Training & Academic Courses
PhD Programme
ICMR-NIN is a recognised centre for advanced training by many universities. Many of the NIN scientists are
recognized guides with reputed Universities. For students desirous of pursuing Ph.D. at NIN under the
guidance of NIN scientists it is mandatory to qualify in the National Eligibility Test [NET] for Junior
Research Fellowship (JRF) conducted by Government agencies like ICMR, UGC, DBT, DST, CSIR etc. Students can
register with the universities that recognise NIN as study centre and pursue their research. Candidates who
qualify only for Lectureship are not eligible to apply for the Ph.D. program. Guidance is offered in various
areas of research such as (but are not limited to) – nutrition, nutritional biochemistry, clinical studies,
epidemiology, food chemistry, food safety, microbiology, molecular biology, social and behavioural sciences
and biostatistics.
Currently, admissions to the Ph.D. program are done by posting the advertisement on the NIN and ICMR
websites. Scientists who require a graduate student in a particular discipline/subject shall post the
advertisement with the essential qualifications needed for the project. Interested candidates may go through
the websites regularly and apply against a vacancy as and when it is posted.
For details contact
Dr. Ayesha Ismail
Convenor, Academic Council
Scientist ‘F’ & Head
Department of Endocrinology
National Institute of Nutrition
Jamai-Osmania PO., Hyderabad – 50007.
E-mail: academic.council.nin@gmail.com
Nutrition Courses offered by NIN
Nutrition Education and training programmes are carried out by the Extension and Training Division of the Institute. The following are the training programmes that are offered at the Institute.
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I.M.Sc (APPLIED NUTRITION)
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(Affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana) |
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Duration |
Two years |
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Educational qualifications |
MBBS or non-medical [B.Sc (Home Science/ Applied Nutrition/Biochemistry/ Nursing) or B.Sc. with Nutrition , Food & Nutrition, Home Science, Zoology, Applied Nutrition & Public Health, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition Dietetics] |
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Date of Notification Date of Entrance exam |
May/ June
July/ August |
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Tuition fee |
Rs.1,02,500/- (1st year) , Rs.89,000/- (2nd year) |
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Mode of Selection |
All India Entrance Exam and Counseling |
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II.M.Sc (SPORTS NUTRITION)
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(Affiliated to Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana)
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Duration |
Two years |
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Educational qualifications |
MBBS or non-medical [B.Sc in Home Science (with specialization or B.Sc. with Nutrition/Food & Nutrition/Applied Nutrition & Public Health/ Clinical Nutrition & dietetics , Food Science & Quality Control or B.Sc in Life Sciences (Botany/Zoology/Biochemistry/ Nutrition, Home Science, Zoology, Genetics/ Microbiology) or MBBS or BAMSApplied Nutrition & Public Health, Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics, Food Science or Nutrition Dietetics] |
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Date of Notification
Date of Entrance exam |
May/ June
July/ August |
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Tuition fee |
Rs.1,05,500/- (1st year) , Rs.92,000/- (2nd year) |
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Mode of Selection |
All India Entrance Exam and Counseling |
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III.POST-GRADUATE CERTIFICATE COURSE IN NUTRITION (PGCCN)
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Duration |
Ten weeks: January to March every year |
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Educational qualifications |
(i) A Master’s Degree in Life Sciences (Biochemistry/ Physiology/Food & Nutrition/Dietetics/ Biology/Zoology)/ Biomedical Sciences. OR (ii) A basic degree in Medical Health Sciences (MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BPT/BUMS/Bachelor of Naturopathy/ Pharmacy & Allied Sciences) |
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Date of Notification |
September/ October |
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Tuition Fee |
Indian Private Candidates : Rs.25,000/- |
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Overseas Participants : US $ 2500-00 |
Note: The dates of notification/ entrance exam/ counseling are tentative and may vary according to university guidelines.
Dr. M. MAHESHWAR
Scientist ‘E’ and Head
Extension & Training Division
National Institute of Nutrition
Jamai-Osmania PO., Hyderabad – 50007.
Ph# +91-40-27197247/223
E-mail: petninhyd@yahoo.com