Event Planner
ELIGIBILITY
- For 10th: Completion of 10th grade.
- For 12th: Completion of 12th grade in any stream. A background in Arts, Commerce, or Humanities can be beneficial.
- Training: A bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality Management, Public Relations, or related fields. Skills in organization, communication, and project management are advantageous.
ENTRANCE TESTS
- No specific entrance tests for event planning roles. However, entrance exams for relevant undergraduate courses like BBA or BA in Event Management can be beneficial.
- For postgraduate courses: CAT, MAT, XAT, or other relevant management entrance exams for MBA programs.
AVAILABLE COURSES
- Bachelor’s Degree: BBA in Event Management, BA in Hospitality Management, Bachelor’s in Public Relations.
- Professional Certifications: Certifications in Event Planning, Wedding Planning, Hospitality Management, or Meeting and Event Management.
- Master’s Degree: MBA with specialization in Event Management, Master’s in Hospitality Management, Master’s in Public Relations.
WORK OPPORTUNITIES
- Event Management Companies: Planning and executing a wide range of events, from corporate meetings to large-scale conferences and festivals.
- Corporate Sector: Organizing corporate events, such as meetings, product launches, and team-building activities.
- Wedding Planning Firms: Coordinating all aspects of weddings, including venue selection, vendor management, and day-of coordination.
- Hotels and Resorts: Managing events hosted at hospitality venues, such as conferences, banquets, and private parties.
- Non-Profit Organizations: Organizing fundraising events, charity galas, and awareness campaigns to support social causes.
- Freelance Event Planning: Offering event planning services on a freelance basis, working with a variety of clients on diverse events.
- Public Relations Firms: Planning and coordinating promotional events, press conferences, and media events to enhance brand visibility.
- Government Organizations: Organizing public events, official ceremonies, and community programs.
- Educational Institutions: Planning events such as graduations, conferences, workshops, and student activities.
- Entertainment Industry: Managing concerts, theater productions, and other live entertainment events.
