Course Overview:

The B.Sc. in Culinary Arts blends kitchen skills with culinary theory. It covers cooking techniques, food safety, nutrition, and menu planning. Students gain hands-on experience in kitchens and learn about food science and business management, preparing them for diverse culinary careers.

Course Duration:

• 3 years (6 semesters)

Average Fees:

• The average fee for the entire course ranges between INR 1.5 lakhs to 6 lakhs.

Exams to Attend:

• Admission is generally based on entrance exams, interviews, or merit.

• Some of the common entrance exams include:

• NCHMCT JEE (National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology Joint Entrance Examination)

• AIHMCT WAT (Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology Written Admission Test)

• Institute-specific entrance tests or merit-based admission systems.

Semester-wise Syllabus:

Semester 1:

• Introduction to Culinary Arts

• Basics of Food Production

• Hygiene and Sanitation

• Introduction to Hospitality Industry

• Food Safety and Nutrition

• Communication Skills

• Introduction to Bakery and Patisserie

Semester 2:

• Indian Regional Cuisine

• Continental Cuisine Basics

• Garde Manger (Cold Kitchen)

• Food Science

• Kitchen Management

• Culinary Techniques

• Fundamentals of Food & Beverage Service

Semester 3:

• Advanced Continental Cuisine

• Bakery and Confectionery

• Asian Cuisine

• Food Production Management

• Cost Control and Inventory Management

• Kitchen Organization & Operations

• Food & Beverage Service (Advanced)

Semester 4:

• Global Cuisine

• Molecular Gastronomy

• Pastry Arts

• Menu Planning & Design

• Beverage Studies

• Internship/Practical Training

• Event Catering Management

Semester 5:

• Advanced Bakery and Confectionery

• Advanced Pastry Arts

• Restaurant and Hotel Management

• Food Photography & Presentation

• Culinary Entrepreneurship

• Research in Culinary Arts

• Internship/Practical Training

Semester 6:

• Contemporary Culinary Trends

• Culinary Management & Operations

• Food Styling and Media

• Internship/Industrial Training (Final)

• Project Work

• Food Entrepreneurship & Innovation

• Final Assessment & Practical Examinations

Top Ranking Institutions in India for B.Sc. in Culinary Arts:

1. Institute of Hotel Management, Catering & Nutrition (IHM), Pusa, Delhi

2. Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA), Manipal

3. Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development, Delhi

4. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Mumbai

5. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Bangalore

6. International Institute of Culinary Arts (IICA), Delhi

7. Academy of Pastry & Culinary Arts (APCA), Bangalore

8. Culinary Academy of India, Hyderabad

9. Amity School of Hospitality, Noida

10. Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts, Pune

Top Institutions in Kerala for B.Sc. in Culinary Arts:

1. Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Kovalam

2. Academy for Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management, Ernakulam

3. Oriental School of Hotel Management, Wayanad

4. St. Teresa’s College, Kochi

5. SCMS School of Culinary Arts, Kochi

6. Assumption College, Changanassery

7. Dr. G. R. Damodaran College of Science, Palakkad

8. Marian College, Kuttikkanam

9. Chinmaya Institute of Hospitality, Ernakulam

10. Sree Narayana Guru College of Advanced Studies, Thrissur