Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Centre for Nutrition and Dietetics Studies (CNDS) is a part of IGMPI, India’s Ministry of Commerce & Industry-recognized institute, offering placement-focused, competency-based education in nutrition and dietetics.Designed to bridge academic foundations with real‑world dietetics practice, CNDS equips learners with practical skills to address challenges across clinical and wellness settings.

CNDS offers a range of programs for both fresh graduates and professionals, including:

Post Graduate Diploma & Executive Diploma Programs

• Nutrition and Dietetics (PGND/EDND)

• Ayurvedic Food and Nutrition (PAFN/EAFN)

• Clinical Nutrition (PGCN/ECN)

• Clinical Diabetology (PGCD/EDCD)

• Medical Nutrition Therapy (PMNT/EMNT)

• Sports & Fitness Nutrition (PSFN/ESFN)

• Culinary Nutrition (PACN/EACN)

• Functional Nutrition (PGDFN/EDFN)

• Pediatric Nutrition (PDPN/EDPN)

• Nutritional Psychiatry (PGNP/EDNP)

• Lifecycle & Wellness Nutrition (PGDLWN/EDLWN)

• Nutritional Oncology (PGDNO/EDNO)

• Obesity & Weight Management (POWM/EOWM)

• Nutritional Gynecology (PGNG/EDNG)

• Nutritional Gastroenterology & Hepatology (PDGN/EDGN)

• Precision Nutrition (PGDPN/EDPN)

• Nutritional Dermatology (PDND/EDNR)

• Natural Health Nutrition (PGDNHN/EDNHN)

• Nutrition Endocrinology (PGDNE/EDNE)

• Public Health Nutrition (PGDPHN/EDPHN)

• Nutritional Nephrology (PGDNN/EDNN)

• Physiotherapy & Nutrition (PGDPN/EDPN)

• Bariatric Nutrition (PGDBN/EDBN)

• Cardiac Nutrition (PGDCN/EDCN)

• Athletic Nutrition (PGDAN/EDAN)

• Ophthalmic Nutrition (PGDON/EDON)

• Pulmonary Nutrition (PGDPN/EDPN)

• Biomedicine & Nutrition (PGBMN/EBMN)

• Geriatric Nutrition (PGDGN/EDGN)

Professional Certification Courses

• Certified Nutrition Counsellor (CNC)

• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

• Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist (CFNS)

• Certified Sports Nutritionist (CSN)

• Ayurveda Culinary Nutritionist (PCACN)

• Panchakarma & Ayurvedic Dietetics (PCPAD)

• Certified Health Coach (CHC)

• Yogic & Naturopathic Nutrition (PCYNN)

• Certified Gym Trainer (CGT)

• Specialty certificates in Thyroid Nutrition, Keto Diet, Mediterranean Diet, Gut Health Nutrition, PCOD Nutrition, and more

Yes. CNDS programmes include practical application and hands-on learning, ensuring students gain real experience in nutritional assessment, diet planning, therapy formulation, and evidence‑based dietetics practice.

Graduates can build rewarding careers such as clinical dietitians, nutrition consultants, wellness and fitness specialists, diabetic educators, public health nutritionists, therapeutic diet planners, sports nutrition experts, or even nutrition entrepreneurs, working across hospitals, wellness centers, sports academies and private practice.

Post Graduate Diploma programmes at CNDS span 12 months, providing comprehensive academic and hands-on training in advanced nutrition and dietetics disciplines.

Yes. IGMPI is an Institutional Member of the International Society for Quality in Health Care Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a member of International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and through the Indian National Committee (INC) which is a member of International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). BIS is also a member of regional standards bodies like Pacific Area Standards Congress (PASC) and South Asian Regional Standards Organization (SARSO)National Accreditation Board for Certification Bodies (NABCB), Quality Council of India is a member of International Accreditation Forum (IAF) & Pacific Accreditation Cooperation (PAC) as well as signatory to its MLAs for Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management Systems and Product Certification.