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

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

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

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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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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IHM Mumbai is a highly reputed hospitality institute with a strong history and a focus on practical training, industry connections, and a holistic curriculum, making it a good choice for those seeking a career in the hospitality industry. The Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition (IHMCT&AN), generally known as the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), is a multi-location public hospitality institute in India. IHM is established by the Ministry of Tourism of the Government of India. It is also under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Tourism. It caters to not only the students of India but also international students from the SAARC.

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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Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences has a state-of-the-art infrastructure with multiple facilities available at the college. The college has Culinary Labs, Foundation Kitchen Lab,  and others. There are a total of 20 well-equipped work stations available in the college. The college even has a big library with a good collection of knowledgeable books.

JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research have students who got above 75% in Karnataka board exams, almost all are merit students.

Faculty in JSS academy makes students practically trained to fit for the best jobs. Actually placements are depends on the subject you have taken. Above 75% students got placed in their respective field.

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.

Yes, it is applicable to all Mumbai University Engineering colleges. As per new the calculation, CGPA marks will be converted to percentage for admission.

Yes, CSMU does provide scholarship schemes for its students in different categories such as merit scholarships, defence personnel scholarships, etc. It even provides scholarships to reserved categories. Please find the following table for reference.

The mess food at SNDT Women's University is overally good and top-notch in terms of quality and quantity.

 Different varieties of food are served for breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner throughout the week. The food will not be served in rooms, and residents are not allowed to take food to their rooms.

The entrance exams are accepted by Shivaji University for BTech course include JEE Main/ MHT CET. Moreover, for BArch course include MHT JEE Main (Paper 2)/ MHT CET. Further, for MBA courses, the entrance exams accepted include CAT/ CMAT/ ATMA/ MAT/ MAT/6 CET. The entrance exams accepted for M.Tech course at Shivaji University include GATE/ MHT CET. For PhD course, the entrance exams accepted include the UGC NET/ GATE/ GPAT/ Shivaji University entrance test.

Various companies that have recruited from DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune are:

Edunet Foundation	TATA Motors
Artiset	Magic Software
Accenture	Lion Mortgage
Codeverse	Asian Paints
Doggle	HDFC Life
TCS	IndiaMart

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

MGM Institute of Biosciences and Technology shortlists candidates based on their entrance exam scores. The institute considers scores in MGMU CET for admission to UG and PG courses. Aspirants with GATE or NET scores can also apply for M.Tech courses.

Yes, K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce is ranked by various ranking bodies. A few of the important K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce rankings are mentioned below:

Ranking Body	K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce Rankings
The Week 2025 under the Humanities & Social Sciences category	27
The Week 2025 under the Accounting & Commerce category	77
India Today 2024 under the Accounting & Commerce category	20
India Today 2024 under the Humanities & Social Sciences category	23
The Week 2024 under the Accounting & Commerce category	87
India Today 2023 for BCom	18
India Today 2023 for BA	24
The Week 2023 for Arts	27
India Today 2022 for BCom	18
India Today 2022 for BA	25

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

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.

Thakur Institute of Hotel Management offers 100% placement assistance to its students. The institute has recorded a successful 100% placement rate in the recent years. Companies such as ITC, Hyatt, Taj, Oberoi, JW Marriott, Radisson, The Leela, Westin, Hilton, Holiday Inn, and others visit TIHM Mumbai for placements. The highest package during the 2024 placements at TIHM stood at INR 3.72 LPA, while the average package stood at INR 1.9 LPA.

The SNDT college in Pune is famous for its excellence in education, social work as well as home science.

The education department of SNDT college offers programs like B.ED, M.ED and diploma courses which help in preparing the students for careers in teaching, educational leadership and also the curriculum development.

In Social work the college provides  BSW, MSW, and Diploma programs. The home science department offers B.Sc and M.Sc programs.

Yes, the ITM Institute of Hotel Management offers admission through a Management quota for some courses with the institute having direct admissions based on Merit. Further students who get admission through Management Quota face higher fees though clear figures have not been mentioned, the base tuition fees are INR 5.1 Lakhs - INR 12 Lakhs for the UG courses.

Shri Balaji Institute Pune (SBIP) offers various courses like M.Sc, B.Lib.I.Sc, MSW, M.Lib.Sc, PG Diploma, Certificate, M.A, B.Sc, BSW, B.A, After 10th Diploma in Beauty & Fitness, Design, Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Medicine & Health Sciences, Animation, Hospitality & Travel, Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Engineering, Mass Communication & Media stream. Shri Balaji Institute Pune (SBIP) has specializations such as Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Electronics, Jewellery Design, Textile Design, Fashion Design, Biochemistry, Telecom, Actuarial Science, Data Analytics, Diabetology, Energy & Environment, Food Production, Bioinformatics, Perfusion Technology, GeoInformatics, Statistics, Ayurved, Disaster Management, Footwear Design, Toxicology, Dairy Technology, Print Media.

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

Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology is a good institution for Certificate, After 10th Diploma, MHMCT, BHMCT courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at Maharashtra State Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology are Food Production, Bakery & Confectionery, Travel & Tourism Management.

Yes, it is worth pursuing the BTech course from G H Raisoni University, Amravati. The USPs of joining the BTech course at G H Raisoni University, Amravati are mentioned below:

• Academic Excellence & Accreditation
• Industry Collaboration & Internship Opportunities
• Exceptional Placement Record
• Modern Infrastructure & Smart Campus
• Research & Innovation Hub and others

 

 

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

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ITM IHM is one of the leading hotel management training institutes in India. In 2022, Times Education ranked ITM IHM as a top hotel mgt. Institute of India.

ITM IHM offers complete packages including a rewarding internship. ITM IHM additionally offers 100% placement support and visits over 100 companies for placement.

For latest accurate information, please visit the official website of ITM Institute of Hotel Management portal or contact the admissions office.