Best Culinary Arts Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

There are about 490+ best Culinary Arts colleges in India. Among them, 267 colleges are owned privately, the public/government organisations own 76 colleges, and public-private entities own 5 colleges.  Students can secure admission based on their merit in Class 12 or an intermediate exam. Some of the best Culinary Arts colleges in India are the Indian Institute of Hotel Management & Culinary Arts (IIHMCA)- Hyderabad, Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Culinary Academy of India, Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts, IHM Aurangabad, IHM Delhi, SNDT College, MIT WPU, Chandigarh University, and many others.

Hi, to assess the best Culinary Arts colleges in India, you should its Tuition fee structure. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their total tuition fees:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee/ Seat Intake
IHM Pusa Admission	INR 63,000 – INR 90,000
IHM Dehradun Admission	INR 92,000 - INR 95,000
IHM Chennai Admission	INR 31,000 – INR 54,000
IIHMCA Hyderabad Admission	INR 80,000 - INR 4 lakh
IHM Shillong Admission	INR 75,000
Chandigarh University Admission	INR 6 lakh

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Hi, joining Culinary Arts colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to go through its ROI. Listed below are some of the topmCulinary Arts colleges in India along with their total tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education Courses	INR 4 lakh – INR 8 lakh	INR 12 LPA
M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences Courses	INR 2 lakh	INR 3 LPA
Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts Courses	INR 1 lakh - INR 12 lakh	INR 8 LPA
SNDT College Courses	INR 82,000	INR 3 LPA
NSHM Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management Courses	INR 4 lakh - INR 5 lakh	INR 5 LPA

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International Institute of Culinary Arts and Career Management (IICCM) offers various facilities to students such as modern coneference halls, library, and others. 

Yes, Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management is good in terms of placements. 40% of batch secured international offers. Highest and average Int'l package grabbed by batch 2026 was INR 43 LPA and INR 26 LPA. Top and average domestic package was INR 12 LPA and INR 9 LPA.

Hi, listed below are the top Culinary Arts colleges in India along with their average placement package and the prominent recruiters:

College Name	Average Placement Package	Prominent Recruiters
Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education Placements	INR 12 LPA	ITC Hotels, Taj Hotels, The Oberoi Group, The Hyatt, etc.
NSHM Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management Placements	INR 5 LPA	Emirates, Sheraton, The Leela, Oberoi Grand, Taj Bengal, JW Marriot, etc.

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The table below shows the distance Culinary Arts colleges in India along with their total tuition fees:

Top Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
IGNOU	INR 14,000
Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning	INR 46,000
Mumbai College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology	INR 15,000 - INR 35,000
ANUCDE Guntur	INR 8,000
Amazon Institute of Hotel Tourism and Management	INR 16,000

The table below shows the best Chef istitutes or Culinary Arts colleges in India for cooking classes in India are mentioned below along with their total tuition fee:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee
Welcomegroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education	INR 4 lakh – INR 7 lakh
SSCA Pune	INR 1 lakh - INR 12 lakh
SRM Institute of Hotel Management	INR 60,000 - INR 1 lakh
Chitkara College of Hospitality Management	INR 6 lakh - INR 19 lakh

Culinary Arts is art and Science of preparing and presenting food.

You can learn many skills used in kitchen to create appealing and delicious dishes. 

It also offers a basic knowledge of flavours, ingredients and also cooking techniques.

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Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

International Institute of Culinary Arts (IICA) in New Delhi is one of the best colleges. 

Some other popular colleges for Culinary Arts courses are:

• M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
• Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts
• SNDT College
• NSHM Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management

Note: Info is taken from other sources and can be different.

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Yes there are government jobs for Culinary Arts graduates in India in cooking, food science and also hotel management.

Graduates can work as government cooks in schools, army canteens and hospitals. You can also become a food inspector and work in government departments. 

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Yes many Culinary Arts courses also teach about nutrition and diet. Students learn about food value, how to plan balanced meals and even cook in healthy way.

This help chefs make food for people who want vegan, gluten-free or also low-calorie meals.

