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ITI Craftsman Food Production (Vegetarian)

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Specialised vegetarian commercial cooking including regional Indian cuisines and bulk production. Steady institutional and community catering demand.

Am I eligible?
Duration
1 year
Entry after
Class 10
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Specialised vegetarian commercial cooking including regional Indian cuisines and bulk production. Steady institutional and community catering demand.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 10th pass.

How you get in. State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How it is studied. Full-time at the ITI. Some trades also run under the Dual System of Training with an industry partner.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Hotels and restaurants
  • Institutional and industrial canteens
  • Religious and community kitchens
  • Catering firms
  • Self-employment

What you can study next.

  • Craftsmanship Certificate in Food Production
  • Diploma in Hotel Management
  • BHM
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt ITI: about 3,000 - 15,000 total; Private ITI: about 25,000 - 90,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 10,000 - 18,000 per month.

Typical duration. 1 year.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 10 Any —

Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

3 routes mapped from this qualification.

Catering Assistant
Preps ingredients, supports the cooks and keeps a kitchen or catering operation clean and stocked. The standard entry point into professional food production.
Alternative route
Kitchen Supervisor
Takes a shift in a kitchen - allocation, quality, hygiene, stock and the pass. The first supervisory rank in food production.
Alternative route
Commis Chef
Entry-grade kitchen role in a hotel or restaurant brigade, the first step toward Chef de Partie and Sous Chef.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

What you can study next

Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM)
Direct · Alternative route
Craftsmanship Certificate in Food Production (IHM)
RelatedField · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for ITI Craftsman Food Production (Vegetarian)?

10th pass. Admission is through State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How long does ITI Craftsman Food Production (Vegetarian) take?

1 year. Full-time at the ITI. Some trades also run under the Dual System of Training with an industry partner.

What does ITI Craftsman Food Production (Vegetarian) cost?

Govt ITI: about 3,000 - 15,000 total; Private ITI: about 25,000 - 90,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after ITI Craftsman Food Production (Vegetarian)?

Craftsmanship Certificate in Food Production, Diploma in Hotel Management, BHM.