Chandigarh University Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] {Hons.} Tourism and Event Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The BBA (Hons.) Tourism is a 4-year program where students in Semesters 7 and 8 complete Advanced Research Methods, Research Tools, and MOOC-based courses. The BBA (Hons. with Research) variant replaces the MOOC courses with a two-phase Research Project/Dissertation in Semesters 7 and 8, requiring students to conduct original research under faculty mentorship. Students who plan to pursue an MBA or higher studies after BBA should opt for the Hons. with Research track, as it builds stronger research and analytical skills. Students who want to enter the industry directly after graduation may find the standard Hons. track more practical. Both tracks lead to a 4-year degree recognized by UGC.

Ans. The BBA (Hons.) Tourism program at CU includes dedicated tourism subjects spread across multiple semesters. In Semester 3, students study Tourism and Travel Management. Semester 4 covers Travel Agency and Tour Operations and Hospitality Management. Semester 5 includes Tourism Marketing and Legal Environment for Tourism. Semester 6 covers Event Management. These are in addition to core BBA subjects like Financial Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Operations Research, Strategic Management, and Business Analytics. The program also includes AI for Managers, Digital Marketing, and Business Intelligence, making it a well-rounded management degree with a tourism specialization.

Ans. Graduates of BBA (Hons.) Tourism from CU can pursue careers in travel agencies, tour operators, airlines, hotels, event management companies, cruise lines, and government tourism departments. Common job roles include Travel Consultant, Tour Manager, Event Coordinator, Tourism Marketing Executive, Airline Ground Staff, Hotel Front Office Manager, and Corporate Travel Manager. Students can also pursue MBA in Tourism, Hospitality, or General Management after completing the BBA. The tourism and hospitality industry in India is growing rapidly, with the government's focus on promoting domestic and international tourism creating significant employment opportunities.

Ans. Yes, the BBA (Hons.) Tourism program at CU includes two mandatory internships. The first is a 4-6 week Social Internship undertaken after Semester 2, which is evaluated in Semester 3. The second is a 6-8 week Industry Internship undertaken after Semester 4, which is evaluated in Semester 5 as the Summer Internship Project. These internships provide students with real-world exposure to the tourism and hospitality industry. CU's industry connections and placement cell help facilitate internship placements at travel companies, hotels, and event management firms. Alumni from the BBA program have been placed at companies like Justdial, Tommy Hilfiger, IndusInd Bank, and HDFC Bank.

Ans. Yes, under the National Education Policy (NEP) framework followed by Chandigarh University, students have the option to exit after completing 3 years (6 semesters) and receive a 3-year Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with Tourism specialization. Students who continue for the 4th year (Semesters 7 and 8) receive a BBA (Hons.) or BBA (Hons. with Research) degree. The 4-year degree is more valuable for higher studies and competitive job applications. Students who exit after 3 years can re-enter the 4th year within a specified period if they wish to upgrade their degree. This flexibility is a key feature of the NEP-aligned curriculum at CU.

Ans. The semester fee for BBA (Hons.) Tourism at CU is Rs. 90,000. If you score 90.01 to 100 in CUCET Phase 1, the entire semester fee is waived, meaning you pay Rs. 0 as tuition per semester (only examination fee of Rs. 2,500 and one-time security deposit of Rs. 2,000 apply). If you score 80-90, you pay Rs. 45,000 per semester (50% waiver). If you score 70-79.99, you pay Rs. 54,000 per semester (40% waiver). Alternatively, if you scored 90% or above in Class 12, you get a 50% merit scholarship regardless of CUCET score. The scholarship is renewable each year subject to maintaining a minimum CGPA of 7.5 with no failing grades.