Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts is a Gurgaon based esteemed private institution which was founded in 2015 and offers a wide variety of Undergraduate, Advanced Diploma and Certification courses across various disciplines like Tourism Studies, Culinary Arts and Pastry and Bakery etc. The Academy is approved by City & Guilds UK and Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council. Admission to the institute’s programs is granted to aspiring students depending on their last year qualifying exam and candidates should also possess a basic knowledge of English language. 

The APCA Group, of which Academy is a part of, has notable presence all over Asia including countries like Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore and Indian cities of Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bangalore. Academy has eminent Chefs as Faculty who have several years of work experience with leading hotels before joining APCA. Also, in every class, 1 teacher is assigned per 16 students so as to give undivided attention to each.

State-of-the-art and avant-garde infrastructure facilities in the form of Smart Classrooms, Amphitheater, Cafeteria, Library, Sports, Hostel and Communication Center are available on campus of the Academy for benefits of all stakeholders and give a perfect ambiance to budding Chefs to grow on personal and professional fronts. Institute has several rewards and recognition on its name and its stakeholders have won numerous competitions not only on national but international level including Most Promising Talent - Asian Pastry Cup 2022, Best Team Spirit Award in Asian Pastry Cup of 2022, Winners of World Pastry Cup - Lyon 2019, Gold Medal for Asian Pastry Cup Singapore 2018 and Gold Medal In Callebaut Patisserie Of The Year - Sep 2017. 

Students pursuing the Advance Diploma program are provided 40 hours of rigorous training per week by the institution and they are also sent to 5-star Hotels, Restaurants and Bakeries including Oberoi, Taj, ITC, Leela, Novotel, Holiday Inn, The Fishermen Wharf, Theos, Theobroma, Lâ Opera and La Folie, etc. for internship and to gain much needed hands-on experience. 

College also provides placement assistance to students and a plethora of events like educational trips, seminars, workshops, guest lectures and skills enhancement training programs are regularly organized by APCA.

Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts Highlights

Following are some of the top features of Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts, which makes it famous among today’s ambitious students and future Chefs.

Institute Name  Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts
Location Gurgaon, Haryana
Established By  APCA Group
Institute Type Private
Flagship Programs  Bachelor of Tourism Studies, Certification and Advanced Diploma
Learning Mode Full-Time and On-Campus
Admission Criteria Merit Based
Practical Exposure Through Educational Tours, Apprenticeship and Innovative Teaching Techniques
Educational Loan  Yes
Hostel Yes
College’s Facilities Modern Classrooms, Library, Laboratory, Communication Center, Canteen
Institution’s Strength International Collaborations, Presence in multiple Countries and Recognition from overseas Organizations
Official Website https://www.apcaindia.com/ 

Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts Quick Facts

  • Student Clubs and Events: Engage in pastry and culinary-themed events and join like-minded student clubs.
  • State-of-the-Art Facilities: Experience hands-on learning in the APAC cutting-edge kitchens.
  • Mentorship Programs: Benefit from personalised guidance from experienced chefs.
  • Global pastry and Culinary Experiences: Explore international pastry and culinary cultures through exclusive programs.

Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts Courses

The Haryana based Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts offers a full-time and 3-years duration Bachelor of Tourism Studies course at Undergraduate level followed by 9-months Advanced Diploma and 3 months Certification Courses in various disciplines, details for which are given as follows.

Also, Advanced Diploma courses are held from Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. And working professionals, who wish to make a career in cooking but don't have enough time to attend lectures in-person, can join part-time batches as well. Students also received 1440 hours of dedicated training under the supervision of internationally recognized chefs.

And under BTS course, candidates received 4-months of academic lectures on campus followed by 1-month master class in APCA Malaysia, 2 weeks master class in APCA Singapore, 2 internships of 5 months duration in 1st and 2nd year. Also, an internationally recognized curriculum is used by the Academy to deliver this program. Apart from this, topics like HACCP ( Hazard Analysis & Critical control points) and Menu Engineering and subjects such as accounts, economics, sales & marketing are taught to young minds. It comprises 4 pillars of the hospitality industry like kitchen, F&B service, Housekeeping & Front Office.

Courses Specializations Eligibility Criteria
UG Program Culinary & Pastry 10+2 from an approved institution
BTS Tourism Studies, Pastry & Culinary Arts 10+2 in any relevant stream from a recognized board
Advanced Diploma Culinary Arts, Pastry & Bakery
Certification from: City and Guilds (UK) , THSC (Optional at extra cost)		 10+2 from an approved institution
Certification Culinary Arts, Pastry & Bakery, Eggless Dessert 10th from a recognized institute
Accelerated Culinary program - 10+2 from an approved institution
Egg Free Baking Program Certification From : APCA 
 
Program in Pastry and bakery (Part-Time) -

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The enrolment process of the Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts Courses takes place in online mode and aspiring candidates have to go through a detailed set of steps, information for which are given below. And basic criteria for admission in Diploma & Advanced Diploma Programs is that candidates should be 16 years and above and no minimum qualification is needed. 

Apart from this, students must possess basic knowledge of the English language and no prior experience in cooking/ baking is needed. Also, for any admission related queries or issues, students can reach out to concerned authority on +91-844 844 9002 or they can even send a mail at info@apcaindia.com. 

How to Apply?

