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AIMS Institutes Bangalore Professional Diploma Culinary: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 4.72 Lakhs
1.5 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3.6 LPA
Class of 2025, this course
Cutoff
12,400
AIMS interview CRL, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
80%
Class of 2025 batch placed
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your score get you in?Closing scores by category and quota
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 AIMS Culinary Diploma
AIMS offers a 1.5-year, full time Professional Diploma in Culinary with 120 seats through AIMS interview. The course is taught on campus over three terms, with kitchen labs from the first term. The institute holds NAAC A and stands NAAC A grade with CGPA 3.46 and NIRF 2025 data filed. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.72 Lakhs, paid per term, and INR 6.97 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through AIMS admission cell counselling. The General Karnataka seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.6 LPA and 80% of the batch was placed.
AIMS Professional Diploma in Culinary Fees
The full course costs INR 4.72 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.97 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 4.50 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per term, three times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. PG and meals add INR 2.25 Lakhs over 18 months.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 4.50 Lakhs | INR 1.50 Lakhs a semester, 3 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| PG and meals | INR 2.25 Lakhs | INR 12,500 a month, 18 months |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.72 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.97 Lakhs | Full course |
AIMS Professional Diploma in Culinary Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 2 Sep 2026. Round 6 allotment comes on 25 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 14 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AIMS interview registration, last date to apply | 23 Jan 2026 to 27 Feb 2026 | Over |
| AIMS interview session 1 exam | 4 Mar 2026 to 14 Mar 2026 | Over |
| AIMS interview result and score | 23 Apr 2026 | Over |
| AIMS admission cell choice filling | 21 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 2 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 6 allotment | 25 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 30 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 14 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 30 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
AIMS Professional Diploma in Culinary Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a interview score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | interview score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
AIMS Professional Diploma in Culinary Admission Process
AIMS admission cell allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write AIMS interview | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on AIMS admission cell | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
AIMS Professional Diploma in Culinary Cutoff
The General seat closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the AIMS admission cell round 6 closing scores for Karnataka seats. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 6, 2025 |
AIMS Professional Diploma in Culinary Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 80% of its batch at an average of INR 3.6 LPA. The median is INR 3.2 LPA and the highest offer was INR 6 LPA. Hotels and food service companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 3.6 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 3.2 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 6 LPA |
| Batch placed | 80% |
| Recruiters | Hotels and food service companies, on campus |
AIMS Professional Diploma in Culinary Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The Karnataka post-matric scholarship gives the most. The Karnataka and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
AIMS Professional Diploma in Culinary Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Professional Diploma ranking and #54 in NIRF college, with NAAC A. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Score or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Professional Diploma ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
AIMS Professional Diploma in Culinary Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with kitchen labs from the first term. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Food production, hygiene and bakery basics |
| Year 2 | Food production, bakery basics and hygiene |
| Year 3 | Continental cooking, garde manger and menu planning |
| Year 4 | Advanced kitchen practice and the internship project |
AIMS Professional Diploma in Culinary Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Bangalore |
Should you pick Professional Diploma in Culinary at AIMS Institutes?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a Bangalore for 18 months.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in Karnataka: half the seats are Karnataka, so a score that misses the Outside Karnataka list can still get in.
You want hotel kitchens: AIMS teaches culinary skills inside its hospitality school in Bangalore.
Your family can pay only per term: you pay the tuition fee in three parts across the course.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
You want internships in a big city: this is a Bangalore, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will wait till the last date: the admission form closes on 30 Sep 2026, so apply before interviews start.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if round 1 gives it to you on a Karnataka score. If you are Outside Karnataka and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
Professional Diploma in Culinary Eligibility▾
Class 12 pass: You need Class 12 from a recognised board.
English helps: Hotel kitchens use English for recipes, menus and safety notes.
Interview needed: AIMS uses an admission interview and your school marks.
Documents needed: Bring Class 10, Class 12 and identity proof for checking.
Professional Diploma in Culinary Admission Process▾
Fill form: Apply on the AIMS admission page before the last date.
Attend interview: The admission cell checks your marks and interest in kitchen work.
