Culinary Academy of India, Hyderabad: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

The Culinary Academy of India is the first professional training school for higher education in culinary arts founded in India. Ever since its inception in 1996, the Culinary Academy of India (CAI) has matched the standards of top American and European culinary institutes. The Culinary Academy of India is affiliated to the Osmania University, Hyderabad (OU). Today CAI is recognized as India’s premier culinary arts and catering technology institute, and one of the best colleges for aspiring chefs the world over.

The Culinary Academy of India (CAI) focuses on practical training. 70% of the student’s time is spent in kitchens, while theory makes up the rest. The Culinary Academy of India, Hyderabad (CAI) offers three main courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These courses are a bachelor's degree in catering technology (BCT), a Postgraduate diploma in culinary arts (PGDCA) and a craft certification course in food production. The academy has 7 fully equipped training kitchens, with each kitchen specifically designed for separate learning opportunities. Students at the CIA are also coached in soft skills and impeccable restaurant etiquette.

Over the course, the Culinary Academy of India has placed over 7,000 young Indians in leading cruise food production operations globally, and more than 2,000 chef graduates are currently working at India’s topmost hotels and restaurants. There is a staff of 18 full-time chef instructors who cover all the aspects of food production, food presentation, kitchen management and food hygiene. All the faculty members have previously worked at some of the world's most famous hotels in India and abroad. 

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Culinary Academy of India, Hyderabad (CAI) Location

The Culinary Academy of India is located in the Umanagar, Begumpet area of Hyderabad district in Telangana. The college is easily accessible from all the major locations. The nearest airport is the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport which is about 34 Km away from the college. The Begumpet railway station is about 700m away from the college.  The exact address of the college is 

Culinary Academy of India

6-3-1219/6A - Umanagar

Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500016