Culinary Academy of India Hyderabad Placement 2026: Highest Package, Average Package, Top Recruiters

The Culinary Academy of India boasts a consistent 100% placement rate for the past 15 years, with students placed in top 5-star hotels and international cruise lines. Around 50-60% of students secure international positions, especially in renowned cruise lines such as Princess Cruise Lines, P&O Cruises, and Costa Cruise Lines.

The placement drive begins in the fifth semester, with major hotel chains like ITC Hotels, Taj Group, Oberoi, Marriott, and The Leela participating annually. The highest package offered reaches INR 65,000 per month, with an average around INR 20,000 per month. The college also offers a comprehensive 4-6 month internship program in the second year, involving hands-on training in top hotels like Marriott, ITC, Taj, Oberois, and others, providing stipends ranging from INR 1,000 to INR 5,000.