Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.)
Duration: 3 years / 6 semesters
Eligibility: Generally 10+2 in any stream. RKMV, for example, lists 10+2 in any stream as eligibility.
The programme is particularly practical-oriented. For example, RKMV describes its B.Voc. programme as approximately 40% theory and 60% practical/industry exposure, with internships/OJT forming an integral part of the programme.
Multiple Exit Options
One of the major advantages is the multiple-entry/multiple-exit structure:
6 months → Certificate
1 year → Diploma
2 years → Advanced Diploma
3 years → B.Voc. Degree
This structure is also followed in the state-supported B.Voc. framework.
What students study
Typical areas include:
Hotel Front Office
Food & Beverage Service
Housekeeping
Food Production
Tourism Management
Travel & Tour Operations
Aviation & Hospitality
Customer Service
Communication & English
Tourism Marketing
Event Management
Hospitality Accounting
Computer Applications
Entrepreneurship
Industrial Training / OJT
Government College Kullu, for example, lists Introduction to Tourism, Aviation and Hospitality Industry among its B.Voc. curriculum.
Career opportunities
After B.Voc. Tourism & Hospitality, students can work as:
Front Office Executive
Guest Relations Executive
Hotel Supervisor
Food & Beverage Supervisor
Housekeeping Supervisor
Tour Executive
Travel Consultant
Tour Operator
Event Coordinator
Reservation Executive
Airport/airline hospitality staff
Hotel/Resort Operations Executive
Entrepreneur