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The tuition fees at GD Goenka University for all the courses costs about INR 35,000 to INR 84.8 L. This fee is exclusive of other components like exam fees, admission or application fees, security deposit, etc. The fee depends on the chosen course and specialisation.

To succeed in Culinary Arts you need technical skills like knife work, cooking methods and food safety, plus soft skills like time management, creativity, teamwork and also staying calm under pressure. 

Candidates need to have some skills if they want to go for this course. Candidates can see table giving such skills below -

Skills

Cooking & baking techniques

Creativity & innovation in recipes

Time management & multitasking

Knife skills & food preparation

Knowledge of international cuisines

Food presentation & plating

Teamwork & communication

Attention to detail

 

Food and Beverage Director and General Manager of a premier international hotel chain hold highest earning position in Tourism industry.

Food & Beverage Director is responsible for managing all parts of organization's food and beverage planning and service like -

• menu planning
• costing
• preparing and presenting food and beverages
• adhering to quality and safety requirements

Hamstech Institute of Creative Education provides various  programmes in degrees, diplomas, certificate, and weekend progarmmes in Fashion Designing, Interior Designing, Photography, Graphic Design, Baking, Culinary Arts, and Makeup Artistry. The details are mentioned below:

FashionDesign	Duration	No. of Seats
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN FASHION DESIGN (JNAFAU)	11 mths	25
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN FASHION DESIGN & GARMENT MAKING (SBTET)	2 Yrs	25
BA HONS DEGREE IN FASHION DESIGN	3 Yrs	60
Diploma in Textiles & Fashion Design	2 yrs	25
WEEKEND FASHION DESIGN COURSE	1 yr	25
Interior design
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN INTERIOR DESIGN (JNAFAU)	11 mths	25
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN INTERIOR DESIGN (SBTET)	1 Yr	25
BA HONS DEGREE IN INTERIOR DESIGN	3 Mths	60
Diploma in Interior Design	1 Yr	25
WEEKEND INTERIOR DESIGN COURSE	1 Yr	25
Photography
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHY	1 Yr	25
Short-Term Course in PHOTOGRAPHY	3 mths	25
BA Hons Degree in Photography & Digital Imaging	3 Yrs	60
WEEKEND COURSE IN PHOTOGRAPHY	1 Yr	25
Graphic Design
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN GRAPHIC DESIGN (JNAFAU)	1 yr	25
BA HONS DEGREE IN APPLIED ARTS (VISUAL COMMUNICATION)	3 Yrs	60
Makeup Artist
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN MAKEUP ARTISTRY	3 Mths	25

Runax Institute has collaborated with various companies and organisations. The below-mentioned are Runax Institute collaborations:

Runax Institute Collaborations
Reliance Industries Limited	ITC Hotel	Holiday Inn Express
SBI	-	-

IIHMCA Hyderabad offers a Bachelor of Catering Technology and Culinary Arts on the basis of entrance. The duration of the respective course is 3 years, offered in full-time mode. The eligibility criteria of Bachelor of Catering Technology and Culinary Arts includes Class 12 qualification with minimum aggregate and qualification of Common Entrance Examination (CEE). IIHMCA Hyderabad fee structure includes tuition fee of the course worth INR 4.6 Lakh. 

KR Mangalam University is a tier 2 university. The university is recognised by the UGC and has been accredited by other organisations like the BCI, FDCI and ACU. The university has been awarded on multiple occasions with the likes of the best engineering institute and the best B school at the Education Leaders Conclave Awards among others.

UEI Pune offers placements and internship opportunities to its students. It also provides industrial training in both domestic and international companies. The college provides several opportunities to students for industry exposure, internships, and placement assistance by a dedicated placement team. Some of the top recruiters at UEI Global Pune are Hotel Crowne Plaza, Hyatt Regency, Ritz Carlton - Dubai, Four Seasons - Dubai, The Imperial, Lemon Tree, Tanishq, Sheraton, etc.

