Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences

What Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences does

Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS) is a constituent institute of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), founded in 2016 in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It operates as a specialized education provider offering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and short-course programs in culinary arts, hospitality management, food technology, nutrition and dietetics. The flagship program is the 3-year B.Sc. in Culinary Arts, supplemented by B.Sc. and BBA programs in Hospitality and Culinary Management, an MBA in Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management, an M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics, a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, and two diploma programs (Bakery & Patisserie Skills; Professional Culinary Skills). Celebrity Chef Sanjeev Kapoor holds the Chair Professorship, functioning as a brand and curriculum anchor.

The institution runs all programs at a single on-campus location within the SIU Lavale campus, occupying roughly 1,00,000 sq ft that includes 12,000 sq ft of specialized culinary laboratories, Asia's largest 130-seater fully air-conditioned Studio Kitchen, dedicated bakery, patisserie, larder, research, food photography and open-air kitchens, plus a hydroponics-enabled organic farm. Curriculum is aligned with India's National Education Policy 2020, UN Sustainable Development Goals 2, 3, 4 and 12, and the Indian Knowledge System (including Ayurveda-based nutrition).

Revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition fees, with secondary streams from on-campus hostel and mess services and modest retail sales via the student-run SymbiBake patisserie outlet. Pricing is tiered by program and student category, with Indian students paying roughly ₹1.3-4 lakh per year and NRI/PIO/OCI students paying $7,825 per year for the flagship B.Sc. Admissions are processed through the central SIU portal with entrance tests, written ability tests, and personal interviews. The customer base is fragmented across individual student enrollment, with 100% internship and placement assistance offered and claimed alumni penetration across 86% of India's food, nutrition, and hospitality brands.

Name

Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences

Legal name

Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences, Pune

Website

https://ssca.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS) is a Pune-based culinary and nutrition education institute under Symbiosis International (Deemed University), founded in 2016. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs in culinary arts, hospitality management, food technology, and nutrition, serving aspiring chefs and food-industry professionals.

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Product category

Culinary and Nutrition Higher Education

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Culinary Arts (Chef Training) (EDAOAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Restaurant & Foodservice Operations Management (EDAOAKAE), Menu Planning, Nutrition & Dietary Accommodation Services (Allergens, Special Diets) (EDAEAEAD), Nutrition, Special Diets & Wellness Cooking (EDAOAKAJ), Nutrition, Dietary Management & Allergen/Accommodation Services (EDALADAJ)

Keywords

• Culinary arts education
• Hospitality management programs
• Nutrition and dietetics courses
• Food technology training
• Professional baking diplomas

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from tuition fees charged to students for various undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs in culinary arts, hospitality management, nutrition and dietetics. Fees vary by program and student category (Indian vs International/NRI/PIO/OCI)
2. Hostel and Mess Fees: On-campus accommodation and meal services for students, with fees varying by room sharing type (single, twin, triple, four sharing) and meal plans
3. SymbiBake Patisserie Shop Sales: Revenue from the student-run bake shop 'Symbibake' which sells freshly made breads, croissants, muffins, cakes and other pastry items

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SSCANS is a private culinary and nutrition education institution offering undergraduate (B.Sc., BBA, BND), postgraduate (MBA, M.Sc.), and diploma programs in culinary arts, hospitality management, food technology, and nutrition & dietetics. Programs combine classroom theory with hands-on practical training in specialized labs including Asia's largest 130-seater Studio Kitchen, bakery, patisserie, larder, research kitchen, and hydroponics-based organic farm. The institution delivers on-campus academic programs at its Lavale, Pune campus under Symbiosis International (Deemed University), with industry internships and placement assistance.

