GD Goenka University Gurgaon Diploma Pastry & Bakery: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Gurgaon, HaryanaPrivate UniversityEstd 2013NAAC Grade A+

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Total fees

INR 8.50 Lakhs

Full course, no hostel

Campus training

9 months

Chef demos and kitchen practice

Internship

3 months

In a professional pastry kitchen

Entrance exam

None

Rolling admission, seats limited

In This Page▾

01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to the internship 02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice 03EligibilityWhat you need before you apply 04Admission ProcessEvery step from the form to reporting 05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step 06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel 07Will you get a seat?What decides your seat on this course 08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed 09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side 10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply

About GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery

GD Goenka University in Gurugram offers the Diploma in Pastry & Bakery as a one-year, full-time course. You spend 9 months on campus and then do a 3-month internship in a professional pastry kitchen. The school works with Le Cordon Bleu, and the university holds a NAAC A+ grade. The full course fee is INR 8.50 Lakhs without hostel and INR 11.40 Lakhs with a three-sharing hostel room and meals. There is no entrance exam: you apply online, may face a short interview, and get an offer letter. Batches start in January and August. The university does not publish seats, a placement rate or an average pay in LPA for this course.

GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 11.40 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 8.50 Lakhs. The course fee is INR 8.50 Lakhs, paid as INR 4.50 Lakhs in semester 1 and INR 4 Lakhs in semester 2. GDGU sets this fee. The hostel fee is extra and you pay it only if you take a room. You also pay a form fee of INR 1,003, which you do not get back.

Fee head	Amount	How it is charged
First semester fee	INR 4.50 Lakhs	Semester 1
Second semester fee	INR 4 Lakhs	Semester 2
Hostel, three sharing, with meals	INR 2.90 Lakhs	For the year, in two halves of INR 1.45 Lakhs
Application fee	INR 1,003	One time, not returned
Total, no hostel	INR 8.50 Lakhs	Full course
Total with hostel	INR 11.40 Lakhs	Full course

GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Admission Dates 2027

Classes for the Aug 2026 batch have started, so the batch you can join starts in Jan 2027. The last date to apply is expected in Nov 2026, and classes are expected to start in Jan 2027. GDGU admits students on a rolling basis, so seats can fill before the last date. You apply, attend the interview if called, accept the offer and pay the first semester fee.

Event	Date	Status
Application form, last date to apply	Nov 2026	Tentative
Personal interview	Nov 2026	Tentative
Result and offer letter	Nov 2026	Tentative
Seat offer acceptance	Dec 2026	Tentative
First semester fee payment	Dec 2026	Tentative
Reporting and document check	Jan 2027	Tentative
Orientation	Jan 2027	Tentative
Classes start	Jan 2027	Tentative

GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Eligibility

You need to pass Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board. The course page sets no minimum marks and no entrance exam. GDGU checks your mark sheets when you apply. If your Class 12 result is not out yet, ask the admission office in writing before you pay.

Requirement	What you need
Qualification	Class 12 (10+2) pass
Minimum marks	Not set on the course page
Entrance exam	None
Interview	Only if the school calls you
Documents	Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, ID proof, a photo and your signature

GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Admission Process

You fill the form and pay INR 1,003. Then you attend the interview if called, accept the offer and pay the first semester fee of INR 4.50 Lakhs. GDGU decides the offer itself, with no counselling body. The one mistake that loses a seat is waiting too long, because admission is rolling and seats are limited.

Step	What you do
1. Fill the form	Apply on the GDGU portal and pay INR 1,003
2. Upload papers	Mark sheets, ID proof, photo and signature
3. Interview	Attend the personal interview if the school calls you
4. Accept the offer	Accept it on the student portal
5. Pay and report	Pay INR 4.50 Lakhs and bring your original papers

GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Cutoff

There is no cutoff rank or score for this diploma. GDGU takes students after Class 12 on a rolling basis, with an interview for some courses. So your chance depends on how early you apply and accept the offer. If you wait until the last weeks, the batch may already be full.

