Events

About the Event

Registrations are now open for the entrance exam for all programs offered in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Design, and Business studies at Vedatya.

Programmes

SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY & TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Undergraduate Programmes
» Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (BHM) – (Certificate / Diploma / Degree)
» Bachelor of Arts in Luxury Management (BALM) – (Certificate / Diploma / Degree)

SCHOOL OF CULINARY EXCELLENCE

Undergraduate Programme
» Bachelor of Arts in International Culinary Arts (BICA) – (Certificate / Diploma / Degree)

SCHOOL OF DESIGN & CREATIVE ARTS

Undergraduate Programmes
» Bachelor in Design- Fashion & Creative Industries (BDes | FCI) – (Certificate / Diploma / Degree)
» Bachelor in Design – Environments & Space Design (BDes | ESD) – (Certificate / Diploma / Degree)
» Bachelor in Design – Communication, Media & Advertising (BDes | CMA) – (Certificate / Diploma / Degree)
» Bachelor in Design – Experience Design & Curation (BDes | EDC) – (Certificate / Diploma / Degree)
» Bachelor in Design – Visual Arts & Culture (BDes | VAC) – (Certificate / Diploma / Degree)

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Undergraduate Programmes
» Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) – (With specialization in Digital Marketing, Event Management, or Data Analytics)

This event provides an opportunity for applicants, seeking admission to our programs of study, to go through a multi-step entrance exam process in a seamless manner. The process includes a written exam (tests English aptitude, general knowledge, and analytical aptitude) as well as a group discussion and personal interview. The event also provides a unique opportunity for applicants and parents to know more about Vedatya and also get responses to any queries.

Please note that our earlier admission event reached its capacity of registrations two weeks before the event date. So, please ensure that you fill out the registration form below in time to confirm your attendance.

Event Registration

Please register for the event by completing the application form.

About the Document

This document provides a brief overview of Vedatya and details on the ‘Summer Program’ opportunities for school students in class 11^th and 12^th across a wide range of themes, more details on the same are shared in this document.

About Vedatya

Vedatya institute is an educator for the service industry.

The institute is an initiative of IIT & the Wharton School alums who wish to replicate their own quality educational experience for the benefit of students in India. It is funded by the holding entity of Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi; Radisson Blu Varanasi and a restaurant chain called The Great Kabab Factory.

Vedatya was founded in the year 2000 with a long-term objective to provide best-in-class, internationally recognized, undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and executive education programs of study in the service sector-related areas of hospitality, business, culinary arts, and design. It currently offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Hospitality, Culinary, Bakery, Design, and Management.

Vedatya’s key differentiators amongst its competitors are as follows.

• Highly qualified faculty (35% of its faculty have a Ph.D. in their respective areas of expertise) who have published books and research publications
• Recognized by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the largest hotel chain in the world, as an ‘IHG Academy’ supporting and promoting hospitality education in India
• Academic partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University, UK, and Swiss Education Group (SEG) for hospitality and culinary programs.
• Collaboration with Marangoni, Italy to offer their summer programs
• Affiliated to the ‘Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council’ under the government of India skilling program.
• Offers ‘Apprenticeship’ and ‘Traineeship’ courses to meet the industry’s need of quality manpower with practical skills
• Campus over 16 acres, 300,000 square feet of built-up space to accommodate 5000 students, within 30 minutes of driving distance from Gurgaon. There is a planned on-campus wellness center/hotel (one of the handful of institutes in India have this feature) being built to provide practical training for our students
• Academic culture and corporate policy that promotes applied research and industry-focused consultancy assignments for faculty
• An academic journal, called ‘Journal of Services Research (JSR)’ being published for over 10 years in the services Industry. The journal features in EBSCO and PROQUEST databases and gets submissions from global researchers from the US, UK, France, Australia, Japan, China, and other parts of Europe as well
• An international conference on the services industry initiated by Vedatya and has now been joined by The Pennsylvania State University, US, and Oxford Brookes University, UK. The conference is held on a rotation basis in India, US & UK
• The placement record of our students across multiple continents and the most reputed companies in the respective industries

Summer Programs | Learn and Explore

The range of options shared below are being offered to students from classes 11^th and 12th to introduce them to contemporary themes that have the potential to be developed into career paths, and as a minimum provide value in terms of skills and knowledge required to enhance ‘life skills’ in general.

These Five-day programs are going to be facilitated at the Vedatya campus during June month from 5^th to 9^th June (10.30 am to 2.30 pm) when the schools are closed for Summer break. Students can sign up for only one theme/ track at a time

Explore Culinary Arts

Foundation Course in Culinary Arts

The short-term culinary Programme will allow you to work with professional chefs and one can feel the real test of working in a professional kitchen. This will help the participant to take their culinary passion to the next level. Having a world class culinary infrastructure that includes professional-grade kitchens, on-campus farms, a herb garden, a fish pond, and a dairy farm will enable the participants to explore their culinary potential and help them make a career choice.

