B.Voc. Department

UGC Approved 3-Year Regular Degree Program
The college offers the following One ‘NSQF’ (National Skill Qualification Framework) complete UGC approved 3-year regular degree programs under semester system for vocational studies as mentioned below:
B. Voc. in Hospitality & Tourism : 40 Seats

Introduction about the Bachelor of Vocation Degree Program (B. Voc.) :

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched a scheme on skill development-based job oriented higher education program as a part of College/ University education leading to Bachelor of Vocation Degree (B.Voc.). This degree Program is unique with the provision of multiple entry and exist at different levels of NSQF from level 5 to 7 viz. Diploma, Advance Diploma and Degree in compliance to the National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF). Multiple entry and exit will allow students the flexibility to earn and study as per their convenience. All the candidates enrolled for diploma courses or further will be treated at par from the second semester onwards. Students may exit after six months with the certificate (NSQF Level 4) or they may continue for diploma or advance diploma level courses leading to B. Voc. Degree. After the completion of Semester, I the candidate will get a certificate and he/ she may go for a job or continue studying. The candidate may re-join Semester II. After the completion of Semester II, the candidate will get a Diploma and he/she may go for a job or continue studying. The candidate may re-join Semester III. After the completion of Semesters III and IV the candidate will get an Advanced Diploma and he/she may go for a job or continue studying. The candidate may re-join Semester V. After the completion of Semesters V and VI the candidate will be awarded a B.Voc. Degree.

Internship Program :

The Internship shall also carry credits to be added in the final evaluation of skill components. HPKVN (Himachal Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Nigam) is fully sponsoring the internship apart from facilitating the skill component (60%) of this program along with courseware for whole of the program. Candidates enrolled for this program are entitled for ‘Kaushal Vikas Bhatta’ as per state government policy. The course contents of the B. Voc. program will be taught in English.

Eligibility Conditions :

Admission to the B. Voc. program will be as per the rules and regulations of the Himachal Pradesh University. The eligibility criteria for admission to the B.Voc. degree program shall be 10+2 in any streams from a recognized board. 10+2 examination or an examination equivalent thereof from a Board/ University established by law in India with English as a compulsory subject with 45% marks in aggregate.
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Any examination of a University/ Board / College or School in a foreign country recognized as equivalent for the above purpose by the Vice-Chancellor / Equivalence Committee on its own.
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As per eligibility norms of the college for admission to undergraduate courses. Maximum age limit for admission to B.Voc. Courses is 23 years for general category, 25 years for SC/ST category and 25 years for girl candidates, as on July 1, 2017 the Vice-Chancellor HPU may permit age relaxation as per norms. Reservation rules are applicable as per the rules or guidelines of the Himachal Pradesh Government. Students belonging to SC/ST category shall be given a 5% relaxation in marks for admission purpose i.e., they would require a minimum of 40% marks in aggregate at 10+2 level. Compartment students shall not be allowed admission in the B. Voc. program. A candidate cannot pursue two full time undergraduate courses simultaneously. The University reserves the right to cancel any admission at any stage. In matters relating to undergraduate admissions, the decision of the Admission Committee/ Vice Chancellor, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla shall be final. All legal matters pertaining to undergraduate admissions shall be subject to the Himachal Pradesh jurisdiction only.

Selection Process :

Admission to the B.Voc. Program Hospitality & Tourism (Semester I) shall be done purely on the merit in the qualifying examination i.e., 10+2. There are three categories of candidates who shall be given admission in Semester-I of the skill-based courses under NSQF.
Category 1 Students who have already acquired NSQF certification Level 4 in a particular Industry sector may opt for admission in the skill-based courses under NSQF.
Category 2 Students who have acquired NSQF certification Level 4, but may like to change their trade and enter into skill-based courses in a different trade.
Category 3 Students who have passed the 10+2 examination with conventional schooling without any background of vocational training.
Vocational subjects under NSQF will be given weight age equivalent to any other general education subject while considering admission to students to the undergraduate courses as per reference no. DD No. 1-52/2013 (CC/NSQF) dated 30.04.2014 of UGC. Regarding selection of students for B.Voc. Program 10% extra weightage shall be given to Category-I, 5% extra weight age shall be given to Category-2 in 10+2 examination. Final list of students shall be finalized on combined merit of all category students.

