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Candle making courses in India range from recorded videos to city institutes to one-to-one classes, and listings rarely say which you are buying.
Here is how to choose wherever you live, and where Mikaya’s course fits.
Updated September 2026.
Mikaya’s candle making course is live and one-to-one, in Delhi or online anywhere in India, over three live one-to-one sessions, with six months of support and a certificate of completion from Mikaya India. It costs ₹4,499 without the kit or ₹6,499 with it.
- Live one-to-one teaching in Delhi or online, from anywhere in India.
- Compare courses by fee per live hour and by feedback on your own batches.
- A certificate records your training and is not a licence to sell.
Why Mikaya’s course fits across India
Where you live should not decide how well you are taught. Mikaya’s sessions run live on video, so the teaching is the same in Indore or Kochi as in Delhi.
- three live one-to-one sessions: a theory session of 2+ hours, a practical of 3+ hours, then a doubt session once you have practised.
- Candles, wax melts, tablets and sachets, plus packaging and labelling.
- six months of support and a certificate of completion from Mikaya India.
- ₹4,499 without the kit, or ₹6,499 with the materials kit, scale and thermometer. The fee is the same online or in person.
See the full course on the candle making course page.
What a good syllabus covers, wherever you learn
Here is what the course covers, so you can compare it line by line with any other syllabus.
- Wax types, wicks, fragrance load and pour temperature.
- Candles in every form, plus wax melts, tablets and sachets.
- Packaging and labelling.
- A troubleshooting session on your own batches.
The faults the course teaches you to fix are the ones that ruin most first batches:
- Surface faults: frosting, wet spots, rough tops, cracking and sweating.
- Structure faults: sinkholes, air pockets, layer separation and pulling from the jar.
- Burn faults: tunnelling and wick problems.
Learning in your own city
If you prefer local, city listings are a good place to compare. These directories list classes near you:
- Mumbai classes on UrbanPro
- Bangalore classes on UrbanPro
- Kolkata classes on UrbanPro
- Chennai classes on UrbanPro
Mikaya’s sessions run in Delhi and online everywhere else. See the Delhi page for the studio.
Group, one-to-one, recorded or institute
| Format | Strength | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Group class | Lower fee, other learners | Less time on your own batch |
| One-to-one live | Faults found in your own batches | Higher fee than group |
| Recorded video | Low cost, learn at any hour | Nobody to ask when it goes wrong |
| Institute certificate course | Long, structured syllabus | Check hours, class size and who certifies |
Compare fees fairly, in any city
Fees change with city and format. Dividing by live hours makes any two courses comparable.
What does a course really cost per live hour?
Two fees can look alike until you divide by the hours you are actually taught.
How the main providers compare
| Option | Lists | Good for | Worth checking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mikaya India | One-to-one, 3 live sessions, 6 months of support, certificate | Faults found in your own batches | Fee is higher than a recorded video course |
| Craft Tree Academy | Online and offline classes, government certificate mentioned | An institute with several batches | A running discount banner makes the real fee hard to compare. Ask class size and live hours |
| Himanshu Art Institute | Candle making listed at 2 months | A longer, structured course | A two month commitment. Ask hours per week and how many share the class |
| Alippo | Online course listed at ₹1,199 | A low-cost, self-paced start | Ask whether it is live and who reviews your batch |
| IISDT | Online certificate in candle making | A certificate-led programme | Ask live hours, class size and what support follows |
For a wider list, VedaOils publishes candle making institutes across India.
Who it suits, and who it does not
It suits you if you want a teacher looking at your own batches, or if your candles already frost, tunnel or sink.
It may not suit you if you want the lowest possible fee, a group day out, or a diploma with a government stamp. For those, a recorded course or a group class is a fairer choice.
More candles from the course
Which route suits you?
Which route suits you?
Local class, live online or recorded: decided by where you are and what you need.
Are there good classes near you?
What matters most?
How soon do you want to start?
The bottom line
Choose the course where you can pour your own candles, get feedback on them, and ask questions afterwards.
Mikaya’s one-to-one course does that for anyone in India, in Delhi or live online.
Next, see what it costs to start a candle business and how candle waxes differ.
Which is the best candle making course in India?
It depends on where you live and how you learn. For live one-to-one teaching anywhere in India, Mikaya’s course is the strongest fit. Compare teacher, live hours, practical work, certificate and support.
Can I learn candle making in my city?
Yes. Directories such as UrbanPro list classes in Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata, Chennai and Delhi. If your city has few options, live online classes let you learn from anywhere in India.
How much does a candle making course in India cost?
Fees vary widely with format and city. Mikaya’s one-to-one course is ₹4,499 without the kit or ₹6,499 with the materials kit, scale and thermometer, in Delhi or online.
Is an online course as good as an in-person class?
It can be, if it is live and lets you ask about your own batches. In Mikaya’s live sessions you pour along at home while the teacher watches, and every session is recorded.
Do I need a licence to sell handmade candles?
You do not need a course certificate to sell candles. A certificate records what you learned. Check current tax and registration rules for your situation before you start selling.
How do I choose between courses?
Ask who teaches, how many students share the class, whether you pour your own, who issues the certificate, and how long support lasts after the last session.
What should a candle making syllabus include?
Wax and wick types, pour temperature, fragrance load, cooling and the common faults such as frosting, tunnelling and sinkholes. A syllabus that gives you ranges and rules prepares you better than a list of candle types.
Is a certificate from a candle making course recognised?
A course certificate records that you finished the training and what it covered. It is not a licence, and you do not need one to sell candles. Ask who issues it and what it states before you enrol.
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