What is Culinary Academy of India known for?
Culinary Academy of India offers BHM, Hotel Management - Diploma, Hotel Management - PG across 3 active programme records.
Culinary Academy of India, Hyderabad – 2026 Overview
private · Hyderabad, Telangana
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Culinary Academy of India has recorded total fees from ₹47,333 and placement records with average packages up to ₹3 LPA. Use these figures to shortlist, then verify the same programme, year, category and placement report before deciding.
3Active programmes
29Student reviews
4.9Average rating
1Placement years
About Culinary Academy of India
History and Background
Culinary Academy of India (CAI) is a pioneer in professional training school in culinary arts in India. It began its establishment in 1996 in Hyderabad. It is affiliated to the Osmania University and AP State Board of Higher Education. In 2019, it recorded its name in Guiness Book of Record for Largest Display of Breads and Cakes. It also holds four world records, World Record for Longest Cold Meat Platter, World Record for Tallest Cupcake Christmas Tree, World Record for the Highest Number of International Breads. Culinary Academy of India Highlights Particular Detail Type | Establishment Year Private | 1996 Affiliation Osmania University,AP State Board of Higher Education Admission mode Online Admission Criteria Merit Based Courses Offered UG, PG Diploma & Certificate courses Facilities Library, Computer Lab, Mock Bar & Restaurant, Dining Hall, Guest Room Top Recruiters ITC Bengal, The Leela, The Oberoi, Taj, Club Mahindra Website https://www.iactchefacademy.com/ Culinary Academy of India (CAI) Courses Culinary Academy of India (CAI) offers undergraduate, PG Diploma and certification courses in Culinary Arts. The courses offered are, BCT& CA Bachelors in Culinary Arts, PG Diploma in Culinary Arts, Craft Certification Course in Food Production. Eligibility, Seat Intake and duration of the courses are mentioned below: Courses Eligibility Seat Intake Duration BCT&CA Candidates must have passed 10+2 with minimum 50% 60 3 years PG Diploma in Culinary Arts BBA/BHM/BSc/BA in Hotel Management/Hospitality 30 1 year Certificate course in Food Production & Patisserie Candidate must have passed 10th NA 1 and half years Culinary Academy of India (CAI) Admissions Culinary Academy of India (CAI) provides culinary arts programs at the UG and PG Diploma levels. Admission to these programs is completely based on merit and done based on candidates’ performance in the last qualifying examination. Steps to Apply for Admission in Culinary Academy of India (CAI) The admission process of the college is conducted in online mode. Interested candidates seeking admission to any of the programs offered by the college must register themselves. Below mentioned are the steps that one must follow for admission: Step 1 – Visit the website of CollegeSearch i.e. https://www.collegedecision.in/. Step 2 – Click on ‘Colleges’ and type college’s name in the search bar. Step 3 – The college profile appears after clicking on ‘Culinary Academy of India (CAI)’. Step 4 – Navigate to and click on the ‘Apply Now’ or ‘Request to Apply’ tab available on the top left of the page. Step 5 – It will redirect you to the official website where registration procedure takes place. Step 6 – Register yourself by providing your personal and academic details. Step 7 – Process the payment of application fee through any online mode of application. Step 8 – Save your duly filled application form and payment receipt for future reference. Note* Make sure that the details mentioned by you in the application form are correct as any incorrect detail may lead to cancellation of your candidature
Campus and Location
Established in 1996. Located in Hyderabad, Telangana. 6-3-1219/6A, Umanagar, Begumpet, Hyderabad, Telangana
Affiliation and Recognition
Affiliated to the Osmania University and AP State Board of Higher Education.
Courses and Programmes Offered
BHM Programmes
- Bachelor of Catering Technology and Culinary Arts – 3 years · BHM profile
Hotel Management - Diploma Programmes
- Certificate Course in Food Production and Patisserie – 1 years · Hotel Management - Diploma profile
Hotel Management - PG Programmes
- Post Graduate Diploma in Culinary Arts – 1 years · Hotel Management - PG profile
Course Fees at Culinary Academy of India
BHM Fees
Recorded annual fee for most BHM: ₹47,333 per year.
Hostel, mess and other charges are additional and not included.
Admission Process and Eligibility
Entrance Exams Accepted
How to Apply
Check the relevant programme eligibility, follow the mapped entrance-exam or university counselling route, and confirm dates, documents and fees on the official admission notice.
Cutoffs and Entrance Exams
Entrance Exams for Culinary Academy of India
Key entrance exams and routes recorded in the database: NCHMCT JEE.
Cutoff Trends
Branch-wise and category-wise cutoffs are not published in the current dataset. Check the official university or counselling website for the latest cutoffs.
Placements and Recruiters
Placement Highlights by Programme
2023₹8 LPA
BHM (2023): Highest ₹8 LPA, Average ₹3 LPA.
Top Recruiters
Grand Hyatt, Le Royal Meridien, Oberoi Hotels, Park group, Taj Group of Hotels and others (5 recruiters in database).
Placement Data Disclaimer
Package units, currency and placement percentages are not fully specified in the source. Treat these figures as indicative and verify the latest official placement report.
Student Reviews and Ratings
Overall Student Ratings
- Total active reviews: 29
- Average overall rating: 4.9/5
- Infrastructure: 4.7/5
- Hostel: 4.0/5
- Clubs/Activities: 4.4/5
- Faculty: 4.7/5
- Admission: 4.4/5
Faculty and Departments
Key Faculty Members
- Sudhakar. N. Rao – Director
- Akshay Kulkarni – HOD
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Frequently asked questions
What are the main courses at Culinary Academy of India?
Culinary Academy of India lists Bachelor of Catering Technology and Culinary Arts, Certificate Course in Food Production and Patisserie, Post Graduate Diploma in Culinary Arts.
What are the fees at Culinary Academy of India?
Recorded total fees range from ₹47,333 to ₹47,333. Confirm current category and additional charges with the institution.
Which entrance exams are accepted by Culinary Academy of India?
The active programme mappings list NCHMCT JEE.
How are placements at Culinary Academy of India?
Placement records are available for 1 programme-year record(s), including average and highest package values where reported.
What is the average package at Culinary Academy of India?
The available placement records include average package values such as ₹3 LPA. Values can vary by year and programme.
What is the student rating of Culinary Academy of India?
Culinary Academy of India has an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 29 active review(s).
Which recruiters are associated with Culinary Academy of India?
The available records include recruiters such as Grand Hyatt, Le Royal Meridien, Oberoi Hotels, Park group, Taj Group of Hotels.
Data note: Fees, placements, rankings and reviews are recorded evidence and may change by batch, category, role, recruiter mix or academic year. Verify the latest official information before applying.