Event Manager
Organises programmes from weddings to conferences and makes sure they run smoothly.
Overview
An Event Manager is a person who is responsible for organising small-to large-scale programs such as weddings, business meets, conferences, parties and so on. They make sure that the events run smoothly and resolve issues if they arise.
Where they work
- Event management organizations
- Hotels
- Banquet halls among others
Work environment
You are likely to handle a team. Your job entails travelling. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week and 8 to 9 hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. You might have to put in more hours as and when the necessity arises.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to work in teams.
- You like putting things together or assembling things.
- You pay attention to details.
- You are a careful and organized person.
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in any stream
- 2Complete Bachelor's in Business Administration (BBA)/Hotel Management/Hospitality Management/Business Management
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Diploma in Event Management/Hotel/Hospitality Management etc.
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete Bachelor's and follow it up with a Master's in the same or allied field
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
The subjects are offered by the School or Department of Management. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, Karnataka
- Indian Institute of Management Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies, New Delhi
- State Institute of Hotel Management, Rohtak, Haryana
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Tritya Institute of Event Management, New Delhi
- National Academy of Event Management and Development, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- National Institute of Event Management, New Delhi
- Impact Institute of Event Management, New Delhi
- Amity School of Communication, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- School of Business, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune, Maharashtra
- Jain University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Event Coordinator/Assistant Event Manager
- 2Event Manager/Senior Event Coordinator
- 3Senior Event Manager/Event Director
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Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream, Commerce.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to leading.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Vandana Mohan — The first woman event manager in the country. Her company Backstage Productions (now The Wedding Design Company) is also the first all-female event-management company. She did her Bachelor's in Political Science. Mohan has done over 500 weddings till date.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 673 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3XnTiVK
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The contents page lists this career on printed page 677, but the card is on 673.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.