🏪 Retail, Hospitality & Beauty (NSQF)

What it costs to get there

Indicative total tuition for the whole course in Karnataka

PMKVY and Sector Skill Council training is government-funded and free to the candidate, with a stipend. Private beauty and hospitality institutes charge fees.

Fees change every year and differ by college — confirm with the college before paying. Scholarships can cover much of this.

The journey, step by step

SSLC through to leadership.

1. 1Foundation · 1 Year🎓 SSLC — Class 10Finish Class 10. Your marks decide which colleges and subject combinations are open to you next.
2. 2Entrance Exam · Exam year📝 SSLC pass (NSQF entry)Entry to NSQF Certificate / Diploma is through SSLC pass (NSQF entry). Dates change every year — always confirm on the conducting authority's official portal.
3. 3Degree · 3 Months – 2 Years📘 NSQF Certificate / DiplomaRetail, Hospitality & Beauty (NSQF): 3 Months – 2 Years. You can specialise in Retail Operations, Hospitality Service, Beauty & Wellness, Customer Relations and more.
4. 4First Job · After graduating💼 Retail Sales AssociateCommon starting roles include Retail Sales Associate, Hotel Front Office Associate, Beauty Therapist.
5. 5Higher Studies · Optional🎯 B.Voc Retail / Hospitality (3Y)You can continue with B.Voc Retail / Hospitality (3Y), Diploma in Hotel Management, Advanced beauty and wellness certification.
6. 6Research · 3–5 Years (PhD)🔬 Bridge to B.Voc → M.VocBridge to B.Voc → M.Voc · Hospitality management diploma · Specialised wellness certification
7. 7Government Route · Exam-based🏛️ KSRTC / tourism department rolesKSRTC / tourism department roles · Govt guest-house services · Municipal market administration · PSU canteen and hospitality posts
8. 8Entrepreneurship · Any time🚀 Retail shop or franchiseRetail shop or franchise · Salon or spa · Catering and events business
9. 9Leadership · Long term⭐ Store ManagerStore Manager · Hotel Supervisor · Business owner

Job roles and salary ranges

Salary figures are indicative annual ranges, not guarantees.

Where these facts come from

NSQF-aligned vocational education (NSQF levels introduced from Class 9); Karnataka Department of Collegiate and Technical Education; courses run 3 months to 2 years after Class 10