What should I do after 12th to become a chef?

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Ashish Sharma · Answer

Hi, North India I would like to suggest you for LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY JALANDHAR PUNJAB. They offer versatility in their courses of hospitality and catering technology. According to me you should opt for a course Bachelors of hotel management and catering technology (BHMCT). Multi story word class kitchen infrastructure and lavishing hotel inside the campus for the daily practice of there students. Totally vegetarian restaurant where students practice to cook only a vegetarian cuisine. At LPU these courses are meant for students who are looking for specialised hospitality degree with global recognition that can lead to the leadership. Although, this year LPU has relaxed their eligibility where they have exempted the candidates from LPUNEST exam. Those who are willing to take admission in the university, can take a direct admission now without qualifying entrance exam conducted by the University still a candidate must have at least 50% aggregate marks in the 12th class and English must be studied as a subject. Best thing of the LPU is that they very good Industry Tie-ups which results in usual guest lectures by an Industry Experts. Students work on various Projects in collaboration with Industry. If you are studying at LPU placements are not at all a problem because they says "we provide 100% placements to those candidates who are eligible for aspiring for the placements". Thus, this is all about what is on my mind about LPU. I hope this would help you.

Dharamveer Dheer · Answer

I have seen these queries a lot and understand that most of the people who want to be chef are actually seeing the careers abroad, preferably in Canada, USA, UK, Australia and Europe because CHEF is one category which has the highest chances of successful visa and jobs. If that's the case, You must apply for BHMCT programme at LPU and apply for credit transfer. It will give you exposure to all the aspects of hospitality and you can give emphasis on cooking ! Moreover the credit transfer option will give you international exposure and also valuable points in the immigration system grids of some countries. LPU offers this programme equipped with each and every hardware and software and trainings are delivered by top faculty. Hope this helps DVD.

Rishvanjas Sharma · Answer

Hello Shahab, First of all, I would like to congratulate you that you have chosen your career "CHEF" which will be going to bring a bread and butter for you for rest of your life. According to me you should opt for a course Bachelors of hotel management and catering technology (BHMCT). Usually according to the norms of UGC this degree is of 4 years duration that means 8 semesters will be there. Now the question arises from where does degree should have to be pursue, although the choice is totally in your hands and you should compare will try to pursue this degree from any of the school of hospitality and management. If you are native of North India I would like to suggest you for LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY JALANDHAR PUNJAB. They offer versatility in their courses of hospitality and catering technology. Multi storey word class kitchen infrastructure and lavishing hotel inside the campus for the daily practice of there students. Totally vegetarian restaurant where students practice to cook only a vegetarian cuisine. At LPU these courses are meant for students who are looking for specialised hospitality degree with global recognition that can lead to the leadership. Although, this year LPU has relaxed their eligibility where they have exempted the candidates from LPUNEST exam. Those who are willing to take admission in the university, can take a direct admission now without qualifying entrance exam conducted by the University still a candidate must have at least 50% aggregate marks in the 12th class and English must be studied as a subject. Best thing of the LPU is that they very good Industry Tie-ups which results in usual guest lectures by an Industry Experts. Students work on various Projects in collaboration with Industry. If you are studying at LPU placements are not at all a problem because they says "we provide 100% placements to those candidates who are eligible for aspiring for the placements". Thus, this is all about what is on my mind about LPU. I hope this would help you.

Anu Ankita · Answer

You can proceed with a Bachelor in Hotel Management. Bachelor of Hotel Management is a 4-year undergraduate programme that is split into 8 semesters. All the best.

Priya Mahajan · Answer

Hi, You can opt for a Hotel Management course from an enterprising university and take specialisation according to your interest. Hospitality connotes LPU. The top notch positions obtained by LPU for its Hotel Management and Hospitality stream is commendable. 1. UITHM has experienced continued growth and diversification to become one of the fastest growing economic sectors in the world. This growth has led to creation of huge opportunities for students. 2. The School grooms students through industry endorsed curriculum and intensive service oriented practicals by faculty with industry exposure, in excellent infrastructure. 3. Experienced LPU faculty members of the discipline are nominated as mentors to eligible students which resulted in students satisfaction and improved placements. 4. LPU has extremely equipped with modern technologies, the latest trends, enriched and expert intellectuals, exquisitely designed curriculum and pedagogy to train student all leads to create perfect industry ready professionals for future. 5. LPU offers High academic standards maintained by offering the curriculum framed in consultation with Industry experts. The School also trains its students in the campus hotel named university-Hotel of 25 rooms hosting national and international guests where students practice along with the staff. 6. It has 78% placements record with minimum 26% students selected as Management Trainee (Junior Executive level) till date and the placement is with brands like Accor Group of Hotels, ITC Maratha, AISATS (airport Management), Oberoi, St. Regis, Shangri-la, Thomas Cook, Travel Triangle, Radisson chain of hotels, etc. 7. Internship: Industry internships in top national and international five star hotel brands like Leela Palace and Resorts, ITC, Taj, Oberoi, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, Renaissance & Marriott (Malaysia ), Taj Tashi are arranged by LPU. Hence my choice would definitely be LPU. Good Luck.

