Indian Dietetic Association

Registered Dietitian (RD) Exam

Registration is awarded to applicants who successfully qualify in the Registration examination.

Eligibility Requirements for Registration Examination
(To be completed by August 31st of the year of applying for the RD exam)

Six months Life Membership of Indian Dietetic Association (IDA).
Graduation in Nutrition & Dietetics / Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics / Post Graduate (Masters) Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics.
Six months internship (after completion of qualifying examination) in a multi-specialty hospital recognized by IDA for internship (as per the hospital list on the website) & supervised by a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a senior dietitian with at least 10 years experience. The internship can be done continuously or in two installments of two to four (2-4) months each with a break of not more than six (6) weeks. The internship should be completed before August 31st of the year of applying for the RD exam.
OR
Two years of experience as a full time dietitian in a multi-specialty hospital of minimum 150 beds.

Internship certificate

- Should clearly state dietetic internship / training done
- Should have dates of starting and completing internship
- Should be signed by the Supervising dietitian (RD)

Registration Examination

Exam Date - November 3rd, 2012 (Saturday).

Time - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Application form Click here to download
Please apply after May 1st of the examination year.

Last date of submitting completed application form - August 31st of the year of applying for the RD exam.

Examination Fee - Rupees 500/-
Demand Draft on Central Bank or any Nationalized bank in favor of "Chairperson,IDA Registration Board" payable at VELLORE (please send by courier or speed post or registered post).

Address for Communication for Applications -
Dr. Dharini Krishnan, New No. 18, Old No. 14, First Cross Street,
C.I.T. Colony, Mylapore, Chennai 600004.
Email: dhar.krish@gmail.com

Exam Centers

Dr MGR-Janaki College of Arts and Science for Women "Sathyabama MGR Maligai", 11 & 13, Durgabai Deshmukh Road, Raja Annamalai puram, Chennai 600028
Topiwala National Medical College & Nair Hospital, Dr. A. L. Nair Road, Mumbai Central, Mumbai
Dietary Department, AIIMS, New Delhi