Product overview

Symbiosis School of Culinary Arts and Nutritional Sciences (SSCANS) is an educational institution offering a portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs in culinary arts, hospitality management, nutrition and dietetics, and food technology. The institution operates as a multi-program platform under Symbiosis International (Deemed University). Programs include the flagship B.Sc. (Culinary Arts) with Chair Professor Sanjeev Kapoor, M.B.A (Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management), Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, B.Sc. (Hospitality & Culinary Management), BBA (Hospitality & Culinary Management), BND (Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics), and diploma programs in Bakery & Patisserie Skills and Professional Culinary Skills. The institution also offers capacity enhancement and floating credit courses. All programs emphasize hands-on practical training in state-of-the-art culinary labs including Asia's largest Studio Kitchen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Sc. (Culinary Arts) A 3-year full-time undergraduate degree program for 10+2 graduates seeking professional careers in culinary arts, with emphasis on hands-on cooking skills, kitchen management, and culinary science; intake of 60 students per batch.
• B.Sc. (Hospitality & Culinary Management) A 3-year full-time undergraduate program integrating management education with the culinary and hospitality sector for students aiming at operational and managerial roles in hotels, restaurants, and hospitality enterprises.
• BBA (Hospitality & Culinary Management)
• BND (Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics) An undergraduate degree program in nutrition and dietetics for students pursuing careers in clinical nutrition, public health nutrition, and dietetics practice.
• M.B.A (Food Technology and Food Enterprise Management) A 2-year full-time Master's degree program designed to train professionals for the food sector in FMCG and HORECA segments, combining food technology with enterprise management skills.
• Master of Nutrition and Dietetics A 2-year full-time M.Sc. program offering specializations in Public Health Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Safety and Quality Management, and Nutrigenomics for graduates pursuing advanced nutrition careers.
• Diploma in Bakery and Patisserie Skills (DB & PS) A 1-year diploma program equipping students with knowledge and basic skills required to work in professional bakery and patisserie operations, with intake of 30 students per batch.
• Diploma in Professional Culinary Skills (DPCS) A weekend diploma program focusing on basic and intermediate culinary skills with preparation of traditional Indian, international, and modern cuisine, designed for working professionals with intake of 30 students per batch.
• SymbiBake Patisserie Shop A student-driven bake shop operating on the SSCANS campus, offering fresh breads, croissants, muffins, and cakes made in-house without artificial colors or flavors; serves as a real-world training lab and revenue source.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of students receive internship/work placement assistance
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for skill development and national skill framework alignment in the hospitality and culinary sector
• Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for curriculum alignment with hospitality industry standards and skill certification
• The Nutrition Society of India (NSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for nutrition and dietetics programs, research collaboration, and professional development in nutrition sciences
• Indian Federation of Culinary Associations (IFCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for industry alignment, student competitions, and professional networking in the culinary field
• The Poona Hoteliers Association (PHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal hospitality industry partnership for internships, placements, and industry exposure for students in Pune region
• Indian Culinary Forum (ICF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional network for culinary professionals, industry connect, and career development for students
• Western India Culinary Association (WICA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional culinary association partnership for competitions, workshops, and industry networking in Western India

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM): Private chain of hospitality schools offering B.Sc. in Culinary Arts and hotel management across India with strong industry partnerships. Directly comparable to SSCANS in target student, program mix, and premium pricing.
• Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA): Constituent of MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education) offering B.Sc. and M.Sc. in culinary arts and hospitality. Comparable to SSCANS as a university-affiliated culinary school with degree-granting authority and a long track record.
• Army Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (AIHMCT): Bangalore-based hospitality and culinary institute offering B.Sc. and diploma programs with a strong placement record. Comparable to SSCANS in program structure and target segment.
• Vatel India (Hotel & Tourism Business School): Indian arm of French Vatel group offering BBA and MBA in hospitality and culinary management. Direct competitor to SSCANS in premium private hospitality education with international affiliation.
• Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology: Delhi-based private culinary and hospitality management institute offering degree and diploma programs. Direct competitor in the same tier of private Indian culinary schools serving 10+2 graduates.
• Institute of Hotel Management (IHM): Government-run national chain of hospitality and culinary institutes offering degree and diploma programs across India. Closest direct competitor to SSCANS in culinary arts and hospitality management education, with broader geographic reach and stronger legacy brand.
• Oberoi Centre of Learning and Development (OCLD): Hospitality and culinary training arm of The Oberoi Group offering specialised programs in culinary arts and hotel operations. Comparable to SSCANS as a premium culinary education provider with deep industry placement ties.

Broad incumbents

• Le Cordon Bleu (India / international): Globally recognised culinary school network offering premium culinary and patisserie programs. Comparable to SSCANS at the high end of the culinary education market, though typically with significantly higher price points and a global brand.
• Christ University - School of Business and Management (Hospitality): Private deemed university offering hospitality and management programs. Comparable to SSCANS as a deemed university with hospitality curriculum, though not specialised in culinary arts.
• Amity University - School of Hospitality and Tourism: Large multi-disciplinary private university offering B.Sc. and MBA programs in hospitality and culinary arts. Comparable as a broad-based education group with culinary offerings, though culinary is a sub-vertical rather than core focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SSCAPune
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC3dvrHfmNHUVkfLefTJ7nwQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/sscapune
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/symbiosis-school-of-culinary-arts-and-nutritional-sciences
• Instagraminstagram.com/sscanspune

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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