Bachelor of Vocation (Hospitality & Tourism)
Kaushal Kendara
The B.Voc. in Hospitality and Tourism at Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar is a UGC-approved skill-based undergraduate programme that blends academic knowledge with industry-specific practical training. Launched under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Kaushal Kendra, this program is designed to create highly skilled professionals equipped to thrive in the ever-growing hospitality and tourism industry.
Graduates of this program are prepared for global careers in diverse sectors such as:
- International Hotels and Resorts
- Airlines and Cruise Lines
- Global Travel and Tour Operations
- Luxury Hospitality Chains
- Theme Parks and International Events Management
- Destination Management Companies (DMCs)
- Hospitality Consultancy and Entrepreneurship
With a curriculum aligned to international industry standards and a focus on practical exposure, soft skills, and professional grooming, students gain a competitive edge to pursue exciting careers in India and abroad.
Eligibility
10+2 in any stream
Semesters
Semester Details
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Semester - I
- Punjabi Compulsory/ Basic Punjabi/ Punjab History and Culture
- Communication Skills in English -I
- Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality and Aviation Industry
- Tourism Geography
- Food Production-I
- Food and Beverages Services – I
- *Foundation Course
- Entrepreneurship Mindset Level – I
1. Special paper on lieu of Punjabi(Compulsory)
2. Special paper in lieu of Punjabi(Compulsory) for those students who are not domicile of Punjab
*Credits/Grade points or grades of these courses will not be included in SGPA/CGPA of the Semester/ Programme -
Semester - II
- Punjabi Compulsory/ Basic Punjabi/ Punjab History and Culture
- Communication Skills in English – II
- Fundamentals of Management
- Food Production-II
- Food and Beverage Service – II
- Applications of Computer in Hospitality and Tourism
- Entrepreneurship Mindset Level-II
- *Drug Abuse and Ethical Education
1. Special paper on lieu of Punjabi(Compulsory)
2. Special paper in lieu of Punjabi(Compulsory) for those students who are not domicile of Punjab
*Credits/Grade points or grades of these courses will not be included in SGPA/CGPA of the Semester/ Programme -
Semester - III
- Tourism Products
- Travel Agency and Tour Operation Business
- Tour Guiding and Leading
- Front Office Operations- I
- Housekeeping Operations- I
- Destination Visit and Report
- Entrepreneurship Mindset Level – III
- Environmental Studies
*- Grade points or grades of these courses will not be included in the SGPA/CGPA of the semester/Programme
Aligned with level 5 of Sector Skill Council- Qualification Pack- Front office Executive. -
Semester - IV
- Human Resource Management
- Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
- Customer Relationship Management
- Event Management
- Foreign Language (French)
- Front Office Operations-II
- Housekeeping Operations-II
- Personality Development and Gender Sensitization
*Grade points or grades of these courses will not be included in the SGPA/CGPA of the semester/Programme. Aligned with level 7 of Sector Skill Council- Qualification Pack- Duty Manager
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Semester - V
- Tourism Policy in India
- Public Relations and Tourism Journalism
- Basic Research Methodology
- Food and Beverage Service Management
- International Cuisines
- Soft Skills and Communication
- E-Tourism
- Community Outreach – I
* Grade points or grades of these courses will not be included in the SGPA/CGPA of the semester/Programme.
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Semester - VI
- Practice School Program