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Culinary

Specialization

Culinary undergraduate programs offer aspiring chefs and food enthusiasts a comprehensive education in the art and science of cooking. These programs combine hands-on kitchen experience with theoretical knowledge, covering essential cooking techniques to advanced culinary arts, food safety, nutrition, and restaurant management. Culinary undergraduate courses prepare students for diverse careers in the food industry, equipping them with the skills to create innovative dishes, manage kitchens, and understand the business side of the culinary world.

Scope & Opportunities

Where Can I Study Culinary UG Courses?

You can pursue culinary courses both abroad and in India. Refer to the tables below for more details.

Top 5 Universities Abroad for Culinary UG Programs:

University	Country	Duration	Average First-Year Annual Fees
Culinary Institute of America	USA	Four years	INR 30,00,000
Le Cordon Bleu	France	Three years	INR 25,00,000
Johnson & Wales University	USA	Four years	INR 28,00,000
Swiss Hotel Management School	Switzerland	Three years	INR 22,00,000
New England Culinary Institute	USA	Three years	INR 26,00,000

Top 5 Universities in India for Culinary Undergraduate Programs:

University	City	Duration	Average First-Year Annual Fees
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition	Mumbai	Three years	INR 1,50,000
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration	Manipal	Four years	INR 3,00,000
Christ University	Bangalore	Three years	INR 2,50,000
Culinary Academy of India	Hyderabad	Three years	INR 2,00,000
Indian Institute of Hotel Management	Aurangabad	Three years	INR 1,80,000

Eligibility Requirements for Pursuing Undergraduate Culinary Course

The eligibility criteria for pursuing UG programs in Culinary courses are:

High school diploma or equivalent
English language proficiency (for international programs)
Personal statement or essay
Letters of recommendation
Some universities may require SAT/ACT scores
For Indian universities, 10+2 with a minimum 50% marks

Courses Available in Culinary UG Programs

The courses available for UG programs in Culinary are:

Course	Average Fees per Year (INR)
Bachelor of Culinary Arts	INR 20,00,000
Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts Management	INR 22,00,000
Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Culinary Arts)	INR 18,00,000
Bachelor of Science in Food Service Management	INR 19,00,000
Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Studies	INR 17,00,000

Scholarships

Scholarships for Indian Students Studying Culinary UG Abroad:

Refer to the table below for scholarship details

Scholarship Name	Amount (INR)	Type	Number of Awardees
James Beard Foundation Scholarship	Up to INR 15,00,000	Merit-based	5-10
Culinary Institute of America International Student Scholarship	Up to INR 10,00,000	Merit-based	10-15
Le Cordon Bleu Achievement Scholarship	Up to INR 8,00,000	Merit-based	5-8
Johnson & Wales International Presidential Scholarship	Up to INR 12,00,000	Merit-based	3-5
Swiss Hotel Management School Excellence Award	Up to INR 7,00,000	Merit-based	2-3

Scholarships for Indian Students Studying Culinary UG in India:

Scholarship Name	Amount (INR)	Type	Number of Awardees
National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Scholarship	Up to INR 50,000 per year	Merit-based	20-25
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration Merit Scholarship	Up to 50% tuition fee waiver	Merit-based	5-10
Christ University Culinary Arts Scholarship	Up to INR 75,000 per year	Merit-based	3-5
Culinary Academy of India Talent Scholarship	Up to 25% tuition fee waiver	Merit-based	5-8
Indian Institute of Hotel Management Need-Based Grant	Up to INR 60,000 per year	Need-based	10-15

Job Opportunities after pursuing UG Courses in Culinary

Job Role	Average Salary (INR per annum)
Executive Chef	INR 8,00,000 - INR 25,00,000
Sous Chef	INR 5,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
Pastry Chef	INR 4,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
Restaurant Manager	INR 6,00,000 - INR 15,00,000
Food and Beverage Director	INR 10,00,000 - INR 20,00,000
Catering Manager	INR 5,00,000 - INR 12,00,000
Food Stylist	INR 4,00,000 - INR 10,00,000
Culinary Instructor	INR 5,00,000 - INR 12,00,000

Top Employers

Top employers for Culinary UG graduates are:

Marriott International
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
ITC Hotels
The Oberoi Group
Sodexo
Zomato
Swiggy
Jubilant FoodWorks (Domino's Pizza)
Speciality Restaurants Limited

Culinary UG programs equip students with the necessary tools and skills to flourish in this field. In this article, we have discussed every aspect of this course in detail.

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