About us

The Indian Culinary Institute (ICI) is a premier institution dedicated to the advancement of culinary arts and hospitality education in India. Established by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, it aims to provide world-class training in Culinary skills, Food production, Catering Management and Hospitality management. Here are some key details about the Indian Culinary Institute:

Locations
  • The Indian Culinary Institute has two main campuses:
    • ICI Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh)
    • ICI Noida (Uttar Pradesh)
  • These campuses are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to provide hands-on training in culinary arts.
Programs Offered
  • ICI offers a range of programs in culinary arts and hospitality management, including:
    • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Culinary Arts
    • Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Culinary Arts
    • Diploma and Certificate Courses in specialized areas of culinary arts.
  • The curriculum is designed to blend traditional Indian culinary techniques with international practices.
Focus Areas
  • The institute emphasizes:
    • Traditional Indian cuisines from various regions.
    • International cuisines and global culinary trends.
    • Food safety, hygiene, and nutrition.
    • Kitchen management and operational skills.
    • Entrepreneurship in the food and hospitality industry.
Facilities
  • Modern training kitchens and bakeries.
  • Demonstration theatres and lecture halls.
  • Libraries with extensive resources on culinary arts.
  • Hostel accommodations for students.
  • Play grounds for sports
Admission Process
  • Admissions are based on entrance exams conducted by the institute.
  • Eligibility criteria vary depending on the program, but generally include a background in hospitality or culinary arts for advanced courses.
Career Opportunities
  • Graduates of ICI are well-prepared for careers in:
    • Hotels and restaurants.
    • Cruise lines and airlines.
    • Food production and catering companies.
    • Culinary education and research.
    • Entrepreneurship in the food industry.
  • The institute provides placement assistance to help students secure jobs in top hospitality and culinary organizations.
Recognition
  • ICI is recognized by the Government of India and is a premier institution under the Ministry of Tourism.
  • Its affiliation with IGNTU ensures that the degrees awarded are UGC-recognized and globally accepted.
Vision & Mission
  • The institute aims to promote Indian cuisine globally while fostering innovation and excellence in culinary arts.
  • Vision: To make India a global hub for culinary education and promote Indian cuisine worldwide.
  • Mission: To provide world-class culinary education, foster innovation, and preserve India’s culinary heritage.

Who we are?

Indian culinary institute

The Indian Culinary Institute (ICI) is established under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, promoting culinary education and preserving India’s gastronomical heritage. It offers world-class facilities in Tirupati and Noida, preparing chefs and culinary professionals for global success.

With the traditional culinary arts blended with modern techniques, ICI offers specialized programs such as the BBA and MBA in Culinary Arts, and also short-term diploma courses. The faculty consists of industry experts and experienced chefs who train the students in hands-on skills while imparting knowledge of culinary science and management.

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Why choose Indian Culinary Institute (ICI)

Why Choose ICI?

It is one of the few institutes in India dedicated exclusively to culinary arts.
The affiliation with IGNTU ensures academic rigor and recognition.
The curriculum blends traditional Indian culinary practices with modern global techniques.
Strong industry connections and placement support.

If you’re interested in pursuing a career in culinary arts or hospitality, the Indian Culinary Institute is a prestigious choice that offers comprehensive training and exposure to both traditional and modern culinary practices.

Our Mission

At ICI, our mission is to elevate the standards of culinary education and professionalize the art of cooking in India. We aim to:

  • Provide world-class culinary education that combines theoretical knowledge with practical expertise.
  • Preserve and promote India’s diverse culinary traditions while embracing global gastronomy.
  • Foster innovation, creativity, and sustainability in the culinary industry.
  • Develop skilled professionals who contribute to the growth of the hospitality and food service sectors.
  • Offer a supportive and dynamic learning environment that nurtures talent and encourages excellence.
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Vision of Indian Culinary Institute (ICI)

Our vision

ICI envisions becoming a globally recognized center of excellence in culinary education, research, and innovation. We strive to:

  • Be the leading institution for culinary arts in India and beyond.
  • Establish strong industry collaborations to ensure our students gain real-world experience and career opportunities.
  • Promote sustainable and ethical culinary practices that respect the environment and cultural heritage.
  • Inspire the next generation of culinary leaders to shape the future of the global food industry.