Vibha Gupta · Answer

I would suggest you to check for the programmes offered by Lovely professional university. There they offer Bachelor's in Hotel Management and Catering technology which can give a base to your career. LPU is a well renowned private university in India with 30K+ students all across the world and with 4000 experienced faculty members and staff members. There are more than 200 programmes to choose and with a great infrastructure LPU provides all the facilities within the campus itself. LPU has earned many affiliations, recognition's and accreditation's down the lane and mark itself amongst the few of the top private universities. Even the placement opportunities in LPU are much better than other private universities as it is ranked the 5th amongst the other universities for its placement records. Industry internships in top national and international five-star hotel brands like Leela Palace and Resorts, ITC, Taj, Oberoi, Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, Renaissance & Marriott (Malaysia ), Taj Tashi & Le Meridien Thimphu (Bhutan), Westin Turtle Bay Resort (Mauritius ), Taj Exotica (Maldives), Shangri-la (Thailand), Marriott & Hyatt (USA), Michelin Star Restaurant (L Auber Grade Trama) France, etc. If I talk about placements, the companies visit LPU are Accor Group of Hotels, ITC Maratha, AISATS (airport Management), Oberoi, St. Regis, Shangri-la, Thomas Cook, Travel Triangle, Radisson chain of hotels, etc.

PUSHPAK DHOOT · Answer

You can go for Bachelor's in hotel management course after 12th. Best of luck.

Shivani Hashia · Answer

If you want to become a chef, Hotel management is the best course and is in demand these days. Choose a good private college and select your choice of subjects there, they will provide good placements too.

Tashi · Answer

On inquiring, I came to know that in order to take admission in LPU, you need to be eligible. University offers: 1. B.Sc. Hotel Management- 3 years 2. BHMCT 4 years LPU is leading university in North India and offers 100% placements record in Hotel Management programmes. Many reputed companies in this field will come for the placements drive - Viral International, Jaypee Residency Hotel, Qatar Airways, Air Vistara, P and O Cruise (USA), Al Thiqarestaurant Co (Kuwait), Hyatt (USA), Wolf Great Resort (USA), Jubilant (Dominos), Sapphire Foods (KFC), The Grand (New Delhi), The Leela, Zuri Whitefield, Courtyard Marriot, ITC Hotels, Radisson Blu, The Oberoi Cecil etc. LPU not only provides students with simulation labs, aviation labs, restaurant training labs, basic and advanced training kitchen labs but also believes in giving real-life situation exposure to the students. Apart from this, in each semester LPU offers Professional Enhancement Programmes (PEP) in which the students are prepared to crack the placement processes like Analytical Skills (Logic Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning), Quantitative Aptitude Skills, Technical Aptitude Skills, Presentations and Soft Skills and Mock Exercises (Mock Interviews, GDs, Mock Tests, etc. ). I also came to know that LPU NEST is considered for scholarship as well and LPU do offer scholarship to provide financial assistance to the students on the following: 1. On the basis of marks in previous class 2. LPU conducts Lovely professional university national entrance and scholarship test LPU NEST on the basis of which student can enhance their scholarship 3. Some national level tests like JEE Mains, NATA NEET UCEED CAT XAT MAT CMAT NMAT GPAT GATE etc. 4. Performance on the basis of sports, cultural or co-curricular activities. 5. Board Toppers 6. For Orphan students or person with certain disabilities 7. Defence personnel and central armed police forces (CAPF) dependents 8. LPU has also floated COVID-19 Frontline Scholarship for the survivors of COVID and for their dependents as well. # From the above mentioned scholarships, candidate will get one that too which will be maximum one. In order to take admission in LPU, you need to be eligible. For more details on eligibility and fee scholarship visit www.lpu.in.

parvez shaikh · Answer

You should go for the hotel management course of three years if you are passionate about it.

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