Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We have a wide range of programs:

Department of Hotel Management & Culinary Arts
1. B.A. Culinary Arts
2. B.Sc. Hotel Management & Catering Technology

Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetics
1. B.Sc. Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics
2. M.Sc. Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics

Short-term Culinary programs
Diploma (18 months)
1. Diploma in Food Preparation & Cooking (Culinary Arts)
2. Diploma in Food Preparation & Cooking (Patisserie)

Certificate Programs (1 year)
3. Professional Chef Program – Modern Culinary Arts
4. International Cuisine & Advanced Culinary Techniques
5. Professional Bakery & Pastry Program
6. Advanced Cake Design & Sugarcraft Program
7. Artisan Bread & Viennoiserie Program

Yes, when you visit the campus, we provide a list of nearby paying guest (PG)/hostel options to the students and assist for the same

Yes, all our programs include industry exposure training or internships.

For UG & PG Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics; internships are available in our own hospitals [SLMCH, ACSMCH, RRMCH] and other hospitals, food industries, and nutrition-related fields.

For B.Sc. Hotel Management and B.A. Culinary Arts, Industry Exposure Training (IET) is an integral part of the IV Semester Curriculum, lasting upto 24 weeks.

Our campus is located in Maduravoyal, Chennai. The area is in the heart of the Chennai city and we have vibrant public and private transport.

Distance from Chennai Central – 16.7 km (35 mins)
Distance from Egmore Railway station – 13.2 km (26 mins)
Distance from Koyambedu CMBT bus stand – 7.0 km (15 min)
Distance from Koyambedu Metro Station – 5.6 km (13 min)

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We provide many Air-Conditioned buses, Ultra-Deluxe Buses, Deluxe Buses and Mini Buses which are operated in and around Chennai city catering to the Students and Staff. Our Mobile Dental Van is available to provide medical services to the Rural areas.

For B.Sc. and M.Sc. Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics,
– Clinical Dietitian
– Nutritionist / Community Nutritionist
– Consultant Dietitian / Nutritionist
– Medical Coder
– Corporate Dietitian / Nutritionist
– Quality Analyst / Food Safety Officer
– Child Development Project Officer

For B.Sc. Hotel Management & Catering Technology,
– Front Office Management
– Food and Beverage Management
– General Management
– Housekeeping Management
– Facility Management Services
– Tourism & Travel
– Cruise line jobs
– Airport Lounge Manager
– Job Opportunities all over the world

For B.A. Culinary Arts,
– Chef in Hotel/Restaurant
– Executive Chef
– Corporate Chef
– Sous Chef
– Chef-de-cuisine
– Menu Planning & Development for star hotels
– Kitchen Operations Management
– Pastry Chef
– Food Stylist
– Flight Kitchen Services
– Institutional Catering
– Faculty in Food Crafts & Hotel Management Institutes
– Research & Development in large food companies
– Entrepreneurial Journey through bakery/restaurant, etc.

For B.A. Culinary Arts: Pass in 12th – any subject from a recognized board with a minimum percentage

For B.Sc. Hotel Management & Catering Technology: Pass in 12th – any subject from a recognized board with a minimum percentage

For B.Sc. Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics: Passing +2 with 40% in Science and Computer science background with Physics+Chemistry+Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/ Biochemistry or Nutrition & Dietetics or Home Science

For M.Sc. Food Science, Nutrition & Dietetics: Graduate with B.Sc. Food Science, Nutrition And Dietetics; B.Sc. Clinical Nutrition; B.Sc. Food Technology;
B.Sc. Triple Major (Biotechnology, Chemistry & Zoology); B.Voc. in Food Processing; B.Sc. Food Science & Quality Control; B.Sc. Food Service Management & Dietetics; B.Sc. Botany; B.Sc. Zoology; B.Sc. Biochemistry; B.Sc. Biotechnology; B.Sc. Food Technology; B.Sc. Food Processing; B.Sc. Family & Community Science.