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The BBA {Hons.} (Aviation Management) at Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU), Dehradun is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme offered under the School of Management. The course blends core business administration subjects with specialised aviation industry knowledge covering airport operations, airline management, cargo handling, aviation safety, and hospitality. The total fees for the programme range from approximately Rs. 5.10 Lakhs to Rs. 6.49 Lakhs (All India category, depending on merit scholarship bracket), with admission primarily based on Class 12 merit or GECET/CUET scores. The programme is designed for students aspiring to build careers in the rapidly growing civil aviation sector in India and globally, making it a sought-after specialisation in the management domain.

Admissions for the 2026 batch are currently ongoing. Phase 1 registration opened on March 1, 2026, and the last date for Phase 1 registration is May 15, 2026. The expected Phase 1 entrance test date is May 20, 2026, with results expected by May 30, 2026. Students are advised to apply early to secure merit-based scholarships and preferred course seats.

Key Points

4-year Honours degree programme with a research component, offering a deeper academic grounding compared to the standard 3-year BBA.
Curriculum integrates aviation-specific subjects such as airport and airline management, aviation safety regulations, cargo and ground handling, and aviation hospitality alongside core management subjects.
Admission is merit-based (Class 12 percentage or CUET/GECET scores) with no separate entrance exam required for BBA programmes at GEHU.
Students from Uttarakhand and other hilly states are eligible for a special state concession on tuition fees.
The programme is affiliated with Graphic Era Hill University, which is NAAC accredited and recognised by UGC.

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GEHU BBA {Hons.} (Aviation Management) Fees

The BBA {Hons.} (Aviation Management) programme at GEHU Dehradun follows the same fee structure as other BBA {Hons.} programmes at the university. The tuition fee is Rs. 86,900 per semester in Year 1, escalating slightly in subsequent years. For All India candidates with no scholarship (12th aggregate 65-70%), the total programme fee (tuition + other charges + one-time fees, excluding refundable caution money) works out to approximately Rs. 6.49 Lakhs. For candidates with the highest merit scholarship (12th aggregate 95% or above), the effective total fee comes down to approximately Rs. 5.10 Lakhs. Uttarakhand and hilly state candidates are eligible for a state concession on tuition fees, bringing their total fees to approximately Rs. 4.94 Lakhs to Rs. 5.89 Lakhs depending on merit.

Fee Components

Fee Component	Amount (INR)
Tuition Fee - Year 1 (per semester)	86,900
Tuition Fee - Year 2 (per semester)	89,150
Tuition Fee - Year 3 (per semester)	93,608
Tuition Fee - Year 4 (per semester)	98,288
Total Tuition Fee (4 years, 8 semesters, no scholarship)	5,27,892
Other Charges (per year - Exam, Library, Insurance, Sports, PDP, etc.)	18,500
Total Other Charges (4 years)	74,000
Admission Fee (one-time)	10,000
Enrolment Fee (one-time)	5,000
Caution Money (one-time, refundable)	3,000
Total Fees (excluding caution money, no scholarship - All India)	6,16,892

Caution Money of Rs. 3,000 is fully refundable at the time of course completion.
Merit-based scholarships ranging from Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 19,000 per semester are available based on Class 12 aggregate percentage or CUET NTA score, applicable for the entire course duration subject to maintaining a minimum 7 SGPA each semester.
An additional 5% discount is available on tuition fees for students opting for the yearly payment mode.
10% additional scholarship on net tuition fee is available for all female candidates.
5% fee concession on net tuition fee is available for wards of defence personnel.
Uttarakhand and hilly state candidates are eligible for a state concession (approximately 25%) on tuition fees under the 50% state quota seats.
Hostel fees (optional) range from Rs. 1,20,000 to Rs. 2,30,000 per year depending on room type and hostel chosen (non-AC to AC, triple to single occupancy).
A one-time hostel registration fee of Rs. 10,000 and refundable hostel security of Rs. 5,000-Rs. 10,000 are also applicable.
Fees are subject to revision as per university policy.