Dates: 5^th June to 8^th June 2023

Time: 10.30 am to 2.30 pm

Expected learning outcomes:

• Learn the basic cooking techniques.
• Understand the requirements of becoming a professional chef.
• Explore with food, a range of recipes in real-time by working with professional chefs.
• Acquire knowledge and skills around using kitchen equipment and resources.
• To evaluate the probability of opting for culinary as a preferred career option.

Program Duration: 4 Days (6 hours @ 4 days a week) 

Session Plan – Day One 5^th June, 2023

Italian Menu

• Minestrone Soup with grissini
• Tomato basil bruschetta
• Herbed crusted Chicken with red wine jus & grilled polenta
• Fresh homemade pasta with marinara and cheese sauce
• Panna cotta

Session Plan – Day Two 6th June, 2023

French Menu 

• Mushroom cappuccino Soup with garlic bread 
• Nicoise salad  
• Grilled Fish with lemon butter sauce & exotic greens   
• Mushroom and spinach Crepe with tomato sauce 
• Choco lava 

Session Plan – Day Three 7th June, 2023

Lebanese Menu  

• Tabbouleh
• Mezze platter – Falafel, chicken shawarma, pita bread, baba ganoush, hummus & tazaki
• Baklava

Session Plan – Day Four 8th June, 2023

Food trial 

• (Assessment and Feedback) 

Explore Bakery & Pastry Arts

Foundation Course in Bakery and Pastry Arts

This short-term internship course in Bakery will allow learners to showcase their creativity and passion for Baking. This short-term course takes you by the hand and teaches you the basics of bakery and pastry arts. All the sessions will have a live culinary workshop which ensures a complete learning cycle. The programme structure is apt for students who have a passion for bakery and would want to explore possible career opportunities in bakery and pastry arts.

Dates: 5th June to 8th June 2023

Time: 10.30 am to 2.30 pm

Expected learning outcomes: 

• Learn basic baking techniques.
• Understand the requirements of becoming a professional baker/ pastry chef.
• Explore making bread, pastries, and desserts by working real-time with bakers/chefs.
• Acquire knowledge and skills around using bakery/confectionary equipment’s and resources.
• To evaluate the possibility of opting bakery & pastry as a preferred career option.

Vedatya’s school of culinary excellence provides a platform for budding chefs and epicurean ladies to learn practice and showcase their creativity and passion for Baking. This course is designed to enable students to develop basic baking skills and produce items under the supervision of professional chefs.

Program Duration: 4 Days (4 hours @ 4 days a week)

Session Plan – Day One 5^th June 2023

Basic knowledge of various equipment, as well as an overview of food safety and hygiene practices

Travel Cake

• Banana Bread Loaf
• Marble Tea Cake

Cup Cakes

• Fresh Fruit Muffins
• Chocolate Cupcake

Session Plan – Day Two 6th June 2023

Cakes with Decoration

• Vanilla Sponge with Fresh Fruit
• Baked New York Cheesecake 
• Red Velvet cake 

Session Plan – Day Three 7th June 2023

Artisanal Bread

• Garlic Bread Loaf
• Country Loaf
• Babka

Session Plan – Day Four 8th June 2023

Pancakes & Crepes

• Banana Pancake 
• Orange Glazed Crepe cake
• Waffle with Cream Patisserie

Explore Hospitality Marketing

­­­Digital Marketing Basics

The program will allow students to discuss and analyse the main concepts and theories underlying digital marketing. Students will learn how a digital marketing strategy fits into an organization’s wider marketing plan and evaluate the differences between traditional marketing and e-marketing. The workshop will offer exposure to role of AI as a tool driving digital marketing efficiency and impact.

Dates: 5^th June to 8^th June 2023 

Time: 10.30 am to 2.30 pm 

Expected learning outcomes:  

• Describe and assess the core concepts associated with digital marketing and E-business.
• Explain the differences between the different digital marketing tools and assess their appropriateness for use in a particular business situation.
• Recognize how digital marketing can play a role in the future of business practice to reach and engage with a diverse population base.
• Integrate social media tools into a marketing communications strategy.
• Demonstrate how to utilize the popular online marketing platforms, such as Google AdWords and Google Analytics, to make sound marketing decisions.

Learn About Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Events

The 4 days workshop will provide an opportunity to consider what it means to be an entrepreneur and would further introduce the participants to the idea of entrepreneurship in Hospitality and Events. Building on the same the participants would be acclimatized to various stages of event planning. The program will also allow students to understand the dynamic world of managing hospitality businesses & events.  

