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Bachelor of Arts in International Culinary Arts

Gurugram University Logo Degree by Gurugram University
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Logo Partnership with Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland Logo Partnership with Culinary Arts Academy Switzerland

4 years program (including internship)

Specialization in Advanced Bakery & Food Production

Work-study Option Available

Degree awarded by Gurugram University, Gurugram, Haryana

The program provides an essential blend of theory and practical exposure to make a successful career in the culinary domain of the hospitality sector. The initial phase of the program provides an opportunity to acquire fundamental skills, which further leads to opting for specialisation in Pan Asian or Continental cuisine or Bakery and Confectionery.

Advanced Culinary Arts Course Highlights

A Sprawling 16 Acres Campus
World-class Infrastructure

A sprawling campus with Organic Farms, Fishpond, Poultry Farm and more

Project-Based Curriculum
Applied Learning

3 Kitchens, 2 Restaurants & Food Truck for Student Training

Work-Study Mode Option
Integrated Internships

Build Strong Professional Foundation

Chef in Residence Program
Interact with Culinary Experts

Learn to cook under guidance of Celebrity Chefs

Student Achievements

2 ICF Student Chef of the Year 2024 Rishi Goyal
Rishi Goyal

21st Annual Chef Awards 2024

Aranya Preet Kaur ICF 2023  Runner Up
Aranya Preet Kaur

ICF 2023 Runner Up

ICF Gold Rishi Goyal (Live cooking competition main course)
Rishi Goyal

ICF Gold (Live cooking competition main course)

Jinaisha Rana - First Runner up Vedatya Budding Chef Competition
Jinaisha Rana

First Runner up Vedatya Budding Chef Competition

Jinaisha Rana - ICF Bronze (Main Course Category)
Jinaisha Rana

ICF Bronze (Main Course Category)

Sneha Kashyap Deka & Shresth Agarwal - JIMS Institute (Winners)
Sneha Kashyap Deka & Shresth Agarwal

JIMS Institute (Winners)

Tisha - First Runner up Vedatya Budding Chef Competition
Tisha

First Runner up Vedatya Budding Chef Competition

Tisha - ICF Bronze (Cake Dressing) 2022
Tisha

ICF Bronze (Cake Dressing) 2022

Vansh Verma - ICF Silver (Plated appetizer)
Vansh Verma

ICF Silver (Plated appetizer)

ICF Silver Tisha Agarwal - (Plated desserts)
Tisha Agarwal

ICF Silver - (Plated desserts)

Shresth Agarwal - ICF Gold ( Three course set menu)
Shresth Agarwal

ICF Gold(Three course set menu)

Shresth Agarwal - ICF Gold ( Three course set menu)
Shresth Agarwal

ICF Winner

Shresth Agarwal, Vansh & Sneha - K R Mangalam University ( First Runner up)
Shresth Agarwal, Vansh & Sneha

K R Mangalam University(First Runner up)

Shresth Agarwal,Vansh,and Sneha -First Runner up (Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management)
Shresth Agarwal, Vansh & Sneha

First Runner up (Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management)

Shreya - ICF Bronze (Plated desserts)
Shreya

ICF Bronze (Plated desserts)

Sneha - ICF Bronze (Plated desserts)
Sneha

ICF Bronze (Plated desserts)

Student Participating in Chef Competition at Pragati Maidan
Chef Competition

Student Participating in Chef Competition at Pragati Maidan

Winners - KR Mangalam University 2022
Winners

KR Mangalam University 2022

Arihant Saha
Arihant Saha

ICF Gold (Live Pasta Category)

ICF Culinary Competition 2022 Winners
Culinary Winners

ICF Culinary Competition 2022 Winners

IGroup of the Winners
Winners Droup

IGroup of the Winners

Internships & Placements – Culinary Arts School

Vedatya International Placements and Internships
 
100% Placement Record
Culinary graduates secure positions with global hospitality brands and launch their own culinary ventures
 
20+ Years Of Placements
A well-established network of graduates on several continents
(as shown above)
 
International Exposure
Past internships & jobs in France, UAE, Mauritius,
Malaysia, Thailand, and India

Placements & Internships

Yash Agarwal
Yash Agarwal

The Buddha Bar, Paris, France

Anamika Roy
Anamika Roy (2018)

Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi

Zeeshan Ashraf
Zeeshan Ashraf (2018)

Nord Du Lac, France

Yasha Satija
Yasha Satija (2018)

Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi

Amritanshu Mittal
Amritanshu Mittal (2018)

