PGCM in Culinary Arts

The Postgraduate Certificate in Management (Culinary Arts) is a one-year program at École Ducasse India, hosted on the ISH campus in Gurugram. It blends advanced culinary craft with management and entrepreneurship, preparing graduates for leadership across kitchens, restaurants, and food ventures. Over the course of one year, students progress through four trimesters. They train in professional kitchens, work on live assignments, and learn directly from chef-mentors. The curriculum is delivered under the École Ducasse framework and approved by AICTE, combining technical mastery with business depth. The final trimester includes a structured work attachment that connects classroom learning with professional immersion. Graduates leave with the skills to manage operations, launch ventures, and advance their careers as culinary professionals. They are prepared to enter the food economy with confidence, clarity, and entrepreneurial drive.

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The process differs by program. It always includes an application review and an interview (on campus, online, or in-city). Depending on the program, it may also include: Program-specific tests (psychometric, aptitude, or culinary practicals), Parent/guardian interaction (UG only), Group discussion or essay round.

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After the selection process, you will receive either a conditional or unconditional offer letter. Admission is confirmed upon payment of the admission fee (details vary by program).

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Flourish – Financial Aid

At ISH, talent matters more than background. Flourish ensures that financial need never blocks a deserving student’s education.

Flourish is need-based and inclusive.
Applications are reviewed by the Financial Aid Committee.
Students across programs have benefited from this initiative every year.

Flourish is more than aid. It reflects ISH’s belief that access to education must remain fair, human, and supportive. Each award represents a student who gained the opportunity to build their future with ISH. Every year, new students step into ISH because of Flourish.

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