Dates: 5^th June to 8^th June 2023 

Time: 10.30 am to 2.30 pm 

Expected learning outcomes: 

After completing the workshop successfully, the participants will:  

• Build an overview of relevant areas of entrepreneurial theory and practice. 
• Understand the concept of event management, the typology of events, and multiple phases in 
• executing an event.
• Interact with entrepreneurs to understand the key traits, competencies, and challenges. 
• Develop a business idea into a business plan and pitch the same for funding to potential 
• Learn to work in teams and develop leadership skills. 

Program Duration:  4 days (4 hours @ 4 days a week) 

Session Plan – Day One 5^thJune, 2023 

• About Entrepreneurs and Entrepreneurship
• How to structure a business plan
• Leadership in VUCA times
• Making of teams for Shark Tank

Session Plan – Day Two 6^thJune, 2023 

• Entrepreneurial skills, attitude and Sustainable businesses and ethical practices
• Feasibility of a business idea & its selection
• Discussion and finalizing on a potential business Idea for Shark Tank within teams under the guidance of the session leader

Session Plan – Day Three 7^thJune, 2023 

• Talk with Real Entrepreneurs
• Reflect and Assess the Preparedness for Business Plan
• Teamwork and Coordination

Session Plan – Day Four 8^thJune, 2023 

• Presentation I Shark Tank
• Refreshment break
• Presentation II Shark Tank
• Take Away & Valedictory

Explore Design & Creative Arts

Design of Spaces & Structures 

Design of spaces includes interior design, exterior design as well as temporary spaces and structures. It is a very exciting creative field where one can explore themes, colors, furniture, textures, lighting, and many more aspects. This 5-day internship will be conducted under the guidance of a professional spatial designer who has worked on a large number of projects in residential, commercial as well as hospitality spaces.

Students can choose from the topics mentioned below:

• Color in spaces
• Redesigning your own room
• Designing a pop-up store
• Designing a pet shelter

Dates: 5^th June to 9^th June 2023

Time: 10.30 am to 2.30 pm

Expected learning outcomes: 

After completing the workshop successfully, the participants will: 

• Learn the basics of space design and layouts.
• Learn about proportions and dimensions.
• Learn about color and its impact.
• Learn the basics of structures and materials. 

Program Duration: 20 Hours over5 days (4 hours @ 5 days a week)

Session Plan – Day One 5^th June, 2023

• Introduction to spatial design fundamentals
• Presentation of case studies from different examples of spaces.
• Group discussion and brainstorming on the project.
• Team creation and huddle.
• Self-study assignment (Research). 

Session Plan – Day Two 6^th June, 2023

• Presentation of research and discussion.
• Conceptualization and visualization using various visualization tools.
• Approaches to planning and strategy for execution.
• Sourcing and curation (team-based activity).

Session Plan – Day Three 7^th June, 2023

• Commencement of design execution.
• Team-based assisted learning and doing.
• Iterations and feedback.
• Continuation of design execution.

Session Plan – Day Four 8^th June, 2023

• Continuation of design execution.
• In-process feedback and improvements.
• Documentation of the work.

Session Plan – Day Five9^th June, 2023

• Conclusion of design execution.
• Presentation and feedback session.
• Documentation of the work for portfolio.

Storytelling & Communication 

Storytelling has become an integral part of our lives today. Whether it be for entertainment, marketing, teaching and learning or even to strategize an idea, it has become an important tool in the creative economy. Storytelling can take multiple forms and approaches that suit particular areas of intervention. This 5-day internship will be conducted under the guidance of a professional communication designer who has is a veteran in the advertising and communications industry.

Students can choose from the topics mentioned below:

• Stop motion animation
• Photography
• Video film making
• Print media

Dates: 5^th June to 9^th June 2023

Time: 10.30 am to 2.30 pm

 Expected learning outcomes: 

After completing the workshop successfully, the participants will: 

• Learn how to construct a story.
• Learn the basics of scripting and storyboarding.
• Learn the basics of composition and layout.
• Understand the importance of time and motion.
• Learn the basics of photography/videography/animation/graphic design (depending on the project).

Program Duration: 20 Hours over5 days (4 hours @ 5 days a week)

Session Plan – Day One 5^thJune, 2023

• Introduction to communication design fundamentals
• Presentation of case studies.
• Group discussion and brainstorming on the project.
• Team creation and huddle.
• Self-study assignment (Research).

Session Plan – Day Two 6^thJune, 2023

• Fundamentals of storyboarding.
• Presentation of research and discussion.
• Conceptualization and visualization of storyboard.
• Approaches to planning and strategy for execution (team-based activity).

Session Plan – Day Three 7^thJune, 2023

• Commencement of design execution.
• Team-based assisted learning and doing.
• Iterations and feedback.
• Continuation of design execution.

