IGNOU BTS Admission 2026 | Last Date, Eligibility, Syllabus & Fee
Here’s all the essential information for IGNOU BTS (Bachelor of Tourism Studies) Admission 2025-26:
1. IGNOU BTS Admission 2025-26 – Important Dates
Application Start Date: Likely May 2025 (Tentative)
Last Date for Admission:
July 31, 2025 (for July session)
January 31, 2026 (for January 2026 session)
Exam Dates: Usually in June & December (Tentative)
2. IGNOU BTS Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
10+2 (Class 12) pass or equivalent OR
Diploma in Tourism Studies from IGNOU OR
BPP (Bachelor’s Preparatory Programme) from IGNOU for non-10+2 students.
Age Limit: No age restriction.
Medium of Study: English & Hindi.
3. IGNOU BTS Syllabus (Key Subjects)
The 3-year (6-semester) program covers:
Core Subjects:
Foundation Course in Tourism
Tourism Marketing
Tourism Products of India
Travel Agency & Tour Operations
Eco-Tourism & Sustainable Development
Skill-Based Courses:
Communication Skills in Tourism
Computer Applications in Tourism
Project Work: Mandatory in the final year.
(Check IGNOU’s official website for the detailed syllabus.)
4. IGNOU BTS Fee Structure (2025-26)
Total Programme Fee: ?8,100 (approx.)
?2,700 per year (subject to change)
Additional Charges:
Registration fee (one-time): ?200
Exam fee: ?200 per course
(Fee can be paid online via Credit/Debit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.)
5. How to Apply for IGNOU BTS Admission?
Visit ignou.ac.in ? Click on \"Admissions\".
Register & fill the BTS application form.
Upload documents (10+2 marksheet, ID proof, photo, etc.).
Pay the fee online & submit.
Keep a printout of the confirmation page.
(Offline applications can also be submitted at IGNOU regional centres.)
6. Career Scope After BTS from IGNOU
Jobs in Tourism Boards, Travel Agencies, Hotels, Airlines, Event Management.
Higher studies: MBA in Tourism, PG Diploma in Travel & Tourism.
Important Links
Official Website: www.ignou.ac.in
BTS Prospectus: Download from IGNOU’s website.
For updates, check IGNOU’s admission portal regularly.
