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Travel Consultant

Travel consultants design itineraries, handle bookings and advise clients on destinations, visas and travel logistics across India and abroad. Work opportunities exist in travel agencies, tour operators, corporate travel desks and as independent advisors.

Salary range
₹3–20 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hybrid
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Focus on English, social studies and computer basics
  • Help plan a family trip to practice budgeting and itineraries
  • Begin a simple travel journal or blog to document trips

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Travel Consultant

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

UG degree
Commerce

Common entry route for agency and tour-operating roles; choose internships for practical exposure.

  1. Now
    Commerce Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    BBA (Travel & Tourism) / BA (Tourism) — 3 years
  4. Colleges
    Christ University Bengaluru · Indira Gandhi National Open University · Amity University Noida
  5. Career
    Travel Consultant
Diploma & certifications
Any Stream

Short courses and IATA/GDS training help start as a booking executive or online travel advisor.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    —
  3. Degree
    Diploma / Certificate in Travel & Tourism / IATA & GDS courses — 6–12 months
  4. Colleges
    Indira Gandhi National Open University · Amity University Noida
  5. Career
    Travel Consultant
MBA / Advanced management
Any Stream

MBA opens senior roles in corporate travel, distribution, product and operations management.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    CAT
  3. Degree
    MBA (Tourism, Hospitality or Marketing) — 2 years
  4. Colleges
    IIM Calcutta · IIM Bangalore
  5. Career
    Travel Consultant

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun
CAT
IIMs
Bachelor's degree 50%+Very HardNov

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

Christ University Bengaluru
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Amity University Noida
IIM Calcutta
IIM Bangalore
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.