The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers a Bachelor of Tourism Studies (BTS) along with short-term courses and diplomas in tourism. It maintains a student-faculty ratio of 7.8, suggesting a favorable setting for personalized learning. The BTS course is notably affordable, costing 7,500 INR for three years, with an additional 200 INR for the prospectus.
The placement opportunities are limited, with an average monthly salary of around 25,000 INR, emphasizing strong communication skills for job success. Scholarships are available for students with a family income below 2 lakhs INR annually, requiring proof at entry. Another course spanning 18 months charges 3,91,500 INR, excluding additional costs for uniforms and medical tests, with recent fee hikes reported to 4,50,000 INR.
For detailed scholarship information, the IGNOU website is recommended.
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