JNU to Award Degrees to ICI BBA and MBA Graduates from 2027

Alok Kumar 28 Oct 2026 1 min read

On this page3 sections

1Memorandum Signing Ceremony
2Details of the Agreement
3Significance for Students and Industry

The Indian Culinary Institute’s (ICI) students who successfully complete the BBA Culinary Arts and Food Business and MBA Culinary Management programmes will receive degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) starting from the next academic year. An official memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between ICI and JNU under the Ministry of Tourism.

Memorandum Signing Ceremony

The agreement was signed at a function held at Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of Union Minister for Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, and the Ministry’s Secretary, Bhuvanesh Kumar. JNU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shantishri Bhula Pandit and ICI Director Gyan Bhushan signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions. Senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism and both institutions were also present.

Details of the Agreement

Under this MoU, JNU will recognise the BBA ‘Culinary Arts and Food Business’ and MBA ‘Culinary Management’ courses offered by ICI. Students who successfully complete these courses will be awarded degrees by JNU, providing formal academic recognition from a central university.

Central Universities in Delhi

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NAAC A++

NIRF #2 (2026)Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1969 · 1000 acresView details NAAC A++

NIRF #4 (2026)Jamia Millia IslamiaNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1920 · 1000 acresView details NAAC A+

NIRF #5 (2026)University of DelhiNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1922 · 1000 acresView details

Central UniversityCentral Sanskrit UniversityNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1970 · 400 acresView details NAAC A++

Central UniversityIndira Gandhi National Open UniversityNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PGEst. 1985 · 100 acresView details

Central UniversityShri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit UniversityNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: CUET UG, CUET PG, NET/JRFEst. 1962 · 400 acresView details

Central UniversitySouth Asian UniversityNew Delhi, DelhiAdmission: Own Entrance, NET/JRFEst. 2010 · 100 acresView details

Significance for Students and Industry

These courses at ICI aim to prepare proficient chefs and professionals tailored to the growing needs of the hotel, hospitality, and related industries. Training includes culinary skills, food business knowledge, and management expertise to develop specialists who can contribute to the unique identity of hotels and restaurants.

This collaboration is expected to broaden higher education opportunities for culinary arts students and enhance prospects for campus placements and employment both in India and abroad. It addresses the increasing demand for trained professionals in India’s hospitality sector.

BBA Culinary Arts Hospitality Education Indian Culinary Institute JNU MBA Culinary Management MoU Tourism Ministry

Frequently Asked Questions

Which students will receive JNU degrees under this agreement?

Students who complete the BBA Culinary Arts and Food Business and MBA Culinary Management courses at the Indian Culinary Institute.

When will the new degree-awarding arrangement start?

From the next academic year following the signing of the MoU in 2026.

Who signed the MoU between JNU and ICI?

JNU Vice-Chancellor Prof. Shantishri Bhula Pandit and ICI Director Gyan Bhushan signed the agreement.

What is the main purpose of the ICI courses recognized by JNU?

To prepare skilled chefs and professionals for the hotel, hospitality, and related industries with culinary and management skills.

How does this collaboration benefit students?

It provides recognised university degrees, enhanced higher education opportunities, and improved employment and campus placement prospects.

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