INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TOURISM

TRIBAL UNIVERSITY & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

(IGNTU) (IITTM)

AMARKANTAK, MADHYA PRADESH – 484887 GOVINDPURI, GWALIOR, M.P. - 474011

(An Autonomous Body under

(A Central University established by Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)
an Act of Parliament)

PROSPECTUS
PhD in Tourism & Travel Management 2018
(Doctor of Philosophy-PhD in Tourism & Travel Management programme is being offered under the
collaborative scheme of IGNT University- Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India and Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel
Management, Min. of Tourism, Govt. of India)

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TOURISM & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT

(An Autonomous Body under Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India)
Govindpuri, Gwalior -474 011, Madhya Pradesh
Contact: 0751 – 2437300; Fax: 0751-2344054
www.iittm.ac.in
CONTENTS

1. IGNTU Vice Chancellor’s Message 3

2. IITTM Director’s Message 3

3. IGNTU – Controller Of Examinations 4

4. About IGNTU 4

5. About IITTM 6

6. PhD in Tourism and Travel Management 7

7. Intake Capacity 7

8. Reservations 7

9. Eligibility Criterion for Admission to PhD programme 7

10. Duration of the PhD programme and Place of Research 8

11. Mode of application 9

12. Procedure for Admission 9

13. Fee Structure 10

14. Important Points 11

15. Important Dates 11

16. Contact Details 11

16. Reservation of Rights 11

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IGNTU - VICE CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE

As the Vice Chancellor of the university, I deem it my privilege

and honour to head the institution of higher learning that has
come into existence for the noble reasons. The mandate of the
University is to serve the tribal communities which have been
sidelined and marginalized for centuries and consequently they
have remained underdeveloped and undernourished. Tribal
arts, literature, medicine, their form of worship have received
very less attention from the connoisseurs of art and literature
and social scientists and anthropologists also have not paid the
amount of attention that they should have paid. But the
University during the last few years has taken the initiatives
that have taken the University to greater heights.

I am looking forward to the mutual benefits after signing the Memorandum of Understanding with
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM). Both the centers of learning will
contribute towards the betterment of the society.

Prof. T V Kattimani

IITTM – DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

The nation is undergoing a glorious period in the history of our

business. As the economy develops and the per capita income
increases, the relative share of employment among different
sector moves in favor of services. But, the growth of the services
industry would largely depend on the quality of human resources.
It requires tremendous expertise and dynamism to succeed in this
competitive environment. It is also important to develop the
ability to continuously acquire new knowledge and adapt to
emerging business realities.

After signing the MoU with IGNTU, both of the centers of higher learning will provide greater
benefits to their learners and flourish their career paths.

On behalf of the Institute, I reaffirm our commitment to create world-class manpower for which I
look forward to the co-operation of one and all.

Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Kulshreshtha

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IGNTU – CONTROLLER OF EXAMINATIONS

IGNTU is committed to disseminate advance knowledge by providing

instructional and research facilities in tribal art, culture, tradition,
language, medicinal systems, costumes, forest based economic
activities, flora, fauna and advancement in technologies related to
the natural resources of the tribal areas. Furthermore, the academic
collaboration between IGNTU and IITTM majorly strive to take
appropriate measures for promoting Innovations in teaching and
learning process in interdisciplinary studies and research; and to pay
special attention to the improvement of social, educational and
economic conditions. I am expressing my best wishes to the aspirants
and young learners in prospering their careers.

ABOUT IGNTU
The Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Amarkantak has been established by an Act of the
Parliament of India, the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Act, 2007. The University started
functioning from July 2008. The jurisdiction of the University extends to the whole country and it is
fully funded by the Central Government through the University Grant Commission. The university
caters to the tribals’ long cherished dream of higher education.

Aims and Objectives

The tribal people are rich in cultural heritage and skill of art and craft but they are still marginalized
in respect to higher education as well as in other walks of life. Now in the present age of
globalization the world has shrunk into a village as the society has advanced in technology. But the
tribes, who are the custodians of Indian culture in real sense, are far behind in this race of
advancement. In order to rescue them from the present plight, the university has put before itself
the following aims and objectives:

 To provide avenues of education, especially higher education and research facilities primarily for
the tribal population of India.

 To disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in tribal
art, tradition, culture, language, medicinal systems, customs, forest based economic activities,
flora, fauna and advancement in technologies relating to the natural resources of the tribal
areas.

 To collaborate with national and international universities and organizations, especially for
undertaking cultural studies and research on tribal communities.

