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Culinary Academy of India Admission 2025: Fees, Courses, Eligibility and Selection

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All the latest updates regarding Culinary Academy of India admissions are as follows:

The CUET UG 2026 registration window is expected to open in the first week of Mar 2026 for admission to UG courses.
The XAT registration process 2026 is now open for MBA/PGDM courses. The last date to register is Dec 5, 2025. Furthermore, the XAT 2026 exam will be held on Jan 4, 2026.

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Culinary Academy of India Admission Process 2025

Culinary Academy of India admission is based on both merit or exam scores of the candidates. Besides, Culinary Academy of India considers scores in All India Entrance Exam, ICSE, and Institute Entrance Exam for admission to specific courses. Culinary Academy of India offers courses at the UG, PG and Certificate levels.

The college offers UG programmes for 6 months - 3 years. For programmes at PG level, the duration is 1 year.

The total tuition fee for UG programmes is INR 85,000 - 1,20,000. Likewise, the PG programmes fee is INR 45,000. Students can pay the fee amount via online or offline mode.

Please note that this fee information is obtained from the official website/ sanctioning body but is subject to change.

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Q: Can I get direct admission at Culinary Academy of India?

No, you cannot get direct admission to the Culinary Academy of India. For admission, you need to clear ALL INDIA ENTRANCE EXAM conducted at the Culinary Academy, Hyderabad itself. You have to clear the group discussion and personal interview rounds also.

Q: How can I get admission in Culinary Academy of India?

Admissions to certificate courses in CAI is done based on Class 12th. You should have a minimum of 50% in Class 12th.

Admission to Bachelor’s Degree and PG Diploma courses is given through the All India Entrance Examination held in Hyderabad including the candidate’s performance in GD and PI. Selection of the candidate for admission to the certificate course is done based on his/ her marks obtained in the written test, GD, and PI conducted by the college.

Q: How many seats are available for BCT&CA at Culinary Academy of India?

Only 60 seats are available for the BCT&CA at the Culinary Academy of India per academy year.

Culinary Academy of India UG Diploma Admission 2025

2 courses 6 months

The university offers a 6 months UG Diploma course at the UG level in different specialisations, such as Patisserie. Entrance into the programme depends on how well a candidate does in exams, such as Institute Entrance Exam.

Candidates interested in applying should make sure they fulfil the specific eligibility requirements listed by the university.

Candidates can check the details of the requirements for Culinary Academy of India UG Diploma:

Seat Intake60

Total Tuition Fees₹ 85K

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Culinary Academy of India BCT & CA Admission 2025

1 courses 3 years

Culinary Academy of India offers a 3 years BCT and CA course to the students. Culinary Academy of India BCT and CA admission is based on a valid All India Entrance Exam score. Moreover, the selected candidates must pay INR 1,20,000 at the time of admission for Culinary Academy of India BCT and CA programme.

Seat Intake60

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.2L

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 with 50% aggregate

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Culinary Academy of India PG Diploma Admission 2025

1 courses 1 year

Culinary Academy of India PG Diploma is offered to candidates at the PG level. Candidates are required to participate in the entrance-based admission process to be considered for the final admission offer. Candidates are shortlisted for the PG Diploma programme based on their performance in the entrance exam. Candidates who qualify in the admission process are eligible to secure their seat in the 1 year programme.

Seat Intake30

Total Tuition Fees₹ 45K

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Culinary Academy of India Certificate Admission 2025

1 courses 18 months

The Culinary Academy of India offers a 18 months Certificate programme to the students. They can be admitted to this course without taking an entrance test.

Students must meet the eligibility requirements and submit the necessary documents for admission. Below is the criteria to join Culinary Academy of India Certificate:

Eligibility Criteria

Age between 16 - 25.

Seat Intake40

Total Tuition Fees₹ 48K

Eligibility Criteria

Accepting Exams: CBSE 10th, ICSE, TS SSC

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Q: What is the application fee for the BCT & CA programme at Culinary Academy of India?

