Dr M.G.R Educational and Research Institute

Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Maduravoyal, Chennai, as a Deemed University, is making successful strides in completing 30 plus years of offering Higher education in multi-faculty areas of education. Dr. MGR Hotel Management and Culinary Arts has firmly focused on preparing the students to have strong skills with the knowledge supporting the needs catering to the today’s Education World

The industry expects to employ skilled incumbents as the staff of different departments. Dr. MGR Hotel Management and Culinary Arts (Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Deemed to be University) has enabled the students to acquire vital skills with the knowledge supporting the needs of the industry. The Faculty members are periodically encouraged to participate in the comprehensive programs to keep up with the latest developments in the industry. Industry experts are invited to conduct workshops, lecture sessions and product presentations so that the Faculty members catch up with the industry developments. To ensure the real difference in the job functions, faculty members are periodically exposed to Soft Skills, Communication skills and other personality development courses. Dr. MGR Hotel Management and Culinary Arts of Dr. MGR Educational & Research Institute (Deemed University) has the proud presence of the internationally renowned Chefs in the capacity of Senior Professors that include Chef Manjit Singh Gill, Executive Head – Culinary Programs; Chef Sudhir Sibal, Executive Head – Hospitality; Executive Head, Hospitality; Chef V. Vijaya Baskaran, Executive Head – Culinary & Bakery Research and Chef Ramesh Javvaji, Executive Head- Culinary Competitions. The FOUR high-end Chef members enable students to attain high level of professional practices, both in Theory and Practical learning. Dr. MGR Hotel Management and Culinary Arts is one of the most happening places in 'Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, Deemed University, and aspires to become the preferred destination for students desirous of doing their Graduation in Hotel Management and Catering Technology and Culinary Arts.

The University as an Institutional Group owns Star Hotels in Chennai, Vellore and Kodaikanal, where the students are deputed for on-job skills. The Institution is a member of the Indian Federation of Culinary Associations, a Nodal body representing the Chefs in India at the National level, and hence the students get the opportunity to actively participate in the International Conferences, Food Festivals, etc. Immense learning opportunities become available for students to participate in the regional, national and international events. Dr. MGR Hotel Management & Culinary Arts, has the pride of having the Certification as “WORLDCHEFS Recognized School” a matter of pride since the recognition calls for stringent measures under 10 Criteria of Quality features defined by the World body of Chefs. The curriculum and syllabus at Dr. MGR Hotel Management and Culinary Arts are designed to ensure that the theoretical knowledge can be applied practically, hence developing highly knowledgeable and fully skilled students. Pedagogical techniques and ICT tools such as students' seminars, group discussions, PPTs etc., are used to deliver required knowledge and skills levels that give students the confidence to learn, analyze, apply, and be creative.

A considerable emphasis is given on communication and soft skills, making the students competent and confident. The courses at the institute, such as B.Sc., and M.Sc. Hotel Management and Catering Technology, B.A Culinary Arts, Certification, Diploma, Post-grad in Pastry Arts and others cater to the needs of various departments. "National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous body under the UGC accredited the Courses of the University with, "A +" Grade (3.48 out of 4) rating. To summarize, the courses have everything that makes every student employable, says Prof. & Chef M. Prabu, Joint Registrar H&S, Dr. M.G.R. Educational & Research Institute (Deemed University).

At Dr M.G.R Educational and Research Institute, students are exposed to yearly and periodically held Co-curricular And Extra-curricular activities – such as Sports and Cultural programs, Conferences, Competitions and other events apart from their regular studies. The department and Institution have a solid industry connection, facilitating students to undergo an Internship of 154 days in the 2nd year. They are trained as Interns in the Five-star and other high-end hotels to get thorough practical knowledge and experience. The experience gained assists the students in acquiring solid practical skills and makes them competent and confident for placements which sometimes lead to an extension of pre-placement offers well before graduation. Students of the Institution are well recognized, and all the students of the department get their internship invitations from highly reputed Star hotels and do well to grow there professionally. The Institutions also provide scholarships to deserving students, including individuals who come from poor socio-economic backgrounds and encourage scholarships to outstanding performers.

Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute gained its Deemed to be University status in 2003 and has grown up exponentially since then. Dr. MGR Hotel management & Culinary Arts, being a part of the Deemed University, has a clear road map that makes the Institution not only popular in the industry but also provides the best knowledge and skills to students studying in the department. A continual improvement effort and necessary steps are taken to achieve positive transformations. In future, courses in Advanced Culinary, Gastronomy and novel programs in Bakery and Pastry will become part of the Courses. The Mission of the University is to make the Institution a Resource Centre for inimitable Higher Level Teaching and Learning processes in Engineering, Dental Surgery, Medicine, Allied Health Sciences, Humanities and Sciences, Architecture, and Management and Education. The University aims to impart technological competence and inculcate dignity, discipline and humaneness in all their students.

AWARDS WON BY THE STUDENTS OF DR.MGR HKOTEL MANAGEMENT & CULINARY ARTS STUDENTS IN 2023-24

6th Edition of SICA Culinary Challenge and Exhibition 2023, Date: September 15, 2023 to September 17, 2022, Time: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM , Location: Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai,

CONSOLIDATED MEDAL COUNT LIST

GOLD 4, SILVER 5, BRONZE 14, MERIT 5, TOTAL MEDALS 28 PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE 23

INCREDIBLE CHEFS CHALLENGE 2024 – BENGALURU, – SCHEDULED FROM THE 13 TH TO 15TH JUNE, 2024.

The three day event was a National level Culinary Competition. 90 Students of HMCT & CA participated in

different classes & Categories of Culinary challenges. There were Gold, Silver and Bronze medals to be won.

Different categories of competitions were spread out over 3 days – 13th, 14th and the 15th June, 2024.

Totally 42 medals were won by the students and the breakup of the Winners were: Gold - 04 Silver- 11 Bronze – 27

Sixth Edition of the INDIA BAKERY EXPO 2024, organized by the TAMIL NADU BAKERS FEDERATION - INDIA, from 20th to 22nd September 2024 at the Chennai Trade Centre, HALL No. 1, 2 & 3, Nandambakkam, Chennai.

We are thrilled to announce that our B.A. Culinary Arts and B.Sc. Hotel Management & Catering Technology students from the Faculty of Hotel Management & Culinary Arts participated in the India Bakery Expo’24 (6th Edition), South India’s Biggest Bakery Expo and

Won 60 gold medals & appreciation certificates. This 3-day

A total of 37 students participated in the competition, with some competing in more than one category. Our students not only showcased exceptional talent but also won medals and certificates in the bakery competition. They earned a total of 60 gold medals across three categories: 19 golds in Dry Cakes & Cookies, 14 golds in European Breads & Viennoiserie, and 27 golds in Wedding Cake, along with appreciation certificates.

INCREDIBLE CHEF CHALLENGE 2024 COMPETITION HELD AT PRAGATI MAIDAN, NEW DELHI, SEPTEMBER 19–22, 2024:

This 4-day national-level competition brought together participants from numerous colleges across the country, showcasing talent across 9 exciting categories, including Live Pasta Cooking Competition, Artistic Bakery Showpiece, Live Cooking Challenge, Cake Decoration - Dress the Cake, and more.

Representing our university, a total of 25 students from both 2nd year B.Sc. Hotel Management & Catering Technology and B.A. Culinary Arts participated in this competition. Of the 25 participants, 16 achieved an impressive total of 24 medals, including

5 gold medals - 5 silver medals - 14 bronze medals,

BUDDING CHEF CHALLENGE - 2024 - India's 1st 'Farm to Table Culinary' event - organized by ACCASI Hosur-635103

Greatly delighted to share the resounding success of the Students of HOTEL MANAGEMENT & CULINARY ARTS in the BUDDING CHEF CHALLENGE - 2024 - India's 1st 'Farm to Table Culinary' event - organized by ACCASI, held at Asian Christian Culinary & Agricultural Science Institute, Hosur-635103, on the 27th & 28th November, 2024, winning

A total tally of 40 Glittering medals ( Gold-7; Silver-13; Bronze-20 & Merit-02).

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