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B.Sc. in Hotel Administration & Culinary Art

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    B.Sc. in Hotel Administration & Culinary Art

    A degree in Culinary Art prepares students to excel in the kitchen as culinary professionals. Specially crafted culinary course deals with many specialized subjects of the kitchen – edible sculptures, garde manger, micro cuisine, wine pairing, budgeting, and more. TNU’s degree aims at providing fundamental education in kitchen operation, food and beverage operation, management, production and service; food science, sanitation, etc. Graduates also gain a strong knowledge of business and its application within the hospitality industry. TNU’s students will be trained in well-equipped laboratories such as food production; cold kitchen, food; beverage, and confectionary service supervised by experienced faculty members and trained technicians to help students in learning by doing. The management skills that are taught can be applied in various positions in hotels, resorts, clubs, bars, restaurants, and cafeterias, even those outside of the culinary art.

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    Eligibility Criteria

    12th standard pass in any stream with minimum 50% marks.

    Top Recruiters, Highest Salary

    14 Companies

    Campus Recruitment for BHACA

    100%

    Placement

    3.11 Lakhs / Annum

    Average Salary Received

    4.0 Lakhs / Annum

    Highest Salary Received

    100%

    Internship

    10 Companies

    Offered for Internship

    Curriculum / Syllabus

    • Semester 1
    • Semester 2
    • Semester 3
    • Semester 4
    • Semester 5
    • Semester 6
    • Semester 7
    • Semester 8

    Semester 1

    SL. NO. COURSE NAME CODE CREDIT HOURS L T P
    THEORY
    1 Foundation Course in Food Production 1 CAL10101MJ 3 45 3 0 0
    2 Foundation Course in Bakery CAL10102MJ 2 30 2 0 0
    3 Rooms Division CAL10103MJ 2 30 2 0 0
    4 Nutrition & Hygiene CAL10104MJ 1 15 1 0 0
    5 Foundation Course in Food and Beverage Service Operation 1 CAL10101MN 2 30 2 0 0
    6 Basic Computer Application CAL10101SE 1 15 1 0 0
    7 Principles of Hospitality Management CAL10102MN 2 30 2 0 0
    8 Mes MES 2 30 2 0 0
    PRACTICAL
    9 Foundation Course in Food Production 1 Lab CAP10101MJ 2 60 0 0 4
    10 Foundation Course in Bakery Lab CAP10102MJ 2 60 0 0 4
    11 Rooms Division Lab CAP10103MJ 1 30 0 0 2
    12 Foundation Course in Food and Beverage Service Operation 1 Lab CAP10101MN 1 30 0 0 2
    13 English Language & Personality Development 1 Lab CAP10101AE 2 60 0 0 4
    14 Basic Computer Application Lab CAP10101SE 1 30 0 0 2
    TOTAL 24 525

    Semester 2

    SL. NO. COURSE NAME CODE CREDIT HOURS L T P
    THEORY
    1 Foundation Course in Food Production 2 CAL20201MJ 3 45 3 0 0
    2 Food and Beverage Service Operation 2 CAL20201MN 2 30 2 0 0
    3 Multi Disciplinary Elective 2 30 2 0 0
    4 English Language and Soft Skills 2 TNUL10201AE 1 15 1 0 0
    5 Butchery CAL20201SE 2 30 2 0 0
    6 Indian Constitution VA–TNUEL001 2 30 2 0 0
    PRACTICAL
    7 Foundation Course in Food Production 2 Lab CAP20201MJ 1 30 0 0 2
    8 Foundation Course in Confectionery Lab CAP20202MJ 1 30 0 0 2
    9 Food & Beverage Service Operations 2 Lab CAP20201MN 1 30 0 0 2
    10 English Language and Soft Skills 2 Lab TNUP10201AE 2 60 0 0 4
    TOTAL 17 330