The application fee for the BCT&CA programme at Culinary Academy of India is Rs. 1,000 which has to be paid in cash or through DD favoring Paragon Educational Society, payable at Hyderabad campus.

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Q: What is the application fee for the Certificate Course in Basic Culinary Skills programme at the Culinary Academy of India?

The application fee for the Certificate Course in Basic Culinary Skills programme at the Culinary Academy of India is Rs 500. The candidate can get the application form online directly from the academy’s website.

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Many companies like Taj Group, The Park, Oberoi, ITC, Leela, etc., visit the college to offer placements.

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Post Graduate Diploma in Culinary Arts - Batch of 2023

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5Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is the best college to learn culinary arts.

Placements: Our college provides good placements in good brands and hotels with good salary packages. The recruiting companies are Taj, Oberoi, Park, Lemon Tree, etc. They train students to get into good roles.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of our college is good, but some equipment needs to be upgraded. There are seven kitchens for practice. Every lab resembles a hotel kitchen. Library has more than 2500 books related to the hotel industry. Students get food from different cuisines for lunch.

Faculty: Faculty members in our college are well-trained, friendly, and experienced. The course curriculum provides good knowledge about food and hotel for students. Teaching quality is up to the core. Our college conducts practicals for the whole day. They guide students in a good way for the future.

Other: I chose this course because of my passion for food.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2023Read More

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Bachelor in Catering Technology and Culinary Arts - Batch of 2023

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

This is the best place.

Placements: About 70% of students are placed. The salary package offered is 3 LPA to 5 LPA. Oberoi, The Park, GRT, Lemon Tree, Taj, ITC, and international cruises are recruiters. Everyone got an internship at an international hotel. They offered management training and executive training.

Infrastructure: As per government guidelines, phones are not allowed in college. Classrooms are well maintained with good air conditioning. Kitchens are highly maintained with international equipments. They will teach you how to handle the flame and the temperature of the food with proper hygiene.

Faculty: It's my privilege to be trained under such good faculty members. International equipments and the experience of faculty members will teach you how to become a challenging chef. The semester exams are not that difficult. They will teach in a way that will make us write the exams with confidence.

Other: Sports and recreational activities are conducted every year.

Reviewed on 8 Mar 2023Read More

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Bachelor in Catering Technology and Culinary Arts - Batch of 2023

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I am satisfied with the course.

Placements: Many students get placements like in cruise ships. For the placements, students have to give an interview, and according to that, they get their placement and that also apply for jobs in very good hotels. Even hotels like Taj and Marriott visit our college to hire students.

Infrastructure: Labs in which we cook food are always cleaned and sanitised every day. Classrooms are cleaned every day too. I stayed in the college hostel. It maintains the hostel clean and tidy. The college has a vast array of books, which are very helpful for making any dish.

Faculty: All the teachers are very helpful and have a very good knowledge of what they teach. Their teaching quality is very good. The course curriculum makes the students ready as they are taught not only about Indian cuisine but also continental as well. As per my experience, semester exams are quite tough, but if you have the concept in your mind, then it is good.

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2022Read More

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Bachelor in Catering Technology and Culinary Arts - Batch of 2021

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Culinary Academy of India is the best place to study.

Placements: 75% of students got placed on campus. The highest package offered is 3.5 Lacs per annum, and the average package is 1.5 Lacs per annum. 100% of students got internships in various companies like ITC, Taj, Hyatt etc. The top role offered is hotel operation trainee.

Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available for our course are good. Our campus is huge. The college has 7 labs and 4-5 classrooms for students. A computer lab is available. A library is available. The quality of facilities in our hostel, the quality of food available in the mess and canteen, medical facilities, sports and games are good.

Faculty: The teachers are very helpful, qualified and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is very good. Students get good knowledge about the subjects. The course is curriculum relevant and makes the students industry-ready. The difficulty level of semester exams is moderate.

