All about Being a Registered Dietitian (India)

[@aryaprasad2202]

It was soo helpful Thankyou ❤️

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Glad to hear that ♥️

[@PJ-ec3po]

Mam I'm doing BA(ug) in Nutrition and health education. Is this applicable for dietician exam?

[@aishwaryapatil948]

I have done my Bsc in Biotechnology,I am planning to do Msc in nutrition,so will I be eligible for RD exam?

[@nikhilrane73]

nice

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Thank you

[@savitanagar1362]

Ma’am can you plz provide us more information about RD exam i.e how can we prepare for paper format n all ?

[@sanira2980]

This motivated me to study more for RD

[@sonalibagohil5893]

Plss tell me how to apply?

[@adyashasatapathy82]

After becoming RD can we go in field of sport nutrition or just have to work in hospitals and stuff?

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

You can be a RD and sports nutritionist. but honestly, if you want to work as a sports nutritionists focus on just that rather than doing a RD

[@fidasiddiq4331]

Maam, I had completed my graduation in Bsc Genetics and currently I am pursuing my pg in Msc Dietetics from indira Gandhi national open university. Can I apply for RD exam?

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Please check the requirements on RD board website

[@naira7743]

Mam, can i apply RD exam with just 4 years of bachlor's? (Instead of 3 years bachelors +pg)

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

No, you need a pg Or masters

[@foodiebhai6360]

I. Pass out master in nutrition in 2001. I wish to stat practice . what i do for that ,would i eligible for RD exam

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Visit the RD board and look for the prerequisites for appearing for the RD exams and internship

[@utkarshadere1314]

Hi maam I have done my Btech if food technology and will be pursuing my Masters in Food nutrition and dietetics. Can I be RD

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

As long as you have taken all subjects mentioned on the RD board website in your graduation and masters. You can apply for the RD exam

[@Alvia1608]

Plzz someone suggest me from where or which books or what material are required to prepare for Rd exam

[@foodmatters9403]

I have done my b.sc in non medical( Physics , chemistry , maths were my subjects) I want to get admission in M.sc in nutrition and dietetics , but every renowned university or college prefer those students who have done b.sc through home science / nutrition dietetics/ bio -chemsitry. But LPU university is giving admission in m.sc dietetics programme to b.sc non medical students. Should i go for LPU university?

[@vanshikarajput4486]

with or without entrance

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Hello, Firstly you definitely need a biology, physiology and chemistry base. To get into msc and yes, anyone with a background of those subjects will always be preferred. As for going in for LPU please do go through the latest Allied Healthcare bill.

[@bhavnashikha7498]

Mam I just done my MSC in clinical Nutrition and dietetics and I m much more interested in PhD but don't know how to do and what is the other way

[@sirikalyanivadrevu3319]

Hi Mam, I did my graduation in bio chemistry, chemistry & bio technology in 2010.Now I'm doing diploma in nutrition in Alison free online course... Am I eligible to write RD exam? If not, please let me know the use of diploma.

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

As far as I am aware, no it's isn't possible. Please read about the RD pre requisite from their websites

[@payelmandal1472]

Thank you Maam ❤❤

[@chandanadas5032]

Thank you ma'am..

[@SP-nr6qx]

hellow maam, i have done my graduation in botany zoology and chemistry. and then i have done Msc in dietetics , with 6 months of internship in hospital , am i eligible for RD exam

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

You need atleast 4 nutrition based subject in your graduation. Please do check those on the RD board website

[@swethaa5911]

Mam, Is internship necessary to appear for RD exam? After clearing RD exam, can we do internship?

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Yes

[@priyankamondal5448]

Mam can you plz suggest me the best govt colleges for my MSC in nutrition and dietitics plz mam hlp me .now I. Am studying my bsc programme in food and nutrition

[@chgirija6074]

Hii I have two doubts . Will it be difficult to give RD exam with a pg diploma and not masters ? Or will we be ready for it with a pg diploma? Also ,Im planning to do diploma and then give RD exam . Should the 6 months internship be continuous after completion of pg diploma ? .Or can I work or study something ,then do a six months Internship and appear for the RD exam .

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

That is something I can't really answer. Firstly, check the pre requisites on the IDA site. See the RD syllabus. How easy or hard, depends on how much of it you've studied and your experience. For the RD internship, as far as I know it's a 6 mnth continuous internship at a multi-speciality hospital and that gives you limited time scope to work anywhere else

[@coachganga9653]

​@@NutritionistAditiPrabhu wow, thanks keep coming over such an amazing content

[@dharmavyas2890]

Mam mene m.a home science with food nutrition me kiya hai me rd test de sakti hu ? age 37 he age limit hai ?

[@powerisme7551]

Can a MSC food processing and technology become a RD or a dietician? what are the ways?

