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UGC NET Tourism Administration and Management is a fast-growing and highly specialized subject under the National Eligibility Test. The University Grants Commission (UGC) conducts the NET exam to determine eligibility for Assistant Professorship, Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), and PhD admissions across Indian universities.
For the UGC NET June 2026 and UGC NET December 2026 exam cycles, ANSS ACADEMY introduces an expertly designed Tourism Administration & Management Mock Test Series, created to strengthen theoretical understanding, managerial competencies, and analytical decision-making skills essential for this subject.
✈️ About the Subject: Tourism Administration & Management (UGC NET 2026)
This subject covers the principles, operations, and management of tourism businesses and destinations. It combines concepts from:
- Tourism planning & development
- Hospitality management
- Tourism marketing
- Destination management
- Sustainable tourism
- Travel agency operations
- Aviation & transport systems
- Tourism products & resources
- Tourism economics
- Tourism laws and policies
The discipline requires conceptual clarity, strategic thinking, and an understanding of real-world tourism industry practices.
📚 UGC NET Tourism Administration & Management Syllabus 2026 – Major Units
1. Tourism Concepts & Principles
- Definitions & typologies of tourism
- Motivations & determinants
- Tourism system models
- Tourism impacts: economic, sociocultural, environmental
2. Tourism Marketing
- Market segmentation & targeting
- Tourism product development
- Pricing & promotion strategies
- Branding & digital marketing in tourism
3. Tourism Planning & Development
- National & regional tourism planning
- Destination lifecycle
- Community participation
- Carrying capacity & sustainable tourism
4. Travel Agency & Tour Operations
- Itinerary planning
- Travel formalities: visas, passports, regulations
- Tour packaging & costing
- Travel documentation
5. Hospitality Management
- Hotel operations
- Food & beverage management
- Front office & housekeeping
- Service quality management
6. Transport Systems
- Air, rail, road & water transport
- IATA regulations
- Airport management
- CRS/GDS systems
7. Sustainable & Responsible Tourism
- Ecotourism principles
- Sustainable tourism indicators
- Climate change & tourism
- Ethical tourism practices
8. Research Methodology
- Research designs
- Sampling techniques
- Tourism data analysis
- Report writing
9. Tourism Policies & Laws
- National Tourism Policy
- Tourism-related acts & regulations
- Environmental laws
- Consumer protection
10. Tourism Economics
- Demand & supply in tourism
- Tourism multipliers
- Economic impact assessment
- Tourism satellite accounts (TSA)
📘 PYQ Trends & High-Weightage Areas – UGC NET Tourism Administration & Management
⭐ Most Frequently Asked Units
- Tourism planning
- Tourism marketing
- Hospitality & service management
- Travel agency operations
- Sustainable tourism
⭐ High-Weightage Concepts
- Destination lifecycle model
- IATA codes & regulations
- Ecotourism principles
- Tourism policy frameworks
- Hotel operations
- Marketing mix for tourism
⭐ Common Question Types
- Assertion–Reason
- Case studies on tourism operations
- Match-the-following
- Numerical/costing questions (tour packaging)
- Theoretical & application-based MCQs
Understanding PYQ patterns helps target the most scoring areas efficiently.
📱 ANSS ACADEMY – UGC NET Tourism Administration & Management Mock Test 2026
Our test series is developed according to the latest UGC NET 2026 pattern, offering systematic practice and comprehensive syllabus coverage.
What You Get:
- Topic-wise practice tests
- Full-length Paper-2 mock tests
- Paper-1 tests included
- Explanatory solutions
- Real-time analytics & ranking
- Score improvement tracking
- Regular syllabus-based updates
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The platform provides a smooth interface, accurate timing, and an exam-like environment for serious NET aspirants.
