Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Tourism and Hospitality Management)

The 2-year MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management at NITHM, certified by JNTUH, prepares students for careers in hotels, travel companies, and event firms with a total programme fee of INR 2,08,000 across 4 semesters. Admission requires a valid CAT, MAT, CMAT, TG ICET, or ATMA score, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the Gachibowli campus. The institute is jointly promoted by the Ministry of Tourism and the Government of Telangana.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Class Commencement begins August 2026 (Tentative).

Key Points

• Mandatory 4-month industry internship across hotels, airlines, or event firms
• Top luxury hotel chains recruit directly from the NITHM campus
• Fourth semester offers specialized electives in sustainable and digital tourism

NITHM MBA Tourism Fees 2026

• Caution Deposit of INR 5,000 is required separately and refundable on completion.
• Hostel accommodation is optional with separate charges per semester.
• Fees are payable in 2 equal installments per academic year.

NITHM MBA Tourism Admission 2026

• NITHM accepts CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, and TG ICET scores.
• Shortlisted candidates attend Group Discussion and Personal Interview on campus.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST candidates)
• Valid qualifying score in CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, or TG ICET 2026
• All selected candidates must submit a physical fitness certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner at the time of admission

Admission Process

• Obtain a qualifying score in any accepted management entrance exam listed above
• Fill the NITHM MBA application form at nithm.ac.in and submit required documents
• Shortlisted applicants are called for a Group Discussion at the Gachibowli campus
• Cleared GD candidates appear for a Personal Interview before a faculty panel
• Submit degree certificate, marksheets, entrance scorecard, and fitness certificate
• Pay fees and confirm seat to complete enrolment for the 2026-28 batch

✓ Opt for this if

• You want a sector-specific MBA focused on tourism and hospitality
• You seek mandatory industry internship with global exposure in Hyderabad
• You have valid CAT, MAT, or TG ICET scores for 2026 admission
• You aim to join luxury hotel chains or travel management companies

✗ Skip if

• You need a generalist MBA covering finance, marketing, or IT sectors
• You prefer a larger campus with higher brand recognition
• You want placements outside hospitality, tourism, or events industry
• You need a Tier-1 B-school name for fast-track corporate careers

NITHM MBA Tourism Scholarships 2026

• Apply via the NSP portal before the notified deadline for each academic year.
• Scholarship disbursement is subject to maintaining the prescribed academic attendance.

NITHM MBA Tourism FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for the NITHM MBA in Tourism and Hospitality?

Ans. The total programme fee for the 2-year MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management at NITHM is INR 2,08,000, payable as INR 1,04,000 per annum. This covers tuition, institutional training charges, and exam fees. A refundable caution deposit of INR 5,000 is additionally required at the time of admission. Fees may be paid in two equal installments each year. Hostel accommodation, if opted for, is charged separately by the institute.

Ques. Which entrance exams does NITHM accept for MBA Tourism admission in 2026?

Ans. NITHM accepts valid scores from CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, GMAT, ATMA, and TG ICET for the MBA (Tourism and Hospitality Management) programme. Candidates who have not qualified in a national aptitude test may apply under the sponsored or NRI category by submitting a valid sponsorship letter, along with an additional fee of INR 50,000 per year. All shortlisted applicants must clear a Group Discussion and a Personal Interview on campus before admission is confirmed.

Ques. What is the affiliation and recognition of the NITHM MBA degree?

Ans. The MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management at NITHM is awarded by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Hyderabad (JNTUH) under a formal MoU. JNTUH is a state technical university established by the Government of Telangana and recognised by the UGC. The degree is valid for government employment, higher education, and industry careers in hotels, airlines, travel agencies, event management firms, and international hospitality chains across India and abroad.

Ques. Which companies recruit MBA graduates from NITHM?

Ans. A wide range of sector-specific national and international companies recruit from NITHM each year. Luxury hotel groups including Taj Hotels, Marriott, Hyatt, ITC, Hilton, Sheraton, and the Oberoi Group have hired from the campus. Travel industry companies such as Thomas Cook, MakeMyTrip, Air Asia, SOTC, and Radisson have also recruited NITHM MBA alumni. Facility management firms like JLL and CBRE and airline operator GMR Airport are among the regular recruiters as well.

Ques. What elective subjects are offered in the fourth semester of the NITHM MBA?

Ans. The fourth semester of the NITHM MBA offers professional elective papers in Heritage Management, Wellness Tourism, Tour Guide and Managerial Services, Adventure and Eco Tourism, Digital Marketing for Tourism and Hospitality, Business Analytics, and Customer Relationship Management for Tourism and Hospitality. Students select any three electives from this list. The semester also includes a mandatory Final Project worth six credits, which requires research and submission under faculty guidance.