Panjab University is an Indian collegiate public state university located in Chandigarh. Funded through both State and Union governments, it is considered a state university. It traces its origins to the University of the Punjab in Lahore, which was founded in 1882
The University Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management (UIHTM) (Earlier known as University Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism or UIHMT) is an upcoming premier institute of Panjab University, which is offering education, training, research and consultancy in the field of hospitality, tourism, travel and allied sectors. Looking to the demands of the Indian and global economy, UIHTM’s programmes offer specialization for learners to enable them to acquire the right skill set with ample flexibility to adapt to employer organization’s needs.
Courses
UIHTM offers four year programmes in:
I. Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT)
II. Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management (BTTM)
Eligibility
The Panjab University Tourism and Hospitality Aptitude Test (PUTHAT) shall be open to all such candidates who have passed (up to the Academic Session 2022-2023) in the 10+2 Examination of the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi or its equivalent Examination conducted by a recognized Board/University/Council with not less than 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST/BC/PwD Categories) in the aggregate and English as one of the Compulsory Subjects.
The eligibility of a candidate will be provisional at every stage of the admission process. It will be the responsibility of the candidate to ensure his/her eligibility and fulfillment of various conditions for admission as prescribed in the rules/regulations of Panjab University. Admission will be cancelled at any stage in case the candidate is not found eligible, even subsequently.
NOTE: The candidates who have passed/appeared in 10+2 Examinations of Mahila Gram Vidyapith, Allahabad are ineligible to appear in PUTHAT-2023, as this institution has been derecognised by Panjab University, Chandigarh. The examinations conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Delhi, included in the booklet of recognised exams, have also been deleted from the Booklet.
Register Here Prospectus
Registration Fee
General Category Rs. 2395/-
SC/ST/PwD Category: Rs. 1198/-
(50 % concession to the wards of P.U regular employees under Class B/C as per the Senate decision)
Seats
Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (Four Year Programme) 60 General + 06 NRI+ 03 Foreign National
Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management 30 General + 03 NRI+ 02 Foreign National
The admission to both the above courses will be on the basis of the Merit of Panjab University Tourism and Hospitality Aptitude Test (PUTHAT) to be conducted by Panjab University. Admission in all reserved categories shall be made subject to fulfilment of the eligibility conditions and in accordance with the provisions of the ‘Admission Process’ contained in the Panjab University
NOTE: Additional Seats :- (i) One girl child out of the only two girl children; (ii) Cancer, AIDS and Thalassemia patient; (iii) Wards of Kashmiri Displaced Persons; (iv) Rural Area Students; (v) Border Area Students; (vi) Youth Festival
Paper Pattern
The paper for PUTHAT will consist of 100 questions of one mark each. Total time allocated to the paper will be 90 minutes. The medium of examination shall be ENGLISH only. There shall be negative marking i.e., 25% marks will be deducted for every wrong answer
The distribution of marks for the respective components of testing would be as under:
| S.no | Components | Number of Questions |
| 1 | English Aptitude | 30 |
| 2 | Current Affairs and General Awareness | 20 |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 20 |
| 4 | Hospitality Industry Awareness | 30 |
The merit list of candidates appearing for PUTHAT shall be prepared on the basis of marks secured in the PUTHAT only
Important Dates
| Sr.No. | Activity | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Date of Availability of Prospectus and Application Form on the website. | April 11, 2023 (Tuesday) |
| 2. | Last date for submission of information on the website to generate the Login & Password | May 17, 2023 (Wednesday) |
| 3. | Last date for deposit of fee through Online mode | May 19, 2023 (Friday) |
| 4. | Last date for uploading of photograph, signature with rest of the information on the website | May 22, 2023 (Monday) |
| 5. | Date by which Roll No. will be available online | May 26, 2023 (Friday) |
| 6. | Last date for candidates who have not completed their form but have paid requisite fee, can complete their form (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) by paying late fee of Rs. 500/- | May 30, 2023 (Tuesday) |
| 7. | Final date by which Admit Card/Roll Nos. will be issued manually by CET-Cell to the candidates who have completed their form by paying late fee of Rs. 500/- | May 30, 2023 (Tuesday) |
| 8. | Date and Time of Entrance Test | June 2, 2023 (Friday) 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. |
| 9. | Centre for the Entrance Test | Chandigarh Only |
| 10. | Tentative date by which the result may be declared by the University | June 21, 2023 |
| 11. | Date of Availability of admission forms on website | To be notified later on |
| 12. | Dates for the conduct of counselling | To be notified later on |
