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Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), an autonomous organization of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is one of the

premier Institute in the country offering education, training, research and consultancy in the field

of tourism, travel and allied sectors. IITTM headquartered at Gwalior has campuses at

Bhubaneswar, New Delhi, Goa and Nellore (South India Campus).

IITTM – Admission Bulletin 2015 – 2017 for PGDM (Tourism & Cargo) www.iittmsouth.org

Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management (IITTM)

(An Organization of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT (TOURISM AND CARGO)

PGDM in Tourism and Cargo Management

(PGDM- TC) is a programme of IITTM’s South India Campus at Nellore (Andhra Pradesh). This

course offers a very vibrant approach to human

resource development in the growing tourism

and cargo management sector. The pedagogy of

the course is designed by combining the

contemporary developments in the tourism and

cargo management scenario with a global

outlook.

This management programme has all the

elements of a full-fledged tourism course

along with cargo specialization modules;

providing enrich learning experience as the

inputs of course have been contributed and

updated by experienced industry professionals as

well as eminent academia, it has a blend of a

comprehensive curricula with the flavour of

practical managerial solutions and its

applicability in industrial context manifesting

as a panacea for the often deliberated on

the gap between the present management

education and changing as well as evolving

industry requirements.

This unique PGDM programme emphases value

based education which opens door for

innumerable opportunities in Tourism, Cargo

and allied sectors at executive and management

level. In tourism sector; Tour operations in

national and multinational tourism and travel

companies, Tourism destination Marketing,

Event management, State Tourism Boards and

related organizations, Independent Travel

Consultants, E-Tourism services, Escorting,

Guiding and Interpretation and Hospitality are

the much sought after areas. Options available in

cargo sector includes Air and Shipping cargo,

Freight and forwarding, LLP/4PL services,

Cross-Docking, Fleet management and

Customs and brokerage. Foreign exchange,

Airports and airlines, Research and consultancy

are the other allied areas where this course is

found useful.

Dual specialization would be available to

students in the areas of Tourism Marketing,

Tour Operation Management, Air Cargo

Management and Shipping Cargo Management.

Working executives, entrepreneurs in the field of

tourism and cargo management are encouraged

to pursue the programme to update their

knowledge in contemporary business strategies.

Structure

i. This is an intensive programme of study

of 2 academic sessions.

ii. The programme shall be divided into

four taught semesters and there shall be

an examination at the end of each

semester.

iii. First and Second semester comprise of

nine courses and Third and Fourth

semester shall have six courses

excluding project report and study tour

report; with three hours per week of

class room teaching for each course

along with demand for equal amount of

self study obligation. Foreign language,

Soft skill lab, Live Projects, exercises

and assignments are integral part of the

pedagogy.

iv. Admission is being offered only for 60

seats in the programme.




ELIGIBILITY

Candidates seeking admission to the PGDM programme shall be required to possess a bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 pattern) in any discipline of a University / Institute or equivalent thereto with at

least 50% marks for UR / OBC or 45% marks for SC / ST / PH.

Applicants must appear in any of the following Management Entrance Tests approved by AICTE

and submit a valid score (one year from the last date of application i.e. between May 1, 2014 to

May 1, 2015):

i. MAT (Management Aptitude Test) conducted by AIMA (All India Management

Association) [http://www.aima.in]

ii. CAT (Common Admission Test) conducted by IIMs (Indian Institutes of Management)

[https://iimcat.ac.in]

iii. CMAT (Common Management Admission Test) conducted by AICTE (All India

Council for Technical Education) [www.aicte-cmat.in]

iv. XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test) conducted by XLRI (formerly known as Xavier Labour

Relations Institute) [http://www.xatonline.net.in]

v. GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) conducted by GMAC (Graduate

Management Admission Council) [http://www.mba.com]

vi. ATMA (AIMS Test for Management Admissions) conducted by AIMS (Association of

Indian Management Schools) [http://www.atmaaims.com]. IITTM Nellore campus is the

exam centre for ATMA.

Reservation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-creamy layer) and physically challenged candidates will be

applicable as per Govt. of India rules.

Physically challenged candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Candidates appearing for the final examination of graduation are also eligible to apply, on their

own risk subject to condition that they must submit the result of graduation with requisite percentage of marks by October 31, 2015 (student must submit an affidavit to this effect).




ADMISSION PROCESS

The admission to IITTM is a four-step procedure:

i. Applying ii. Screening for admission

iii. Admission for PGDM

iv. Admission Calendar

v. Refund Policy

i. Applying

Candidates shall download application by visiting the institution’s website www.iittmsouth.org

then click on Admissions>Application Form.

