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The BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) at Vishwakarma University (VU), Pune, is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme offered across 8 semesters under the Faculty of Commerce and Management. The programme is designed to equip students with industry-ready skills in hospitality operations, tourism planning, hotel and resort management, airline and travel services, event coordination, and sustainable tourism. Spanning 162 credits under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and Outcome-Based Education (OBE) framework, the course integrates foundational, core, elective, domain-specific, and ability enhancement courses. The total tuition fee for AY 2026-27 is Rs. 7,50,000, making it one of the more affordable specialised BBA programmes at VU. The programme is popular among students aspiring to careers in hotels, travel agencies, cruise lines, airlines, event management companies, and tourism boards.

Admissions for AY 2026-27 are currently open. Students can apply online at vupune.ac.in or visit the campus admissions cell. The programme accepts MAH BBA CET 2026 (April 28-30, 2026), CUET UG 2026 (May 11-31, 2026), and VUNET (held March 24, 2026) scores. A non-refundable application fee of Rs. 2,000 and a first instalment of Rs. 25,000 are required to secure provisional admission.

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The programme covers specialised modules in Hospitality Operations, Tourism Planning, Hotel and Resort Management, Airline and Travel Services, and Sustainable Tourism.
Students gain hands-on exposure through internships at hotels, tourism boards, airlines, and event companies, along with national and international study tours.
The curriculum includes a Tourism Entrepreneurship Cell to foster service-based startups and entrepreneurial thinking.
The Faculty of Commerce and Management at VU is recognised by U-Multirank World Rankings of Universities (2019-20) and ranked among the top 50 BBA programmes in India by Times BBA Education Rankings Survey 2019.
The programme is aligned with NEP 2020 and follows a flexible CBCS structure with options for university-level and department-level elective courses.

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VU BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) Fees

The BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) programme at Vishwakarma University carries a total tuition fee of Rs. 7,50,000 for AY 2026-27, structured on a year-on-year incremental basis. At Rs. 1,80,000 in Year I, it is priced lower than the BBA (IB) and standard BBA programmes, making it an accessible option for students interested in the hospitality and tourism sector. Hostel charges are optional and range from Rs. 1,25,000 to Rs. 1,45,000 per year.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Year I	Year II	Year III	Year IV	Total
Tuition Fees	Rs. 1,80,000	Rs. 1,85,000	Rs. 1,90,000	Rs. 1,95,000	Rs. 7,50,000
Application Form Fee (one-time, non-refundable)	Rs. 2,000	-	-	-	Rs. 2,000
Total Fees	Rs. 1,82,000	Rs. 1,85,000	Rs. 1,90,000	Rs. 1,95,000	Rs. 7,52,000
Hostel Fees (Optional, not included in Total)	Rs. 1,25,000 - Rs. 1,45,000/year	-	-	-	Rs. 5,00,000 - Rs. 5,80,000 (4 years, approx.)

Application form fee of Rs. 2,000 is non-refundable.
The initial provisional admission instalment of Rs. 25,000 is part of Year I tuition; Rs. 24,000 of this is refundable if admission is cancelled before the cut-off date.
If admission is cancelled before 31st August 2026, a deduction applies and the balance is refunded within 15 working days via RTGS/NEFT.
If admission is cancelled after 31st August 2026, no fees will be refunded.
Hostel charges include Mess (Breakfast + Dinner) and a refundable deposit of Rs. 5,000.
Laundry and transport are charged separately.
Hostel is optional.
Fees can be paid in 2 instalments per year (semester-wise) or in 6 instalments.
Exam fees (approximately Rs. 500 per subject per semester) are charged separately and are not included in the tuition fees.
EWS category students may be eligible for fee concessions as per Maharashtra government norms.
A 10% fee concession is available for children of government employees.

VU BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) Admission 2026-27

Admissions to the BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) programme at Vishwakarma University for AY 2026-27 are currently open. The university accepts applications through both online and offline modes. Candidates are admitted based on their performance in MAH BBA CET 2026, CUET UG 2026, or VUNET. The admission process is simple and involves two steps: filling the application form with a Rs. 2,000 fee, followed by securing provisional admission with a Rs. 25,000 first instalment.

VU BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) Admission Dates

Event	Date/Period
Admissions Open (AY 2026-27)	March 2026 (Ongoing)
MAH BBA CET 2026 Registration Last Date (Final Extension)	March 18, 2026
CUET UG 2026 Registration Last Date	February 26, 2026
VUNET 2026	March 24, 2026
Application Form Submission at VU	Ongoing (March - August 2026)
Provisional Admission Deadline	On or before August 31, 2026
Batch Commencement (Tentative)	July/August 2026

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Exam Dates	Result (Tentative)
MAH BBA CET 2026	April 28 - April 30, 2026	May/June 2026
CUET UG 2026	May 11 - May 31, 2026	July 4, 2026
VUNET 2026	March 24, 2026	Within 2-3 weeks of exam

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Passed 12th / (10+2) or Three-Year Diploma from any stream from a recognised board/university.
Minimum 45% marks at qualifying examination for Open Category candidates.
Minimum 40% marks for Reserved Category candidates.
Non-zero score in MAH BBA CET / CUET UG / VUNET is required.

