IHM Pusa Diploma Bakery And Confectionery: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The Diploma in Bakery and Confectionery is a one-year academic programme. After completing classroom and kitchen training at IHM Pusa, students complete a six-month industry training placement at hotels, standalone patisseries, or catering establishments. The total programme duration is around one and a half years, combining academic and practical exposure.

Ans. No entrance exam is required for this diploma. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 marks. The NCHM JEE, which NTA conducts annually for B.Sc HHA admissions, does not apply to any diploma programme at IHM Pusa, including Bakery and Confectionery.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board, with English as a compulsory subject. There is no published minimum marks requirement for the diploma. Since IHM Pusa has limited seats and high demand, students with higher Class 12 marks generally stand a better chance in the merit list.

Ans. Graduates typically enter five-star hotel bakeries, standalone patisseries, airline catering kitchens, and large-scale confectionery production units. Common entry-level roles include commis patissier, bakery assistant, and cake decorator. With experience and further training, progression to pastry chef, bakery supervisor, and confectionery production manager positions is achievable.

Ans. IHM Pusa releases a diploma admission notification on its official website each year. Candidates apply during the announced application window and are ranked on a merit list based on Class 12 performance. Shortlisted candidates are called to IHM Pusa for document verification and confirm their seat through fee payment within the prescribed timeline.

Ans. The total programme fee is INR 99,700 for the one-year academic component, payable across two terms during the academic year. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately and are entirely optional for students who do not require campus accommodation.