MG University MA Tourism Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam, a NAAC A++ accredited affiliating university in Central Kerala, offers the Master of Arts [MA] (Tourism Management) as a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme through its affiliated colleges and university departments. The programme spans 4 semesters and covers tourism planning and development, destination management, heritage tourism, ecotourism, hospitality management, tourism marketing, and travel agency operations. MGU also offers the Master of Tourism and Travel Management (MTTM) through its School of Tourism Studies (STS), which is a university department programme. The total fee for the programme ranges from approximately Rs. 42,000 to Rs. 57,000 for the full 2-year duration depending on the institution. Admission to the university department (STS) is through the MGU Common Admission Test (CAT), while affiliated college admissions are through the PG CAP process. The programme is popular among students who wish to build careers in the rapidly growing tourism and hospitality sector in Kerala and beyond.

Admission for the 2026-27 academic year is currently open. The MGU CAT 2026 registration is open until April 30, 2026, with the entrance examination scheduled from May 23 to 26, 2026. Students are advised to apply at the earliest through the official CAT portal at cat.mgu.ac.in.

Key Points

• MA (Tourism Management) / MTTM at MGU is offered through the School of Tourism Studies (STS), a university department, as well as through affiliated colleges.
• The School of Tourism Studies at MGU is one of the premier tourism management departments in Kerala, with strong industry connections and placement support.
• The programme includes a mandatory Study Tour / Familiarization Trip as part of the curriculum, providing students with real-world exposure to tourism destinations.
• Admission to the STS programme is through the MGU CAT (Common Admission Test), which tests English language, General Knowledge, and Travel Geography.
• Graduates can pursue careers in tourism boards, travel agencies, hotels, airlines, event management companies, and government tourism departments.

MGU MA (Tourism Management) Fees

Tuition and Other Fees - MA (Tourism Management) / MTTM (Full Time, 2 Years)

Fee Structure at School of Tourism Studies (STS), MGU (Official)

Fee Structure at Affiliated Colleges (Self-Financing)

• The fee structure at the School of Tourism Studies (STS) is as per the official STS website (sts.mgu.ac.in) and is subject to revision.
• The Study Tour / Familiarization Trip fee of Rs. 12,160 is a one-time charge included in Semester 2 fees at STS.
• Hostel fees are charged separately and are not included in the above fee structure.
• Hostel is not mandatory.
• Fees are subject to revision from time to time as per university norms.
• Affiliated college fees may vary; students should contact the specific college for current fee details.

MGU MA (Tourism Management) Admission 2026

MGU CAT 2026 - Admission Schedule (MA Tourism Management / MTTM)

• The above schedule is for the MGU CAT 2026 for PG admissions to university departments including the School of Tourism Studies.
• For affiliated college admissions, the PG CAP schedule will be announced separately after Plus Two results.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree (10+2+3) with a minimum of 50% marks in any discipline from MGU or any other recognized university.
• For SC/ST candidates, the minimum marks requirement may be relaxed as per university norms.
• Candidates from any undergraduate stream (Arts, Science, Commerce) are eligible to apply.

Admission Process

• Register online at cat.mgu.ac.in for the MGU CAT 2026 before April 30, 2026.
• Download the hall ticket from May 6, 2026 onwards.
• Appear for the entrance examination (May 23-26, 2026), which includes English Language (30 questions), General Knowledge and Current Affairs (30 questions), Travel Geography (20 questions), and a descriptive General Short Essay (20 marks).
• Based on the entrance test score, a rank list will be published and candidates will be called for interview/GD/written test by the department.
• Final admission is based on the combined score of the entrance test and interview.
• For affiliated college admissions, apply through the MGU PG CAP portal.

MGU MA (Tourism Management) Scholarships 2026

Scholarships

• E-Grantz is the primary scholarship portal for SC/ST/OEC students in Kerala and covers tuition fees and maintenance allowance.
• The Kerala Young Tourism Leaders Programme is a special initiative by the School of Tourism Studies, MGU, for outstanding students.
• Scholarship deadlines are announced annually; students should check dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in and scholarships.gov.in regularly.