Address Beach Resort, Dubai

Manvi Gupta
Manvi Gupta (2018)

Palace Beach Resort, UAE

Jewel Sharma
Jewel Sharma (2018-2021)

The Buddha Bar, Paris, France

Nikhil Chaudhary
Nikhil Chaudhary (2018-2021)

Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, Maldives

Tanya Chabra
Tanya Chabra (2018-21)

The Oberoi, UAE

Sachin Verma
Sachin Verma (2018-21)

Anantara The palm Resort, Dubai

Palak Agarwal
Palak Agarwal (2019-2022)

BW Hotels, Dubai

Yash Agarwal
Yash Agarwal (2018-2021)

3 Star Michelin Restaurant "Boury" Restaurant, Belgium

Manvi Gupta
Manvi Gupta (2018-2021)

Auberge de la Tour, France

Prathan Taneja
Prathan Taneja (2018-2021)

Ribaudiere, France

Anamika Roy
Anamika Roy (2018-2021)

Hotel Andaz, Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi

Virendra Chauhan
Virendra Chauhan (2018-2021)

Le Pont de l'ouysse, Lacave, France

Abhay Prashar
Abhay Prashar (2018-2021)

IBIS Hotel Lyon, France

Jagrat Bansal
Jagrat Bansal (2018-2021)

Le Pont De Ouysse, France

Akansh Sharma
Akansh Sharma (2018-2021)

Le Pont de l'ouysse, Lacave, France

Nalini Sharma Chhabra
Nalini Sharma Chhabra (2018-2021)

The Ravenala Attitude Hotel, Mauritius

Tanya Chhabra
Tanya Chhabra (2018-2021)

The Ravenala Attitude Hotel, Mauritius

Yasha Satija
Yasha Satija (2018-2021)

Andaz Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi

Manpuneet Singh
Manpuneet Singh (2018-2021)

Auberge de la Tour, France

Jewel Sharma
Jewel Sharma (2018-2021)

Hotel Helvie, France

Arshpreet Singh
Arshpreet Singh (2018-2021)

Table de Fani, France

Krishmeet Singh
Krishmeet Singh (2019-2022)

Maritim Hotel, Mauritius

Aryan Yadav
Aryan Yadav (2019-2022)

The Oberoi Beach Resort, Mauritius

Palak Agarwal
Palak Agarwal (2019-2022)

Sofitel, Dubai

Akash Rawat
Akash Rawat (2020-2023)

Coastal Orange Beach, Alabama, USA

Mahek Baranwal
Mahek Baranwal (2020)

Commi II, Theobroma, Noida

Aarushi Kapoor
Aarushi Kapoor (2020)

Commi I, Ditya, Gurugram

Tushar
Tushar (2020)

Commis I, Madeleine, Riyadh

Prabhjot Singh
Prabhjot Singh (2021)

FTC, TaJ Rambagh Palace

Jai Khurana
Jai Khurana (2021)

Commi III, Social, New Delhi

Kartik Guleria
Kartik Guleria (2022)

Commi III, Gourmania, Kuwait

Ananya Srikumar
Ananya Srikumar (2022)

Fontainebleau Miami Beach

Vansh Verma
Vansh Verma (2022)

Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island

Aaradhya Jain
Aaradhya Jain (2021)

Rosewood Sandhill, California

Tisha Agarwal
Tisha Agarwal (2022)

L'opera

 

Advanced Culinary Arts Course – Registration Forms

Eligibility & Admission Criteria – Culinary Arts Course

Class 12 of the Indian School System with a minimum 50% (in best 4 subjects) in CBSE, ICSE or equivalent accreditation. (Given the cancellation of class 12th board exams, we are processing all applicants based on their pre-board results.)

Test to establish aptitude and an interview will be conducted

Selection is based on personal interviews and aptitude test

A candidate can either fill the online application form or download it from the website and send the duly filled application form to the address mentioned on the form along with a draft of Rs.1500 drawn in the favour of “Umak Educational Trust” payable at Gurugram. Candidate can also obtain the application form from the Institute’s Admission Office by depositing Rs.1500 in cash

  • Year
  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Vedatya Fee(₹)
  • 3,89,400
  • 3,89,400
  • 3,89,400

Total

11,68,200

Note: Inclusive of all taxes, if applicable. Taxes are subject to revision as per the statutory policy of the government of India.

