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		Culinary Academy of India runs the most successful cooking courses at Bachelors, Craft and continuing education levels from the past fourteen years. Now with ample experience, research and brand identity CAI is exploring the domain of Post Graduate levels of certification in culinary education. This innovative course is designed for the individuals who have a prior hotel, hospitality, catering and culinary qualification at bachelor’s level, but want to manage, grow professionally, open or own a culinary business. Compared to other international programs CAI’s - PGDCA has a strong focus in terms of technical skill development and supervisory inputs. This content delivered to the candidates is highly transferable and applicable both ways of career building and entrepreneurship.

Osmania University has granted affiliation to this PGDCA being offered by CAI and with this achievement CAI has joined the elite club of culinary educators in the world.CAI is the first institute to offer a Post Graduate Certification in Culinary Arts through well known and reputed Osmania university

If your goal is to enter the food industry with a post-graduate level qualification then CAI's PGDCA is the only answer. Post Graduate Diploma in Culinary Arts (PGDCA) is the first specialization course available for hotel, catering, hospitality and culinary graduates in India. This two semester (One -year) program will help prepare you to enter the ever demanding culinary industry by developing and fine tuning your culinary and business skills.

Course Structure

Professional Guidance

PGDCA is the result of the collective thought of highly respected, culinary experts with years of academic and professional expertise. The combination of skill development, leadership and entrepreneurship have been strategically embedded into the curriculum keeping in mind the local requirement but with a global touch. The course extends over a period of two semesters of 16 weeks each (one year) and will have equal emphasis on theoretical and practical inputs. The course is well designed and targeted to make you a thorough professional by not only teaching you practical skills but also will make you an effective leader in a very challenging occupation. Besides the high emphasis on technical skills development the course effectively covers other areas such as Culinary Management, Cruise Line Operations, Culture and Cuisine, Culinary Economics, Supervision and Interpersonal Communications. The program is delivered by highly skilled and abroad returned mentors with real world experience sandwiched with passion for teaching. This unique combination of latest curricullum, world class infrastructure, well known mentors and a well recognized BRAND CAI makes PGDCA second to none.

Mario Sciacca Costa Campus Asia Representative Corporate Chef Costa Cruise Lines,Italy	Arun K. Agarwal CEO, Hibiscus Consult Former Dean OCLD Former Principal WMI.	Y. B. Mathur Ex. Senior Executive Chef WMI Gurgoan	Baranidharan. P Corporate Chef Griffith Laboratories Pvt Ltd.

Who can apply?   Graduates in hotel, hospitality, catering and culinary streams from a recognized University.     Course commencement   June /July every academic year.       No. of seats   30 candidates will be enrolled per academic year.       Duration of the course   One year full time (2 semesters of 16 weeks each).       Mode of selection   All India written examination to be conducted at Hyderabad.   Group Discussion / Personal Interview.   Trade Test (3 course Continental menu comprising of a starter, soup and main course).

How to apply?

Application Form is availed from the academy’s Administration Office on payment of RS. 500/- in cash or D.D. drawn in favour of Paragon Educational Society, payable at Hyderabad.
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Application form can also be downloaded from our website & the filled in Application form has to be sent accompanied with D.D of RS. 500/- drawn in favour of Paragon Educational Society, payable at Hyderabad.

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1. When will the Entrance Examination be held?

All India Entrance Examination will be conducted in the month of June/July every academic year.However the academy will inform the actual date and time to all candiates well in advance in order to make travel arrangements to reach Hyderabad.

2. How many candidates will be selected?Are there any reservations?

30 Candidates will be selected and all the quotas of reservations as underlined by Government of India/Government of Andhra Pradesh will be strictly adhered to.

3. What is mode of selection?

After applying the candidate will be required to under go a written test,group discussion round and a personal interview.The three stages will be completed on the day of the written Examination itself and candidates will also have to undergo a 3 course contential menu trade test as part of the selection procedure.

4.What is the Dress code for the Entrance Examination/Personal Interview?

Candidate should present themselves in formal dress code and should be well groomed for the personal interview.
Eg: For Male Candidates:
A light coloured shirt dark trouser matching tie and black oxford shoes
For Female Candidates:
A formal salwar kameez or saree.
For Trade test please bring your chef coat & kit.

5.What will be the format for the written test?

It will be 100 marks objective type/multiple choice examination covering culinary & food production related Questions.

6.What topics will be included in the group discussion?

Topics for Group Discussion will be given 1 hour in advance and the senior students of the academy will also do a presentation to the candidates attending Group Discussion for the first time.

7.What will be the fee structure for the course?

RS 46,000/- (University prescribed tuition fees)- per annum, however the candidate have to procure uniforms, tool kit, study materials,journals,2 piece suit and also should pay additionally for the working lunch provided for every academic year.

8. Who is the Person to be contacted for any other information?

All admission related information is available in the prospectus,website and also given during counselling,however if the candidate needs any other information he/she can contact Mr.S.A.Attique -Admission Counsellors.