puthat.puchd.ac.in Punjab University Tourism & Hospitality Aptitude Test

Organisation : Punjab University
Announcement : Punjab University Tourism & Hospitality Aptitude Test

Online Registration : puthat.puchd.ac.in/registration.php
Sign In : http://puthat.puchd.ac.in/login.php
Notification : https://www.entrance.net.in/uploads/871-puthat-2015.pdf
Home Page : http://www.uihmt.puchd.ac.in/

STEPS TO FOLLOW :
** Register Online.
** Note down your Login Id and Password.

Related : Punjab University PUTHAT 2016 : www.entrance.net.in/9614.html

** Take print out of bank slip.
** Deposit fee using website generated bank slip at any SBI branch, minimum one day after printing of bank slip.
** Login again after 24 Hrs. of depositing fee and upload scanned photograph, signature, fill other important information and Save and Confirm. (Once you confirm the form, you will not be allowed to change information in the form).
** Download your Admit Card after April 27, 2015.

NOTE :
** If more than 24 Hrs. have passed after printing the fee slip and your details are not found in bank for despositing fee, write to puthat@pu.ac.in mentioning your problem along with application no., name and date of birth.
** Candidates who will avail the concession in fee under the category SC/ST OR P.U. Class B/C Regular Employee must send the copy of printout of their filled form along with the self attested copy of Category Certificate/ Proforma for claiming 50% concession to P.U. Regular Employees (“B” and “C” Class) duly signed by Head/Chairperson, to Assistant Registrar, CET Cell, Aruna Ranjit Chandra Hall, Panjab University, Chandigarh-160014 by registered post/speed post or by hand on or before April 24, 2015 upto 4:00 PM.
** Mere login id creation OR deposit of fee does not mean that candidate has completed his/her online application form. Incomplete form leads to cancellation of candidature. Any request for completion of form after due date will not be entertained at all.

IMPORTANT DATES/INFORMATION :
1 Date of Advertisement regarding test and other information relevant thereto 03-03-2015 (Tuesday)
2 Date of availability of Prospectus and Application Form on the website of Panjab University. 03-03-2015 (Tuesday)
3 Last date for submission of information on the website to generate the Bank Challan 13-04-2015 (Monday)
4 Last date for deposit of fee in any branch of State Bank of India (SBI) using website generated Challan 15-04-2015 (Wednesday) up to 4:00 p.m.
5 Last date for submission for uploading of photograph, signature with the remaining information on the website 17-04-2015 (Friday)
6 No correction will be entertained / made regarding photograph, signature and any other information after 21.04.2015, 5:00 p.m. 21-04-2015 (Tuesday) up to 5:00 p.m.
7 Date by which Roll Nos. will be available online Roll number and the centre of examination will be generated and further the roll number slip is required to be downloaded from the website by the candidate using their own login and password (provided while generating Bank challan). There will be no physical communication for this purpose 27-04-2015 (Monday)
8 Date and Time of Entrance Test 3-05-2015 (Sunday) 10:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.
9 Date and mode of declaration of result 11-05-2015 to 13-05-2015 (Monday to Wednesday) The result would be posted on the P.U. website and the same could be downloaded. No separate result cards will be issued to the candidates by the office.
10 Dates for the conduct of counselling First Counselling: 22-06-2015 (Monday)
Second Counselling: 29-06-2015 (Monday)
11 Centre for the Entrance Test CHANDIGARH ONLY
12 PUTHAT FEE:
General Category: Rs. 880/-
SC/ST Category: Rs. 440/-
(50% concession to wards of P.U. regular employees under Class B/C as per the Senate decision vide Para xxxiii dated 14-7-2007)

The following functionaries may be contacted only in case of extremely urgent enquiry, if any, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (on working days only):
Assistant Registrar (CET) 0172-2534829
Controller of Examinations 0172-2534811
University Institute of Hotel and Tourism
Management(UIHTM) Office
0172-2541969
0172-2534498
Enquiry Office 0172- 2534818/ 2534819/2534866

About the Institute :
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.

Objectives of the Institute :
The UIHTM was established with the following objectives:
i. Nurture professional and managerial excellence, social and cultural sensitivity, moral and ethical responsibility with a conscious concern for the environment.
ii. Create avenues for the promotion of knowledge and foster opportunities for learning.
iii. Undertake collaborations with apex tourism and hospitality bodies/agencies/ organisations both in India and abroad for facilitating the professionalization of hotel management and tourism education; establishing enterprising partnerships with industry, commerce as well as other institutions that are both mutually beneficial and productive for society.
iv. Develop and sustain world-class, scientific research and foster the values that students need to excel, ensuring that they are fully equipped for the world of work.
v. Empower students to carve out successful careers for themselves to connect them with the changing scenario of the economy and its socio-cultural environs.
vi. Render specialized training to undergraduate/graduates/postgraduates/industry professionals in tourism and hospitality related subjects.
vii. Meet the growing demand of hospitality, tourism and travel industry for professionally trained manpower.
viii. Undertake educational programmes and organize courses of study, lectures, seminars, symposia and conferences etc. on various aspects of hospitality, tourism and travel sector.
ix. Provide continuing educational opportunities and facilities on various aspects of the tourism and hospitality industry.

About the Programmes offered by the Institute :
UIHTM offers four year programmes in:
I. Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT)
II. Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management (BTTM)
UIHTM has designed its programmes in Hospitality and Hotel Administration as well as Tourism with the prime objective to inculcate a global way of thinking that is a valuable asset to and prerequisite for tourism and hospitality today. These programmes are unique among tourism, travel and hospitality sector, because these focus on grooming students to be leaders, who possess a deep knowledge of the global scenario of the industry. These programmes incorporate both subject-specific and generic business modules and have been designed to reflect industry practices and academic developments. Each of the existing programmes touches hospitality and tourism as a business activity- the organisation, dimensions, social significance and impact of core areas. Both programmes have been designed to meet the needs of prospective professionals for the industry. Learners are supported at every stage of learning and development through interactive pedagogy in which teachers act as knowledge facilitators.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS :
The Panjab University Tourism and Hospitality Aptitude Test (PUTHAT) shall be open to all such candidates who have passed (up to the Academic Session 2014-2015) 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 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-2015, 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.