Who can enrol
Eligibility & Prerequisites
NNWA courses are open to anyone who has passed Class 12 (10+2) in any stream, so no science degree is needed to start. Graduates, homemakers, fitness trainers and healthcare professionals all enrol. You need a phone or laptop, internet, and enough English or Hindi to follow a live class.
Who is an NNWA course open to?
Four entry routes, and none of them requires a science degree. NNWA (Nutrition & Wellness Academy) teaches the fundamentals from scratch.
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Students who have passed Class 12 (10+2)
Open from any stream. Science is preferred on the Diploma but is not mandatory, and the fundamentals are taught from scratch.
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Graduates from any discipline
A degree in any subject is enough to begin, and is the entry requirement for the Post Graduation Diploma.
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Doctors and allied-health practitioners
Ayurveda and Homeopathy practitioners, physiotherapists and nurses take NNWA courses as an add-on to an existing practice.
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Fitness coaches, yoga teachers and homemakers
No clinical background is assumed. A smartphone or laptop, an internet connection and enough English or Hindi to follow a class is what is needed.
How do you apply to NNWA?
Four steps. Nothing is committed until the third.
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Fill in the enquiry form
Tell NNWA your goal and your background. It takes a minute.
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Talk to a counsellor
Get honest guidance on which course fits and which fee option suits you.
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Complete admission
Pay in one instalment, or choose easy EMI or a 0%-interest education loan.
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Start learning
Get access to your lessons, notes and the mentor community straight away.
Which NNWA course should you start with?
Take the Diploma for a career change, the Post Graduation Diploma if you already hold a degree, and a single specialisation if you want to test the water first.
Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health
Turn your passion for health into a thriving, future-ready career — and learn to build real therapeutic diet charts, rooted in Indian dietary wisdom.
₹29,999View coursePost Graduation Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health
Our 1-year postgraduate professional programme for graduates & doctors — 6 months live classes + 6 months guided practical experience, plus 10 free short courses worth ₹80,000+.
₹59,999View courseDiabetes & Metabolic Nutrition
Plan everyday Indian diets for prediabetes, type-2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
₹9,999View courseThyroid & Hormonal Nutrition
Food-first support for hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and common hormonal imbalances.
₹9,999View courseWeight Management & Obesity Care
Evidence-based, sustainable fat-loss and healthy-weight coaching — no fad diets.
₹8,999View courseWomen's Health & PCOS Nutrition
Nutrition for PCOS, fertility, pregnancy and every stage of a woman's life.
₹9,999View courseWhat Eligibility & Prerequisites says in full
Who can enrol at NNWA?
Most NNWA programmes are open-entry. If you have passed Class 12 (10+2) in any stream, you can enrol. Graduates from any discipline, homemakers returning to study, fitness and yoga enthusiasts, and working professionals all learn side by side in the same online cohorts.
Doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, Ayurveda and Homeopathy practitioners and dietetics students also join to formalise and update their nutrition knowledge. Teaching is bilingual, in English and Hindi, with live sessions and lifetime access to recordings.
There is no upper age limit and no entrance exam. Whether you are a college student exploring a new field, a parent planning a second career, or a professional adding a qualified skill, you begin at the same starting line and progress at your own pace, with recordings you can revisit any time.
Do you need a science background to study nutrition?
No. The flagship Diploma in Nutrition, Dietetics & Public Health and most short courses start from first principles and build up gradually, so a science degree is not required. Concepts are taught in plain language and backed by mentor guidance.
A few advanced courses — for example clinical or strength-and-conditioning specialisations — are easier if you already have some biology or healthcare exposure, but this is a recommendation, not a barrier to entry.
If English is not your first language, that is fine — sessions and mentor support are offered in Hindi as well, so you can learn in the language you are most comfortable with.
What do you need to get started?
The practical requirements are modest:
- A smartphone or laptop with a stable internet connection.
- Enough English or Hindi to follow a live class and read your notes.
- A few hours each week for lessons and assignments.
- The willingness to complete assessments in order to earn your certificate.
What is the NNWA certificate — and what is it not?
NNWA issues skill-enhancement certificates, not University Grants Commission (UGC) degrees. Each programme awards at least two certificates, and every certificate is digitally verifiable by an employer or client.
Being honest here matters. An NNWA certificate does not make you a Registered Dietitian (RD) or eligible for Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) registration, and it does not qualify you to give clinical medical nutrition therapy. Those routes require a BSc or MSc in dietetics followed by the IDA pathway. NNWA is designed to build practical, applied knowledge for wellness coaching, community nutrition and personal expertise.
The three things people check before applying
What it costs
Fees, seat deposit and monthly instalment for both NNWA programmes, read from the course documents.
What the certificate is worth
The accreditations behind an NNWA certificate, and plainly what it is not.
Whether help with fees exists
Merit-based and need-based assistance, interest-free EMI and 0%-interest education loans.
What people ask about Eligibility & Prerequisites
Expand any question to read the answer in full.
Can I study nutrition at NNWA without a science background?
Yes. No science or medical degree is required for the Diploma or most short courses. Lessons start from the basics and mentors support you throughout.
Is NNWA open to Class 12 pass students?
Yes. Anyone who has completed Class 12 (10+2) in any stream can enrol. Graduates, homemakers and working professionals join the same online cohorts.
Does an NNWA certificate make me a Registered Dietitian?
No. NNWA issues skill-enhancement certificates, not a dietetics degree. Becoming a Registered Dietitian requires a BSc or MSc and Indian Dietetic Association (IDA) registration.
What do I need to attend NNWA classes?
A smartphone or laptop, an internet connection and enough English or Hindi to follow sessions. Classes are live with lifetime access to recordings.
Can working doctors or physiotherapists enrol?
Yes. Many healthcare professionals join to formalise and update their nutrition knowledge, applying it within their existing scope of practice.
Still deciding which course fits?
A counsellor will look at your background and tell you honestly which programme fits — including telling you when a shorter, cheaper course is the better answer.