Varu Institute of Professional Studies Lucknow Diploma Catering Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for the 1-year Diploma in Catering Management at VIPS Lucknow is INR 34,800 as per data published for the 2026 academic year. This is the programme-level total and may be subject to revision for subsequent sessions. SC/ST and OBC-NCL students may receive full or partial fee assistance through the UP Post Matric Scholarship if the family income eligibility criteria are met and the application is submitted before the portal deadline.

Ans. No entrance exam is required for admission to the Diploma in Catering Management at VIPS Lucknow. Admission is merit-based, determined by marks obtained in the Class 12 qualifying examination. Candidates must visit the college or its official admissions portal, submit the application form along with supporting documents, and confirm the seat after the merit list is published by the institution.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) or equivalent from a recognised board in any stream with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks. There is no stream restriction, so students from Science, Commerce, and Arts backgrounds may all apply. The programme is suitable for candidates across Uttar Pradesh who want to enter the catering and food service industry quickly after completing Class 12.

Ans. The Diploma in Catering Management is a 1-year programme with total fees of INR 34,800, focused on foundational catering skills and quick industry entry. The B.Sc Catering Management is a 3-year degree programme with total fees of INR 2,33,700, covering a broader curriculum including food science, nutrition, and management and leading to a University of Lucknow degree with better eligibility for supervisory roles.

Ans. Diploma graduates can find entry-level employment as kitchen assistants, junior cooks, catering helpers, cafeteria supervisors, and food production trainees at hotels, hospitals, school canteens, and industrial cafeterias. The diploma also serves as a stepping stone for those planning to later pursue the B.Sc Catering Management for advancement to supervisory and managerial positions in the food service sector.

Ans. Yes. SC/ST and OBC-NCL students may apply for the UP Post Matric Scholarship at scholarship.up.gov.in, which reimburses tuition fees for eligible students with family income below INR 2 lakh per year. Additional central government schemes on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in are also applicable to diploma-level hospitality students. Applications must be submitted before the annual deadline communicated by the state government each year.