ADBU B.Sc(HHA) Hospitality And Hotel Administration: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Guwahati, AssamPrivate UniversityEstd 2008NAAC Grade A 3.1
Total fees
INR 3.78 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Median pay
INR 2.69 LPA
University UG graduates, NIRF 2026
Cutoff
50%
Class 12 marks, any stream, no exam
Placement rate
18%
University UG batch of 2024-25

About ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration

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.

ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Fees

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 headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 2.92 LakhsINR 36,500 a semester, 8 semesters
Annual feeINR 68,000INR 17,000 a year, 4 years
Admission feeINR 18,000One time
Caution depositINR 10,000One time, refundable
Hostel room, TapesiaINR 1.13 LakhsINR 14,000 a semester, 8 semesters, plus INR 1,000 admission
Year 1 paymentINR 1.08 LakhsJul and Jan parts, no hostel or deposit
Total, no hostelINR 3.78 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 4.91 LakhsFull course

ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Admission Dates 2027

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.

EventDateStatus
Application form opensMar 2027Tentative
Personal interviewApr 2027Tentative
Interview result and offer of admissionApr 2027Tentative
Admission fee, same day as the offerApr 2027Tentative
Document check at admissionApr 2027Tentative
Balance of the first fee instalmentMay 2027Tentative
Last date to applyJul 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Eligibility

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.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 marks50% aggregate, the same for every category
StreamAny stream: Arts, Commerce or Science
Entrance examNone, a personal interview instead
Result not outProvisional seat, 50% shown by 31 Oct

ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Admission Process

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.

StepWhat you do
1. Apply onlineFill the form on the portal and pay INR 600
2. InterviewGo on the date the office gives you
3. Pay the admission feePay before 5 pm on the day of admission
4. Pay the balancePay the rest within 7 days
5. Document checkShow original marksheets and your health form

ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Cutoff

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.

GroupClass 12 marks neededYear
Every category50%, any stream2026
Merit scholarship, first level90%2026
Merit scholarship, second level80%2026

ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Placements

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.

MetricValue
Median payINR 2.69 LPA, 2024-25
Graduates365
Placed67, which is 18%
Higher studies187
Hotel trainingFull fifth semester in a hotel

ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Scholarships

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.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
Merit scholarship, 90%90% in Class 12, then 8.5 SGPAINR 1.60 Lakhs over the course
Merit scholarship, 80%80% in Class 12, then 8.0 SGPAINR 1.04 Lakhs over the course
Means scholarshipFamily income below INR 2 Lakhs a yearINR 80,000 over the course
Disability scholarshipGovernment disability certificateINR 80,000 over the course
Sports scholarshipPlayed for a North East state, then 7.0 SGPAINR 64,000 over the course

ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Ranking

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 bodyYearRank or grade
NAAC2021A, CGPA 3.08
NIRF Innovation2023151 to 300

ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Course Structure

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.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Food and beverage service, cooking basics, rooms and cleaning
Year 2Indian cooking, bar operations, front office, housekeeping
Year 3Industrial training in a hotel, restaurant planning, a research project
Year 4Specialised training, revenue management, marketing or HR

ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Hostel and Campus

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.

ItemDetail
Hostel roomINR 14,000 a semester, room only
BookingAfter the first semester fee is paid
MealsFood court and cafe, pay per meal
LabsKitchen, bakery, housekeeping, front office and a training restaurant with a bar

Should you pick B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration at ADBU?

This course suits students who want to work in hotels, restaurants or cruise lines and enjoy hands-on kitchen and service work.

Pick it if:
You want real hotel work before you finish: the whole fifth semester is industrial training in a hotel, so you work there for a full term.
You want a hotel job: one past student of this course won a staff award at the Sheraton Grand hotel.
You like North East food and travel: the department holds tea estate visits and food festivals, and has a tourism centre for the North East.
You scored 80% or more in Class 12: the university pays INR 13,000 to INR 20,000 a semester as a merit scholarship.
Skip it if:
You need a high salary right after college: across the university's UG courses only 18% were placed, at a median pay of INR 2.69 LPA.
You want a famous hotel school name: the department started in 2021, so few batches have finished and the alumni group is small.
You want meals included with your hostel room: the Tapesia hostel fee covers the room only, so you pay for every meal at the food court.
You plan to decide only in August: seats and merit scholarships go first come, and no fee is refunded once classes start.
Counsellor's advice
If you have 80% or more in Class 12, apply when the form opens to claim a merit scholarship. Before you pay, add the meal cost to the hostel fee.
B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 50% aggregate in Class 12 or an equal exam. The same 50% applies to every category.
Stream: Any stream: Arts, Commerce or Science.
Entrance exam: None. You are picked on your Class 12 marks and a personal interview.
Result not out: You can join on a provisional seat, but you must show 50% by 31 Oct.
Reserved seats: 20% of seats are for Christian minority students and 10% for students from Don Bosco Society schools.
B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Admission Process▾
Apply online: Register on the university portal, fill the form and pay INR 600.
Wait for the call: The Admission Office emails or calls you with your interview date.
Attend the interview: Bring original marksheets, proof of date of birth, a caste certificate if you have one and the health form.
Pay the admission fee: Pay before 5 pm on the day of admission, or the offer is cancelled.
Pay the balance: Pay the rest of the first instalment within 7 days. No cash or cheque is taken.