Session Plan – Day Four 8^thJune, 2023

• Continuation of design execution.
• In-process feedback and improvements.
• Documentation of the work.

Session Plan – Day Five 9th June, 2023

• Conclusion of design execution.
• Presentation and feedback session.
• Documentation of the work for the portfolio.

Fashion, Lifestyle & Culture

The world of fashion goes beyond just garments. Fashion is a mirror of the times and is often the barometer through which we understand and appreciate cultures. Fashion also expands the notion of the personal into the public domain, through it’s influence on our own styles vis a vis trends and forecasts. This internship helps the student understand the wider world of fashion, lifestyle and culture and enables them to create output that reflects this broader understanding. This 5-day internship will be conducted under the guidance of a practicing fashion designer and academic who has is a veteran in the industry.

Students can choose from the topics mentioned below:

• Fashion styling
• Fashion communication
• Culture and fashion
• Fashion and sustainability

Dates: 5^th June to 9^th June 2023

Time: 10.30 am to 2.30 pm 

Expected learning outcomes: 

After completing the workshop successfully, the participants will:

• Understand the macro aspects of the fashion industry.
• Understand the connection between fashion and culture.
• Explore various expressions connected to fashion and lifestyle.
• Appreciate their own persona from a fashion, lifestyle and culture perspective.
• Create a mini project that explores an aspect of fashion that they feel close to.

Program Duration: 20 Hours over5 days (4 hours @ 5 days a week)

Session Plan – Day One 5^thJune, 2023

• Overview of the fashion and lifestyle industry.
• Presentation of case studies in various aspects of fashion and lifestyle.
• Group discussion and brainstorming on the project.
• Team creation and huddle.
• Self-study assignment (Research).

Session Plan – Day Two 6^thJune, 2023

• Presentation of research and discussion.
• Conceptualization and visualization of project approach.
• Selection of medium for executing the project.
• Approaches to planning and strategy for execution (team-based activity).

Session Plan – Day Three 7^thJune, 2023

• Commencement of design execution.
• Team-based assisted learning and doing.
• Iterations and feedback.
• Continuation of design execution.

Session Plan – Day Four 8^thJune, 2023

• Continuation of design execution.
• In-process feedback and improvements.
• Documentation of the work.

Session Plan – Day Five 9^thJune, 2023

• Conclusion of design execution.
• Presentation and feedback session.
• Documentation of the work for the portfolio.

User Experience Design

User Experience Design is usually understood as the design of apps for mobile applications. However, app development is only one aspect of UX design. The actual UXD journey starts much before and encompasses many more aspects that build up to a final result that could be an app, a digital product, or any other product. This internship aims to expose students to appreciating user-centric design and problem-solving and apply the same to demonstrate results in a project of their choice.

Dates: 5^th June to 9^th June 2023

Time: 10.30 am to 2.30 pm

 Students can choose from the topics mentioned below:

• Design for healthcare
• Design for differently abled
• Design for ecology and environment
• Design for entertainment

Expected learning outcomes: 

After completing the workshop successfully, the participants will: 

• Understand the user experience journey through design thinking and methodology.
• Create scenarios for user centric design in a selected area.
• Learn how to navigate the design development journey.
• Create a final product that expresses and fulfills the user need.

 Program Duration: 20 Hours over 5 days (4 hours @ 5 days a week)

Session Plan – Day One 5thJune, 2023

• Overview of UX Design.
• Presentation of case studies in various aspects of UX Design.
• Group discussion and brainstorming on the project.
• Selection of the design contexts for working on the project.
• Team creation and huddle.
• Self-study assignment (Research).

Session Plan – Day Two 6thJune, 2023

• Understanding of personas.
• User research and contextualization.
• Conceptualization and visualization of project approach.
• Approaches to planning and strategy for execution (team-based activity).

Session Plan – Day Three 7thJune, 2023

• Commencement of design iterations.
• Team-based assisted learning and doing.
• Iterations and feedback.
• Continuation of design execution.

Session Plan – Day Four 8thJune, 2023

• Continuation of design execution.
• In-process feedback and improvements.
• Documentation of the work.

Session Plan – Day Five 9^thJune, 2023

• Conclusion of design execution.
• Presentation and feedback session.
• Documentation of the work for portfolio.

Program Fee & Process of RegistrationArts

Rs. 5000/- plus GST will be charged as a Registration Fee for any theme as per the choice of candidate.

Boarding and Lodging will be arranged (if required) at the institute hostel with a charge of Rs. 8000/- per participant including meals and AC accommodation on twin sharing basis

The fee should be paid online by using the registration form below.

Seats for respective themes will be allotted on a first come first serve basis as a limited number of seats is available.

Contact Information     

For registration and more details please feel free to call us at 8595650943, 9711310079, 7042422389, 7042422358 or email us at summer.internship@vedatya.ac.in.