Get offer: The college sends the offer after the interview result.
Pay first fee: Pay by the fee date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Professional Diploma in Culinary Admission Dates 2026
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These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Confirmed
1 Apr 2026 to 30 Sep 2026
Application form, last date to apply
Submit the form before 30 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Selection interview
You meet the admission team with your school marks.
Confirmed
8 Oct 2026
Interview result and merit list
The college sends the offer after the interview score.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
Admission offer round
Accept the offer if the course is your first pick.
Confirmed
15 Oct 2026
First fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 15 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring original school marks and identity proof.
Confirmed
2 Nov 2026
Orientation week
You meet chefs and learn kitchen rules.
Confirmed
3 Nov 2026
Classes start
The first culinary module starts on campus.
Tentative
Apr 2027
Application form, last date to apply
Apply once the college opens the form.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Selection interview
Keep school marks ready for the interview.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Interview result and merit list
The offer list follows the interview score.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Admission offer round
Accept the seat when the offer comes.
Tentative
Oct 2027
First fee payment, last date
Pay by the last date to keep the seat.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring original school marks and identity proof.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Orientation week
You meet chefs before practical classes start.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
The first kitchen module starts on campus.
Source: AIMS Institutes admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
AIMS Culinary Diploma Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 1.5-year cost, not one term. Turn on the toggle to add PG and living cost.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 3, INR 1.50 Lakhs a semester
INR 4.50 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 22,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add PG + living
PG and meals
Per month × 18, INR 12,500 a month
INR 2.25 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 7,958
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
76%
average first-year pay INR 3.6 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,752
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
52%
average first-year pay INR 3.6 LPA vs the full fee
Source: AIMS Institutes admissions page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your profile get you into AIMS Institutes?
Pick your category and location. The score ranges show how strong your profile looks.
Category
Location
General · Karnataka
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Outside Karnataka
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Outside Karnataka
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Outside Karnataka
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Outside Karnataka
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Outside Karnataka
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The interview matters because there is no entrance exam. Apply early, then keep fee money ready before the offer date.
AIMS Institutes Professional Diploma in Culinary Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
Karnataka post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
Karnataka social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
AIMS Institutes
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
Karnataka backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
AIMS Institutes Professional Diploma in Culinary vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to AIMS Institutes. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Total fees1.5 years, no hostel
INR 4.72 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 4.50 Lakhs
INR 22,000 less
INR 5.10 Lakhs
INR 38,000 more
INR 4.72 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 5.50 Lakhs
INR 78,000 more
INR 3.80 Lakhs
INR 92,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 3.6 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA more
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 3 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 3.4 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 2.8 LPA
INR 0.8 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
80%
Class of 2025
78%
2 points lower
85%
5 points higher
76%
4 points lower, Class of 2024
79%
1 point lower
75%
5 points lower
Closing scoreAIMS interview CRL, General
12,400
Round 6, 2025
9,400
3,000 places tougher
15,800
3,400 places easier
18,900
6,500 places easier
13,900
1,500 places easier
16,600
4,200 places easier
Seatsthis course
120
AIMS interview
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
76%
on INR 3.6 LPA
89%
13 points higher
63%
13 points lower
64%
12 points lower
62%
14 points lower
74%
2 points lower
In short
Bangalore costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Bangalore; if it clears only AIMS, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Delhi NCR places more of its batch but charges INR 38,000 more over 18 months and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below AIMS in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If AIMS gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bangalore costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing score. If your score misses AIMS in the early rounds, list Bangalore right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If AIMS allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on AIMS Institutes Professional Diploma in Culinary
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is this culinary diploma worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.72 Lakhs and the listed average pay is INR 3.6 LPA, so the fee can come back after steady kitchen work. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Karnataka seat closed at score 12,400 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 3.6 LPA, the median was INR 3.2 LPA and 80% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Bangalore, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover menu planning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 80% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3.2 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3.6 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Culinary if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Culinary places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Culinary, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the AIMS interview exam and fill this college in your AIMS admission cell choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days AIMS admission cell gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 4.72 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.97 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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