  1. Visit the Academy official website at https://www.apcaindia.com/. 
  2. Go to the admission section and click on apply now. 
  3. Register yourself using required details.
  4. Fill up the detailed application form using academic and personal data.
  5. Pay the application fee worth using the payment gateway provided by the college.
  6. Submit the duly filled application form.

Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts Campus Facilities

The Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts has a very spacious, vibrant and inclusive campus spread on a 80,000 sq ft. of land area, where students and working professionals of different mindset and experience come together and work on innovative ideas under the supervision of internationally recognized Chefs. Also, the Academy has developed an amazing infrastructure which is well-resourced with 50 kitchens and other required facilities, details for which are given as follows.

Smart Classrooms and Kitchens: For the purpose of delivering the knowledge of Culinary Arts, Pastry and Bakery and other related specializations in the best way possible and by integrating latest technologies, the Academy has developed hi-tech, well-ventilated and new gen classrooms on its campus. Apart from this, sophisticated Kitchens are there where students learn how to prepare tasty bakery items. 

Also, both lecture halls and kitchens are well-equipped with facilities like latest kitchen equipment, projector, internet connectivity and audio-video systems etc. And the best benefit of this setup is that studying and making delicious cake-pastries becomes more interesting. 

Auditorium: Irrespective of program and passion area, practical exposure is very crucial for students to get success and get an edge in the outside competitive world. Also, the academy understands this fact very well, therefore, it has established an avant-garde and futuristic Auditorium on campus and events like Seminars, networking events, workshops, guest lectures and direct guidance sessions are organized here from time to time to expose students to current trends, development and requirements of the Bakery industry and facilitate direct interaction between them and renowned chefs. Also, every facility is available in this auditorium such as public speaking system, projectors, internet connectivity and audio-video systems etc.

Library: Knowledge Center is the backbone of Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts, which it has built with the aim to enhance overall subject knowledge of students and help all stakeholders for their research and projects by providing additional learning sources. Also, this library is a home of an extensive collection of business management textbooks and reference books, national and international reputed journals, research papers, magazines, newspapers and other required reading materials. 

Hostel: As, along with offering finest quality education to students, providing them a safe and comfortable ambiance to pursue their dreams, is equal responsibility of educational institutions. Hence, APCA has separate accommodation facilities for both girls and boys. And all types of basic to advanced amenities such as spacious and clean rooms, 24/7 power and water supply, mess to serve delicious foods and snacks and Wifi facility. 

Security Facility: Security of all its stakeholders is the prime focus of APCA, hence CCTV cameras are installed on campus and security guards are there too.

Communication Center: With the objective to improve the communication skills of students and make them ready for the outside competitive world, an amazing Communication Center has been developed by the Academy on its campus. And activities like group discussions, Extempore and other communication enhancement activities are organized here from time to time.

Canteen: APCA Leadership also treats all students and staff members equally, that's why an amazing canteen has been established on campus, wherein both youths and teaching and non-teaching staff can avail fresh, good quality and delicious food items and snacks at an affordable price. 

Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts Placement

There is also a dedicated Training and Placement Cell at APCA Gurgaon. And core responsibility if this cell is to take care of recruitment activities, maintain good relations with leading hotels, bakeries and restaurants and train students as per industry and international standards by organizing a wide variety of events like expert sessions, mock interviews, group discussions, industry-institute interaction sessions, webinars and workshops etc. Cited below are some of the top talent hunters of the Academy.

Top Recruiters

Taj Group of Hotels The Leela MIAM ITC Hotels
JW Marriott Novotel Hotel SMOOR The Oberoi Delhi

Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts FAQs

Ques. What is the per-year fee of each course which the Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts is offering to students?

Ans. Following are the fee details of each course which Academy of Pastry and Culinary Arts is offering to students.

Courses 1st Year Fees 2nd Year Fees 3rd Year Fees
BTS INR 5,50,000 INR 5,50,000 INR 5,50,000
Advanced Diploma INR 1,30,000 - -
Certifications INR 7,43,002 (For Pastry and Bakery) INR 6,00,000 (Culinary Arts) - -

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Ques. Do I need to give any entrance exam if I wish to pursue courses offered by the APCA Gurgaon?

Ans. No, the APCA Gurgaon has adopted a direct admission policy and hence students or working professionals who wish to pursue the courses offered by it don’t have to appear for any entrance test.

Ques. What career scope will be available to students after pursuing Bachelor's Degree In Tourism Studies with Specialization in pastry & Culinary Arts from APCA Gurgaon?

Ans. A plethora of opportunities are available in the outside world and students and working professionals after successfully pursuing a 3-years Bachelor's Degree In Tourism Studies with Specialization in pastry & Culinary Arts from APCA Gurgaon can work as Chefs in Hotels & Restaurants, F&B Manager, Events & Catering Manager, Franchise Manager Products, Product Development Manager, Pastry & Culinary Consultant or as a Manager in the pastry industry. They can even start their own Restaurant and Bakery by becoming an Entrepreneur. 

Ques. What modes does APCA Gurgaon offer to students for course fee payment and can it be paid in installment?

Ans. Aspiring candidates can pay the course fee to APCA Gurgaon through Bank Transfer, Cheque or Credit Card. And yes, they can even pay the fee in installments, but first they need to connect with college authority.