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Nutritionist

Nutritionists assess dietary needs and create nutrition plans for individuals and communities across clinical, public health and wellness settings in India. Entry typically requires a B.Sc or M.Sc in Nutrition/Dietetics or allied health with internships and certifications. Opportunities exist in hospitals, public health programs, food industry, research and private practice.

Salary range
₹2.5–15 LPA
Job growth
high
Work type
Hybrid
Paths to entry
3 routes

Actions for your grade

  • Choose electives with biology/chemistry if available
  • Start simple projects on nutrition & diet in community or school
  • Attend webinars or short courses on nutrition fundamentals

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Nutritionist

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

B.Sc Nutrition / Dietetics (UG)
Science

Many colleges admit via CUET/state CET or merit; practical internships are essential.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG or MHT CET
  3. Degree
    B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics (3 years) or B.Sc Food & Nutrition (3 years)
  4. Colleges
    Lady Irwin College Delhi · Sndt Womens University Mumbai · Savitribai Phule Pune University
  5. Career
    Nutritionist
B.Sc Home Science / Applied Nutrition
Science

Home Science degrees include community nutrition and child nutrition specializations.

  1. Now
    Science Stream
  2. Exams
    CUET UG
  3. Degree
    B.Sc Home Science / Food & Nutrition (3 years)
  4. Colleges
    Banaras Hindu University · Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai · National Institute of Nutrition Hyderabad
  5. Career
    Nutritionist
M.Sc / MPH in Nutrition (PG route)
Any Stream

Postgraduate degrees boost clinical and research career options; many require a relevant UG degree and college-level entrance tests.

  1. Now
    Any Stream Stream
  2. Exams
    —
  3. Degree
    M.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics (2 years) or MPH with specialization in Nutrition (2 years)
  4. Colleges
    National Institute of Nutrition Hyderabad · All India Institute of Medical Sciences AIIMS Delhi · Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai
  5. Career
    Nutritionist

Entrance exams

ExamEligibilityDifficultyWindow
MHT CET
Maharashtra State CET Cell
Class 12 PCM (Maharashtra domicile preferred)MediumApr-May
CUET UG
NTA
Class 12 (any stream)MediumMay-Jun

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

LIC
Lady Irwin College
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
CUET UG
SNDT Women's University
Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women's University
State GovtMumbai, Maharashtra
Merit-basedInstitute entranceDirect admission
Pune University
Savitribai Phule Pune University
State GovtPune, Maharashtra
Merit-basedInstitute entranceMHT-CET
BHU
Banaras Hindu University
Central GovtVaranasi, Uttar Pradesh
CUETJEE MainNEET UG
TISS Mumbai
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Deemed UniversityMumbai, Maharashtra
TISSNETInstitute entranceMerit-based
NIN
National Institute of Nutrition
Central GovtHyderabad, Telangana
Institute entranceMerit-based
AIIMS Delhi
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
Central GovtNew Delhi, Delhi
NEET UGINI CETNEET PG
Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.