 To formulate tribal centric development models, publish reports and monographs and to
organize conferences and seminars on issues relating to tribes and to provide inputs to policy
matters in different spheres.

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 To take appropriate measures for promoting the members of tribal communities capable of
managing, administering and looking after their own needs by access to higher education
through a university of their own.

 To disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such
other branches of learning as it may deem fit.

 To take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching learning process in inter-
disciplinary studies and researches and to pay special attention to the improvement of social,
educational and economic conditions and welfare of the scheduled tribes within the Union of
India.

In view of the aims and objectives of the university the major thrust will be on providing more
opportunity for the tribes. However, the university is open to all.

The Salient features of the academic system followed by the University:

 To provide value-based education aiming for morale and character building;

 To provide an easy access to an affordable quality education, research and training for
enhancement of employable skills

 To undertake basic and advanced research activities related to empowerment of tribal

population

 To continuously engage in transferring new knowledge for the welfare of tribal population

 To participate persistently in community extension activities

 To strengthen facilities for modern scientific research

 To inculcate good values and morale among the University stakeholders for effectiveness,
transparency and accountability

 To keep pace with the changing scenario in higher education and research at the National and
International levels

 To collaborate with premier institutions for sharing of knowledge

 To foster interdisciplinary education and research

 To design course curriculum with explicit focus on tribal issues and development; and

 To position the University as the finest Centre of Excellence in education and research, at the
global level.

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ABOUT IITTM
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM) is an autonomous body under Ministry
of Tourism, Government of India, is one of the premier Institutes in the country offering education,
training, research and consultancy in the field of tourism, travel and allied sectors. IITTM was
established in 1983 and presently IITTM campuses are located at Gwalior, Bhubaneswar, Goa, Noida
and Nellore. IITTM is a founder member of UN-ESCAP promoted Network of Asia-Pacific Educational
and Training Institutes in Tourism (APETIT).

IITTM is committed to developing quality human resources for tourism and allied services. The
target groups of its educational/ training programmes extend much beyond the organized sectors of
the economy. IITTM endeavours to nurture professional and managerial excellence, social and
cultural sensitivity, moral and ethical responsibility with a concern for the environment and strive
for latest techniques to develop decision making abilities with a resolute approach towards
productivity, excellence, innovation and value for others to enable its participants to keep pace with
the changing scenario of the economy and its environs.

The faculty, staff, students and the administration of the Institute contribute to the building up an
organizational culture marked by team spirit, confidence, mutual respect and concern for others.
The students of the regular courses and the participants of various training programmes enrich the
culture of the Institute with their diverse background and experience. IITTM welcomes people
working at different levels to attend MDPs and various tailor-made training programmes in IITTM
centres at Gwalior, Bhubaneswar, NOIDA, Goa* and Nellore as well as in other parts of the country.

Our programmes incorporate both subject-specific and generic business modules and have been
designed to reflect industry practices and academic developments. Each of our existing courses
touches upon tourism as a business activity - the organization, dimensions, social significance and
impact of tourism are studied.

With entry profiles ranging from beginners to advanced levels, our programs are tailor made to
meet the present need of the tourism industry. Learners are supported at every stage of learning
and career development.

Along with this PhD programme, Two year full-time Masters of Business Administration in Tourism &
Travel Management and Bachelor of Business Administration in Tourism & Travel (As per the MoU
signed for collaboration with IGNT University – Ministry of HRD, Govt. Of India) is offered for learners
to enable them to acquire the right skill set with ample flexibility to adapt to employing the
organization’s needs.

* Goa campus is under final stages of construction

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY- Ph.D. IN TOURISM & TRAVEL MANAGEMENT
Doctor of Philosophy- Ph.D. (Tourism & Travel Management) programme is being offered under the
collaborative scheme of IGNT University – Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India. It is offered for research
scholars to enable them to acquire the right skill set for research and teaching in tourism & travel
management areas with ample flexibility to adapt to employing the needs of the ever changing and
dynamic field of tourism

INTAKE CAPACITY

The total number of seats offered by IITTM shall be 19. The seats may be offered through all or
some of campuses of IITTM viz. Gwalior, NOIDA, Bhubaneswar, Nellore and Goa as per the decision
of the authority of IITTM

RESERVATIONS

 Reservation of the seats for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other

categories of candidates shall be as per the IGNT University norms/Govt. of India Rules.
 The number of seats reserved for SC/ST/OBC categories may be reduced proportionately if
number of qualified candidates is less. The vacant seats reserved for SC/ST/OBC candidates, if
any, shall be filled as per Government of India rules.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERION FOR ADMISSION TO Ph.D. PROGRAMME