Important Points to Remember for Admission

• Application for admission will be accepted only on prescribed form and should be registered in the college office within the prescribed time limits.
• A self-addressed post card is to be attached along with the filled-in application form for acknowledging the receipt of application.
• The following certificates in original are to be produced at the time of admission.
  • Higher Secondary Certificate / Matriculation
  • 10+2 Mark Sheet
  • Character certificate from the Head of the Institution where applicant his 10+2 examination for fresh.
  • For candidates who have passed the exam the proceeding year an affidavit will have to be attached and
  • In case of students having gap will have to produce the character certificate from village pradhan.
  • Category Certificate in case applying under reserve category.

Dress Code :

White Shirt, Black Trouser with black tie and black belt (in summer) and black blazer and black sweater (in winter), black leather shoes and socks.

Internship :

It’s an essential part of B.Voc. Degree likewise

• One month internship in level 4 & level 5 i.e. in (1st and 2nd Sem.) particularly in hotel industry.
• For level 6, there is 3 months training for Hospitality & Tourism students.
• For level 7, there is a 4-5 months training for Hospitality & Tourism students.

Who should do B.Voc.

• The course should be pursued by the candidates who want to gather skills that would allow them to land jobs immediately after the completion of the program.
• The B. Voc Course is often pursued by candidates who are working in a particular industry and want to improve their skills so that they have better job prospects in the future.
• Candidates who have strict goals about working in a particular industry often pursue B. Voc Courses.
• Aspirants who wish to change or jump start their career in a different field can pursue the B. Voc Course.
• Candidates who have less time to pursue an academic career and need to start finding a job quickly can take up the course. Also candidates who are unsure of the amount of time that they can give to academic studies can take up B. Voc Courses, due to the flexibility that the course offers.

Why study B.Voc.

B.Voc Full Form, Bachelor of Vocation courses has seen a hike in interest amongst the students due to the emphasis on skill based education system by the central government. The B. Voc Courses allow the candidates to develop skill sets that would be necessary to meet the newer demands of the industry. Also it shortens the overall duration of the academic career and creates a highly skilled streamlined work force in India. Let us observe some of the benefits of pursuing a B. Voc course:

• Practical knowledge enrichment : The course includes Internships and real practices with industrial applications. The course curriculum has 40% theoretical knowledge and 60% practical knowledge. Internship sessions are mandated in many institutions by collaborating with many top industries in Hospitality.
• Wide options of Industries : After a degree of Vocation, the candidates can get placed in a variety of industries like the Hotels, Tourism, Food & Beverages, Recreational, Cruise, Catering, Restaurants, Service apartment, Transport, Airline etc.
• Job Opportunities : Carry on from the previous point, India expects to generate a lot of vacant job positions for the skilled workers in future. An editorial report suggests that by 2022 there would be over 780,000 job vacancies for skilled workers in the various sectors of the country.
• Good salary package + Perks : The average salary of a B.Voc. degree holder is INR 3-5 Lakhs per annum. Since the candidates become technically sound and have expertise in their field, a good salary package might be expected from the jobs arising out of it. On top of that they enjoy perks such as medical insurance for individuals and dependents.
• Government Jobs : Students with BVoc. degree should be considered eligible for the competitive exams conducted by Union/State Public Service Commission, Staff Selection Commission or other such bodies.
• Reduced duration : When compared to regular degree programs, the duration of Bachelor of Vocation is less. Also, the skills exposed are vast as compared to regular degree programs. The candidates can have more practical experience as compared with the traditional courses such as B.Sc or B.Com. Also they are able to complete the courses much faster than the B.Tech graduates.
• Flexibility of the Program : One thing that stands out is the flexibility that the course offers. The candidates can pursue the course for 6 months, 1 year, 2-year, and 3-year and still work away with one form of certification or another. Candidates who have dropped off after 6 months are offered certificates, those who have completed 1 year are offered Diploma. Candidates who have completed 2 and 3 years respectively are offered Advanced diploma and Undergraduate Degree.
• Real-time practical applications are given to students, to sharpen their practical skills in the desired applications. They get well trained with good skills, expertise, and practical knowledge concerning taken up courses.

Course Structure : B.Voc Hospitality & Tourism (UG Semester System Program w.e.f. 2021)