**Executive Summary**
This report details the educational framework of the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), established in 1983 under the Ministry of Tourism. It outlines the institute's academic programs, including BBA, MBA, and PhD offerings, and its regional footprint across five campuses and two camp offices. The information was formally presented to the Lok Sabha by the Union Minister for Tourism and Culture on March 30, 2026.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Institutional Overview**
* IITTM is a specialized pioneer in travel and tourism education, training, and research.
* The institute is headquartered in Gwalior and maintains a network of seven distinct locations across India.
* **Academic Programs**
* **Postgraduate:** A two-year MBA in Tourism & Travel Management.
* **Undergraduate:** A three-year BBA in Tourism & Travel.
* **Research:** PhD programs offered in both full-time and part-time modes.
* **Short-term Training:** Ongoing certification, skill development, and capacity-building programs.
* **Campus-Specific Specializations**
* **Main Campuses (Gwalior, Bhubaneswar, Noida, Nellore):** Provide the full suite of BBA, MBA, and PhD programs.
* **Goa Campus:** Operates the National Institute of Water Sports, offering degree programs alongside specialized water sports activity training.
* **Shillong Camp:** Focuses exclusively on capacity building and short-term training initiatives.
* **Bodh Gaya Camp:** Specialized in short-term Linguistic Tourist Facilitators training for various foreign languages.
**Impact Analysis**
**Prospective Students and Researchers**
**Impact:**
They have access to standardized tourism management education and research opportunities at five strategic regional hubs (Gwalior, Bhubaneswar, Noida, Goa, and Nellore).
**Action Required:**
Interested candidates must select the appropriate campus based on their desired specialization, such as water sports in Goa or doctoral research at the primary campuses.
**Tourism Industry Professionals and Aspirants**
**Impact:**
The industry benefits from a specialized workforce and accessible short-term certification programs to upgrade professional skills.
**Action Required:**
Individuals seeking specialized roles should engage with the short-term training programs in Shillong or the linguistic facilitator training in Bodh Gaya to enhance their employability in niche markets.
**Ministry of Tourism and Legislative Bodies**
**Impact:**
The document serves as a formal record of the government's investment in tourism human resource development.
**Action Required:**
The Lok Sabha and Ministry officials use this data to monitor the geographical reach and educational output of the IITTM in alignment with national tourism goals.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM): A premier educational institution established in 1983 that provides specialized training, degree programs (MBA, BBA, PhD), and skill development for the tourism and travel industry.
Ministry of Tourism: The primary central government department responsible for the administration, oversight, and policy formulation for tourism education and institutes like IITTM.
Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat: The Union Minister for Tourism and Culture who presented the official institutional details and campus information to Parliament.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India where the official written reply concerning IITTM’s operations and regional centers was tabled.
Ministry of Tourism
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TOURISM AND TRAVEL
MANAGEMENT
Posted On: 30 MAR 2026 2:02PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), set up in 1983, is a pioneer in the field of
travel & tourism education and training. It provides specialized training and education for the tourism and
travel industry. IITTM with Headquarter at Gwalior, has 5 campuses and 2 camp offices in the country.
IITTM currently offers the following programmes:
i. Master of Business Administration (Tourism & Travel Management), 02-year programmes.
ii. Bachelor of Business Administration (Tourism & Travel), 03 year programmes.
iii. PhD programmes in full and part time mode.
iv. In addition, IITTM conducts short-term certification and skill development programmes.
Details of the centres and courses offered at each IITTM centre is annexed.
ANNEXURE
Details of the centers and courses offered in each IITTM are as under:
Sl. Name of the Address Courses offered
No. Centre/Camp
1. IITTM, Govindpuri-474 011 BBA MBA PhD.
(TTM)
Gwalior, (HQ) (Madhya Pradesh) (T&T)
2. IITTM, Dumdum, Bhubaneswar-751009 BBA MBA PhD.
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) (TTM)
(T&T)
3. IITTM, Noida Plot No. A-36, Sector-62 Noida- BBA MBA PhD.
201309 (TTM)
(T&T)
(Uttar Pradesh)4. IITTM, National Institute of Water Sports, BBA MBA PhD.
Aivavo, Near Dona Paula Circle, (TTM)
Goa (T&T)
Caransalem,
Along with short term training
Panajim-403 001 (GOA)
programmes in water sports
activities.
5. IITTM, South Campus, Colagamudi, BBA MBA PhD
Nellore-524321 (Andhra Pradesh) (TTM)
Nellore (T&T)
6. IITTM Camp, IHM Campus, Mawdiangdiang, Short term training programmes and
Shillong East Khasi Hill District, Shillong- capacity building programmes.
793018
(Meghalaya)
7. IITTM Camp, Bodh IHM Campus Opp. Magadh Short term Linguistic Tourist
Gaya University Campus, Gaya-Dobhi Facilitators training programme in
Road, Bodh Gaya-824231 (Bihar) different foreign languages
This information was given by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in
a written reply in Lok Sabha today
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