 Candidates for admission to PhD programme shall have a Master’s degree or a professional
degree declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory
body, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale
(or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) or an equivalent
degree from a foreign educational institutions accredited by an Assessment & Accreditation
Agency which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated
under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose
of accessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions.
 A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be
allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other
categories of candidates as per the decision of the UGC from time to time, or for those who had
obtained their Master's degree prior to 19th September, 1991. The eligibility marks of 55% (or
an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of
5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks
without including the grace mark procedures.
 Candidates possessing a Degree considered equivalent to M.Phil Degree of an Indian Institution,
from a Foreign Educational Institution accredited by an Assessment and Accreditation Agency
which is approved, recognized or authorized by an authority, established or incorporated under
a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country for the purpose of
assessing, accrediting or assuring quality and standards of educational institutions, shall be
eligible for admission to PhD programme.

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 Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Course Work with at least 55% marks in aggregate or
its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-ponit scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale
wherever grading system is followed) and successfully completed the M.Phil. Degree shall be
eligible to proceed to do research work leading to the Ph.D. Degree in the same Institution in an
integrated programme (if any). A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent
relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy
layer)/differently-abled and other categories of candidates as per the decision of the University
from time to time.

DURATION OF THE PhD PROGRAMME& PLACE OF RESEARCH

 PhD programme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a
maximum of six years.
 The course work shall be treated as prerequisite for PhD preparation.
 Candidates already holding M. Phil degree (completed the course work in M.Phil) through
regular program and admitted to the PhD programme may be exempted by the department
from the PhD course work. All other candidates admitted to the PhD programme shall be
required to complete the PhD course work prescribed
 If a candidate fails to submit the thesis at the end of the stipulated period (3 year), the DRC, may
grant an extension of up to two years (one year at a time) for the submission of the thesis, on
the request of the concerned RAC.
 If a candidate fails to submit the thesis within the extended period (i.e., 3 years + 2 years = 05
Years) due to cogent reasons, s/he may be given additional one year of extension for submitting
the thesis, by the concerned DRC, on the request of concerned RAC, such that the total period
for the submission of the thesis counted from the date of his/her admission does not exceed six
years. However, the University shall not provide fellowship to such scholar for the extension
period beyond the period mentioned in clause 13 of this regulation or whatever is decided by
the Academic Council. No further extension shall be given under any circumstances.
 However, the women candidates and Persons with Disability (more than 40% disability) may be
allowed a relaxation of two years in the maximum duration (i.e., 8 years).
 After the expiry of six-year period, the candidate has to re-register himself, for which the
candidate shall apply giving the reasons due to which s/he could not submit the thesis and
his/her application is duly forwarded and recommended by the concerned RAC and the DRC
 The course work for Ph.D. 2018 will be conducted at IITTM, Gwalior. After course work the
eligible candidates may submit their choice of place for research which will be decided by
appropriate authority of IITTM.

MODE OF APPLICATION
Candidates may download application form and instructions for filling up of form along with admit
cards for appearing in IITTM Research Entrance Test (RET) by visiting the institution’s website
www.iittm.ac.in then click on PhD Admission 2018. The completed application form along with
Demand Draft of any nationalized bank of Rs. 1,500/- (Rs. 1,000/- for SC/ST/PH) as application fee

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(non-refundable) in favour of Director - IITTM payable at Gwalior and should reach to the Chairman,
Ph.D Programme, IITTM at following address on or before 9th July 2018.

The Chairman Admission (PhD),

Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM),
Govindpuri, Gwalior, M.P. (India) – 474011.

PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION

(A) ADMISSION THROUGH ENTRANCE TEST:

 A candidate who possess the requisite qualification as defined in above regulations shall be
eligible for admission to the PhD programme
 An employee of any other university/ institution/ college/ government department/public sector
undertaking/ R & D organization/ private industry having the requisite qualification, who is
sponsored as a full-time candidate by the said organization, with at least 2 years of experience in
the relevant area, and who is relieved on study leave for a period of not less than three years for
pursuing PhD programme also has to appear RET.
 A regular teacher of the IITTM will be designated as internal candidate. He/she has to produce a
No Objection Certificate from the employer. Such candidates will have to avail six-months study
leave so as to complete the course work. These candidates also will appear RET
 A non-teaching regular employee of the IITTM and officers of Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India
having requisite qualification will be designated as internal candidates. She/He has to produce a
No Objection Certificate from the employer. Such candidates will have to avail six-months study
leave so as to complete the course work.