Terms and Conditions

A refundable programme security deposit of Rs. 15,000 will be paid at the time of admission. This is fully refundable when the student completes the programme or for some reason when he/she leaves the programme

If a student leaves the program in the middle of an academic year, then he/she is liable to pay half the annual fee for the particular year

International trip opportunity can be availed at an extra cost as communicated closer to the departure date

Learning resources are provided/facilitated by the institute at extra cost

A one-time charge of Rs. 35,000 + 18% GST is payable before the programme’s commencement towards the uniform and culinary kit

Fourth-Year Option for Honours Degree: Students have the option to pursue an additional fourth year to obtain an Honours degree.

Exit Options Aligned with NEP:
Certificate (upon completion of the 1st year)
Diploma (upon completion of the 2nd year)
Degree (upon completion of the 3rd year)
Honours (upon completion of the 4th year)

Fee Refund Policy

The registration fee is refundable only in case the candidate fails or does not meet the 50% marks requirement (in best 4 subjects) in class XII or equivalent exams. It will not be refunded under any other circumstances

In case a student fails to join the programme or withdraws from the programme after the course has started, then only the refundable security deposit will be refunded (after completing a no due clearance process)

Semester 1

Food Production and Culinary Art

Basics of Bakery & Confectionary

Slow Food & Gastronomic Practices

Food and Beverage Service operation – Basic Skills

Environment and Disaster Management

Campus to Corporate – Level 1

Introduction to Marketing

English for EFSET Score 6 – Level 1

Semester 2

Cuisines & Cultures of Mediterranean Regions

Regional Indian Cuisine

Sweets & Dessert

Finance Basics

Campus to Corporate – Level 2

Introduction to Digital Marketing

English for EFSET Score 6 – Level 2

Semester 3

Supervised Work Experience (SWE)

Semester 4

Specialisation (Bakery, Continental or Pan Asian)

Culinary Research & Development

Advanced Bakery & Pastry Arts

The Art of Vegetarian & Vegan Cooking

Human Resource Management

Campus to Corporate – Level 3 (Interview Skills and Assessment Centre)

Facility Planning and Service Design

Semester 5

Specialisation (Bakery, Continental or Pan Asian)

Gourmet Desserts and Artisanal Breads

Garde Manger (Cold Kitchen)

Entrepreneurship in Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Industries

Hospitality Events Management – Planning & execution

WSET Level 1 (Training and Certification)

Consumer Behaviour and Psychology

Semester 6

Specialized Work Experience

Semester 7

On the Job Training/Project Report and Viva Voce

Semester 8

Entrepreneurial Event/Academic Research Project

The program has a unique combination of culinary skills and entrepreneurial modules, the combination helps to build entrepreneurial acumen and encourage learners to culinary startups and food businesses, as a result, the learner is encouraged to set up their own businesses in the form of bakery, café, satellite kitchen, restaurant, pizzeria etc.

It also opens traditional opportunities to work in hotels, restaurants, cruise lines, and airlines; however, the introduction of contemporary modules also creates opportunities in the field of food photography, food blogging, food connoisseurs etc.

The NEP (National Education Policy 2023) compliant program structure also offers a research-focused year 4 for those interested in building research competencies and related career pathways.

Special Highlights

Applied learning through on-campus farms, herb garden, fish pond, dairy farm, student-managed food trucks and student-led events.

Academic partnership with IHG, world’s largest hotel company, in the form of an IHG Academy

Demonstrated record of placement at global hospitality chains like Accor, InterContinental Hotels Group, Starwood, Hyatt, Oberoi, J. W. Marriot, Taj Hotels & Resorts, and Carlson

International leadership certification

Entrepreneurship pathways through management focused courses

Work-study mode option available

Numerous ‘Employee of the Month’ and ‘Gold Awards’ have been won by the students during the Supervised Work Experience (SWE) training

Record of merit-based full year paid internships in England, France, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, Germany, and India

Master the art of Pan Asian Cuisine, Continental Flair or Bakery delivered by Internationally acclaimed master chefs

100 percent placements at management trainee/management positions in leading organizations

Many alumni have started successful entrepreneurial ventures

 

Eligibility and Admission Criteria

Class 12 of the Indian School System with minimum 50% (in best 4 subjects) in CBSE, ICSE or equivalent accreditation. (Given the cancellation of class 12th board exams, we are processing all applicants based on their pre-board results.)

Test to establish aptitude and an interview will be conducted

Selection is based on a personal interview and aptitude test

A candidate can either fill the online application form or download it from the website and send the duly filled application form to the address mentioned on the form along with a draft of Rs.1500 drawn in the favour of “Umak Educational Trust” payable at Gurugram. Candidate can also obtain the application form from the Institute’s Admission Office by depositing Rs.1500 in cash

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