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. Currently, the highest international package offered during LPU placements in 2025 was INR 2.5 crore per annum, whereas the highest domestic package offered stood at INR 1 crore per annum. The LPU average package offered to the top 25% students of the batch 2025 was INR 10.23 LPA. The key highlights of LPU placements for the Class of 2023, 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 53 LPA	INR 250 LPA (International) INR 100 LPA (Domestic)
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	INR 7.80 (MBA) INR 7.92 LPA (BTech CSE)	INR 10.23 LPA (top 25%)
Total recruiters	1,107	1,611	2,225+
Total offers	5,500+	7,443	6,000+

Yes, admissions are open at AAFT University of Media And Arts. AFT Global Entrance Exam (AAFT GEE) is a requirement for students applying to AAFT. Depending on the applicant's chosen subject, the exam consists of an aptitude test and a personal interview (through offline or online modes). Online submissions for AAFT programme applications are accepted.

Yes, MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences is a good college. The institute is approved by the AICTE, NMC, BCI, DCI, PCI and the NBA.The University has been accredited by the NAAC with Grade-A+ recognising its excellence in academics. MSRUAS is ranked 75 under the Engineering category by NIRF 2025. The university has modern infrastrcture which includes classrooms, library, medical facility, labs, seminar halls, hostel, cafeteria, etc.

Yes,   Culinary students at VM Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education receive professional tool kits, and all students are provided with prescribed uniforms.  Study materials are accessible through the library, e-resources, and classroom platforms.

CII Institute of Hospitality, Hyatt Lucknow fees has been detailed in an elaborate manner and is mentioned specialisation-wise for the students' convenience. The students can choose to simple pursue the Swiss-grade Diploma programme, or integrate it with the BTS programme offered by CII Institute of Hospitality.

The fees for the integrated BTS+EHL courses are INR 5.3 Lacs (Culinary), INR 5 Lacs (Rooms), and INR 5 Lacs (Food & Beverage). Regarding CII Institute of Hospitality Hyatt Lucknow for the VET by EHS programmes, it costs the student INR 5.2 Lacs (Culinary), INR 4.9 Lacs (Rooms), and INR 4.9 Lacs (Food & Beverage). CIIIH Hyatt Lucknow provides monthly EMI facility for the financial convenience of students.

AAFT is a private academy; however, it is approved by the UGC. The academy also has multiple associations with international universities such as New York University, USA, Oxford Business College, United Kingdom and Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia. Established in 1990, the Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), is a Media and Communication academy located in Delhi/ NCR. It is located in Film City Noida and is known for offering various undergraduate, postgraduate, Diploma and short-term courses in the fields of Cinema, Mass Communication, Animation, Fashion and Photography.

Food and Beverage Director and General Manager of a premier international hotel chain hold highest earning position in Tourism industry.

Food & Beverage Director is responsible for managing all parts of organization's food and beverage planning and service like -

• menu planning
• costing
• preparing and presenting food and beverages
• adhering to quality and safety requirements

Situated 20 km from the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh, Mangalayatan University was founded in 2006 and has graduated over 7000+ students. Nearly 3500+ students from India and abroad are currently studying on campus. Mangalayatan University vision is to give students from all kinds of background, a quality educational experience leading to legitimately rewarding career opportunities. 

Mangalayatan University, Aligarh offers UG, PG, Doctoral and PG Diploma courses to students across streams such as Engineering, Science, Management, Law, Humanities, Biomedical Education and Research, Legal Studies, and Pharmacy. 

Yes,  Sanskaram University offers scholarship to students. The scholarship is offered to meritorious students at the time of admission initially for the first year. Scholarships can be extended based on the student's performance in semester/ annual examinations. 

Students who want to get a seat at the Phonics University have to give entrance test and meet the cutoff for the exams. Students who want to get into BTech have to pass class 12 in subjects like Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry with minimum 45% marks (40% for reserved category).

Yes, SRM University Sonepat is safe for girls. The university has fully residential with 24/7 guards at hostel gates. It has CCTV coverage, biometrics attendance and seperate hostel for girls with female wardens. 

Candidates must first register online or offline for the preferred course. Mai Institute of Hotel Management offers admission to courses based on entrance exam or qualifying exam scores of the candidates. Aspirants seeking admission in Diploma and certificate courses also need to pass the personal interview round for admission. Selected candidates need to confirm their seat by paying the course fee.