Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health
Awarded with Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim, an NCVET-approved Awarding Body
- Everything in the Diploma, plus 24 advanced specialisation modules: autoimmune, functional, paediatric, skin and mental-health nutrition
- A supervised practicum and a defended capstone: real, documented clinical case experience
- 14 certificates, including the postgraduate qualification and an NCrF Level-4 skill certificate
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- Awarded with Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim
- Live classes in English and Hindi, with lifetime recordings
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Chapter I · Why this course
What is the Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health, and is it right for you?
What it teaches, who it is built for, and the certificate you leave with, in the order you would ask.
Key facts about the Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health
Every fact that matters in one table, so you can compare it line by line with anything else you are considering.
The Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health is a one-year online programme from NNWA (Nutrition & Wellness Academy), taught in English and Hindi. It costs ₹69,999, payable in one instalment or by EMI. It awards the PG Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health. It is open to graduates and working professionals.
| Course | Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health |
|---|---|
| Provider | NNWA (National Nutrition and Wellness Academy), Kolkata |
| Awarded by | Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim, and NNWA |
| Format | Online: live classes in English and Hindi, with recordings |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Level | Graduate / Professional |
| Entry requirement | A bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Fee | ₹69,999 (listed ₹79,999, save 13%) |
| Certificates | 14, including a Medhavi Skills University award |
Today's offer price saves you ₹10,000, 13% off the listed fee
Course written by Neha Mohan Sinha and reviewed by Dr. Sucharita Sengupta
A path for every stage
Wherever you're starting from.
New to nutrition
Start with the science. No background needed.
Career switcher
Turn a passion into a real qualification.
Fitness & wellness pro
Add nutrition to what you already offer.
Building a practice
The credential to charge with confidence.
What the Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health covers: 80 modules in 25 blocks
The full syllabus, published in advance across 4 stages. Compare it block for block, module for module, against anything else you are considering.
Certification Foundation · M01 to M26
Months 1 to 3- A
Foundations of Nutrition Science
Your bedrock: what nutrition science is, how food works in the body, and how to tell good evidence from bad.
- M01Introduction to Nutrition Science & International Guidelines
- M02Overview of Human Nutrition
- M03Global Dietary Recommendations (WHO, USDA, FSSAI)
- M04Research Methodology & Critical Thinking in Nutrition
- B
Macronutrients & Micronutrients
Exactly what carbs, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals do: the language every diet is written in.
- M05Macronutrients: Carbohydrates
- M06Macronutrients: Proteins
- M07Macronutrients: Fats
- M08Micronutrients: Vitamins
- M09Micronutrients: Minerals
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Energy, Body Composition & Hydration
Calories, metabolism and body composition, plus hydration and building a complete plant-based plate.
- M10Metabolism & Energy Systems
- M11Health, Obesity & Body Composition
- M12Hydration & Vegan/Plant-Based Alternatives
- D
Diets, Supplements & Myths
Cut through keto, fasting, supplements and detox hype with evidence, not opinion.
- M13Types of Diets (Keto, Mediterranean, Paleo)
- M14Nutritional Supplements: Science & Application
- M15Hormones & Nutrition
- M16Nutrition Myths & Fads
- E
Client Practice & Meal Planning
Turn knowledge into a real plan: assess a client, calculate their needs and track progress.
- M17Client Assessment & Techniques
- M18Calorie Calculations & Meal Planning
- M19Monitoring Client Progress
- F
Applied & Special Nutrition
Nutrition for athletes, every life stage, and India's diverse regional and cultural plates.
- M20Sports & Performance Nutrition
- M21Special Populations in Nutrition
- M22Cultural & Ethical Considerations in Indian Nutrition
- G
Case Studies & Setting Up Practice
Manage real fat-loss and PCOS cases end to end, then learn to set up your own practice.
- M23Client Case Study 1: Fat Loss
- M24Client Case Study 2: Muscle Gain & PCOS
- M25Entrepreneurship in Nutrition & Setting Up Practice
- M26Final Project Presentation & Certification
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Clinical, Therapeutic & Public Health · M27 to M52
Months 4 to 6- H
Applied Human Physiology
How the body works (heart, gut, kidneys, blood and lungs), the foundation for reading a blood report.
