Assam Don Bosco University offers a four-year, full-time B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration with 60 seats at its Tapesia campus near Guwahati. The department was set up in 2021, and the university holds a NAAC A grade. You study food production, food and beverage service, front office and housekeeping. The whole fifth semester is industrial training in a hotel. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.78 Lakhs, and INR 4.91 Lakhs with a hostel room. There is no entrance exam: you need 50% in Class 12 from any stream and a personal interview. The university's UG graduates of 2024-25 had a median pay of INR 2.69 LPA, and 18% of them were placed.
The total fees with hostel is INR 4.91 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 3.78 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 2.92 Lakhs of that. You pay in eight parts, every July and January, and the university fixes each amount. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you leave. The hostel fee covers the room only, so meals are extra.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.92 Lakhs | INR 36,500 a semester, 8 semesters |
| Annual fee | INR 68,000 | INR 17,000 a year, 4 years |
| Admission fee | INR 18,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel room, Tapesia | INR 1.13 Lakhs | INR 14,000 a semester, 8 semesters, plus INR 1,000 admission |
| Year 1 payment | INR 1.08 Lakhs | Jul and Jan parts, no hostel or deposit |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.78 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.91 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2026 batch started classes on 3 Aug 2026, so the next intake is 2027. The application form for 2027 is expected to open in Mar 2027, and every date below is an estimate based on 2026. Keep your marksheets ready before you book the interview.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application form opens | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Personal interview | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Interview result and offer of admission | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee, same day as the offer | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check at admission | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Balance of the first fee instalment | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Last date to apply | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need 50% in Class 12 or an equal exam, from any stream. The same 50% applies to every category. There is no entrance exam and no age limit in the prospectus. If your result is not out yet, you can join on a provisional seat.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 marks | 50% aggregate, the same for every category |
| Stream | Any stream: Arts, Commerce or Science |
| Entrance exam | None, a personal interview instead |
| Result not out | Provisional seat, 50% shown by 31 Oct |
You apply online with an INR 600 form fee and then sit a personal interview. If you are selected, you pay the admission fee before 5 pm that day and the rest within 7 days. The Admission Office decides on your past marks and the interview. If you miss the 5 pm deadline, you lose the offer.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the form on the portal and pay INR 600 |
| 2. Interview | Go on the date the office gives you |
| 3. Pay the admission fee | Pay before 5 pm on the day of admission |
| 4. Pay the balance | Pay the rest within 7 days |
| 5. Document check | Show original marksheets and your health form |
There is no cutoff rank for this course, because there is no entrance exam. The only marks rule is 50% in Class 12. Students with 80% or 90% also get a merit scholarship, given first come.
| Group | Class 12 marks needed | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Every category | 50%, any stream | 2026 |
| Merit scholarship, first level | 90% | 2026 |
| Merit scholarship, second level | 80% | 2026 |
The university's UG graduates of 2024-25 had a median pay of INR 2.69 LPA. Of 365 graduates, 67 were placed and 187 went on to higher studies. These figures cover all the university's three-year UG courses, not this course alone.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median pay | INR 2.69 LPA, 2024-25 |
| Graduates | 365 |
| Placed | 67, which is 18% |
| Higher studies | 187 |
| Hotel training | Full fifth semester in a hotel |
The university's own schemes take off INR 64,000 to INR 1.60 Lakhs over the course. The 90% merit scholarship gives the most, at INR 20,000 a semester. You keep it only if your SGPA stays at 8.5 or more.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Merit scholarship, 90% | 90% in Class 12, then 8.5 SGPA | INR 1.60 Lakhs over the course |
| Merit scholarship, 80% | 80% in Class 12, then 8.0 SGPA | INR 1.04 Lakhs over the course |
| Means scholarship | Family income below INR 2 Lakhs a year | INR 80,000 over the course |
| Disability scholarship | Government disability certificate | INR 80,000 over the course |
| Sports scholarship | Played for a North East state, then 7.0 SGPA | INR 64,000 over the course |
The university holds a NAAC A grade with a CGPA of 3.08, valid till Nov 2026. NIRF placed it in the 151 to 300 group of its Innovation ranking in 2023. NAAC grades teaching and campus, and NIRF Innovation looks at research and start-ups.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2021 | A, CGPA 3.08 |
| NIRF Innovation | 2023 | 151 to 300 |
Years 1 and 2 cover food service, cooking, front office and housekeeping. Year 3 has the hotel training and restaurant planning. Year 4 is for the Honours degree and has a second training term and management subjects.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Food and beverage service, cooking basics, rooms and cleaning |
| Year 2 | Indian cooking, bar operations, front office, housekeeping |
| Year 3 | Industrial training in a hotel, restaurant planning, a research project |
| Year 4 | Specialised training, revenue management, marketing or HR |
The Tapesia hostel costs INR 14,000 a semester for the room only, and you book it after you pay the first semester fee. Meals are paid at the campus food court and the cafe near the classrooms.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel room | INR 14,000 a semester, room only |
| Booking | After the first semester fee is paid |
| Meals | Food court and cafe, pay per meal |
| Labs | Kitchen, bakery, housekeeping, front office and a training restaurant with a bar |
This course suits students who want to work in hotels, restaurants or cruise lines and enjoy hands-on kitchen and service work.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 and admission procedure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026 batch fees, as the 2027 fees are not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add a hostel room.
Source: ADBU Fee Structure 2026 and Prospectus 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
There is no entrance exam for this course. Pick your Class 12 marks and your result status to see where you stand.
There is no cutoff list for this course. The 50% rule is the only marks gate, and seats go to students who finish the interview and pay first, so the month you apply matters more than a few extra marks.
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