Route	What decides it
Entrance exam	None
Cutoff rank or score	Not published
Entry rule	Class 12 (10+2) pass
Seat	First come, first served after the offer

GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Placements

The course ends with a 3-month internship in a professional pastry kitchen. GDGU does not publish an average pay, a median pay or a placement rate for this diploma. The course page names pastry chef, chocolatier, confectioner and caterer as roles. Ask the school which hotels took the last batch of interns.

Metric	Value
Internship	3 months, after 9 months on campus
Average pay	Not published
Placement rate	Not published
Roles named	Pastry chef, chef de partie (pastry), chocolatier, confectioner, caterer
Where graduates work	Hotels, restaurants, pastry shops, resorts, cruise ships

GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Scholarships

Two central allowances can give you INR 4,000 or INR 2,500 for this course. The hosteller allowance of INR 4,000 is the bigger one. Both are for SC students with family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year. GDGU's own scholarship policy does not cover diplomas or the hospitality school. You apply on your state post-matric portal after you join.

Scholarship	Who can get it	Amount or waiver
Post-matric scholarship for SC students, hosteller	SC, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year, living in hostel	INR 4,000 for the course
Post-matric scholarship for SC students, day scholar	SC, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year, living at home	INR 2,500 for the course
GDGU scholarship policy	Does not cover diplomas or the hospitality school	Not open to this course

GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Ranking

NAAC gives GD Goenka University an A+ grade. NIRF ranked its pharmacy school #90 in 2025, but NIRF has no list for pastry or hotel courses. So the grade tells you about the whole university, not this kitchen course.

Ranking body	What it covers	Rank or grade
NAAC	The whole university	A+
NIRF Pharmacy 2025	The university's pharmacy school	#90
NIRF for pastry or hotel courses	No such list	Not ranked

GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Course Structure

The course moves through three levels: Basic, Intermediate and Superior. Each level mixes chef demos, kitchen practice and theory classes. After 9 months on campus you do the 3-month internship.

Stage	What it covers
Basic level	Foundation pastry and bakery skills, food safety and hygiene
Intermediate level	A wider range of classic and modern pastry
Superior level	Chocolate, sugar and confectionery work, planning production
Internship	3 months in a professional pastry kitchen

GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Hostel and Campus

A three-sharing hostel room with meals costs INR 2.90 Lakhs a year, and a single room costs INR 3.80 Lakhs. Every hostel is air-conditioned, with meals, laundry and Wi-Fi included. A college bus from Gurugram costs INR 66,000 a year if you live at home.

Item	Detail
Three sharing	INR 2.90 Lakhs a year
Two sharing	INR 3.20 Lakhs a year
Single room	INR 3.80 Lakhs a year
Bus from Gurugram	INR 66,000 a year
Demonstration theatre	East Wing, 120 seats

Should you pick the Diploma in Pastry & Bakery at GDGU?

This course suits students who want kitchen work in hotels or pastry shops within a year and can pay the full fee.

Pick it if:

You want training linked to Le Cordon Bleu: the school works with Le Cordon Bleu, and teaching moves through Basic, Intermediate and Superior levels.

You want to start soon after Class 12: there is a January and an August batch, so you never wait a full year.

You want pastry work in a Delhi NCR hotel: you intern in a professional pastry kitchen, and Gurugram has many large hotels.

You want a short course: you finish in one year, with 9 months of campus training and a 3-month internship.

Skip it if:

You are counting on a placement record: the course page names no recruiters and no average pay, so ask which hotels took the last interns.

You need a university scholarship to pay: the GDGU scholarship policy leaves out diplomas and the hospitality school, so only a small central allowance applies.

You are paying the full fee yourself: the course fee is INR 8.50 Lakhs for one year, and a hostel room adds INR 2.90 Lakhs more.

You need a degree for higher studies: this is a one-year diploma, not a degree, so check what your next college asks for.

Counsellor's advice

If you want hotel pastry work and can pay INR 8.50 Lakhs, apply early for the January batch. Before you pay, ask the school in writing which hotels took the last batch of interns.

Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Eligibility▾

Class 12 pass: You need to pass Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board.

Marks and subjects: The course page sets no minimum marks and no subject rule.

Entrance exam: None. GDGU holds no entrance exam for this course.

Interview: Some courses add a short personal interview, so be ready for one.

Documents: Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, ID proof (Aadhaar or passport), a photo and your signature.

Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Admission Process▾

Fill the form: Apply on the GDGU application portal and pay INR 1,003. You do not get it back.

Upload papers: Add your mark sheets, ID proof, photo and signature on the portal.

Interview: If the school calls you, attend the personal interview (PI) on the given date.

Accept the offer: Your offer letter shows on the portal. Accept it to hold the seat.

Pay and report: Pay the first semester fee of INR 4.50 Lakhs and report with your original papers.

Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Admission Dates 2027

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The Jan 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates from the rolling admission rules. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Application form, last date to apply

Admission is rolling, so apply by Nov 2026. Seats can fill before that.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Personal interview

The school may call you for a short interview after your form.

Tentative

Nov 2026

Result and offer letter

Your offer letter shows on the student portal.

Tentative

Dec 2026

Seat offer acceptance

Accept the offer on the portal to hold your seat.

Tentative

Dec 2026

First semester fee payment

You pay INR 4.50 Lakhs. An unpaid offer can go to another student.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Reporting and document check

Bring original Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and ID proof.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Orientation

You meet the chefs and get your kitchen uniform and kit list.

Tentative

Jan 2027

Classes start

The Basic level starts. The 3-month internship comes after 9 months on campus.

Source: GDGU course page and admission FAQs. Confirm on the official site before you act.

GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Fees 2027

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This is the full 1-year cost of the course. Turn on the toggle to add a hostel room with meals.

First semester fee

One time, in semester 1

INR 4.50 Lakhs

Second semester fee

One time, in semester 2

INR 4 Lakhs

Add hostel + meals

Hostel, three sharing, with meals

Per year × 1, INR 2.90 Lakhs a year

INR 2.90 Lakhs

Total course fee

INR 8.50 Lakhs

1 year · two semester fees, hostel not added

Total course fee

INR 11.40 Lakhs

1 year · two semester fees + hostel with meals

Education loan EMI

INR 14,332

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per campus month

INR 94,444

The total over 9 months on campus

Education loan EMI

INR 19,221

7 yr · 10.5% per year

Cost per campus month

INR 1.27 Lakhs

The total over 9 months on campus

Source: GDGU course page and hostel fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will you get a seat in the Diploma in Pastry & Bakery at GDGU?

Pick your Class 12 status. This course has no cutoff range: the university admits students on a rolling basis.

Your Class 12

Passed Class 12Result awaitedClass 10 only

Yes, you can apply

You meet the entry rule. Apply early, because the university fills seats in the order students accept their offers.

Almost there

You can apply now. Ask the admission office in writing how long it will wait for your Class 12 mark sheet.

Not yet

You need to pass Class 12 first. Plan for a later January or August batch.

EDITOR'S NOTE

No cutoff is published for this diploma. Your seat depends on how early you apply and accept, so do not wait for the last weeks before a batch starts.

GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery Scholarship Calculator

Answer three questions to see what you can claim. GDGU's own scholarship policy does not cover diplomas, so only the central scheme is shown. Confirm the amount with your state portal.

GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to GDGU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, more training, more intakes.

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Indian School of Hospitality

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International Institute of Culinary Arts

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Total feesfull course, no hostel

INR 8.50 Lakhs

two semester fees

INR 6 Lakhs

INR 2.50 Lakhs less, plus 18% GST

Not published

Hostel and mealsa year, three sharing

INR 2.90 Lakhs

AC, meals included

Not published

Campus trainingmonths in the kitchen

Basic to Superior level

Same length

Not published

Course lengthmonths, with internship

3 months internship

Not published

Same length

Not published

Intakes a yearbatches you can join

January and August

2 more

Not published

In short

APCA lists a lower fee before GST, four intakes a year and the same 9 months of training. If cost matters more to you than the Le Cordon Bleu link, ask APCA for its full fee with GST and compare it with GDGU.

