Registered Dietitian Exam

The Indian Dietetic Association conducts the RD exam annually to certify all the applicants who are successful in the exam. The exam is a must for those who want to practice as registered dietitians in India.

Eligibility

• The candidate must have completed 6 months Life Membership of the IDA (Indian Dietetic Association) by August 31st of the year of exam.
• The candidate must be a Graduate in Nutrition & Dietetics OR a PG Diploma holder in Nutrition & Dietetics OR Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics OR Masters in Food and Nutrition
• The candidate must have completed a 6 month internship in a multi-specialty hospital with a minimum of 150 beds (A Grade cities) or with a minimum of 100 beds (B Grade Cities), in the R. D. Board recognized hospitals and Clinics

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Syllabus

The syllabus topics for the exam are divided according to the two papers: Paper I – Human Physiology, Biochemistry, Physiologic and Metabolic Changes in Disease, Food Microbiology, Sanitation and Hygiene.

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Pattern

The candidate has to answer 2 test papers and the duration for each paper is 2 hours. Each paper is divided in 3 parts:

• Part A&B: Objective questions (50 marks) & Multiple choice (20 marks)
• Part C: Clinical oriented question (30 marks)

To qualify in this exam, it is mandatory for the candidate to score 50% and at least 45% for each paper.

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How to Apply

Candidates can download the application form through the official website. The exam fee for this exam is Rs.500 which has to be paid by DD to ‘ Chairperson, IDA Registration Board’

For more information: www.idaindia.com

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