Diploma in Culinary Arts at GD Goenka University

GD Goenka University, Gurgaon, Haryana, offers Diploma in Culinary Arts as a 1-year diploma degree. The total fee on record is ₹6 lakh, which works out to about ₹6 lakh a year.

GD Goenka University is a other institute, founded in 2013. This page brings together what is on record for this course at GD Goenka University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

The fee figures on record for this course are below. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with GD Goenka University before you pay anything.

To get into Diploma in Culinary Arts, you usually need Class 10 (or Class 12, for some diplomas).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through state polytechnic entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check GD Goenka University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take state polytechnic entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to GD Goenka University on its website (www.gdgoenkauniversity.com) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2024) show an average package of ₹8.5 lakh and a highest package of ₹23 lakh at GD Goenka University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

GD Goenka University runs 2 UGD specialisations in all. If this one is not quite right, compare it with:

• Diploma in Pastry and Baking

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of Diploma in Culinary Arts genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• Can you manage ₹6 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does GD Goenka University compare with other colleges offering UGD in and around Gurgaon?