The department of 'future studies' of the Kerala University will conduct an entrance examination for admission to the "Master of Tourism Administration" (M.T.A.) course to be commenced in October 2004. The duly filled up application form for the entrance examination will be accepted till Sept.15th. This is a 2-year course on a Semester basis and will cover in the main: Eco- Tourism, application of modern technology in tourism developments, and strategic managements etc.
Number of seats: 25
Eligibility: Graduate/ Post graduate/ Engineers

Minimum Marks : 55% marks in Science Subjects (part 3) or
:                               50% marks in non-Science subjects or
:                               55% marks for Engineering
SC/ST/OBC candidates will be eligible for the usual relaxation in addition to having a limited number of seats reserved for them.

Basis of Selection:

50 % Marks for the Qualifying examination
30% marks for entrance test
10% marks to group discussion
10% marks for interview

Fees:

Rs. 4000/- for tuition fee for each semester
The total fee for the 2-year course will work out to Rs. 22900/-

Scheme of Examination:

The entrance examination will be held at Trivandrum in the last week of September 2004.
The Question will be of the objective type and will cover:
Numerical ability,
Test of reasoning and
General knowledge.

Application forms and prospectus can be had from " The Head, department of future Studies, Senate Hall Campus, Computer Block, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram-695034" on payment of Rs.250/- by DD/payable to ' The finance officer, University of Kerala'. The DD/University Chelan should be taken from SBT/SBI/District Co-Operative Bank.
A self-addressed envelope with Rs.5/- Stamp affixed on it should also send along.
The last date for accepting the filled up application form is Sept 15.
The future study center of the Kerala University offers further scope for studies in PhD and M.phil at the department to the successful candidates of M.T.A. degree. Scope An M.T.A degree holder with a U.G.C lectureship Qualification can become lecturers in College/University.
Students can also join an M.T.A course at Mar lvanios College, Thiruvananthapuram.