NIOS 337 — Tourism — Syllabus & Chapters
The complete syllabus for NIOS 337 — Tourism — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.
What you will study (chapters)
- Chapter 1
- Fundamentals of Travel and Tourism Geography
- Chapter 2
- Transport for Tourism
- Chapter 3
- Impact of Tourism
- Chapter 4
- Evolution of Tourism
- Chapter 5
- Tourism Industry and Its Organization
- Chapter 6
- Understanding Indian Culture and Heritage
- Chapter 7
- Performing Art Heritage of India
- Chapter 8
- Indian Architecture as Tourist Attractions
- Chapter 9
- Cultural Attractions of India
- Chapter 10
- Culture and Heritage in India–II: Sikhism, Islam and Christianity
- Chapter 11
- Culture and Heritage in India–I: Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism
- Chapter 12
- Growth and Patterns of Tourism in India
- Chapter 13
- Growth and Pattern of Tourism in the World
- Chapter 14
- Natural Tourist Attractions in India
- Chapter 15
- Communication and Personality Development
- Chapter 16
- Tourism Marketing
- Chapter 17
- Human Resource Management – II
- Chapter 18
- Tourism Management
- Chapter 19
- Human Resource Management – I
- Chapter 20
- Fundamentals of Travel Agency and Tour Operation Business
- Chapter 21
- Functions of Travel Agencies and Tour Operations
- Chapter 22
- Itinerary Planning and Tour Packaging
- Chapter 23
- Supporting Operations of Hotel
- Chapter 24
- Front Office Operations
- Chapter 25
- Hospitality and Catering Industry
Exam paper pattern
| Section | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Q1-Q16 | Answer all 16 multiple-choice questions. Each question has four options; choose the correct option. Each carries 1 mark. |
| Q17-Q30 | Answer questions 17 to 30. Each question contains two very-short items (two sub-parts |
| Q31-Q40 | Answer questions 31 to 40 in about 30–50 words each. Each question carries 2 marks. |
| Q41-Q44 | Answer questions 41 to 44 in about 50–80 words each. Each question carries 3 marks. |
| Q45-Q46 | Answer questions 45 and 46 in about 80–120 words each. Each question carries 6 marks. |
| Q47 | Optional Module — Attempt one module only |
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters are there in NIOS 337 — Tourism?
The NIOS 337 — Tourism syllabus has 25 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.
How do I know which NIOS 337 — Tourism chapters carry the most marks?
Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.
Has the NIOS 337 — Tourism syllabus changed this year?
Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official NIOS portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.
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