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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.

École Ducasse at ISH

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.

École Ducasse at ISH

Programme Overview

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.

École Ducasse pathways

ISH students in the B.A. (Hons.) in Culinary Arts program can complete their degree fully in India or transfer to France for their final year through our academic alliance with École Ducasse.

Option 1: India

  • First Academic Degree: B.A. (Hons.) in Culinary Arts from Gurugram University
  • International Academic Certification from École Ducasse, France
India

Option 2: France

  • First Academic Degree: B.A. (Hons.) in Culinary Arts from Gurugram University
  • International Academic Certification from École Ducasse, France
France

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

Aakash Ohri

Aakash Ohri

Joint Managing Director & Chief Business Officer DLF Homes

"It is truly inspiring to see how ISH is emerging as a premier institution for holistic hospitality education. It is heartening to see that the school is nurturing exceptional professionals who are being welcomed by leading hospitality brands across India and beyond. Having personally interacted with some of the students, I was genuinely impressed by how thoughtfully the curriculum is crafted, not just for today’s industry needs, but with a clear vision for the future. It prepares young minds to thrive, add value, and elevate Indian hospitality to global standards."
Zubin Saxena

Zubin Saxena

Senior Vice President and Regional Head Hilton - South Asia

"ISH inspires future leaders not just to pursue careers, but to shape the very future of hospitality. It’s where bold ideas meet unwavering values, creating change makers who redefine excellence in our industry."
Reinhold Jakobi

Reinhold Jakobi

Global Head Nestle Professional

"One probably can’t overestimate the role of education in the progression of any trade. Certainly, this is the case in the hospitality industry, where the nexus of skills, passion and enablement are at the core of any success in this “people industry “. ISH is at the forefront of providing the relevant skills, responding to, and even shaping the industry evolution, to enable the future leaders in this very exciting, incredibly dynamic, and also very demanding Indian Hospitality Industry. We are delighted to be associated with the esteemed ISH institution"
Sandeep Sethi

Sandeep Sethi

President, Asia Pacific, JLL

"As an Advisory Board member, I’ve witnessed firsthand the Indian School of Hospitality’s evolution into a premier institution shaping India’s hospitality and real estate talent. ISH’s industry-aligned, experiential approach produces confident, skilled graduates. For businesses like JLL, it’s a vital talent pipeline. For students, it’s a launchpad to global-standard careers. ISH doesn’t just educate, it transforms potential into leadership, making it indispensable to both industry growth and student success."
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."
Nikhil Sharma

Nikhil Sharma

MD & COO, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group

"The Indian School of Hospitality has emerged as a cornerstone for nurturing next-generation talent. The alliances with Les Roches and École Ducasse bring global credibility while staying rooted in India's context. At a time when India's travel and tourism sector is projected to create nearly 50 million new jobs by 2030, institutions like ISH are critical in steering this workforce in the right direction. By combining academic excellence with practical industry insights, ISH is building professionals who carry both skill and perspective into every role they take."
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."
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."
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."