National 29 October 2026
Indian Culinary Institute Signs MoU with JNU for Academic Recognition of BBA and MBA Programmes
Why in the News?
The **Indian Culinary Institute (ICI)** has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with **Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)**, New Delhi, to grant formal academic recognition to ICI’s BBA and MBA programmes and award degrees to successful graduates.
Key Features / Major Points:
- High-Level Presence: The MoU exchange took place in the presence of Union Minister for Culture and Tourism **Gajendra Singh Shekhawat**.
- Strategic Objectives:
- Facilitate expanded access to quality higher education in culinary arts and hospitality management.
- Enhance placement and employment prospects for graduates across domestic and international markets.
- Address the surging demand for certified, skilled professionals in India's expanding hospitality and tourism ecosystem.
- Degree Conferment: Students completing undergraduate (BBA) and postgraduate (MBA) courses at ICI campuses (Tirupati and Noida) will now receive degrees recognized and awarded by JNU.
Static GK Facts:
- Indian Culinary Institute (ICI):
- Established: **2018** (Autonomous institute set up under the Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India).
- Campuses: Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) and Noida (Uttar Pradesh).
- Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU):
- Established: **1969** (under the JNU Act 1966) | Location: New Delhi.
- Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit.
- Union Minister of Tourism and Culture: **Gajendra Singh Shekhawat**.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Which central university signed an MoU with the Indian Culinary Institute (ICI) to grant degree recognition for its BBA and MBA programmes?
A: Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU, New Delhi)
Q: In whose presence was the MoU between ICI and JNU signed in New Delhi?
A: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Union Minister for Culture & Tourism)
Q: Under which Union Ministry does the Indian Culinary Institute (ICI) function as an autonomous body?
A: Ministry of Tourism
Q: In which year was Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) established in New Delhi?
A: 1969
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