Aims & Objectives

To offer structured regular programmes of study specific to culinary arts leading to graduate and post graduate level degrees;To deposit all moneys credited to the fund in such banks or to invest them in such manner as the Society may, with the approval of the Central Government decides;
To draw, make, accept, endorse, and discount cheques, notes or other negotiable instruments, and for these purposes to sign, execute and deliver such assurances and deeds as may be necessary;
To pay out of the funds belonging to the society or out of any particular part of such funds the expenses incurred by the Society from time to time including all expenses incidental to the formation of the Society and Management and Administration of any of the foregoing objects including all rent, rates, taxes, outgoings and the salaries of the employees;
To maintain proper accounts and other relevant records and prepare an annual statement of accounts including the balance sheet in such form as may be prescribed by the Central Government;
To have the accounts of the Society audited in such manner as the Central Government may direct and to forward annually to the Central Government the accounts duly certified by the auditors together with the audit report thereon;
To constitute such committees or sub-committees as it may deem fit;
To delegate all or any of its powers to the Board of Governors of the Institute or to the Executive Committee or to any of the committees or sub-committees constituted by the Society or the Board, or to any one or more members of its bodies or its officers;
To do all such lawful acts, deeds or things as may be necessary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of all or any of the objects of the Society.

Objective & Scope

The main objective of setting up of the Indian Culinary Institute (ICI) is to institutionalize a mechanism to support efforts intended to preserve, document, promote and disseminate Indian Cuisine, meet the sectoral requirement of specialists specific to Indian Cuisine, as also of promoting Cuisine as a Niche Tourism product. .
The ICIs will be Centres of Excellence which will offer structured regular programmes of study specific to culinary arts and culinary management leading to graduate and post-graduate level degrees, promote research and innovation, organize demand-driven certificate and diploma courses, document and create database specific to Indian cuisine and commission studies and survey on cuisine.
The need for ICI was felt as the formal education specific to Indian cuisine, a culinary art, with pan India sweep is conspicuous by its absence. There is no regular credible institutional source at apex level for the supply of cuisine specialists to the Sector. Also, there was no institutional mechanism to document and disseminate knowledge related to cuisine and gastronomy.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Board of Governors, as constituted by Central Government, manages the affairs of the Society, general superintendence, directions and control. The Members of the Society are same as Members of the Board or Governing Body. Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Govt. of India is the Chairman of the Society/Board/Governing Body. The constitution of the Society/Board is as sunder:

Chairman, Minister of Tourism, Central Government.

Following three officials shall be ex-officio representatives of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India:

1) Secretary (Tourism),
2) Financial Advisor, and
3) Chief Executive Officer, NCHMCT, Noida.

Three representatives of the Central Government, one each to be nominated from the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Food Processing Industries and Department of Ayush (Ministry of Health), not below the rank of Joint Secretary.

Two Chief Executive Officers / Chief Operating Officers of leading hotel chains in India – to be nominated by Government of India.

Chairman/President of each of the following organizations:

1) Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI)
2) Hotel Association of India (HAI)

Two independent professionals – to be nominated by Government of India.

President of Indian Federation of Culinary Associations.

An eminent Food Historian/ Food Critic – to be nominated by Government of India.

Representative of University of affiliation.

Director of the Institute, ex-officio member secretary of the society.

EXECUTIVE & FINANCE COMMITTEE

The Executive & Finance Committee is the second tier for general superintendence, control and implementation of Board decisions. The constitution of this committee is out of the Board members and is as under:

Secretary Tourism, Government of India,
Financial Advisor, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India,
Chief Executive Officer, NCHMCT, Noida,
One of the two Chief Executive Officers/Chief Operating Officers of leading hotel chains in India – to be nominated by Government of India,
One of the two independent professionals – to be nominated by Government of India,
President of Indian Federation of Culinary Associations, and
Director of the institute.

Director’s Message

Mr. Gyan Bhushan (IES)

Director Indian Culinary Institute (ICI)

Indian Culinary Institute (ICI) an autonomous institute under Ministry of Tourism, Government of India commissioned at Noida and Tirupati, which are the state-of-art Institutes and is expected to be at par with the best International Culinary Institutes.

The Indian tourism industry today added another step for further promotion and development of culinary tourism in India as the ICI will attract the best of the talents in the specialized field with a world class infrastructure such as culinary studio with facility to have smart class rooms, specialized kitchens and microbiology labs with modern and latest equipment, training restaurants for various cuisines, modern hostel facility for boys and girls.

This is the time of specialization and Culinary Art is a highly specialized field of education for Hospitality Industry today. The curriculum is being designed in close association with the best in the Culinary field- both from Industry and Academia.

This will ensure high employability and placement in the niche area apart from making the students ready for their own entrepreneurial venture. For young students, this is the right time to join the culinary industry for jobs and a lucrative and satisfying career. The initiative of Government of India by commissioning Indian Culinary Institutes at Noida and Tirupati will fulfil dreams of many of the students to make their career in this field.

The students of this Institute will not only service the domestic industry but also contribute internationally as an ambassador of India’s rich and diversified food heritage. I feel proud and privileged to announce academic program in the ICI Campuses in a collaborative scheme of IGNTU.