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- M27Human Body: Structure & Function
- M28Cardiovascular Physiology
- M29Digestive Physiology & Nutrient Absorption
- M30Blood Composition & Haematology
- M31Renal Physiology & Fluid Balance
- M32Respiratory Physiology & Energy Regulation
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Therapeutic Diet Design: Foundations
Where diets become treatment: portion standards, hospital diets, and charts for weight, fever and anaemia.
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- M33Standardisation of Portion Sizes
- M34Planning Routine Hospital Diets
- M35Diet in Weight Imbalance
- M36Diet in Fever
- M37Diet Planning for Nutritional Anaemia
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Clinical Diet Charts & Counselling
Your earning power: condition-specific diet charts with counselling across GI, liver, kidney, metabolic, cardiac, PCOD and thyroid care.
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- M38Diet in Gastrointestinal Disorders & Counselling
- M39Diet in Liver Diseases & Counselling
- M40Diet in Kidney Diseases & Counselling
- M41Diet in Metabolic Disorders & Counselling
- M42Diet in Cardiovascular Diseases & Counselling
- M43Diet in PCOD & Thyroid Disorders with Counselling
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Clinical & Institutional Feeding
Feeding at scale and in hospital: institutional menus, clinical protocols, specialised feeding and complex cases.
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- M44Meal Planning for Institutional Feeding
- M45Hospital Diets & Clinical Feeding Protocols
- M46Clinical Nutrition & Specialised Feeding
- M47Eating Disorders: Dual Perspectives
- M48Diet Modification in General Disease Conditions
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Public Health & Food Service
Scale your impact from one client to whole communities, national programmes and institutional catering.
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- M49Public Health Nutrition: Concepts & Scope
- M50National Nutrition Programmes & Policies in India
- M51Food-Service Systems & Institutional Catering
- M52Advanced Menu Planning & Standardisation
Specialty & Advanced Practice · M53 to M76
Months 7 to 9- M
Advanced Counselling & Diet Craft
Structured consultation and specialty-level therapeutic recipe conversion that support every case this stage.
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- M53Nutrition Counselling Fundamentals & Motivational Interviewing
- M54Advanced Diet Chart Engineering & Recipe Modification
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Autoimmune & Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition
The immune-inflammatory mechanisms behind chronic disease, and the Indian diets that calm them.
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- M55Understanding Autoimmune Conditions & Inflammatory Pathways
- M56Anti-Inflammatory Diet Design & Case Management
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Surgical & Bariatric Nutrition
Preparing and supporting surgical and bariatric patients, and preventing long-term complications.
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- M57Pre- & Post-Surgical Nutritional Optimisation
- M58Long-Term Bariatric Follow-Up & Complication Prevention
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Functional & Root-Cause Nutrition
A functional-medicine-informed way to assess a client and build a root-cause care plan.
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- M59Root-Cause & Systems-Based Nutrition Assessment
- M60Building a Functional Nutrition Care Plan
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Paediatric & Special-Needs Nutrition
Clinical growth monitoring, and sensitive, practical feeding support for special-needs and picky eaters.
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- M61Paediatric Growth Assessment & Failure to Thrive
- M62Nutrition for Special Needs, Allergies & Picky Eating
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Maternal, Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutrition
Clinical depth for high-risk pregnancy, and recovery-focused postpartum and lactation care.
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- M63High-Risk Pregnancy Nutrition & Gestational Complications
- M64Postpartum Recovery, Lactation & Weight Management
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Skin, Hair & Derma-Nutrition
The nutrient science behind visible health, and protocols for acne, eczema and hair thinning.
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- M65Nutritional Biochemistry of Skin, Hair & Nail Health
- M66Diet Protocols for Acne, Eczema & Hair Thinning
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Cognitive & Neurological Nutrition
Diet's role in cognition across life, and dietary approaches to epilepsy, stroke and neurodegeneration.
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- M67Nutrition & Cognitive Function Across the Lifespan
- M68Dietary Approaches to Neurological Conditions
- U
Culinary Nutrition & Recipe Development
Where the kitchen meets the clinic: nutrient-retaining technique and therapeutic recipe development.
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- M69Healthy Cooking Techniques & Nutrient Retention
- M70Recipe Development for Clinical & Wellness Menus
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Professional Identity & Ethical Marketing
Position a credible wellness brand and promote it within ethical, claims-safe limits.
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- M71Building a Professional Identity & Content Strategy
- M72Ethical Self-Promotion & Credibility Building
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AI Tools & Responsible Practice Automation
Practical AI for diet planning and client workflows, with clear boundaries and risk-awareness.
