The IGNOU BTS Project is required for students of the Bachelor of Tourism Studies programme offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University. It is usually submitted under course code TS-06 and involves preparing a field-based tourism study report. 🌍✈️

Below is a complete step-by-step guide.

1. Objective of IGNOU BTS Project 🎯

The project helps you:

• Understand tourism industry practically
• Conduct field survey
• Analyse tourism services
• Suggest improvements

Typical length: 40–60 pages

2. Select a Tourism-Based Topic 🧭

Choose topic related to tourism, travel, or hospitality.

Example Topics

• Tourism potential of a destination
• Tourist satisfaction study
• Eco-tourism development
• Role of travel agencies
• Heritage tourism study
• Hotel service quality analysis
• Religious tourism study

✔ Choose local destination for easy data collection.

3. Prepare Project Synopsis 📝

You must first prepare Synopsis before writing the full project.

Synopsis Includes

1. Title
2. Introduction
3. Objectives
4. Research methodology
5. Sample size
6. Data collection method
7. Tools for analysis
8. Expected outcome

Example:

• Topic: Tourism potential of Agra
• Sample: 40 tourists
• Method: Questionnaire survey

4. Get Synopsis Approved ✔

• Submit synopsis to Study Centre / Guide
• Wait for approval
• Start project only after approval

5. Data Collection 📊

You can use:

Primary Data

• Tourist questionnaire
• Interview with travel agents
• Hotel staff interview

Secondary Data

• Tourism department website
• Brochures
• Books
• Articles

Recommended sample size:

• 30–50 respondents

6. BTS Project Report Format 📚

Chapter 1 – Introduction

• Background of tourism area
• Need of study
• Objectives
• Scope

Chapter 2 – Tourism Profile

• Destination details
• Tourist attractions
• Facilities

Chapter 3 – Research Methodology

• Sample size
• Data collection
• Tools used

Chapter 4 – Data Analysis

• Tables
• Charts
• Interpretation

Chapter 5 – Findings & Suggestions

• Findings
• Recommendations
• Conclusion

7. Mandatory Pages 📄

• Title page
• Certificate
• Declaration
• Acknowledgement
• Table of contents

8. Ending Pages 📑

• Bibliography
• Annexure
• Questionnaire
• Photos (optional)

9. Formatting Guidelines ✍

• Font: Times New Roman
• Size: 12
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Margin: Left 1.5 inch
• Page numbering bottom

10. Binding Instructions 📘

• Hard bound
• Single side print
• Black/Blue cover

11. Submission Process 📦

Submit to:

• Study centre OR
• Regional centre (as instructed)

Attach:

• Guide certificate
• Approved synopsis (if required)

12. Evaluation Criteria 🧾

Marks based on:

• Topic relevance
• Field work
• Data analysis
• Presentation
• Practical insights

13. Ideal Timeline ⏳

• Topic selection → 2 days
• Synopsis → 3 days
• Approval → 7 days
• Data collection → 4 days
• Writing → 5 days
• Formatting → 2 days

Total ≈ 3 weeks

14. Common Mistakes to Avoid ⚠

❌ No field visit
❌ No tourist survey
❌ Copy-paste content
❌ No data analysis
❌ No questionnaire

15. Standard IGNOU BTS Project Structure

1. Title Page
2. Certificate
3. Declaration
4. Acknowledgement
5. Contents
6. Chapter 1 – Introduction
7. Chapter 2 – Tourism Profile
8. Chapter 3 – Methodology
9. Chapter 4 – Analysis
10. Chapter 5 – Findings
11. Conclusion
12. Bibliography
13. Annexure