Though the course was not in demands till recent times, it has gained enough popularity in the recent past. The course is greatly in demands in the present market. This is probably because of the wide prospects of career in this line. After the completion of this course, one gets readily absorbed in various kinds of hotels and restaurants groups. The names include big international hotel chains and restaurants groups. Thus, the course is highly beneficial for the ones who are greatly interested in these lines, and the number of applicants shows that interested candidates are huge.

In order to offer this course to all the aspiring students, more and more colleges are being opened all over the country. The opening colleges consist of both the groups, that is, private as well as government based.

The fee structure of the course generally is approximately Rs. 40000 per annum on an average. This excludes the fees of the uniform, tools, kits and other expenses that the students have to make towards their course. There are many renowned universities and institutes that are offering this course in India. The names include few big names.  Out of the many few are IHM, Oriental College, Culinary Academy of India, and Institute of advance management. Out of these colleges, the fee of CAI is Rs. 40000 per annum. IHM also charges round about Rs. 30000 for this course.

None of the above mentioned institutes runs any sort of program under which relaxation is offered to the students belonging to the backward or lower caste students. However, poor students can avail for special relaxation in the fees only if they are outstanding in the academics. The relaxation decision depends on the management of the college solely. The college however admits students as per the norms of quota of backward and lower caste.