B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Mar 2027
Application form opens
You apply on the university portal and pay the INR 600 form fee.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Personal interview
The Admission Office emails or calls you with your interview date.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Interview result and offer of admission
You hear on the day of the interview.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Admission fee, same day as the offer
Pay before 5 pm on that day, or the offer is cancelled.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Document check at admission
Bring original marksheets, proof of date of birth and the health form.
Tentative
May 2027
Balance of the first fee instalment
Pay it within 7 days of admission. No cash or cheque is taken.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Last date to apply
Seats go first come, so most students apply long before this.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Hostel booking
You can book a room only after you pay the first semester fee.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
No fee is refunded once classes start.

Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 and admission procedure. Confirm on the official site before you act.

ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Fees 2027

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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.

Tuition fee
Per semester × 8, INR 36,500 a semester
INR 2.92 Lakhs
Annual fee
Per year × 4, INR 17,000 a year
INR 68,000
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 18,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel room
Hostel room, Tapesia
Per semester × 8, INR 14,000 a semester, room only
INR 1.12 Lakhs
Hostel admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,000
Hostel caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 5,000
Total course fee
INR 3.78 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + annual + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 4.91 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + annual + admission fee + hostel room
Education loan EMI
INR 6,373
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
71%
median pay INR 2.69 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 8,279
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
55%
median pay INR 2.69 LPA vs the full fee

Source: ADBU Fee Structure 2026 and Prospectus 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your Class 12 marks get you a seat at ADBU?

There is no entrance exam for this course. Pick your Class 12 marks and your result status to see where you stand.

Class 12 marks
Class 12 result
Yes, you are in if you clear the interview
You also qualify for the merit scholarship of INR 20,000 a semester. It goes first come, so apply early.
Almost there
You can join on a provisional seat. You must show 50% by 31 Oct, or the seat is cancelled and part of the fee is kept.
Yes, you are in if you clear the interview
You also qualify for the merit scholarship of INR 13,000 a semester. It goes first come, so apply early.
Almost there
You can join on a provisional seat. You must show 50% by 31 Oct, or the seat is cancelled and part of the fee is kept.
Yes, you are in if you clear the interview
Seats go first come, so book your interview as soon as the form opens.
Almost there
You can join on a provisional seat. You must show 50% by 31 Oct, or the seat is cancelled and part of the fee is kept.
Not yet
The course needs 50% in Class 12, and the rule is the same for every category. Improve your marks before you apply.
Not yet
The course needs 50% in Class 12, and the rule is the same for every category. Improve your marks before you apply.
EDITOR'S NOTE

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.

ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the university.

Class 12 marks
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each card below says who qualifies. Your marks or your family income blocked it.

Merit scholarship, 90%
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Assam Don Bosco University
Paid every semester while your SGPA stays at 8.5 or more.
Who qualifies: 90% in Class 12Apply at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Merit scholarship, 80%
INR 1.04 Lakhs
Assam Don Bosco University
Paid every semester while your SGPA stays at 8.0 or more.
Who qualifies: 80% in Class 12Apply at admission
Not eligible on your answers
Means scholarship
INR 80,000
Assam Don Bosco University
INR 10,000 a semester for students from low-income families.
Who qualifies: family income below INR 2 Lakhs a yearApply in Aug 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the university about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.38 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.18 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.84 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 1.94 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.04 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2.74 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 80,000
Your net course fee: INR 2.98 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 3.78 Lakhs

ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to ADBU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, a higher placement rate.

