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The CUET UG 2026 registration window is expected to open in the first week of Mar 2026 for Culinary Academy of India admission to UG courses.

The CUET PG 2025 result has been released for admission to PG courses. Candidates who appeared in the exam can view and download their scorecards by using their login details on the official website.

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Culinary Academy of India Fee, Structure
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Culinary Academy of India Fee, Structure

There are various courses offered by Culinary Academy of India in the admission session 2025. Candidates seeking admissions can choose from a variety of courses from fields of Hospitality and Travel and Hospitality and Travel, etc. The course fee varies with different Culinary Academy of India courses and course levels. Candidates who qualify through the Culinary Academy of India admission process can pay the fee of the opted course. The tuition fee ranges between INR 45,000 - 1,20,000 for Culinary Academy of India. Below is Culinary Academy of India fee for all courses:

Course	Total tuition fees
UG Diploma (2 Courses)	₹ 85 KGet Fee Details
PG Diploma (1 Courses)	₹ 45 KGet Fee Details
BCT & CA (1 Courses)	₹ 1.2 LGet Fee Details
Certificate (1 Courses)	₹ 48 KGet Fee Details

The fees is for the entire duration of the respective courses.

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Q: What is the fee structure for PG Diploma in Culinary Arts in Culinary Academy of India?

The Culinary Academy of India charges Rs. 45,000 per annum as the university-prescribed tuition fee. Students will also be charged separately for uniforms, journals & records, tool kits, carving kits, study material, and journals. A daily working lunch will also be provided at the college. The final and total figures for the complete academic year are provided along with the application form.

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.

Q: What is the fee for a Diploma in Pastry, Confectionery & Bakery at Culinary Academy of India?

The Fee for Six Months Diploma in Pastry, Confectionery & Bakery is INR 85,000/-

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UG Diploma Fees 2026

The Culinary Academy of India UG Diploma fee varies from one specialisation to another. The fee for the course is INR 85,000. Students must note that the fee for UG Diploma is charged as per the frequency set by the institution. The total course fee comprises various components, such as tuition and other refundable or non-refundable deposits. Check out the following section for more details around Culinary Academy of IndiaUG Diploma fees:

Fee components	Amount (for 6 months)
Tuition The fees might include components other than tuition fees.	₹ 85 K
Total fee	₹ 85 K

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

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UG Diploma Fees Comparison

Colleges	Tuition Fees	Hostel Fees
CAI	85 K	-/-
RIG Institute Greater Noida Compare	90 K	-/-
IHM Dehradun Compare	72.3 K - 95.8 K	70 K
IHM Shimla Compare	50 K - 70 K	-/-
IHM Mumbai Compare	50 K - 70 K	-/-

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PG Diploma Fees 2026

The Culinary Academy of India PG Diploma fee is INR 45,000. The duration of the programme is 1 year. Students must pay the fee as per the set frequency of the institution. The common payable charges for PG Diploma at Culinary Academy of India are Tuition fees, Registration Fees, One-Time Fees, Exam Fees, and others. Fetch more details around Culinary Academy of India PG Diploma fees in the section below:

Fee components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition	₹ 45 K
Total fee	₹ 45 K

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

The value for money rating of this course is 5.0/5 (2 Reviews).View placement details

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PG Diploma Fees Comparison

Colleges	Tuition Fees	Hostel Fees
CAI	45 K	-/-
MGKVP Varanasi Compare	19 K - 50 K	-/-
AMU Compare	4.5 K - 50 K	-/-
DOMS Compare	30 K	-/-
MKU DDE Compare	6 K - 22 K	-/-

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BCT & CA Fees 2026

BCT and CA is a 3 years course offered by Culinary Academy of India in the Full Time mode. Candidates are shortlisted for the same through Culinary Academy of India admission process. The course fee for BCT and CA varies with different specialisations of the course. Candidate have to pay INR 1,20,000 as tuition fee. Learn more about Culinary Academy of India BCT and CA fee and its components in the detailed fee breakup mentioned below:

Fee components	Amount (for 3 years)
Tuition Tuition fee is calculated on the basis of 1st year. Actual amount may vary.	₹ 1.2 L
Total fee	₹ 1.2 L

These are estimated fees information. Actual values may differ.

The value for money rating of this course is 4.7/5 (25 Reviews).View placement details

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BCT & CA Fees Comparison

Colleges	Tuition Fees	Hostel Fees
CAI	1.2 L	-/-
G H Raisoni University, Amravati Compare	1.89 L	2.98 L
Vedatya Institute Compare	3.89 L	1.6 L
International Institute of Hotel Management, Siliguri Compare	-/-	-/-
Aurora's Culinary Academy Compare	-/-	-/-

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Certificate Fees 2026

The fee structure of Certificate offered by Culinary Academy of India may include various components, such as Tuition Fees, Hostel Fees, One-time payable variants, etc. The total tuition fee for Certificate programme at Culinary Academy of India is INR 48,000. The mode of payment and timelines are decided by the institution. Moreover, the Culinary Academy of India’s fee structure may include some of the refundable fee components that are returned to students after a specific timeline. Belo

Fee components	Amount (for 18 months)
Tuition	₹ 48 K
Total fee	₹ 48 K

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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.

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Bachelor in Catering Technology and Culinary Arts - Batch of 2023

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Bachelor in Catering Technology and Culinary Arts - Batch of 2023

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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.

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

Answered 11 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

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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

Contributor-Level 7

What is the highest package for PG Diploma in Culinary arts students at Culinary Academy of India?

Answered a year ago

The highest package offered by the Culinary Academy of India is 3.5 Lacs per annum, and the average package is 1.5 Lacs per annum. in this university 100% of students got internships in various companies like ITC, Taj, Hyatt etc. The top role offered is hotel operation trainee. but after completing

Avinash Choudhary

Contributor-Level 7

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

Answered a year ago

The eligibility criteria for Certificate Course in Basic Culinary Skills programme offered by Culinary Academy of India is:

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

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