The completed form along with Demand Draft of Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 500/- for SC/ST/PH) payable to

Director - IITTM payable at Gwalior, send it to:

Chairman PGDM Admission 2015-17,

Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM),

Govindpuri, Gwalior, M.P. (India) – 474011.

(Or)

Admission Cell,

Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management,

Parthasarathi Nagar, N.C Factory (B.O.), Muthukur Road,

Nellore - 524003

Note: The facility to apply through online mode will be notified soon.

ii. Screening for admission

a. Admission would be strictly on the basis of merit prepared on the basis of performance in CAT /

MAT / CMAT / XAT / GMAT / ATMA (70%) (Best of all the submitted scores), Group

Discussion (15%) and Personal Interview (15%).

b. A candidate to be considered for admission would have to participate in all the above components

of the admission process. Inter-se-merit will be determined on the basis of the Moderation

Formula, practiced by the institute.

c. In case of two or more candidates has scored equal marks, the inter-se-merit of such candidate

shall be determined based on older in age.

d. The eligibility for admission will be Graduation (50% for UR / OBC and 45% for SC / ST / PH)

in any stream from a recognized University / Institute.

Note: For reserved category students, the candidate must produced the valid category certificate issued

by the competent authority for SC / OBC / PH candidates while for OBC candidate, the prescribed

certificate would be under non-creamy layer issued within the last three years.




e. Candidates appearing for the final examination of graduation are also eligible to apply, on their

own risk subject to condition that they would submit the result of graduation with requisite percentage of marks by October 31, 2015. (Student must submit an affidavit to this effect).

f. In case the candidate fails to establish eligibility by October 31, 2015, the admission would be

cancelled and fees will be forfeited.

g. Short-listed students will have to appear for GD and PI at any one of the IITTM centers, which

they have to mark in the admission form:

IITTM Bhubaneswar IITTM Gwalior

IITTM Nellore

IITTM Noida

Note: Candidates must come with all original documents for verification before being allowed for the GD

and PI.

iii. Admission for PGDM (Tourism and Cargo)

The following Admission Calendar may be tentatively followed for Admission 2015-17

Last date of applying with valid scores Friday, May 01, 2015

GD and PI for applicants May 10 & 11, 2015

Result of admission and declaration of seat allotment Monday, May 18, 2015

Last date for depositing of admission fee Monday, June 15, 2015

Admitted of waitlist candidate Monday, June 18, 2015

Second G.D. and P.I. (against vacant seats, if required)

Application submission on the same day of G.D. & PI June 21-22, 2015

Result of second round may be uploaded on the Friday, June 26, 2015

Institute’s website with admission letter

Last date for depositing of admission fee Monday, July 06, 2015

Commencement of Academic Session Monday, July 13, 2015

Last date for apply for internal transfers Friday, July 22, 2015

from one program/ to another programme

Transfers Friday, July 24, 2015

Completion of Central Admission 2015-17 Friday, July 31, 2015

iv. Refund Policy

(As per AICTE Guidelines - Reference AICTE Guidelines No. - AICTE / Legal / 04(01) / 2007,April 2007)

Process of refund of tuition, development and other fees after cancellation of admission secured

through CAP rounds, institute level round(s) and vacancy round(s) of admission.

The candidate, who has been provisionally admitted, may cancel admission by submitting an

application for cancellation in duplicate, in the prescribed format and may request for refund of

fee.




The refund of fee as applicable shall be made in due course. It is made clear that such application

for cancellation will be considered if and only if the admission is confirmed by paying the

prescribed tuition fee and other fees in full and by submitting the original documents.

Refund shall be made after deduction of the cancellation charges as shown:

Situation Refund

i. On request received before the date of start of the Entire fee less by ₹ 1,000/- academic session & seat could be filled by the institute before the cut off date

ii. On request received on or after the date of start of the

academic session & seat could be filled by the institute

before the cutoff date

iii. On request received before/after the start of the

academic session & seat could not be filled by the

institute

Note: 1

Entire fee less the seat

cancellation charges on Pro-

rata basis

No refund (Except security deposit)

In view of above cases the commencement date for teaching season is July 13, 2015, will count for all purposes.

However, the late admission after the date of start of the academic session would not cover in the refund policy, only security deposit will be refund.

Reservation/ relaxations would be applicable as per Government of India rules.

Note : 2

Caution money deposit is refundable to the student after the completion of his / her PGDM

course.

Study Tour is mandatory for all the students, however, the fee for study tour i.e. ₹ 10,000/- will

be paid along with the fee of second semester.

*Fee estimates are indicative and are subject to approval of the relevant authorities.




