Advanced Diploma in International Culinary Arts | ADICA | SQA
Specialization in general cookery | Bakery and confectionary
2 year full-time program (including 6 month internship) | Accredited by Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA)
About the Course
The Advanced Diploma in International Culinary Arts (ADICA) course is offered by Vedatya Institute in partnership with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
ADICA is a two year programme that includes 6 months of on-the-job training. With Vedatya being the leader in research as well as academic discourse in the area of hospitality management, the programme promises to offer skills and knowledge required for a successful career in culinary arts in the hospitality sector. An academic partnership with one of the world's largest hotel company, InterContinental Hotels Group, in the form of an IHG academy offers students an unparalleled industry oriented learning experience.
This advanced level specialized programme provides rigorous training in culinary arts by offering an essential blend of theory with practical exposure. The programme acts as a stepping stone for budding chefs, wherein the initial phase of the programme provides students with fundamental skills. In the subsequent year, the programme focuses on the advanced skills by offering rigorous training in one of the two specialization domains – general cookery & baking and confectionary, as per student choice and interest. The course curriculum, delivered through the school's highly trained faculty, has the following key features
- Internationally recognized qualification with an opportunity to study and work abroad
- Dedicated industry interface through industry visits and guest lectures and demonstrations from some of the best chefs in the industry
- Practical training through fully functional on campus - Basic Training Kitchen (BTK) and Quantity Training Kitchen (QTK)
- Programme delivery through experts in the field
- Participation in various internal and external, national and international level competition for an enhanced learning experience
- An academic partnership with InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world's largest hotel company, in the form of an IHG academy
- First institute in India that will have an internationally branded on-campus training hotel, Holiday Inn
Program Structure
Food Hygiene Intermediate [ F4TL34 | Credit 1 ] |
Food Clarification & Purchase [ DL3H34 | Credit 1 ] |
Hospitality Supervision [ H19834 | Credit 2 ] |
Professional Cookery Graded Unit 1 [ DL4J34 | Credit 2 ] |
Professional Cookery Graded Unit 2 [ DL4J35 | Credit 2 ] |
Hospitality Industry [ H1L734 | Credit 1 ] |
Patisserie [ DL4534 | Credit 2 ] |
Kitchen Planning & Design [ DL4035 | Credit 1 ] |
Management in Food & Beverage Operations [ H19735 | Credit 3 ] |
Integrated Production Cookery Code 16 [ Credit 2 ] |
Management of Human Resources in Hospitality [ H1VL34 | Credit 1 ] |
Hospitality Financial Accounting [ DL3R34 | Credit 1 ] |
Production Cookery Cold Kitchen [ DL4634 | Credit 2 ] |
Production Cookery Cold Kitchen [ DL4734 | Credit 2 ] |
Production Cookery Sweets & Desserts [ DL4834 | Credit 2 ] |
Hospitality: Financial & Control Systems [ H1VL34 | Credit 1 ] |
Gastronomy [ DL3M35 | Credit 2 ] |
Pastry [ DL4434 | Credit 1 ] |
Work Role Effectiveness [ DG6G35 | Credit 3 ] |
Specialized Patisserie [ DL4934 | Credit 2 ] |
Fermented Patisserie Products [ DL3F34 | Credit 1 ] |
Production Cookery Sweets & Desserts [ DL4834 | Credit 2 ] |
Hospitality: Financial & Control Systems [ H1VL34 | Credit 1 ] |
Gastronomy [ DL3M35 | Credit 2 ] |
Pastry [ DL4434 | Credit 1 ] |
Work Role Effectiveness [ DG6G35 | Credit 3 ] |
Supervised Work Experience (SWE) |
Employment Experience 1 [ D7HJ34 | Credit 1 ] |
Final Placement |
Note: Gray - Mandatory (14 Credits) | Blue - Options A (6 Credits) | Orange - Options B (10 Credits)
Eligibility
- Class 12 of the Indian School System with minimum 50% (in best 4 subjects) in CBSE, ICSE or equivalent accreditation
- A candidate can either fill 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 the application fee draft 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 the application fee in cash
- Selection is based on personal interview and written test
Fee Structure
Year |
Install. 1 (Jun. 7th) |
Install. 2 (Oct. 7th) |
Install. 3 (Feb. 7th) |
Vedatya Total (INR) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 |
65,000 |
65,000 |
60,000 |
1,90,000 |
Year 2 |
55,000 |
55,000 |
|
1,10,000 |
Total |
|
|
3,00,000 |
Please note that an additional fee of GBP 220 is payable to SQA at the beginning of the course.
Note
- GST @18% and any other applicable taxes are additional. Taxes are subject to revision as per the statutory policy of the government of India.
- Foreign University fee will be determined by the exchange rate at the time of payment
- First installment is payable as per the date communicated in the offer letter
Terms & Conditions
- A refundable programme security deposit of Rs. 15,000 is to 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
- A one-time charge of Rs. 12,000 (inclusive of taxes) is payable before the programme's commencement towards a uniform and culinary kit
- Any taxes as applicable by law are not included in fees and will be charged additionally
- 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
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
- Fee once paid is not refundable except the security deposit
Placement
CTC | Graduating Students (Rs.)
Department Wise Placement (%)
Placement Profile (%)
Recruiting Companies
Testimonial

Abhimanyu Ghuliani
2013 Graduate | Chef, The Oberoi, New Delhi
Vedatya is my identity. It has made me the individual that I am today. I was given a perfect mix of international & domestic industry work exposure and classroom case based studies. It was completely an adventurous experience of learning via practical sessions, interactive lectures and conducting events. I was provided with many opportunities of interacting with Industry's best. Even after finishing my course and being a part of the real world, still at every step, I seek the advice from my mentors back at Vedatya. The institute has not only provided me with the best of opportunities across the globe but also transformed me to a better individual. I am always grateful to Vedatya and my mentors & coaches to guide me at every step and for being my alma-mater.

Akshit Dhingra
2013 Graduate | Chef, Angelina Paris, Dubai
Being a part of Vedatya family, I have set up myself as a winning professional in the recent times by executing my skills acquired from my academic qualifications and practical experiences in the ever active Vedatya. I have raised myself as a professional in the past recent years not only by learning cooking skills, but also gaining an highly professional management skills for an organization with the support of highly skilled Vedatya faculty.
Downloads
ADICA Prospectus
ADICA Leaflet