Ministry of Tourism
Indian Culinary Institute Signs MoU
with Jawaharlal Nehru University for
Recognition of BBA and MBA
Programmes
MoU to enable award of degrees by JNU to students completing BBA
and MBA programmes at Indian Culinary Institute
Collaboration to enhance higher education and employment
opportunities for students in India and abroad
Posted On: 28 OCT 2026 5:43PM by PIB Delhi
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Ministry of Tourism Indian Culinary Institute Signs MoU with Jawaharlal Nehru University for Recognition of BBA and MBA Programmes MoU to enable award of degrees by JNU to students completing BBA and MBA programmes at Indian Culinary Institute Collaboration to enhance higher education and employment opportunities for students in India and abroad
Posted On: 28 OCT 2026 5:43PM by PIB Delhi The Indian Culinary Institute (ICI), an institute under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Jawaharlal Nehru University
(JNU), New Delhi, today at Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi. The MoU was signed by Smt.
Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, Vice-Chancellor, JNU, and Shri Gyan Bhushan, Director, ICI, on behalf of their respective institutions, in the presence of Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, and Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism. Senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism, JNU and ICI were also present on the occasion.The MoU provides for the recognition of ICIโs BBA (Culinary Arts & Food Business) and MBA (Culinary Management) programmes by JNU, enabling the university to award degrees to students successfully completing these programmes at ICI.
The BBA and MBA programmes offered by ICI aim to develop highly skilled chefs and hospitality professionals to meet the growing requirements of the hotel, hospitality and allied industries. The programmes focus on equipping students with the requisite skills, knowledge and professional competencies to excel in the hospitality sector. They also seek to nurture culinary professionals who contribute to the distinct identity and offerings of hotels and restaurants.
The recognition of ICIโs BBA and MBA programmes by JNU, commencing from the next academic year, is expected to enhance academic and professional opportunities for students. The collaboration will facilitate access to higher education and improve employment and placement prospects for graduates, both in India and abroad, while contributing to the growing demand for skilled professionals in Indiaโs hospitality sector.
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