NIRF #23 · NAAC A Grade (3.26)
Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics & Public Health Nutrition
Lady Irwin College, Delhi · 1-Year Clinical Program
Batch Size
Tiny cohort = hyper-focused mentorship and better hospital rotation access
Key numbers
Placement Rate
85%
↑ 2025 batch
Average CTC
₹5.5 LPA
Program Duration
12 Months
Annual Intake
20 Students
Investment
₹0.5L total
~₹0.5L per year
- Program Fee (One Year)₹50,000per year
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
M.Sc Food & Nutrition or an equivalent postgraduate degree is required
Selection Process
Institute-level entrance test followed by a personal interview
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
85%
Top recruiters
Your 12-Month Journey
Year +0
Foundation & Coursework
Clinical Dietetics, Therapeutic Nutrition & Public Health Nutrition
Year +0
Hospital Internship
Hands-on training in real clinical settings
Year +0
Community Project
Fieldwork and intervention design in public health
Year +1
Placement & Practice
Join top hospitals, gov setups or corporate wellness programs
On-Campus Stay Available
Hostel facilities are open for outstation students, but scholarship support is currently not offered for this diploma program.
The verdict
Strong fit
If you hold an M.Sc in Food & Nutrition and want a clinical or public health career without a massive fee burden, this is your lane. Lady Irwin's 85% placement rate, tight 20-seat cohort, and recruiter network spanning Max, Apollo and Fortis offer serious ROI in just 12 months.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable 1-year specialization
- ✓ Clinical & hospital exposure
- ✓ Strong placement track record
- ✓ Delhi campus with hostel
Doesn't match
- ✗ Need scholarship funding
- ✗ Want a research/thesis-heavy degree
- ✗ Looking for tech-oriented roles