    Semester 3

    SL. NO. COURSE NAME CODE CREDIT HOURS L T P
    THEORY
    1 Techniques of Pan Asia & Middle East CAL20301MJ 3 45 3 0 0
    2 Food and Beverage Service Operations 3 CAL20301MN 4 60 4 0 0
    3 Hospitality Marketing Management CAL20302MN 3 45 3 0 0
    4 Rooms Division CAL20303MN 3 45 3 0 0
    5 Multi Disciplinary Elective 2 30 2 0 0
    6 Hospitality Accounting CAL20302ME 3 45 3 0 0
    7 English Language & Soft Skills 3 TNUL10301AE 1 15 1 0 0
    8 Gender Sensitization VACCC308 2 30 2 0 0
    PRACTICAL
    9 Techniques of Pan Asia & Middle East Lab CAP20301MJ 1 30 0 0 2
    10 Food and Beverage Service Operations 3 Lab CAP20301MN 1 30 0 0 2
    11 English Language & Soft Skills 3 Lab TNUP10301AE 1 30 0 0 2
    12 Advanced Regional Cuisine Lab CAP30301SE 2 60 0 0 4
    TOTAL 26 375

    Semester 4

    SL. NO. COURSE NAME CODE CREDIT HOURS L T P
    THEORY
    1 TRAINING- Major 20 Weeks Industrial Training (Weightage to be given for 4 Core Courses) CAP10401MJ 16 480 0 0 32
    2 TRAINING- Minor CAP10401MN 4 120 0 0 8
    PRACTICAL
    TOTAL 20 600

    Semester 5

    SL. NO. COURSE NAME CODE CREDIT HOURS L T P
    THEORY
    1 Advanced Kitchen Management CAL20501MJ 3 45 3 0 0
    2 International Cuisine CAL20502MJ 3 45 3 0 0
    3 Entrepreneurship in Hospitality CAL30502MN 3 45 3 0 0
    4 Multi Disciplinary Elective 2 30 2 0 0
    5 English Language & Soft Skills 4 TNUL10501AE 1 15 1 0 0
    6 AI in Food & Beverage CAL20501SE 2 30 2 0 0
    7 Basic Barista CAL20502SE 1 15 1 0 0
    8 Critical Thinking & Logical Reasoning VA-TNUOL003 2 30 2 0 0
    PRACTICAL
    9 Managing Kitchen Operations Lab CAP20501MJ 1 30 0 0 2
    10 International Cuisine Lab CAP20502MJ 1 30 0 0 2
    11 English Language & Soft Skills 4 Lab TNUP10501AE 1 30 0 0 2
    12 SUPERVISORY WORK EXPERIENCE/ OJT IN SPECIALIZED AREA – 2 CAP10501SI 4 60 4 0 0
    TOTAL 24 360

    Semester 6

    SL. NO. COURSE NAME CODE CREDIT HOURS L T P
    THEORY
    1 TRAINING- Major 20 Weeks Industrial Training 2 (Weightage to be given for 4 Core Courses) CAP20601MJ 16 480 0 0 32
    2 TRAINING- Minor CAP20601MN 4 120 0 0 8
    PRACTICAL
    TOTAL 20 600

    Semester 7

    SL. NO. COURSE NAME CODE CREDIT HOURS L T P
    THEORY
    1 TRAINING- Major (Weightage to be given for 4 Core Courses) CAP20701MJ 16 480 0 0 32
    2 TRAINING- Minor CAP20701MN 4 120 0 0 8
    PRACTICAL
    TOTAL 20 600

    Semester 8

    SL. NO. COURSE NAME CODE CREDIT HOURS L T P
    THEORY
    1 TRAINING- Major CAP30801MJ 16 480 0 0 32
    2 TRAINING- Minor CAP30801MN 4 120 0 0 8
    PRACTICAL
    TOTAL 20 600

