Hello Rithika,

If you find yourself passionate about cooking and consider preparing food as an art, you can think about pursuing a career in this field. To become a chef, candidates should hone their culinary skills which can be attained through professional courses.

Candidates who have passed 10+2 or the equivalent examination can take up courses for chefs. In order to register for the bachelor's degree or diploma courses, graduating in 10+2 is required. The duration of the course varies from one institute to another.

While pursuing a course, a candidate will also learn about the other related fields such as housekeeping and general management. Candidates will benefit from a course when it offers any specialisation such as baking. After the bachelor's degree, one can also aim for a master's degree.

A wide range of courses is offered across many hotel management institutes across the country. Some institutes even offer the courses after collaborating with hotels. Here are the best chef courses that include a bachelor's degree or a diploma:

1. Bachelors in Culinary Arts (or Bachelors in Catering and Culinary Arts)
2. Bachelors in Hotel or Hospitality Management
3. Post Graduate Diploma in culinary arts
4. Diploma in food & beverage service
5. Diploma in bakery & confectionery
6. Diploma in kitchen management
7. Diploma in bakery & patisserie
8. Diploma in culinary arts
9. Craft certification course in food production
10. Craftsmanship course in food & beverage service
11. Craftsmanship course in food production & patisserie

Hope this information helps you. Feel free to ask more questions.

Have a good day!!