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Assam Don Bosco University
Tapesia, Guwahati
Compared with
Royal Global University
Guwahati
Compared with
Assam down town University
Guwahati
Compared with
IHM Guwahati
Guwahati
Compared with
IHM Shillong
Shillong
Total feesfull course, no hostel
INR 3.78 Lakhs
tuition + annual + admission
INR 4.90 Lakhs
INR 1.12 Lakhs more
Not published
INR 3.43 Lakhs
INR 35,000 less, 3-year course
Not published
Year 1 paymentfirst year, no hostel or deposit
INR 1.08 Lakhs
two parts, Jul and Jan
INR 1.75 Lakhs
INR 67,000 more
Not published
INR 1.23 Lakhs
INR 15,000 more, 3-year course
Not published
Median payNIRF 2026, UG 3-year row
INR 2.69 LPA
2024-25 graduates
INR 6.25 LPA
INR 3.56 LPA more
INR 5.2 LPA
INR 2.51 LPA more, UG 4-year row
Not published
Not published
Placement rateUG graduates placed, 2024-25
18%
67 of 365
56%
38 points higher
84%
66 points higher, UG 4-year row
Not published
Not published
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
71%
on INR 2.69 LPA
128%
57 points higher
Not published
Not published
Not published
In short
Royal Global University costs INR 1.12 Lakhs more, but its UG graduates earned more and more of them were placed. If you can pay the higher fee, compare both hotel training terms before you choose; if the fee is your limit, ADBU is the cheaper seat.
In short
Assam down town University does not publish its hotel management fee, but its 4-year UG graduates show a higher placement rate. If you are weighing it, ask its office for the full fee in writing and compare it with ADBU's INR 3.78 Lakhs.
In short
IHM Guwahati is a central government institute with a 3-year course that costs less, but you need an NCHM JEE rank to get in. If you have a good NCHM JEE rank, take IHM Guwahati; if not, ADBU takes you on marks and an interview.
In short
IHM Shillong does not publish these figures on its own site, and it also admits through NCHM JEE. If you want a central government institute, write NCHM JEE and check its fee sheet; if you want admission on marks alone, ADBU is the simpler route.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on ADBU B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is B.Sc Hospitality and Hotel Administration at ADBU worth the fee?▾
It depends on how you pay. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.78 Lakhs, and the university's UG graduates had a median pay of INR 2.69 LPA, so the fee takes more than a year of pay to come back. If you have 80% or more in Class 12, the merit scholarship cuts the cost a lot, so check the scholarship calculator above first.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most graduates start in hotels, in food and beverage service, the kitchen, the front office or housekeeping. The course also trains you for cruise lines, restaurant chains and hospital catering. The whole fifth semester is training inside a hotel, so treat that term like a long job interview and pick the hotel with care.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a high salary right after college, or if you want meals included with your hostel room. Across the university's UG courses, 18% were placed at a median pay of INR 2.69 LPA. The Tapesia hostel fee covers the room only. If either of these matters most to you, compare your other options before you pay.
Should I take this course if I scored below 60% in Class 12?▾
Yes, if you have at least 50%. The 50% rule is the only marks gate, and the interview decides the rest. You will not get a merit scholarship below 80%, so plan to pay the full INR 3.78 Lakhs. If your family income is below INR 2 Lakhs a year, apply for the means scholarship.
Is the fourth year better than leaving after three years?▾
Take the fourth year if you want a manager role or a master's degree later. Year 4 adds a second hotel training term and subjects like revenue management, marketing or HR. If you want to start work sooner, ask the department how the exit after three years works before you join.
Is this course good for higher studies?▾
Yes, if you take the fourth year. The honours year has research methodology, and the research track ends with a dissertation. Across the university's UG courses, 187 of 365 graduates went on to higher studies. Talk to the department in year 3 if you want the research track.
Should I wait a year and look for a better hotel school?▾
Only if you have a clear plan to get in somewhere better. ADBU has no entrance exam to retake, and its seats go first come, so waiting a year gains you nothing here. If you are sure about hotel work, joining now gets you to the hotel training term a year earlier.
Is the campus good for a hotel career?▾
Yes for training, less so for city exposure. The Tapesia campus has a training kitchen, a bakery lab, a housekeeping lab, a front office lab and a training restaurant with a bar. It is outside Guwahati city, so most of your hotel exposure comes from the fifth-semester training and department visits.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Apply online on the university portal and pay the INR 600 form fee. The Admission Office then gives you an interview date. If you are selected, pay the admission fee before 5 pm that day and the rest of the first part within 7 days, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 3.78 Lakhs without hostel. With a Tapesia hostel room it comes to INR 4.91 Lakhs. Meals are extra because the hostel fee covers the room only. The fee block above shows every part, and the toggle adds the hostel.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay in eight parts, one every July and January, so the money is never due at once. The first part also carries the admission fee and the caution deposit. If you need a loan, the university helps students apply to banks.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
Only if you leave before classes start. Before that date, the university returns all fees minus INR 1,000. After classes start, it refunds nothing. If you joined with your result awaited and miss 50% by 31 Oct, you get the fee back after a cut for the time you studied.

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