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- M73AI Tools for Diet Planning & Client Workflows
- M74Responsible AI Use & Practice Automation
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Food, Mood & Mental-Health Nutrition
The biochemistry linking nutrients and mood, and supportive, referral-aware mental-health practice.
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- M75The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrients & Neurotransmitters
- M76Nutrition Support & Practice Boundaries in Mental Health
Supervised Practicum & Capstone · M77 to M80
Months 10 to 12- Y
Supervised Practice & Capstone
Guided then independent case work under supervision, closing with a defended capstone and full portfolio review.
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- M77Supervised Practicum I
- M78Supervised Practicum II
- M79Capstone Project Design
- M80Capstone Project & Portfolio Defence
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Download the brochureStage 1 capstone
Fat-Loss & PCOS Case Portfolio
Take a fat-loss and a PCOS client from intake to a tracked, portion-standardised Indian meal plan.
Stage 2 capstone
Therapeutic Diet-Chart Portfolio
Build condition-specific diet charts with counselling notes across diabetes, CVD, kidney, liver, GI, PCOD and thyroid cases, your job-ready proof of real expertise.
Stage 3 capstone
Specialty Care-Plan Portfolio
Produce functional, anti-inflammatory and life-stage care plans across the specialty conditions covered this stage.
Stage 4 capstone
Supervised Capstone & Portfolio Defence
Complete supervised case work and defend a viva-style capstone alongside a full 12-month portfolio review.
What will you be able to do after the Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health?
Stated as capabilities rather than topics: these are the things a graduate should be able to do for a paying client.
By Month 3 · Foundation
- Explain the role of every macro- and micronutrient in plain, confident language
- Calculate energy needs and build a balanced Indian meal plan from common ingredients
- Evaluate popular diets, supplements and food myths against the evidence
- Assess a client, set SMART goals and monitor their progress
- Manage a fat-loss and a PCOS case from intake to a tracked plan
- Set up, price and market your own nutrition practice
By Month 6 · Clinical & Public Health
- Read and interpret blood reports and biomarkers for diet planning
- Build therapeutic diet charts across diabetes, CVD, kidney, liver, GI, PCOD and thyroid care
- Counsel clients through condition-specific dietary change
- Plan hospital and institutional feeding to protocol
- Apply public-health nutrition and India's national programmes
- Engineer standardised menus for institutional catering
By Month 9 · Specialty & Advanced Practice
- Design anti-inflammatory and functional-nutrition care plans from root causes
- Support surgical, bariatric, paediatric and high-risk maternal cases
- Run derma-, cognitive- and mental-health-adjacent nutrition within safe boundaries
- Develop therapeutic recipes and nutrient-retaining wellness menus
- Use AI tools responsibly and build an ethical professional brand
By Month 12 · Supervised Practice
- Manage a documented portfolio of real cases under supervision
- Design, defend and deliver an independent capstone project
- Practise to professional, ethical and referral-aware standards
Which 14 certificates does the Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health award?
Not a single certificate with a dozen topics on it. Separate, individually named awards.
- 01Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public HealthAwarded by NNWA: your flagship postgraduate qualification
- 02Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public HealthCumulative exit credential earned by Month 6
- 03Certification in NutritionFoundation exit credential earned by Month 3
- 04NCrF Level-4 Skill CertificateIssued by a recognised Skill University
- 05Cardiovascular (CVD) NutritionSpecialisation certificate
- 06Thyroid & Hormonal NutritionSpecialisation certificate
- 07Diabetes & Metabolic NutritionSpecialisation certificate
- 08Weight Management & Obesity CareSpecialisation certificate
- 09Women's Health & PCOS NutritionSpecialisation certificate
- 10Gut Health & Digestive WellnessSpecialisation certificate
- 11Sports & Fitness NutritionSpecialisation certificate
- 12Paediatric & Geriatric NutritionSpecialisation certificate
- 13Public Health & Community NutritionSpecialisation certificate
- 14Nutraceuticals & Wellness Product KnowledgeSpecialisation certificate
The certificates you earn
A preview of the credential this course awards on successful completion.
Certificate designs shown are indicative samples and subject to change. Final certificates are issued on completion.
Enrolling now · closes 9 October 2026
Today's offer saves you ₹10,000
You have seen the syllabus. Now make it count
- 10 free short courses worth ₹80,000+
- 14 certificates in one fee
- Awarded with Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim
- Live classes in English and Hindi, with lifetime recordings
Chapter II · Why now
Why enrol now rather than later?