GEHU BBA {Hons.} (Aviation Management) Admission 2026

Admissions to the BBA {Hons.} (Aviation Management) programme at GEHU Dehradun are currently open for the 2026 batch. The admission process is entirely merit-based, with seats allocated on the basis of Class 12 aggregate percentage or CUET/GECET scores. The university follows a phased admission process, and Phase 1 is currently active. Candidates are encouraged to apply early as merit scholarships are locked in at the time of admission and remain fixed for the entire course duration.

GEHU Admission Dates

Event	Date
Phase 1 Application Registration Opens	March 1, 2026
Last Date for Phase 1 Registration	May 15, 2026
Expected Phase 1 Entrance Test (GECET)	May 20, 2026
Phase 1 Result Declaration	May 30, 2026
Application Fee	Rs. 1,500
Batch Commencement (tentative)	July/August 2026

CUET UG 2026 Dates

Event	Date
CUET UG 2026 Registration Start	January 3, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Registration End	February 26, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Admit Card Release	May 5, 2026 (Tentative)
CUET UG 2026 Exam Dates	May 11 - May 31, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Answer Key Release	June 17, 2026 (Tentative)
CUET UG 2026 Result	July 4, 2026 (Tentative)

Note: GEHU primarily uses its own GECET score or Class 12 merit for BBA admissions. CUET scores are also accepted as an alternative qualifying criterion.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board in any stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
Students from Science, Commerce, or Arts streams are all eligible to apply.
There is no upper age limit for admission to the BBA {Hons.} programme.

Admission Process

Visit the official GEHU admissions portal (apply.gehu.ac.in) and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the online application form with personal and academic details and upload required documents (Class 10 and 12 marksheets, photograph, signature).
Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,500 online.
Seats are allocated based on Class 12 merit or GECET/CUET scores.
Provisional admission is offered to meritorious students based on projected Class 12 scores (calculated on the basis of Class 10 percentage).
Complete the final fee payment to confirm admission after receiving the allotment letter.
The entire admission process is available online.

GEHU BBA {Hons.} (Aviation Management) Scholarships 2026

GEHU Dehradun offers a comprehensive merit-based scholarship structure for BBA {Hons.} (Aviation Management) students, making the programme financially accessible to meritorious candidates. Scholarships are determined at the time of admission based on Class 12 aggregate or CUET scores and remain fixed for the entire 4-year course duration, subject to maintaining a minimum 7 SGPA each semester. In addition to merit scholarships, the university offers special concessions for female candidates, wards of defence personnel, siblings of current/alumni students, and candidates from hilly states.

Scholarship Structure

Scholarship / Concession	Eligibility	Amount / Benefit
Academic Merit Scholarship (All India)	12th Aggregate >= 95% or CUET NTA avg >= 178	Rs. 19,000 per semester (+ Rs. 19,000 Diversity Scholarship if applicable)
Academic Merit Scholarship (All India)	12th Aggregate >= 90% and < 95%	Rs. 17,000 per semester
Academic Merit Scholarship (All India)	12th Aggregate >= 85% and < 90%	Rs. 15,000 per semester
Academic Merit Scholarship (All India)	12th Aggregate >= 80% and < 85%	Rs. 13,000 per semester
Academic Merit Scholarship (All India)	12th Aggregate >= 75% and < 80%	Rs. 11,000 per semester
Academic Merit Scholarship (All India)	12th Aggregate >= 70% and < 75%	Rs. 9,000 per semester
Academic Merit Scholarship (All India)	12th Aggregate >= 65% and < 70%	Rs. 7,000 per semester
Diversity Scholarship	10% of All India seats (70% and above in 12th)	Rs. 19,000 per semester (Rs. 13,000 for 60-69.99%)
Female Candidate Scholarship	All female candidates	10% additional on net tuition fee per semester
Ward of Defence Personnel Concession	Wards of current/ex-servicemen (Army, Navy, Air Force, Paramilitary)	5% on net tuition fee
State Concession (Hilly States)	Domicile of Uttarakhand, HP, J&K, Sikkim, NE states, etc.	~25% concession on tuition fee (50% seats reserved)
Sibling Concession	Sibling of current GEHU student	7.5% on net tuition fee
Sibling Concession	Sibling of GEHU alumni	5% on net tuition fee
Loyalty Concession	GEHU/GEU alumni pursuing PG	10% on net tuition fee
NSP (PM-USP) Yojana	80% in Class 12, parental income <= Rs. 4.5 Lakhs, AICTE-recognised course	Rs. 82,000 per annum

