Hello Aspirant,

Eligibility to sit for the RD Exam with your qualifications:

Certainly! You may be eligible to take the Registered Dietitian (RD) exam in India if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Home Science majoring in Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics
• Master’s degree in Applied Child Development

However, completing a recognized recognized 6-month internship from a designated hospital or clinical institute, approved by the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) is also mandatory eligibility requirement.

It is best to check with the IDA directly, or refer to the official IDA guidelines directly to confirm eligibility requirements.

Hello,

It is unlikely that you are eligible for the RD exam based on your degree, like a bachelor's in science, nutrition, food service management & dietetics, or a master's in applied child development. Your master's in applied child development doesn't make you eligible for the RD exam, but you need a master's degree in food and nutrition.

I hope it will clear your query!!

Yes, you may be eligible for the Registered Dietitian (RD) exam in India, but it depends on specific criteria set by the Indian Dietetic Association (IDA).

Here’s how your background fits:

• Your B.Sc. in Home Science – Nutrition, Food Service Management & Dietetics is generally considered relevant, as it includes key nutrition and dietetics subjects.

• Your M.Sc. in Applied Child Development is not directly in dietetics but may still support your eligibility if your undergraduate degree covered enough core nutrition content.

IDA RD Exam eligibility usually requires:

1. A recognized B.Sc. in Food and Nutrition / Dietetics / Home Science with relevant subjects.

2. 6-month internship (clinical training) from a recognized hospital/dietitian.

3. Sometimes, an M.Sc. in related fields strengthens the application but doesn’t replace the required internship.

To confirm eligibility:

• You should ensure your bachelor's course had sufficient core dietetics subjects.

• You must complete the 6-month internship (if not already done).

• Apply directly to the IDA with transcripts if unsure—they verify case by case.

yes you are eligible for the RD exam in your degree from recognized universities and you have completed a 6 months hospital internship . your background in nutrition and dietetics fits the IDA criteria .

Hii,

Yes, if you’ve done a bachelor's in Home Science with a specialization in Nutrition, Food Service Management & Dietetics, and followed it up with a Master's in Applied Child Development, you may be eligible for the RD exam in India. However, it is mandatory that your course includes a six-month internship or clinical training from a recognized hospital. The IDA conducts this exam. Make sure you check the detailed eligibility on their official site. If you lack the required clinical training, they might not accept your application even if you have the right degree.

Thank you!