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Bachelor in Catering Technology and Culinary Arts - Batch of 2022

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Our college provides good placements and infrastructure.

Placements: The highest salary offered is Rs. 70,000 for the students selected on different cruise ships. Top recruiting companies like Taj, Marriott, Park Hyatt, etc., visit our college for placements. Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises also visit to hire students. All the students got an internship in different companies like Novotel, Park Hyatt, Taj Falaknuma, Marriott, etc.

Infrastructure: Classrooms are built in such a way to provide all types of facilities to the students. On every floor, there is a washroom, water and Wi-Fi facilities. There are different types of kitchen labs with all the equipment. The library consists of all types of books.

Faculty: Teachers in our college are well-experienced. They teach very well by sharing a lot of knowledge. The students are almost trained to work in the hotel. Semester exams are conducted very strictly. The pass percentage is 35%. The college sends the students to the hotel for training for about 5 months to get better experience in the industry.

Other: I have chosen this course because I am very much interested in cooking, and the present hotel industry is very large so that we can get easy and good placements. The college conducts extracurricular activities every month.

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2021Read More

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Bachelor in Catering Technology and Culinary Arts - Batch of 2023

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

It is the best college to pursue culinary arts in the country.

Placements: It is a college with 100% placements. Every year a number of companies visit the campus for placements. As far as I know, In our senior batch, everyone got placed in reputed brands. Job opportunities are very high for capable students. Every student gets placements whereas many opt for higher education.

Infrastructure: Facilities provided in our college are top-notch. Classrooms are well-maintained. Kitchens are well-equipped. The library is excellent with a wide collection of books. College has training kitchens such as hot kitchen, cruise galley, bakery patisserie, and bread art lab to name a few. We also have audio-visual classrooms that make learning enjoyable.

Faculty: All the faculty members in our college are highly professionals and help you throughout the year. The course teaches you everything and builds up your personality, which makes you industry-ready. The best part is, our college focuses on hands-on training to develop skills.

Other: I would say education at Culinary Academy of India, Hyderabad guarantees a great career ahead. It is the best culinary arts college in India. College gives students the best grooming and growth required to excel in the industry.

Reviewed on 26 May 2021Read More

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Is it easy to get admission in Culinary Academy of India?

Answered a year ago

Admissions to certificate courses in CAI is done on the basis of Class 12th. You should have a minimum of 50% in Class 12th. You have to clear the All India Entrance exam also followed by a personal interview and a group discussion.

usha

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How should I prepare myself to get into Culinary Academy of India for BCT&CA?

Answered a year ago

The basic eligibility criteria for Bachelor of Catering Technology and Culinary Arts is 10+2 from a recognised university with minimum 50% of aggregate marks holding not less than 17 years of age at the time of admissions. Ensure you are proficient in English, as it is crucial for communication duri

usha

Contributor-Level 8

I want to know about the latest cutoff information for Diploma in Indian and Continental Kitchen at Culinary Academy of India.

Answered 10 months ago

In the meantime, you can check the official website of the Culinary Academy of India or contact their admissions office directly to get the most up-to-date information on the cutoff for the Diploma in Indian and Continental Kitchen program. They should be able to provide details regarding the applic

Veerraj Sen

Contributor-Level 9

What is the application fee for the Certificate Course in Basic Culinary Skills programme at the Culinary Academy of India?

Answered a year ago

The application fees for the Certificate Course in Basic Culinary Skills programme at the Culinary Academy of India is Rs 500 . You can get the application form online from the academy's official website .

Kundan Kumar

Contributor-Level 8

What are the eligibility criteria for the Certificate Course in Basic Culinary Skills programme offered by Culinary Academy of India?

Answered a year ago

The eligibility criteria for the certificate course in Basic Culinary Skills Program is as the following:

1. Candidate should be minimum 16 years of age on or before the date of commencement of the course and not more than 25 years (30 years in case of SC & ST candidates).

2. A pass in Senior Secondar

Avinash Choudhary

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