In short

ISH lists a pastry diploma of the same length but does not publish its fee online. If you are weighing both, ask ISH for the full fee in writing and compare it with GDGU's course fee.

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Lavonne does not publish its diploma fee, length or intakes online. If you want to compare it with GDGU, ask Lavonne for all three in writing before you pay anywhere.

In short

IICA does not publish its pastry diploma fee or length on a page we could check. If it is on your list, get its fee, length and internship terms in writing, then set them beside GDGU's.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on GDGU Diploma in Pastry & Bakery

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is the GDGU pastry diploma worth INR 8.50 Lakhs?▾

It can be, if you want a hotel or pastry shop job within a year. You pay INR 8.50 Lakhs for 9 months of campus training and a 3-month internship. GDGU does not publish an average pay for this course, so you cannot check the payback yet. Ask the school which hotels took the last interns before you pay.

What job will I get after this diploma?▾

The course page names pastry chef, chef de partie (pastry), chocolatier, confectioner, caterer and pastry entrepreneur. Your first job often depends on the kitchen where you do the 3-month internship, so pick that kitchen with care. GDGU publishes no placement rate for this diploma, so do not count on a campus offer.

Who should not take this course?▾

Skip it if you need a university scholarship or a degree. The GDGU scholarship policy leaves out diplomas and the hospitality school, so the full INR 8.50 Lakhs is yours to pay. This is a one-year diploma, so a job or college that asks for a degree will not accept it alone.

Should I take this diploma or a three-year degree in culinary arts?▾

Take the diploma if you want to work in a pastry kitchen within a year. Take a degree if you want a management role later or plan higher studies, because many of those need a degree. The diploma costs INR 8.50 Lakhs for one year, so compare that with the full cost of a degree before you decide.

Is this diploma good for working abroad or higher studies?▾

It helps with kitchen jobs but not with higher studies. Hotels and pastry shops care about your skills and your internship kitchen. A master's course or a work visa often asks for a degree, so check the rules of the country or college you have in mind first.

Should I join the January batch or wait for August?▾

Join the batch you can start without a gap. Both batches have the same INR 8.50 Lakhs fee and the same 9 months on campus. Admission is rolling, so if you wait for August, apply early for that batch too, because seats can fill before the last date.

Should I take the hostel or travel from home?▾

Take the hostel if you live far from Gurugram, because kitchen classes start early. A three-sharing room with meals costs INR 2.90 Lakhs a year. If you live in Gurugram, the college bus costs INR 66,000 a year, which is much less than the hostel.

How do I get admission to this course?▾

Fill the online form on the GDGU portal and pay the INR 1,003 form fee. Upload your mark sheets and ID proof, then attend the interview if the school calls you. Accept the offer letter on the portal and pay the first semester fee of INR 4.50 Lakhs to hold your seat.

Is there an entrance exam for this diploma?▾

No. GDGU holds no entrance exam for this course and admits students on a rolling basis after Class 12. Some courses add a short personal interview, so be ready to talk about why you want to work in pastry.

Can I pay the fee in parts?▾

Yes, in two semester parts. You pay INR 4.50 Lakhs for the first semester and INR 4 Lakhs for the second. The hostel fee is also paid in two halves of INR 1.45 Lakhs each, so the money is never due all at once.

What is the full cost with hostel?▾

The full cost with a three-sharing hostel room and meals is INR 11.40 Lakhs for the year. Without hostel it is INR 8.50 Lakhs. The form fee of INR 1,003 is extra and you do not get it back.

Can a scholarship cut the fee for this diploma?▾

Only a little. GDGU's own scholarship policy does not cover diplomas. SC students with family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year can claim the central post-matric allowance of INR 4,000 in hostel or INR 2,500 at home. Use the calculator above to check your answers.

This page is AI assisted and human verified.

Collegedunia Team

Content Curator | Updated on - Oct 14, 2026

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