Culinary Arts Colleges in India

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.

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

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.
About scholarships.

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

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 more 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.

Dining and Housing

Swimming Pool

Gymnasium

Health and Wellbeing

Ragging Free Campus

Step 1

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.

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	15th Oct 2026. *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)

Is there any entrance test?

Yes, TNU has its own entrance test.

What are the semester Fees?

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

Are there any extra fees required?

No, TNU does not has any management quota.

Does TNU has any approval for the course?

Yes, TNU has the UGC approval.

How many faculty members do you have in this course?

There are 9 faculties in our department.

Is there any scholarship available?

Yes, TNU has its own 7 scholarships.

How to apply?

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.

The Placement scenario of This course?

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

B.Sc. in Hotel Administration & Culinary Art

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B.Sc. in Hotel Administration & Culinary Art

Eligibility Criteria

Top Recruiters, Highest Salary

14 Companies

100%

3.11 Lakhs / Annum

4.0 Lakhs / Annum

100%

10 Companies

Curriculum / Syllabus

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Semester 7

Semester 8

Program Educational Objective

Fee Structure

Modes of Payment

‘The Neotia University’

Scholarships

Residential Facilities

Dining and Housing

Dining and Housing

Swimming Pool

Swimming Pool

Gymnasium

Gymnasium

Health and Wellbeing

Health and Wellbeing

Ragging Free Campus

Ragging Free Campus

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

Important Dates

FAQs

What is the qualifying criteria to take admission?

Is there any entrance test?

What are the semester Fees?

Are there any extra fees required?

Does TNU has any approval for the course?

How many faculty members do you have in this course?

Is there any scholarship available?

How to apply?

The Placement scenario of This course?

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