CAI Hyderabad offers admission in the culinary field at Undergraduate, PG Diploma, and Certificate courses such as a 3 year Bachelor of Catering Technology and Culinary Arts, 1 year PG Diploma in Culinary Arts, 1.5 Year Certificate Course in Food Production & Patisserie, Costa Crociere Cruise Chef Courses, P&O Cruises Courses, Princess Cruises Courses etc. For CAI Hyderabad admission, the application form can be collected from the college office in person or can be downloaded from the college’s website.

  • For admission to Bachelor of Catering Technology and Culinary Arts, candidates must have completed 10+2 from a recognized university with minimum 50% of aggregate marks and should be not less than 17 years of age at the time of admissions. Admission to the course is given on the basis of candidate’s performance in All India Entrance Examination held in Hyderabad only including Group Discussion and Personal Interview conducted by the Institute
  • Admission to PG diploma courses at CAI Hyderabad are granted to candidates who have done any of these courses such as Bachelor in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Bachelor of Business Management / Bachelor of Business Administration in Hotel / Hospitality, Graduates in Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Business Administration (Hotel, Hospitality and Tourism streams) with minimum two years of instruction in food production, B.Sc. Hotel Management, B.A. in Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts graduates from any recognized University are eligible to apply for admission to PG Diploma course. CAI Hyderabad admission is done on the basis of marks secured in All India Entrance Examination conducted in Hyderabad only, followed by Group Discussion, Personal Interview, and a Trade Test.
  • For admission to certificate courses at CAI Hyderabad, the minimum eligibility requirement is candidates must have passed SSC/ Class 10th or its equivalent examination in any discipline with English as a medium of instruction. Candidates are selected for admission to certificate courses on the basis of marks obtained in the written test, GD, and PI round conducted by the college.

CAI Hyderabad Admission 2024: Courses and Eligibility

Courses Total tuition fees Duration Eligibility and selection
BCTCA INR 40,000 (1st Year Fees) 3 years 10+2
Certification INR 32,000 1 year 6 months 10 + 2
PG Diploma INR 45,000 1 year Graduation
Diploma INR 47,500 1 year Graduation
Advanced Diploma INR 1.42 Lakhs 1 year 10+2

CAI Hyderabad Admission 2024 FAQs

Ques: How is the application process at CAI Hyderabad?

Ans: Candidates need to apply separately for each course. They can collect the application form in person from the college office and pay the application fee through DD. The steps to apply are given below:-

  • Collect the application form from the college or download it from the college’s website, http://www.iactchefacademy.com
  • Visit the website and under “Why” tab select the course you want to join.
  • Click on the “Download Application Form” link on the page of the selected program,
  • Fill up the application form
  • Pay the application fee of RS. 500 in cash or through DD favoring Paragon Educational Society, payable at Hyderabad.
  • Attach all the documents.
  • Submit the form either in person or through the post.

Ques: When was CAI Hyderabad established and is affiliated to which university?

Ans: Culinary Academy of India (CAI) was established in the year 2004 in Hyderabad, Telangana. CAI Hyderabad is affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad.

Ques: What are the courses offered at CAI Hyderabad?

Ans: CAI Hyderabad offers Bachelor’s Degree in Catering Technology and Culinary Arts of 3-years with an intake of 60 candidates, Post Graduate Diploma in Culinary Arts of 1-year duration with the intake of 30 students, and Certificate course in Food Production and Patisserie of One and half year duration consisting of 40 students.

Ques: What is the specialization offered in the Certificate course at CAI Hyderabad?

Ans: CAI Hyderabad offers certificate course in Food Production and Patisserie on the basis of written test and performance in GD and PI.

Ques: Is there any age limit to apply for certificate course?

Ans: Yes, the minimum age of the candidates to get admission in the course is 16 years and the maximum age limit is 25 years. However, Candidates of SC/ ST category are given relaxation of 5 years.

Ques: How can candidates get into CAI Hyderabad?

Ans: Admission to Bachelor’s Degree and PG Diploma course is given through All India Entrance Examination held in Hyderabad including candidate’s performance in GD and PI.

Ques: What is the eligibility for PG Diploma course at CAI Hyderabad?

Ans: To be eligible for admission, Candidates must have passed the Bachelor in Hotel Management and Catering Technology, Bachelor of Business Management / Bachelor of Business Administration in Hotel / Hospitality (with a minimum of two years of Food Production instruction), Graduates in Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Business Administration.