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Unless you've studied subjects like physiology, anatomy, clinical Nutrition, therapeutic nutrition and couple of other. It will be difficult. But you definitely can cross check your subjects in undergrad years and if it fits the requirements do a master's/pg in nutrition. Then apply to become a RD

[@nrhope]

Mam i am pursuing human nutrition msc what next should i do

[@AvneetKaur-LHSCBND]

Mam pg diploma after bsc nutrition and dietetics is sufficent for the rd exm eligibilty or we have to do master?

[@risiraj1581]

I currently studying bsc nursing but great interest in Rd . Can I apply for Rd with nursing graduation

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Sadly no

[@fatimajamal4266]

Ma'am I am doing my graduation in physiology , I want to become a RD. Can you please tell me that did I m eligible to this exam. I will do my post graduation either in PG diploma in dietities or Msc in applied nutrition.

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Hello Fatima, I would recommend you to go through the latest Allied Healthcare bill that has been passed and see the criteria there. Before you do your pg/msc in dietetics. Also, for the RD exam there are pre requisites which you can check out on the IDA website. Hope that helps. Good luck

[@tanvichandhok2606]

Hello maam. I am doing my graduation in Zoology (bsc Zoology hons) and i am planning to do masters in food and nutrition. Will i be eligible for RD exam?

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Hello Tanvi, I would recommend you to go through the latest Allied Healthcare bill that has been passed and see the criteria there. Before you do your pg/msc in dietetics. Also, for the RD exam there are pre requisites which you can check out on the IDA website. Hope that helps. Good luck

[@nainakanwar3403]

You can get admission in private college with average score in 12th std. I would suggest you to go for food and nutrition or bsc in clinical dietetics rather that bsc in home science . I am in 2nd year student of bsc clinical dietetics from jaipur national university, and you can get admission to private colleges without entrance .

[@SP-nr6qx]

if i want to go to abroad, what are the equivalant exam for which i have to prepared?

[@Dt.FZEE_REHMAN]

Mam how to get membership of IDA PLZZZ reply as i m persuing my msc in food and nutrition from IGNOU University .i have done my graduation with BSC .life science I have done a certificate course in child care and nutrition ..am i eligible for RD exam plzz reply

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Apologies for the late revert. Kindly connect with your local IDA chapter. Details of which are available on their website and see if you are eligible for the same. As far as i remember one of their requisites is having either your graduation or masters in nutrition full time

[@vartikasingh6983]

Mam which is the best college to pursue graduation in nutrition n Dietrich

[@arshiyakilledar660]

Mam i am B. Sc graduate with CBZ ( chemistry , Botany, Zoology) as main subjects. What should I do after M. Sc in food nutrition and dietetics to become eligible in RD exam? Kindly plzzz reply mam.

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Kindly refer to the RD board site and check the current requirements for the same

[@592mahima4]

Did you meet the eligibility criteria? I checked, and in Life Sciences, there are only two courses: Biochemistry and Human Physiology, that are written in the eligibility criteria of RD exam

[@simransah8701]

Mam is bsc clinical nutrition and dietetics and bsc nutrition and dietetics the same ? Someone who has done graduation in bsc clinical nutrition and dietetics eligible to become registered dietician?

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Pretty much the same except a few subjects may be different. And yes you can do RD post that

[@tanzeemislam2316]

Ma'am I am a bsc home science student and the subjects I have are food sci, food and nutrition, therapeutic nutrition, nutrition a life cycle approach will I be eligible for RD exam?I also have a paper named biochemistry and physiology in my generic I. e zoology

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

You will need a master's/pg then do the RD exam

[@janu-Varma]

Hi mam I have done my MSC in food science and technology am i eligible for RD exam And how can I do 6months internship can I do in online mode

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Please check with the RD board exam website

[@sabnamaktar143]

Mam what is the difference between IDA full time membership and student membership?

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Mainly it's the duration and costing

[@priyankapillay6827]

Ma'am if I have a 4 year degree in clinical nutrition and dietetics..do I still need a pg diploma to be eligible for rd exam

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

You do need a pg or masters

[@prernaprabhakar6364]

mam i did bachelor in science and master in food science and technology with that i also did 1 year diploma course of DDHN( diploma in deictics health and nutrition) from VLCC . can i give RD exam

[@janu-Varma]

Hi didi could u send me the link of the RD exam website Please don't mind Thank you

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Please check the requirements on the rd board exam site

[@neelimapandi7714]

Hi mam, do we get doctrate with registered dietician. Thankyou mam.

[@prakritidhungel6301]

Can I apply for msc in nutrition and dietetics after doing bsc in microbiology,chemistry and zoology?

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

I am not sure. You will have to check the subject criteria with different colleges

[@sreenidhivarma5317]

hey mam is msc food science and nutition and msc nutrition and dietitics same?