(B) EXEMPTED CATEGORY (Direct Admission)

A candidate who fulfils any one of the following criteria shall be exempted from the RET (without
appearing in the RET).

 A candidate who is qualified in a national level test such as National Eligibility Test (NET-JRF),
NET-LS (without fellowship).
 A foreign national who is a recipient of fellowship by Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR),
Government of India and who is sponsored by his/her government.
 A self-financing foreign national who is admitted through the Embassies/High commission of
his/her country or admitted under a MoU with due clearance from the Indian Missions abroad.
As per revised guidelines/ instructions of the Department of Higher education, MHRD, GOI on
grant of research visa, the foreigners who desire to undertake research in India, should
therefore, apply to the concerned Indian Missions abroad with the brief synopsis of the research
project to be undertaken in India, the details of places to be visited, previous visits, whether the

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 scholar has secured admission into a recognized or reputed institution and evidence of financial
resources.

Note: Before the admission, the equivalence committee of the concerned faculty of IGNTU shall
decide the equivalence of the degree possessed by the foreign candidates. S/He shall be admitted
to the PhD programme only if the degree possessed entitles him for enrolment as PhD scholar in
the Universities of his/her own countries. Further, there shall be a fixed quota for admission to the
self-financing foreign nationals (10% of the total available seats in a department).

(C) RESEARCH ENTRANCE TEST (RET)

 The examination, IITTM RET shall be conducted at all the centers of IITTM viz. Gwalior, NOIDA,
Bhubaneswar, Nellore and Goa.
 The RET is consist of three components viz. written test, career with credential and personal
interview. Total marks for RET is 150 marks, out of which 100 marks is allotted for written test,
30 marks for career with credential of the candidates and 20 marks for personal interview.
Mainly the question paper for written test is expected to be comprised of objective type
questions with multiple choices, without negative marking.
 Total number of seats as decided by IGNTU shall be 19 for all the centers of IITTM put together.
 The merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks secured in all three component of RET. The
available seats will be allotted as per the merit list. The number of seats for admission through
entrance test (RET) will be decided after the allotment of seats to the exempted categories.

The PhD regulations of IGNTU and the UGC’s notifications adopted by the University from time to
time shall be followed for the PhD programme.

FEE STRUCTURE*

 The total course fee for a candidate shall be Rs 1,75,000/- in three years (six semesters, including
course work, excluding examination fee) as per the following details:

Semester I: (a) Tuition fee : Rs 45,000/-

(b) Caution Money (Refundable) : Rs 5,000/-
Semester II-VI : Rs 25,000/- per semester for five semesters : Rs 1,25,000/-
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TOTAL Rs 1,75,000/-
 EXAMINATION FEE: Rs 50,000/- at the time of submission of the thesis for evaluation and
examination
 In case of extension of the duration beyond three years, fee shall be Rs 25,000/- per year for the
years extended as per the rules / ordinance of IGNTU.
* Fee estimates are subject to revision from time to time with the approval of the competent authority.

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IMPORTANT POINTS
 Institute shall not be responsible for any postal / courier delays in correspondence related to the
admission process.
 Candidates, who are admitted to the programme in the merit list and are unable to get
admission to the programme by/on the last as decided by the institute shall forgive the right to
admission. Movements through waiting lists are strictly on the basis of merit.
 Admission to the hostel is purely on merit basis and the availability of accommodation in it.
 A candidate/guardian must declare ailment &medical history, if any, at the time of admission.
 Students on taking admission shall be deemed to have agreed to abide by the rules and
regulations of IGNTU/ IITTM.
 All matters are to be settled subject to the jurisdiction of the Madhya Pradesh High Court -
Gwalior Bench.

IMPORTANT DATES
Last date of application : 9th July 2018
IGNTU-IITTM RET : 15th July 2018

Test Centres: All the centres of IITTM: - Gwalior, Bhubaneswar, Noida, Nellore and Goa

CONTACT DETAILS
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management,
Govindpuri, Gwalior (MP) – 474011
Phone: 0751 – 2437300; Fax: 0751-2344054,
Website: www.iittm.ac.in

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS
This prospectus is applicable for admission to PhD (Tourism & Travel Management) program
offered by IITTM under the collaborative scheme of IGNTU. However, IGNTU and IITTM reserves all
the right to make changes in requirements and regulations for admission, regulation for continuing
the courses, contents of the courses, fee charge or regulations affecting students or making any
other suitable modifications in any matter incidental or ancillary thereto, should these be deemed
necessary in the 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.

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