide placement opportunities to MBA students?

Ans. The placement cell is super active and helps the students in getting placement in reputed companies. Some of the top recruiters are IBM, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, Accenture & many more.

Ques. How much attendance is necessary for an MBA student at HNBGU?

Ans. It is mandatory for an MBA student to put in at least 75% attendance in classes including theory, lectures, and practical. Failing to do so, candidates not be allowed to sit in the annual/semester exam.

Ques. What are the documents required during physical verification of MBA admission at HNBGU?

Ans. Here are the documents required during physical verification:

  • AIMA (MAT)/CAT/CMAT Score-card
  • High School Certificate
  • High School (10th) Certificate
  • Intermediate (12th) Mark-sheet
  • Certificate of Reservation Category (if applicable)
  • Address proof
  • Original TC/CC/Migration certificate
  • A signed copy of the online application form

Ques. Does HNBGU provide accommodation to MBA students?

Ans. Yes, hostel facilities are available with all necessary facilities at an affordable rate. The admitted MBA students can check the university website and have to apply, separately