Chandigarh University Ph.D Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. No, the CU Ph.D. Entrance Test is not compulsory for all candidates. If you have qualified UGC-NET, UGC-JRF, CSIR-NET, CSIR-JRF, or hold a valid GATE scorecard, you are directly exempted from the entrance test and can proceed to the interview stage. Similarly, candidates who have completed M.Phil. in regular mode are also exempted. However, if you do not hold any of these qualifications, appearing in the CU Ph.D. Entrance Test is mandatory for admission.

Ans. Yes, Chandigarh University offers both full-time and part-time modes for the Ph.D. in Tourism and Hospitality Management. If you are a working professional, you can apply under the part-time category. However, you will need to submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from your employer along with your experience certificate at the time of application. Part-time scholars are expected to fulfil the minimum residency requirements as per the university's Ph.D. programme framework.

Ans. The minimum duration for the Ph.D. programme at Chandigarh University is 3 years (6 semesters). The programme can be extended beyond 3 years if the research work requires additional time, subject to the university's regulations and approval from the research supervisor and doctoral committee. The university follows UGC guidelines on Ph.D. programme duration, which typically allows a maximum of 6 years for full-time scholars.

Ans. The programme covers a wide range of research areas including sustainable tourism, destination management, tourism policy and planning, hospitality operations management, ecotourism, adventure tourism, cultural tourism, hotel revenue management, and tourism marketing. The university's UITHM department has faculty with expertise in both domestic and international tourism contexts, and scholars can also collaborate with industry partners and international tourism organisations like PATA for their research projects.

Ans. Ph.D. scholars in Tourism and Hospitality Management at CU are typically positioned for academic and research careers, including faculty positions at universities and research roles in tourism boards, government bodies, and international organisations. UITHM has industry connections with companies like Thomas Cook, VFS Global, EaseMyTrip, and Indigo, which are more relevant for UG/PG students. For doctoral scholars, the primary career paths are in academia, policy research, consultancy, and senior management roles in tourism and hospitality organisations.

Ans. At the time of submitting the application, you need to attach the following documents: copies of all marksheets and degree certificates (or provisional certificate if the qualifying degree result is awaited), a copy of your OBC/SC/ST/PD category certificate (if applicable), a GATE/NET certificate (if applicable for entrance test exemption), and an NOC and experience certificate if applying under the part-time category. The completed application form along with the bank challan or online payment proof must be sent to admission.phd@cumail.in. The application registration fee of Rs. 1,100 is non-refundable.