[@himankaxalxo2095]

ma'am Is Registered dietitian and M.sc Dietitian Get same priority for job oR Priorty differs?

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

You need a Master's/PG to become a RD. A RD will always be preferred in a clinical setup but doesn't mean someone with masters is any less.

[@DDS-mw2yp]

Hello mam i have completed my bcom but i want to become registered dietician how can i be ? Plss help me.

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

You need a bsc degree

[@shruti8271]

Mam I have done B.Sc. (zoology, Botany, Chemistry). I'm thinking of applying for Master of Science in Dietetics and Food Service Management from IGNOU. I'm very confused about the eligibility regarding grad. For RD Test. Can you confirm if I can apply for it after M.Sc.?

[@sanira2980]

You need to study nutrition for minimum 4yrs

[@sush_dazzels]

Shruti did u applied masters in nutrition and dietetics because am also a bsc (CBZ) student am also planning to do my masters in nutrition and dietetics

[@sumanapal]

​@@sheetalcharak7772 i have the same situation, how can i connect to you to know more?

[@sumanapal]

@@sheetalcharak7772 am not asking for that. I want to know, after Msc in nutrition can I call myself as a dietitian and will be eligible for IDA RD exam?

[@sumanapal]

@@sheetalcharak7772 ok

[@nitinyadav1115]

Mam mne food and nutrition science me pg ki h or ab mai dietitian course krna chahti huu plzz suggest me kha se or kse course me admission lu plzz mam reply mam 🙏

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

A PG course is pg diploma and you can actually start working post that in this field. But if you wish to study further do a masters in Nutrition

[@nitinyadav1115]

@@NutritionistAditiPrabhu mam mne masters complete kr liya h

[@nitinyadav1115]

Ab diploma bhi krna padega kya dietitian ka

[@samd-ls6tv]

Please suggest me rd exam books.

[@almasbegum9570]

How many attempts can I make in Rd exam?

[@shivanikadambari6383]

Hello Mam I am doing B.PHARM may I eligible to do MSC in dietitics and nutritionists

[@mansiarora008]

Mam pg diploma (online) from igmpi of 1 year...valid hoga?

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Please check the requirements on the RD Board exam site

[@sonalsrivastava1505]

Mam m.a home science se Kiya h hm KR skte h Rd exam ..plz plz tell me ..

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

It all depends on what subjects you've taken

[@ruchikamarcellin8843]

Mam I done my Ug in food science and nutrition and my Pg degree is food and community nutrition, it include medical nutrition therapy biochemistry, dietitics. And physiology will am I eligible for rd

[@chocodrup]

Pg distance learning is eligible for RD exam

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

As far as I know, no

[@sanira2980]

Yes you can apply only if you have bsc in nutrition

[@riddhisaini9303]

Mam AAP sa contact hosakta h plzz mam help me

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Please drop me a email on [e-mail]

[@ashimarasheed1628]

Can u pls tell me how I get membership of ida

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

You can check out the Ida website. Email the local chapter where you are based. Submit all the necessary documents and it should be done

[@ashimarasheed1628]

@@NutritionistAditiPrabhu mam I am extremely sorry..I can't get u

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

@@ashimarasheed1628 based on where you live, there is a local chapter of Ida like in Mumbai there is the Mumbai chapter. Email them

[@ashimarasheed1628]

@@NutritionistAditiPrabhu thank u madam..I called my local chapter and she guided me..

[@riyameera5936]

Pl tell me if there are any entrance exams for admission in bsc food nd nutrition coz i am a dropper nd my 12th % are also very average nd i can't afford private clg so..

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Firstly, you need to either be a home science student or science student till 12th. Secondly, each college has a different protocol eg. You need to study till sybsc and then based on your performance and marks you can get into food-nutrition or some college have direct admission post 12th based on your marks

[@user-gk6mt8ln7m]

Hello mam. I am very much interested in nutrition and dietetics course but still I have a fear whether it would be correct choice for future when we look into jobs.....pls reply mam.What kind of jobs can we get and what would be the average salary of a registered dietitian in India when we work in hospitals or work with our own clinic.

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Unfortunately, there is no one who can tell you if it's a correct choice for you or not. If you have the passion, and ability to work hard. Sky is the limit

[@sunrise9057]

I have completed my bsc in zoology botany and chemistry and later finishe my MSC in foods nutrition and dietetics.am I eligible for rd.If not possible can I do bsc nutrition now

[@NutritionistAditiPrabhu]

Is this masters degree through distance education? Also, Please do check the criteria on the IDA website

[@sush_dazzels]

Even am also a bsc(CBZ) student am currently in a 2nd year is I am able to do my masters in nutrition and dietetics if possible please tell me how the university gonna give eligibility to a student from life science background