Hello Aspirant,

Yes, You can even study tourism and hospitality without passing 10th. There are many institutes that offer short-term courses/ diploma/ certificate that do not require you to pass 10th. These short term courses, diploma and certificate courses focus more towards practical aspects like; customer service, front office, housekeeping, culinary basics, etc. You can plan to start with those courses, gain some practical experience and grow in the industry. Some programs even allow you to study while you are working.

Hello. Yes, you can still pursue a career in Tourism and Hospitality even if you failed in Class 10, but your options will be limited to skill-based, short-term certificate or vocational courses.

Options Available After Failing Class 10:

1. Skill Development Programs (No 10th Pass Required)

Offered by government and private institutes under schemes like PMKVY (Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana), you can do:

Tourism & Hospitality Assistant

Housekeeping

Front Office Trainee

Food & Beverage Service

Travel Desk Assistant

Duration: 3–12 months

No formal qualification required in many centers

2. Private Institute Short-Term Courses

Some private hospitality training institutes accept students without 10th pass:

Certificate in Hotel Operations

Basic Culinary Arts

Tour Guide Training

Event Management Basics

These courses teach practical skills and may lead to entry-level jobs in:

Hotels

Travel agencies

Restaurants

Resorts

Cruise lines

3. Open Schooling + Career

If you want a stronger career path:

Enroll in NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) to complete 10th

Then pursue:

Diploma in Hospitality / Travel & Tourism

Bachelor’s Degree later on

Hello,

Yes, Failing the 10th standard does not prevent you from pursuing a career in the tourism and hospitality industry .But your options may be limited to certificate or diploma-level courses that do not require a 10th pass certificate.

You can enroll in  tourism and hospitality courses under the Skill India Mission or NSDC(National Skill Development Corporation)which often do not require 10th pass.

Hello

Yes, even if you haven’t passed 10th, you can still pursue a course in Tourism and Hospitality through certain skill-based or certificate programs.

Many institutes and government-approved skill development centers (like NSDC or Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council) offer short-term certificate or diploma courses that focus more on practical training than academic qualifications.

These courses can teach you customer service, front office operations, housekeeping, and food and beverage basics.

With dedication and good communication skills, you can start your career in hotels, travel agencies, or resorts.