IMPORTANT POINTS

1. Institute shall not be responsible for any postal / courier delays in correspondence related to

admission process. 2. Candidates, who are admitted to the programme in the merit list and are unable to get admission to

the programme of their first choice, shall be placed on waiting list for that programme. Movements

through waiting lists are strictly on the basis of merit. 3. Once a candidate has taken admission in one of the programmes of IITTM at any of the centres and

his / her name is forwarded to AICTE, his / her admission shall not be transferred to any other

programme of the institute. 4. A candidate / guardian must declare ailment and medical history, if any, at the time of admission. 5. Students on taking admission shall be deemed to have agreed to abide by the rules and regulations of

the institute. 6. All matters are to be settled subject to jurisdiction of Madhya Pradesh High Court - Gwalior Bench.

SCHOLARSHIP AND FREESHIP

Students of IITTM can avail government scholarships offered by various agencies to students of different

categories. Besides these scholarships, IITTM offers Freeship to one male and one female student from

each course for the semester, that they score the highest grade (Rules of the institution applicable). The

amount of the Freeship will be awarded to the students of each PGDM program on the annual basis.

FACILITIES AT IITTM NELLORE

IITTM Nellore has state-of the art infrastructure that supports a learning environment. Some of the

various features are as follows:

All the classrooms are having the facilities of air-conditioner and are well-equipped with state of

the art technology like projectors etc. Location of the campus mesmerizes – Proximity to coastal area on the Lap of Nature.

Conference Room

Computer Lab, Language Lab, Library,

Canteen, Medical Facilities, Sports Facilities

Wi-Fi Campus etc.

*Note: Fee estimates are indicative and are subject to approval of relevant authorities for the session

2015-17.




FACULTY MEMEMBERS

Prof. Sandeep Kulshreshtha Professor & Director

Mr. Vinodan A Nodal Officer

Mrs. Meera S Assistant Professor

Dr. P Saravanan Assistant Professor

Mr. Sanjeev Reddy C K Assistant Professor

Guest Faculties

Mr. Unnikrishanan Air India (Air Cargo Operations)

Mrs. Radhika Gopal Approved Tour Guide

Mr. Raja Ramalingam Vice President, Thomas Cook, South.

Mr. M.S Senguttuvan ITDC Head, South.

Mr. K N Yadav Airport Authority of India, (Air Cargo Operations)

Captain Pradeep Kant Gaur Krishnapatanam Port (Marine Operations)

Mr. Shashindran Airport Authority of India

Mr. Anbu Alliance Francaise of Madras

Captain Pradeep Ramachandran Krishnapatanam Port (Shipping Cargo Operations)

Captain Alok Mishra Krishnapatanam Port (Container operations)

Captain Aravind Kumar Krishnapatanam Port (Shipping Cargo Operations)

Dr. Sai Kumar Professor, Narayana Engineering College

Prof. Nuiman Media advisor and Trainer Business

Communication

Dr. Krishna Prasad Principal Collegiate Service AP

Prof. Shobha Menon Event and Tradeshow expert.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

Admission Bulletin 2015 – 17 is applicable to PGDM (Tourism and Cargo) Programme. However,

Director IITTM reserves all the right to make changes in requirements and regulations for admission,

regulation for continuing the courses, contents of the courses, fee charges or regulations affecting

students or making any other suitable modifications in any matter incidental or ancillary thereto,

should these be deemed necessary in interest of the student, profession or the institute.

All matters of dispute, regarding the above, if any, will be subject to the legal jurisdiction of Gwalior

only.

Director IITTM




IITTM Highlights

PGDM (Tourism and Cargo)

India’s 1st AICTE approved Two Year Fulltime PGDM in Tourism and Cargo.

100% Placement record in reputed organizations.

IITTM Nellore has been Awarded as “The Best Tourism Education Institute - 2014” by Dept. of Tourism, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

Specialization offered at IITTM, Nellore.

Tourism Management

Cargo Management – Air and Shipping Cargo Management

Combinations offered

Tourism & Cargo

(Either Air or Shipping)

Tourism Only Cargo Only

(Air and Shipping)

YES YES YES

Combinations permitted in accordance to norms.

Detailed Curricula is available at www.iittmsouth.org

Leading Courses include:

Event Management

Hospitality Management

Airlines Management

E-Tourism

Foreign Exchange Management

Destination Management

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Entrepreneurship Development