The next batch, the seats still open, the offer on the table today, and the market that is waiting for people who can do this.
Admissions open
Next batch begins 11 October 2026.
Registration closes on 9 October 2026
Reserve your place
Enrol before 9 October 2026 to start with the 11 October 2026 batch.
Enrolment for this batch closes on the deadline. The next one is announced here once its dates are fixed.
Why is now the right time to start?
Nutrition in India has moved from advice to occupation: clinical need, consumer spending and hiring are all rising at once. What has not kept pace is the number of practitioners who can build a plan a real patient will actually follow.
01 / 04
A booming wellness economy
Rising diabetes, obesity, PCOS and thyroid issues, and a fast-growing fitness and corporate-wellness market across India.
02 / 04
Surging demand for diet guidance
Online diet-consulting platforms, gyms, clinics and wellness brands are all hiring and partnering with skilled nutrition people.
03 / 04
A shortage of job-ready talent
There is plenty of theory online, but very few people who can actually build a real, India-appropriate diet plan.
04 / 04
Your clients are already online
People now find and trust nutrition experts on Instagram, Google and YouTube, a space you can learn to own.
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10 free short courses worth ₹80,000+
Part of this programme's fee, not an add-on you pay for later.
Certificates
14 certificates in one fee
Including a skill credential awarded with Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim. Every certificate can be checked online.
Access
Lifetime access to the recordings
Every live class is recorded, so you can revise long after the course ends.
Refer and Earn
A reward for every friend who enrols
Once you are learning, introduce a friend who enrols and receive a reward. A counsellor confirms the current terms first.
How it worksFee support
Merit and need-based fee support
Limited fee support is considered case by case. Ask admissions what is open for this course.
How it works
Included free with this programme: 10 free short courses worth ₹80,000+
Every NNWA certificate can be verified online by an employer
Enrolling now · closes 9 October 2026
Today's offer saves you ₹10,000
Lock in today's fee before the batch closes
- 10 free short courses worth ₹80,000+
- 14 certificates in one fee
- Awarded with Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim
- Live classes in English and Hindi, with lifetime recordings
Chapter III · Why trust NNWA
Why trust NNWA with this?
Learners in their own words, the body that awards the certificate, and every claim with the place where it can be checked.
What NNWA learners say
Learners on the Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health, unedited except for punctuation. Names and roles as they gave them.
NNWA made nutrition feel practical, not overwhelming. The India-based examples helped me plan real meals for my patients, and the diet-chart practice gave me the confidence to actually guide people, not just know the theory.
NKDr. NehaPractising Clinician I joined for the flexibility, but what I loved most was the structure. The recorded classes are easy to revisit and the mentor support kept me consistent and improving, step by step.
PRDr. PranayWellness Practitioner This course connected science to real life. From macros and micros to weight management and disease-based diets, everything was taught with application in mind. The certificate made my profile feel genuinely professional.
SDMr. SandeepCareer-Changer · Online Consultant The therapeutic modules and the blood-report reading class were the highlights for me. I can now build clear, condition-specific diet charts for diabetes, thyroid and heart cases, and counsel clients with real clarity.
AVDr. AvantikaDiet & Wellness Consultant
The two certificates this programme awards
Specimens of the actual documents, with the learner's personal details painted out. Everything else is exactly what is printed.
MSU is recognised under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 and approved by NCVET as an Awarding Body. NNWA is one of its accredited training partners.
MSU Certificate for Skill Competency
Issued by Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim
NNWA programme certificate
Issued by NNWA, affiliated with Medhavi Skills University
The Medhavi Skills University award applies to NNWA's flagship programmes: the Certification, the Diploma, the Post Graduate Diploma and the Advanced Diploma in Personal Training with Sports Nutrition. NNWA's other short courses carry NNWA's own certificate and are not MSU-awarded. You can confirm the partnership on the university's own directory of training partners, or read how to verify it in three steps.
Every claim on this page, and where to check it
Do not take a course page's word for it. Each line below names where the claim can be checked, on this site or on the awarding body's own.