Admission Process

Visit www.vupune.ac.in and click on "Apply for Admission."
Fill the Basic Information (Application Form) and pay Rs. 2,000 (non-refundable) as application fee.
Fill the Detailed Provisional Admission Form and pay Rs. 25,000 (first instalment) to secure provisional admission.
Submit required documents including 10th and 12th mark sheets, domicile/birth certificate, entrance test scorecard, Aadhaar card, and passport-size photographs.
Reserved category students must additionally submit Caste Certificate, Caste Validity, and Non-Creamy Layer Certificate.
Offline admission can also be done by visiting the Admissions Cell at Building No. 5, Ground Floor, VU Campus, Kondhwa (Bk.), Pune - 411048.
Admission is confirmed after document verification and eligibility check by the Admissions Office.

VU BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) Scholarships 2026-27

Vishwakarma University does not offer a broad merit-based scholarship programme for BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management). However, students may benefit from government-mandated fee concessions and institutional support schemes. The EWS scheme under Maharashtra government norms provides fee relief to eligible students, while a 10% tuition fee concession is available for children of government/defence/police employees. Education loans are facilitated through VU's banking partners including SBI, HDFC, and Oriental Bank of Commerce.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship / Concession	Eligibility	Benefit
EWS Fee Concession	Maharashtra domicile; family income below EWS threshold as per state norms; admitted in 1st year or direct 2nd year	Fee concession as per Maharashtra government norms (merit-based allocation)
Government Employee / Defence / Police Ward Concession	Ward of government/defence/police employee	10% concession on annual tuition fees
AICTE Pragati Scholarship (for girl students)	Girl students in AICTE-approved programmes; family income below Rs. 8 LPA	Up to Rs. 50,000 per year
AICTE Saksham Scholarship (for differently-abled)	Differently-abled students in AICTE-approved programmes	Up to Rs. 50,000 per year
Education Loan	All students	Loan facilitation through SBI, HDFC, Oriental Bank of Commerce

EWS applications must be submitted to the Student Facilitation Centre with original EWS certificate issued by Maharashtra state competent authority, income certificate, and domicile certificate.
Scholarship applications for government schemes are processed through the NSP (National Scholarship Portal); VU's SFC provides assistance.
No general merit-based scholarship is offered by VU for this programme at the institutional level.
For scholarship queries, contact: sev.section@vupune.ac.in or 8669908317.

VU BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) FAQs

Ques. Is BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) at VU a 3-year or 4-year programme?

Ans. The BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) at VU is a 4-year programme (8 semesters, 162 credits), aligned with the NEP 2020 framework. Students completing 3 years receive a BBA degree, while those completing all 4 years receive the full BBA degree with the specialisation.

Ques. What is the difference between BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) and a regular Hotel Management degree?

Ans. The BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) at VU is a management-focused programme that covers business administration alongside hospitality and tourism operations. It is broader in scope than a traditional hotel management diploma or degree, covering tourism planning, event management, airline services, and entrepreneurship in addition to hotel operations.

Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for admission to this programme at VU?

Ans. VU accepts MAH BBA CET 2026 (exam: April 28-30, 2026), CUET UG 2026 (exam: May 11-31, 2026), and its own VUNET (held on March 24, 2026). A non-zero score in any of these exams is sufficient; there is no minimum cut-off score specified.

Ques. What are the career options after BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) from VU?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as hotel managers, resort operations managers, travel consultants, tour managers, destination managers, event planners, airline service executives, cruise ship directors, and food and beverage managers. Students can also start their own hospitality or event management ventures through the Tourism Entrepreneurship Cell at VU.

Ques. Does VU provide internship opportunities for BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) students?

Ans. Yes. The programme includes mandatory summer and winter internships at hotels, tourism boards, airlines, and event management companies. Students also participate in hotel and resort visits, travel agency site visits, and national and international study tours as part of the curriculum.

Ques. Is the BBA (Hospitality and Tourism Management) at VU recognised by AICTE?

Ans. Yes, Vishwakarma University is an AICTE-approved institution and the programme is offered under the Faculty of Commerce and Management, which has received the AICTE-CII Platinum Award and a Special Mention at the AICTE-CII Survey Award Ceremony 2020 for Industry Linkages. The university is also recognised by UGC.

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