IGNOU MTTM 14 Assignment 2026
Tourist Transport Management (Road Transport)
Last updated by IGNOU: 21 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 03:13 pm.
| Course code | MTTM 14 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Tourist Transport Management (Road Transport) |
| Programme | Master of Tourism & Travel ManagementMTTM |
| School | School of Tourism and Hospitality Services Sectoral Management |
| Assignment code | MTTM 14/ TMA/2026 |
| Session | January and July 2026 |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Medium | English |
About the MTTM 14 assignment
The MTTM 14 assignment covers transport’s role in tourism, tourist transport infrastructure, road transport systems and transport management in India. It also explores selling, entrepreneurship, private-sector participation, business leakages, operating costs and customer care.
This tutor-marked assignment contains ten questions, of which you must attempt any five. Each question carries 20 marks and requires an answer of about 500 words. Some questions use a short-note format. The assignment totals 100 marks and has a 30% weightage according to the official listing.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss how transportation supports tourism, with particular attention to the modern aviation sector. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain tourist transport infrastructure and the segmentation of transport operations using relevant examples. |
| Q3 | 20 | Describe the components of the road tourist transport system and assess which can contribute significantly to promoting tourism. |
| Q4 | 20 | Discuss how a developed and efficiently maintained transport system can support tourism growth in India. |
| Q5 | 2x10=20 | Prepare short notes covering tourist permits, maintenance facilities, transport manager qualities, and recruitment and selection in tourist transport. |
| Q6 | 20 | Explain selling and the stages of developing a sales strategy, using examples from transport businesses. |
| Q7 | 20 | Discuss the entrepreneurial qualities needed to own a tourist transport company and the difficulties involved in establishing one. |
| Q8 | 20 | Examine the private sector’s role in managing the tourist transport system. |
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