A maximum of Academic Scholarship + 3 additional scholarships/concessions can be availed simultaneously, applied in descending order of value.
The scholarship bracket is frozen at the time of admission and does not change during the course.
Scholarship is not applicable for a semester if the student scores below 7 SGPA or has a backlog in any subject; it is reinstated once the student clears the backlog and achieves 7 SGPA.
An additional 5% discount on net tuition fee is available for students opting for the annual payment mode (not counted within the scholarship cap).
All scholarships require submission of valid supporting documents; failure to provide documents results in cancellation of the scholarship.

GEHU BBA {Hons.} (Aviation Management) FAQs

Ques. Is BBA {Hons.} (Aviation Management) at GEHU Dehradun a 3-year or 4-year programme?

Ans. The BBA {Hons.} (Aviation Management) at GEHU is a 4-year full-time programme, unlike the standard BBA which is 3 years. The additional year includes a research component and deeper specialisation in aviation management subjects, making graduates more industry-ready and eligible for direct entry into MBA programmes.

Ques. What is the difference between BBA (Aviation Management) and BBA {Hons.} (Aviation Management) at GEHU?

Ans. The BBA (Aviation Management) is a 3-year programme, while the BBA {Hons.} (Aviation Management) is a 4-year programme with an additional Honours/research year. The Hons. programme carries a higher academic credential and is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework, which allows students to exit at multiple stages with appropriate certificates/diplomas.

Ques. What kind of jobs can I get after completing BBA {Hons.} (Aviation Management) from GEHU?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Airport Operations Executive, Airline Customer Service Agent, Ground Handling Supervisor, Cargo Operations Manager, Aviation Safety Officer, Travel and Tourism Manager, or join airline companies, airport authorities (AAI), ground handling agencies, and travel management firms. Many graduates also pursue MBA in Aviation Management or related fields for senior roles.

Ques. Does GEHU accept CUET scores for BBA {Hons.} (Aviation Management) admission?

Ans. Yes, GEHU accepts CUET UG scores as an alternative to Class 12 merit for BBA admissions. Candidates with a CUET NTA average score of 121.87 and above are eligible. The scholarship bracket is also determined based on CUET scores, so a higher CUET score can result in a higher scholarship amount.

Ques. Is the scholarship at GEHU fixed for all 4 years or does it change every year?

Ans. The scholarship bracket is fixed at the time of admission based on Class 12 percentage or CUET score and remains the same for all 4 years of the programme. However, the scholarship is conditional on the student maintaining a minimum 7 SGPA each semester and not having any backlogs. If a student falls below 7 SGPA or gets a backlog in any semester, the scholarship is withheld for that semester but reinstated once the conditions are met again.

Ques. What is the hostel facility like at GEHU Dehradun and is it mandatory?

Ans. Hostel accommodation at GEHU Dehradun is optional and not mandatory. The university has separate boys and girls hostels with multiple options ranging from 4-seater non-AC rooms (Rs. 1,35,000 per year) to single AC rooms (Rs. 2,10,000-Rs. 2,30,000 per year). Premium hostels like Sardar Bhagat Singh Hostel and Atlantis Hostel (boys) and Marina Hostel (girls) offer special menu, laundry service, and a free hostel kit for new students. A one-time registration fee of Rs. 10,000 and a refundable security deposit of Rs. 5,000-Rs. 10,000 are applicable.