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After your 10th or 12 th you can take culinary courses like diploma, degree, masters.Certification is not that mandatory in India but still if you have that that would help in future competence.

Diploma in culinary will gives you more exposure as well. So after 12 th you can take diploma.

Or you can take BA and after that MA if you are interested.

Or you can start your journey as Commis Chef in any restaurant. This practical exposure will give you more opportunities

On learning if you have guidance of a good chef mentor you can learn new techniques as well.Work experience is very important.

Here are the step by step guidance to become a chef:

Get a diploma post higher secondary (10+2) :To get into good culinary school,one either needs to have a diploma in culinary or exposure to culinary.Even to get exposure,employers ask for basic diploma in culinary.The basic diploma after 12th is the first step towards the journey to become a chef.This diploma may vary from one and a half years to two and a half years,including part time or full time,free or paid internship.

Get a degree(BA in culinary arts) in culinary arts for three to four years:Post bachelor's degree,one can continue with a master's (MA) in culinary arts.Though formal education is not mandatory to become a chef,one aquire the knowledge and skills for the choosen specialisation.

Getting practical exposure post internship/apprenticeship:one has to start the journey as a commis chef in a restaurant's specialised department/area.A formal degree is just the beginning of the journey to become a chef.The right kind of exposure under a versatile mentor in a good work environment is crucial for becoming a successful chef.

Getting certified as a chef:like a professional education,certifation is also not mandatory to be a chef in india,but it may help to grow faster on Competitive chef position.certification is also an opportunity to add more disciplines and specialties.It may help in getting a more diversified portfolio leading to greater opportunity and rewards.