Health & Nutrition

National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad or Osmania University are the best colleges to pursue a degree in food and nutrition. Diverse job opportunities exist in front of nutritionists and dietitians in India. Both government and private sector job opportunities are available in front of them.

Hi Mihir,
The basic minimum eligibility for pursuing B.Sc in Nutrition and Dietetics is a X and XII qualification from a recognised educational Board with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the main subjects at the intermediate level, with a minimum aggregate score of 50%. So, you can't apply for that. Thanks!

The fees range would be somewhere around rupees 1 lakh. I would request you to get in touch with the institute for better clarity.
In my opinion, I would suggest you to go for a PG program for an in-depth and complete knowledge of the subject.

Some popular books are as follows: Entrance Examination in Nutrition and Dietetics (Includes Important Text, Original Solved MCQ's and Their Explanations) by M. S. Bahia (Author) Question Bank on Food and Nutrition 2016 by M.R. Parapet (Author) Food Science and Nutrition Paperback 2012 by Sinatra Roda (Author)

Hi Pranusha,
Most of the government jobs are through a written exam and interview. Therefore, a certificate course is not much of a help for government job, but it can help in private jobs.
Thanks!

Hi Pragi,
You can do distance certificate course in food and nutrition from various institutes:
1.Certificate in Food and Nutrition (CFN) through IGNOU (6 months duration)
2. Certificate Programme in Food & Nutrition at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad (6 months duration)
3. Certificate Couse in Nutrition and Dietetics through IGNOU (6 months duration)
4.Certificate Course in Food Nutrition in Nalanda Open University
5.Certificate Course in Food Nutrition in Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), etc.
Thanks!