The B.Sc in Culinary Arts at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a three-year undergraduate programme offered at Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management (YIASCM), Mangaluru. The programme covers culinary arts fundamentals, food science, professional cookery, international and Indian cuisine, bakery and confectionery, kitchen management, food hygiene and safety, food and beverage service, and an industry internship component, preparing graduates for chef, culinary specialist, and hospitality professional roles. Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Total programme fee is INR 3,16,000 for the programme.
📋 Admission Status: YIASCM B.Sc Culinary Arts admissions for 2026-27 are open. Applications run from June 25, 2026 to September 30, 2026 at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in. Admission is based on Y-ENTRANCE score and Class 12 merit.
Key Points
- B.Sc Culinary Arts at Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management (YIASCM), Mangaluru, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru
- Duration: 3 years; eligibility: Class 12 (any stream (PCB, PCM, or Arts/Commerce)) with 50% minimum
- Admission via Y-ENTRANCE university test and Class 12 merit (60:40) or CUET-UG
- Total fee: INR 3,16,000 for the programme (hostel charges separate)
- Yenepoya University: NAAC A+ accredited; NIRF 2024 university rank 95
Yenepoya University B.Sc Culinary Arts Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Fee (Year 1) | INR 1,16,000 |
| Fee (Year 2) | INR 1,00,000 |
| Fee (Year 3) | INR 1,00,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 3,16,000 |
- Source: Yenepoya Mangalore Campus Fee Structure 2026-27.
- Hostel charges are separate; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
- Verify 2026-27 fee at yenepoya.edu.in before registration.
Yenepoya University B.Sc Culinary Arts Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-UG 2026 Exam (NTA) | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 Result | June 14, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Yenepoya Application Window | June 25, 2026 to September 30, 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Registration End | January 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Exam Date | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Result | June 14, 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission: 60% Y-ENTRANCE or CUET-UG score, 40% Class 12.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with Class 12 marksheet and scorecard.
- Final merit list is declared after document verification at the respective institute.
- Confirm 2026-27 seat availability at yenepoya.edu.in or +91-8867754493.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with any stream (PCB, PCM, or Arts/Commerce) from a recognised board, with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST Karnataka candidates).
- A valid CUET-UG 2026 score (NTA) or Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University entrance test) score is required. Merit-based direct admission on Class 12 marks may also be available; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Appear in CUET-UG 2026 (exam: May 11 to May 31, 2026) conducted by NTA, or sit for the Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test).
- Register at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with Class 12 marksheet, CUET-UG or Y-ENTRANCE scorecard, and supporting documents.
- Merit list is declared based on 60% Y-ENTRANCE score and 40% Class 12 marks; shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer.
- Pay the Year 1 fee of INR 1,16,000 (source: Yenepoya Mangalore Campus Fee Structure 2026-27; hostel separate) and complete document verification at Yenepoya Institute of Arts, Science, Commerce and Management (YIASCM), Mangaluru.
- Complete registration; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is professional chef or culinary specialist in hotels and restaurants
- Passion for food science, cuisine development, and kitchen management
- Yenepoya NAAC A+ campus and Mangaluru hospitality industry suit your career geography
- Fee of INR 3.16 Lakhs total is affordable for a 3-year culinary arts degree
- Interest in a creative hands-on culinary programme rather than a conventional science degree
✗ Skip if
- Culinary career in only top-metro five-star properties requires a hotel management institute
- Goal is food technology research or food science PhD; a B.Sc (Food Science) is better aligned
- Fee of INR 3.16 Lakhs is outside budget without scholarship or family support
- Preference for a traditional science, arts, or management degree over culinary arts
Yenepoya University B.Sc Culinary Arts Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Yenepoya Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 marks or entrance exam rank; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Yenepoya Merit Scholarship: based on Class 12 marks or entrance rank.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships: SC/ST/OBC domicile students; state portal.
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