Foreign language

International Tourism Products




CAREER AVENUES

Tourism Sector Wise

Hospitality

Hotel Travel Desk Operator

Manager Reservations Manager

Revenue Manager

Restaurant Manager

Director of Events and Catering

Convention Services Manager

Event Manager

Travel Agents

Reservations Manager

Reservation Agent

Corporate Travel Manager

Outside Sales Agent

Corporate Travel Manager

Travel Counsellor

Tour Operations

Tour Escort

Foreign and Domestic Technician

Incentive Travel Specialist

Tour Coordinator

Tour Escort/Step-On Guide

Tour Manager

Wholesale Tour Operator

Event Management

Meeting and Convention Planner

Convention and Visitors Bureau

Events Coordinator

Event promotion and marketing

Airlines Related

Airline Reservation Agent

Flight Attendant

Passenger Service Agent

Other Sectors

Car rentals

Foreign Exchange

Theme parks

Tourism Consultants

Travel Writers

Govt. Institutions

State /District Tourist Office

Tourist Bureau Positions

IRCTC

Destination Managers




Cargo Sector Wise

General Cargo

Warehousing

Forwarding

Dry Cargo Operations

Port Finance & Accounts

Reverse logistics (defective, repair, return)

Container Terminal Operations

Transportation planning and management

Information technology services

Supply chain consultancy services

Customer service

Domestic and International transportation

Dangerous Goods Handling

Air Cargo

Operations Manager

Logistics & Complaince Controller

Cargo Handling Assistants

Air Freight Manager

Sales Manager

Cargo Executive

Ticketing Officer

Flight Operations

Shipping Cargo

Crew Manager

Marketing Manager

Shipping & Logistics

Cargo Executive

Traffic Manager

Cross Docking

Operations Executive

Freight Forwarding

Stock Controller

Deck Officer

Transport Manager

Cargo Supervisor




LIFE @ IITTM

World Tourism Day

World Tourism Day was celebrated on 27th

September, 2013. Students organized an awareness

with citing the importance of the theme‘Tourism and water’ in Nellore town at 8.00 Am to 10.00

Am. (RTC bus stand to Gandhi statue.) Inter Collegiate Competitions were organized and more

than 250 students from 30 colleges participated in Quiz, Debate and Painting Competitions.

Prerna – Inspiration for Generation

Prerna is an initiative to create a platform for the New Batch of PGDM to interact and learn from

the senior batch PGDM (T&C) through Management events like Hot Seat, Crisis Management,

Block Tackle, Debate, Paper presentation, Ads UP, Quiz and Business Plan writing.

National Education Day

Extempore and essay writing competitions were held on 11th

November 2013 on the occasion of

National Education Day, marking the birth of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. Extempore was on

“Privatization of Higher Education” & Essay Writing was on “Education for Enlightenment”.

Club Activities

Club Activities is a pioneering effort to establish Industry-Academia interface .Air Cargo,

Shipping Cargo and Tour Operation Clubs are operating for this purpose.

Film Club

Film Club of IITTM, Nellore is oriented in providing valuable edutainment to the student

community using the most popular medium of dissemination – Movies. The Film Club reviewed

a patriotic movie “BORDER” as a part of Independence Day Celebrations.

National Youth Day

The Youth is considered as the promise of the nation. The need to harness the potential of youth

assumes a lot of significance. Youth Day marked the beginning of the even semester celebrations

of IITTM Nellore on 29.01.2014. “Youth is the gift of nature but age is a work of art” (Stanislaw

Jerzy Lec) was proved right as Prof. Vijayaraghavan, Professor and Head of the Department of

Social Work, Madras School of Social Work, delivered a special lecture on “Youth – Potent

force for tomorrow” and outlined the relevance of life skill education for modern youth and

shared his valuable experiences with younger generation.




Sports Day

Sports Day celebrations was held from 23rd

January, 2014 to 25th

January, 2014. The three day

event comprised of games such as badminton, cricket, football, Chess, caroms, throw ball, and

tug-of-war. Of the four teams who fought against each other Sirus-15 were the Sports Day

Champions, followed by Simhapuri Rebels as runners-up.

Red Cross Certification Programme

First Aid training is given to non experts to act in case of any emergency. Experts of Red Cross

Society conducted Red Cross Certification Programme for Regional Level Guide Trainees and

PGDM students on 01.02.2014 and 02.02.2014.

Farewell Day

The act of farewell aptly described as ‘Fair Cruelty’ by Williams Shakespeare left tears in the

eyes of juniors as they formally bid edieu to their seniors. Glorious memories of past, nostalgic

moments at campus were recollected followed by farewell songs.

Annual Day

The Annual Day of IITTM Nellore was celebrated on 27.02.2014with joy and vibrancy. Cultural

extravagance was unfurled by the dance and melodious song performances of students.

INTERNSHIP / TRAINING (45 DAYS)

Swift Frieght India Pvt. Ltd.

Airport Authority of India

Krishnapatnam Port Company Limited

Balmer Lawrie & Company Limited

Odisha Tourism Development Corporation Limited

Parry Travels

Kerala State Industrial Enterprises

Mumbai Port Trust, Mumbai

Thomas Cook

India Tourism

Visakhapatnam Port

KSC International Limited

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