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B.A (Hons.) in Culinary Arts

The École Ducasse campus at ISH is India’s international hub for culinary arts education. Grounded in the legacy of Chef Alain Ducasse and École Ducasse France, it brings world-class culinary learning to Gurugram. Students from across the region apply to its programs each year, drawn by its global credibility and professional standards. The curriculum blends culinary mastery with business fundamentals. It equips students to grow as chefs, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals. Practical immersion is central: students spend extensive time in professional kitchens, learn directly from chef-mentors, and engage in projects that develop both life skills and technical expertise. Work attachments with leading hospitality and F&B brands provide the bridge between study and career.
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About the programme

Programme Overview

The B.A. (Hons.) in Culinary Arts at École Ducasse India, hosted on the ISH campus in Gurugram, blends hands-on training with academic study. Students learn advanced culinary and pastry techniques while gaining the confidence, decision-making skills, and entrepreneurial mindset needed to succeed in the food and beverage (F&B) industry.

Over eight semesters, students follow the Gurugram University curriculum at ISH, delivered in alliance with École Ducasse France. The curriculum mirrors that of École Ducasse, with select top-up subjects that offer transfer pathways to France. Learning combines academic progression, professional immersion, and two structured work attachments.

From Semester 5, students complement their craft with one of four specialisations: Digital Marketing Strategies, Entrepreneurship, Financial Performance Management, or Service Management. These tracks add business depth to their culinary expertise.

Graduates leave with French savoir-faire, global culinary exposure, and entrepreneurial skills. They are prepared for careers as chefs, entrepreneurs, and leaders across the food and beverage, hospitality, and food industries. This reflects the ISH way of life: live, learn, work, play, and repeat as leaders in culinary and beyond.

Built into your degree

  • Curriculum mirrored with École Ducasse
  • Pathways to École Ducasse (Paris or ENSP)
  • Work attachments, not internships
  • Four specialisations from Semester 5
  • Two degrees, two institutions
  • Faculty with global culinary expertise
Built into your degree

Key benefits

Top Ranked Hopitality management school

Top Ranked Hopitality management school

Awarded Hospitality Training Facilities

Awarded Hospitality Training Facilities

Exceptional Diversity and Society

Exceptional Diversity and Society

International study options

International study options

Career Springboard

Career Springboard

Powerful Alumni Network

Powerful Alumni Network

Faculties of Masters in hospitality management

Anuradha Agnihotri

Anuradha Agnihotri

Professor of Practice

Chef Aabhas Jain

Chef Aabhas Jain

Associate Director , Bakery & Pastry Arts - UG, PG, and XP Programs

Trusted by Leaders, Built with Leaders

Amitabh Kant

Amitabh Kant

CEO of NITI Aayog (2019–2022), G20 Sherpa for India

"My view is that this institute is truly remarkable. It combines industry-built credibility with global alliances and a vision shaped by its founders, Dilip Puri and Kunal Vasudeva. Over the years, ISH has grown into one of the most impactful schools in India for hospitality, culinary, and business education, and will continue to shape the next generation of leaders for the industry."
Anil Chopra

Anil Chopra

Former CEO, Lakmé Lever Ltd. | ISH Board Member

"Eight years ago, ISH was an idea with promise. Today, it stands as proof of what clarity and commitment can build. I've had the ring side view of watching this evolution from within, and I can say with confidence that ISH has set a new benchmark for hospitality and business education in India."
Chef Manish Mehrotra

Chef Manish Mehrotra

Founder, MMCA

"In my journey as a chef, I have always believed in discipline, simplicity, and respect for process. These values are what build great kitchens and great chefs. École Ducasse India at ISH brings the same philosophy to education, combining global standards with the rigor needed in the culinary world. I am proud to see an institution in India shaping young professionals with such clarity, purpose, and respect for the craft."
Kapil Chopra

Kapil Chopra

Founder - The Postcard Hotel, Founder - EazyDiner

"ISH is an accelerator for building an entrepreneurial mindset. What makes it unique is that it comes from people who have actually built and run businesses. That credibility makes ISH a powerful institution to shape the next generation of entrepreneurs in hospitality and beyond."