Flagship programmes awarded with Medhavi Skills University
NCrF Level 4 on flagship programmes
Faculty with postgraduate qualifications
Bilingual batch: English & Hindi
- Awarded with Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim, an NCVET-approved Awarding BodyCheck this
- Course written by Neha Mohan Sinha and reviewed by Dr. Sucharita SenguptaCheck this
- Every NNWA certificate can be verified online by an employerCheck this
- An ISO 9001:2015 certified, MSME registered academyCheck this
- Registered office and branch office in KolkataCheck this
- Live classes in English and Hindi, with lifetime recordings
Offer prices change through the year. Enrol now to lock in today's fee
Last reviewed on 29 August 2026.
NNWA publishes the name and qualifications of everyone who writes and checks its material. You can see the full teaching team on the faculty page.
What do people ask before enrolling on the Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health?
Who is the PG Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics for?
It is built for graduates and working professionals who already hold a degree and want a structured nutrition qualification on top of it. That includes people moving into nutrition from another field, and clinicians, trainers and teachers adding nutrition to work they already do. If you have not graduated yet, the six-month Diploma is the programme to look at instead.
How long does the PG Diploma take, and how are classes run?
It runs for one year, entirely online. Classes are live rather than pre-recorded, so you can ask a question while a topic is being taught, and every session is recorded and kept on the learner dashboard with lifetime access. Teaching is bilingual, in English and Hindi, so you can follow the science in whichever language you think in.
What does the PG Diploma cost, and can I pay monthly?
The listed fee is 79,999 rupees and it is currently offered at 69,999 rupees. Instalment plans start in monthly instalments on EMI, and the total does not change when you choose to pay monthly. The admissions team confirms the exact plan before you enrol, so ask for the schedule in writing rather than agreeing to a monthly figure alone.
What is the difference between the PG Diploma and the six-month Diploma?
The six-month Diploma is open to anyone who has passed class 12 and covers the working foundation. The PG Diploma runs for a year, needs a graduation to enter, and goes further into clinical application, public health and practice. The longer programme contains the shorter one rather than replacing it, so you are not choosing between two different subjects.
Who awards the PG Diploma certificate?
NNWA's flagship programmes are delivered in partnership with Medhavi Skills University in Sikkim, which is recognised under section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 and is an approved Awarding Body under NCVET. You can check that partnership yourself on the university's own partner directory rather than taking NNWA's word for it.
Does a PG Diploma make me a Registered Dietitian?
No. Registered Dietitian status in India needs a BSc or MSc in the subject plus registration through the Indian Dietetic Association, and no diploma from any provider is a substitute for that route. A skill qualification is not a degree. What it does qualify you for is nutrition education, wellness coaching and general healthy-eating guidance.
Is there a job or placement guarantee with the PG Diploma?
No, and you should be wary of any provider that offers one. What the programme gives you is assessed case work, mentor review of what you submit and a certificate an employer or client can verify online. Whether that turns into work depends on the portfolio you build and the practice you put in, which is the honest answer everywhere.
What offers are available on the Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health?
The offers open on the Post Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health are today's offer price of ₹69,999, saving ₹10,000, 10 free short courses worth ₹80,000+, Refer and Earn rewards and limited merit and need-based fee support.
How it works
What happens after you enrol?
No pressure and no obligation. Speak to us first, decide afterwards.
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Talk to a counsellor
A free call to make sure this is the right course for you, including when a shorter one is the honest answer.
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Complete your enrolment
Pay in full, on EMI, or via a 0%-interest education loan. Your books and login are sent right away.
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Learn, and get certified
Live weekend classes in English and Hindi, lifetime access to recordings, and your certificates on completion.
Enrol yourself in four steps
No call is needed to join. If you would like to talk it through first, a counsellor is one click away.
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Pick how you pay
Choose to pay ₹69,999 in full.
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Pay securely online
Checkout runs on nnwa.in through an RBI-authorised payment aggregator. Your card and UPI details never reach NNWA.
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Get your learner access
Your enrolment confirmation brings your login and the class schedule, so you can start straight away.
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Learn, submit, get certified
Join the live classes or watch the recordings, complete the assessments and receive your 14 certificates.
Enrolling now · closes 9 October 2026
Today's offer saves you ₹10,000
Secure your seat in the next batch
- 10 free short courses worth ₹80,000+
- 14 certificates in one fee
- Awarded with Medhavi Skills University, Sikkim
- Live classes in English and Hindi, with lifetime recordings
Today's offer price saves you ₹10,000, 13% off the listed fee
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₹29,999Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health
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₹29,999Certification in Nutrition
Your affordable 3-month first step: learn the science of food and confidently build healthy, balanced Indian diet plans.
₹19,999