Your route, step by step
- 1Class 11–12: take PCBBiology and Chemistry help most.
- 2B.Sc Nutrition & Dietetics / Clinical Nutrition · 3 yearsArts & science colleges admit on Class 12 marks; central universities use CUET UG.
- 3M.Sc and internshipAn M.Sc and hospital internship are usual for clinical work.
- 4Become a Registered DietitianThe Indian Dietetic Association conducts the RD exam after the required qualification and internship.
What a nutritionist / dietician does
- Assess a person’s diet and nutrition needs
- Plan diets for diabetes, kidney disease and other conditions
- Run nutrition programmes for children and mothers
- Advise food companies, gyms and sports teams
Entrance exams & admission
- Class 12 marksMost Tamil Nadu arts & science colleges
- CUET UGCentral universities
- IDA RD examRegistered Dietitian, after degree and internship
Where you may work
Hospitals, wellness and fitness centres, schools, food companies, government nutrition schemes and your own practice.
Well-known colleges in and near Tamil Nadu
- Avinashilingam Institute, Coimbatore
- Women’s Christian College, Chennai
Official links
Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.
Outlook
Diabetes, obesity and fitness trends are raising demand for qualified dieticians in hospitals and wellness.
Specialise later
- Clinical nutrition
- Sports nutrition
- Paediatric nutrition
- Public health nutrition
- Food industry
