How much does nutrition certification cost in India?

Ritoprasad Kundu

Updated On: October 23, 2025 09:09 PM

The cost of nutrition certification is based on factors like mode of the course, duration of the course, institution, level of the course etc. Usually the certification cost is between INR 22,000 to INR 45,000. Get to know more about the costing of nutrition certification here. 


 
How much does nutrition certification cost in India?

The cost of Nutrition Certification is highly variable in India depending on various factors. Factors like mode of the course, duration, type of institution, level influence the cost of the certification. Usually short term courses in Nutrition cost around Rs 1500 to Rs 8500 and long term courses usually cost around Rs 10,000 to Rs 40,000. In this article we will discuss about the cost of nutrition certification in India.

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Nutrition Certification Cost

Here are the few certifications with their cost mentioned.

Name of the Certification

Cost

Certificate in Diet and Nutrition (IISDT)

Rs 10,000

Certified Nutritionist Course (INFS)

Rs 15,000

Holistic Nutrition Mastery (Santushti by Lavleen)

Rs 17,000

Diploma in Nutrition

Rs 72,000

Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

Rs 1,60,000

Certificate in Diet & Nutrition

Rs 10,000

Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

Rs 32,000

Fast Track PG Diploma in Nutrition

Rs 36,000

Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education

Rs 8,000

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Cost Breakdown of Nutrition Certification Courses in India

You can check the below table to have a detailed understanding of the cost.

Certification

Name of the Certification

Cost

Entry-Level Certificate Courses

Certificate in Diet and Nutrition

Rs 10,000

VLCC Certificate in Nutrition and Dietetics

Rs 6070

IISDT Certificate in Dietician & Nutrition

Rs 10,000

GIHS Certificate in Nutrition & Dietetics

Specialized & Sports Nutrition Courses

Human Performance Nutrition (HPN) Certification

Rs 67,000

Certified Nutritionist Course by INFS

Rs 15,000

Holistic Nutrition Mastery by Lavleen

Rs 20,000

Sports Nutrition & Transformation Expert by Fitdesh

Rs 25,000

Diploma Programs

Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics by AAFT

Rs 1,60,000

Diploma in Applied Nutrition, Food Science & Dietetics by NFNA

Rs 95,000

Diploma in Nutrition by FSSA Council

Rs 72,000

Diploma in Nutrition and Health Education by MPBOU

Rs 5880

Postgraduate & Advanced Diplomas

Post-Graduate Certificate in Nutrition by NIN

Rs 55,000

Post Graduate Diploma in Functional Nutrition by IGMPI

Rs 82,500

Executive Diploma in Functional Nutrition by IGMPI

Rs 82,500

Factors Affecting Cost of Nutrition Certification

Here are the factors that affect the cost.

  • Institution
  • Level
  • Mode (online vs offline)
  • Specialization
  • Duration
  • Accreditation

Institutions Offering Nutrition Certifications

Here is the name of the recognised institution that offers nutrition certification.

  • INFS (Institute of Nutrition and Fitness Sciences)
  • K11 Academy of Fitness Sciences
  • FSSA Council
  • National Institute of Nutrition (NIN)
  • IISDT (Indian Institute of Sports Dietetics)
  • Fit India Trust

Nutrition certifications in India are quite diverse in nature catering to your goals and aspirations. Before choosing a particular certification you must be careful in aligning your future prospects with the certification.

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