The Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, has initiated a Guide Training and Licence Programme through the Kerala Institute of Tourism & Travel Studies (KITTS) to address the requirement for professionally trained Tourist Guides in the State and to improve the quality of tourist services and visitor experience. Candidates who successfully complete the prescribed training and qualify in the final written examination and viva voce will be considered for issuance of the respective State Level Guide / Local Level Guide Licence.
Important Information
- Organizing Institution: Kerala Institute of Tourism & Travel Studies (KITTS), Thiruvananthapuram.
- Programs Offered: 9-week State Level Guide training programme and 4-week Local Level Guide training programme.
- Mode of Application: Online via Last Date: November 09, 2026 (5:30 PM)
Local Level Guide
- Educational Qualification: SSLC/SSC/CBSE or 10th pass.
State Level Guide
- Educational Qualification:
- Any Graduation from a UGC recognized University/Institute; ORA minimum qualification of 10+2 or equivalent certificate, with at least six months regular course in foreign language from a recognized University/approved Institution, well recognized organisation, Embassy or their cultural Centre.Fluency in English language is a must.
Application Method
- Eligible applicants must apply online
- Fill up all relevant fields correctly and upload scanned copies of a recent passport-size photograph (less than 200KB in .JPG format) and signature on a white paper (less than 50KB in .JPG format).
- Pay the required application fee of ₹590/- plus transaction charges.
- Candidates applying for the Local Level Guide category must apply only under the district quota corresponding to their place of residence.