    Program Educational Objective

    • Apply the Knowledge of various cuisine gained during the course of study.
    • Demonstrate the Culinary Skills acquired and develop entrepreneurship skills.
    • Develop the Attitude essential for the industry.
    • Develop knowledge in terms of safe food handling practices during preparation and service of food.
    • Develop the skills and knowledge required to manage a full-fledged commercial a la carte kitchen.
    • Students will gain a deep understanding of all aspects of hotel management, including front office operations, housekeeping, food and beverage management, and event planning.
    • Develop communication skills while speaking to customers, colleagues & suppliers.
    • Find out and analyze the areas and causes of lesser impact on guest ‘s decision to select the restaurant outlets, food products through organized research and analysis of data collected.
    • Demonstrate appropriate breadth and depth of disciplinary knowledge, and comprehension of the major issues faced by chefs in managing a professional kitchen.
    • School of Hospitality and Culinary Art provides quality education in the field of hospitality industry.
    • State of the art infrastructure.
    • Strong alumni network.
    • Plenty of clubs, events for overall development of students.
    • Serene and sustainable study environment.
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    Fee Structure

    Courses Offered Fee Per Semester (A) (Rs.) One Time Fee (B) (Rs.) 1st Semester Fee (A+B) (Rs.) No. of Semester Total Course Fee (Rs.) 7th & 8th Semester – Exam Fee for OJT/RW (Rs.)
    B.Sc. in Hotel Administration & Culinary Art (BHACA) 58,000 29,000 87,000 6+2 4,01,000 24,000

    Modes of Payment

    ‘The Neotia University’

    Bank of Baroda
    A/C No. 6595020000033
    IFSC Code : BARB0VJOKOL
    Branch : SME Branch, Kolkata-700001

    Students can make the payment of Fee by following modes

    • 1. Demand Draft in the name of
      The Neotia University
    • 2. Cheque in the name of
      The Neotia University
    • 3. Online Payment of
      The Neotia University website

    Scholarships

     

    Scholarship / Sponsorship Criteria for India, Nepal, Bhutan & Bangladesh Students Admission
    for the Session 2026-27 at THE NEOTIA UNIVERSITY (TNU), W.B. for UG and Lateral Entry Courses
    SL NO. TYPE OF SCHOLARSHIP CLASS XII % or Equivalent % TERMS AND CONDITIONS PERCENTAGE (%) OF SCHOLARSHIP ON TUITION FEE
    1 CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP – i) Yearly Family income should be less than 2.5 Lakhs
    ii) Interview and document verification will be done by an empowered committee    		 50% TO 100%
    2 GRAMOTTHAN SCHOLARSHIP
    (Students from Gram Panchayat area of South 24 Parganas)    		 >= 65% Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs** 25%
    3 SPECIAL HILL STUDENTS’ SCHOLARSHIP
    [Students from GTA Area (W.B), North-East States, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Nepal & Bhutan]    		 >= 65% Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs** 25%
    4 SAHODARYA SCHOLARSHIP
    (Siblings of all students – present or passed out)    		 >= 60% ANY 25%
    5 MERE APNE SCHOLARSHIP
    (For Ambuja Neotia Group employees – in memory of Late Vinod Kumar Neotia)    		 >= 60% Yearly Family Income less than 5.0 Lakhs** 25%
    6 SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP >= 60% STATE / NATIONAL LEVEL PARTICIPANT / CHAMPION 25%
    7 CULTURAL SCHOLARSHIP >= 60% STATE / NATIONAL LEVEL PARTICIPANT / CHAMPION 25%

     

    Residential Facilities

    The University is equipped with avant-garde Infrastructure. We offer a rather impressive array of facilities viz smart classrooms, modern laboratories, conference and seminar halls, Wi-Fi enabled campus, a high-tech Learning Resource Centre, state-of-the-art IT Centre, clean and airy student residences, mess serving wholesome meals, indoor and outdoor sport facilities including a plush new gymnasium with latest equipments. Campus Banking Facilities, Doctor-on-call and Hospital Linkages are also available to enhance the student’s convenience.

