Culinary Academy of India Begumpet Hyderabad Answered Questions

Documents Required for Culinary Academy of India Certificate Admission:·       Marks sheet of class 10th standard·       Marks sheet of class 12th standard·       Marks sheet of Graduation (if applying for PGDCA)·       Transfer certificate (if required)·       Character certificate·       Caste certificate (if applicable)·       Passport-size photographs·       Letter of reference from Hotel Employer / Instructors / Principal (if applicable)·       Sports / Extra Curricular Activities·       Experience Certificate

The fees for various courses at the CAI range from Rs 32000 for a certificate course to Rs 1.42 Lakhs for advance diploma. The fees for various courses are given below:CourseTotal FeesEligibilityAdvanced DiplomaRs 1.42 Lakhs 10+2PG DiplomaRs 45,000 GraduationCertificationRs 32,000 10 + 2DiplomaRs 47,500 GraduationBCTCARs 1.20 Lakhs10+2 

There are four merit scholarships at Culinary Academy of India. These are:a) Best All-Rounder worth INR 25,000/-b) Best Culinary Artist of the Batch worth INR 25,000/-c) Best Pastry & Confectionery Artist worth INR 25,000/-d) Best Attitude worth INR 25,000/-Apart from this, there is one LN Reddy Memorial Scholarship where the students get the complete academic fee as a reward. 

Candidates can apply for various job profiles including Chef, Executive Chef, and Food and Beverage Supervisor after completing a PGD in Culinary Arts from CAI. CAI itself also provides placement to an average of more than 70% of students every year. Students can also participate in this placement drive to get selected by top 5-star hotels like the Taj, The Leela, ITC, etc. on-campus. Students can also reach the hotels and companies off-campus directly.

Yes, the Culinary Academy of India provides very good placements. Around 90% of students got placed on campus in 2023. All the top 5-star hotels like the Taj Hotel, The Leela, etc. participated in the placement drives. The minimum salary offered was around 30-40 thousand per month.

The highest package offered for PG Diploma in Culinary arts students at Culinary Academy of India till now is Rs 3.5 Lacs per annum in the year 2022. The average package is Rs 1.5 LPA and many 5-star hotels like The Leela and Taj Hotel participate. 100% of students get internships in companies like ITC, Taj, etc. 

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 during the selection process. Be prepared for an interview and possibly a written test that assesses your knowledge and passion for culinary arts. Ensure you have all necessary documents, including your educational certificates, identification proof, and any relevant experience certificates.