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    How to Apply

    Step 1

    Sign up /Fill up the Application Form

    Step 2

    Appear for Admission Entrance Test

    Step 3

    Test Results

    Step 4

    Provisional Admission

    Step 5

    Final Admission

    Step 1:

    Sign up /Fill up the Application Form

    The student must first complete the Registration/Enquiry Form via the TNU website (www.tnu.in) or any other online platform that provides access to the TNU Registration/Enquiry link. Upon submitting the Registration Form, the student will receive a link via email, SMS, or WhatsApp to complete the Application Form. The Admission Counsellor at TNU will assist in filling out the form. Upon submission, a unique application number will be assigned to the student.

    Step 2:

    Appear for Admission Entrance Test

    All undergraduate course applicants are required to take an admission entrance examination. Once the Application Form is submitted, the Admission Test option will become available on the Student Dashboard. By selecting this link, students can complete the test at their convenience from any location. Students applying for lateral entry into postgraduate courses are exempt from this test. A distinct admission test will be organized for PhD candidates.

    Step 3:

    Test Results

    Within 24 hrs. of Admisison Test, the test results will be available at student’s Dashboard. 40% is the qualifying marks for the test.

    Step 4:

    Provisional Admission

    Following the submission of the Application Form, if the student successfully passes the entrance examination, they may secure provisional admission in their chosen and available course by remitting a fee of Rs.10,000/-. The payment procedure and link are provided above. Upon completion of the payment via TNU’s Payment Gateway, a receipt will be generated and can be accessed on the student’s Dashboard.

    Step 5:

    Final Admission

    After students receive their H.S (10+2) marks and meet TNU’s eligibility requirements for a specific course, they may secure final admission by remitting the outstanding balance of the first semester fee. Once the final admission fee is paid, a UID number will be generated for the student, allowing them to attend classes. The provisional start date for classes is set for August 1, 2025.

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    Important Dates

    Online Registration Starts From Started from January 2026
    Provisional Admission Started from January 2026
    Entrance Examination Date March 2026 to July 2026
    Declare of Test Results Within 24 hours of appearing the test
    Last date of Admission *The final date for Admissions will be as per UGC Guidelines.

    FAQs

    What is the qualifying criteria to take admission?

    50% in any Stream (Sc/ Arts/ commerce)

    Yes, TNU has its own entrance test.

    ₹58,000 / semester and ₹29000 is one time admission fee payable at first semester.

    No, TNU does not has any management quota.

    Yes, TNU has the UGC approval.

    There are 9 faculties in our department.

    Yes, TNU has its own 7 scholarships.

    You have to go to TNU website, you will get the option admission, then you will have to fill up the basic Name, mobile number and Mail id, then Log In link will create which will sent to Email id and Counsellor from TNU will call you to guide.

    • Hotel Administration – Placement Overview
    • Core Recruiters
    • Taj Group, Oberoi Group (OCLD), ITC, Marriott, Hyatt, Accor, Leela, Hilton
    • Job Roles
    • Front Office Associate / Executive
    • Housekeeping Supervisor
    • Guest Relations Executive
    • Food & Beverage Service Associate
    • Management Trainee (MT) Programs
    • Other Sectors Hiring Hotel Administration Grads
    • Airlines (Cabin Crew, Ground Staff)
    • Cruise Lines (F&B, Guest Services)
    • Facility Management (Corporate setups, hospitals)
    • Event Management Companies
    • Retail & Luxury Brands (Client servicing roles)
    • Tourism & Travel Agencies
    • ‍Culinary Arts – Placement Overview
    • Core Recruiters
    • Taj SATS, ITC Hotels, Oberoi Group, Marriott, Le Meridien, Carnival Cruises, Hyatt, Sodexo
    • Job Roles
    • Commis Chef / Demi Chef de Partied (DCDP)
    • Bakery & Pastry Chef (Junior level)
    • Continental / Indian / Chinese Chef (Trainee roles)
    • Cruise Line Kitchen Crew
    • Cloud Kitchen & Catering Startups
    • Other Career Paths
    • Entrepreneur (Cafe, Bakery, Catering)
    • Food Styling & Blogging
    • Culinary Instructor / Chef Trainer
    • Product Development Chef in FMCG companies
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