WCC B.Sc Nutrition: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nutrition) 
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WCC Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Nutrition) Ranking

WCC Science ranking by Outlook is 18 out of 105 in India in 2025 and it was ranked 18 out of 100 in India in 2024. WCC Science ranking by India Today is 17 out of 211 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 17 out of 197 in India in 2023. WCC Science ranking by The Week is 26 out of 88 in India in 2024 and it was ranked 23 out of 60 in India in 2023

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Course Description

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Top Colleges, Syllabus, Jobs and Salary

B. Sc. in Nutrition is a 3-year full-time undergraduate course, designed for students having qualified the Senior Secondary Examination (classes X and XII) from a recognized educational Board. The course involves an advanced study of the necessary nutrients needed by the body in order to function properly, and the food items that are rich in them.

The program is divided into 6 semesters, of 6 months each, and can be pursued in India for an average annual course fee ranging between INR 1 and 5 Lacs, varying across institutes.

Mostly, admission to the course is offered on the basis of the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance examination and subsequent round of counseling.

Upon successful completion of the course, such graduates are employed across:

  • Government & Private Hospitals
  • Outpatient Clinics
  • Public Health Programs
  • Athletic Clubs
  • Wellness Centers
  • Colleges & Universities, etc.

The average annual salary offered to such graduates in India ranges between INR 2 and 8 Lacs, increasing with time and experience.

B. Sc. in Nutrition: Course Highlights

Some of the major highlights regarding the course are tabulated below.

Course Level Undergraduate
Duration 3 Years
Minimum Eligibility Criteria 10+2 from a recognized educational Board.
Admission Procedure Counseling after qualification of entrance test.
Examination Type Semester System
Total Course Fee INR 1 to 5 Lacs
Major Entrance Tests AIIMS Entrance Test, JNU Entrance Test, DU Entrance Exam, JMI Entrance Exam, etc.
Top Recruiting Areas/Fields Government Hospitals, Healthcare Centers, Private Hospitals, Athletic Clubs, Public Health Programs, Food and Pharmaceutical Industries, Outpatient Clinics, Colleges & Universities, Wellness Centers, and such.
Job profiles Nutritionist, Registered Dietician, Bio-care Nutrition Specialist, Medical Representative, Dietetic Technician, Community Nutritionist, Teacher, Nutrition Advisor, Stores Nutrition Advisor, among others.
Average Initial Salary INR 2 to 8 Lacs

B. Sc. in Nutrition: What is it About?

The program has been designed to offer to eligible candidates advanced lessons in:

  • the various nutrients contained in food and their functioning
  • how the correct amount of nutrition keeps the body fit.
  • the science of nutrition with a broader view of wellness, community and environment.
  • how nutrition or nourishment acts as the provision by which the necessary materials (in the form of food), are given to cells and organisms to support life.
  • various concepts of health impact of food, and the reasons we consume it.
  • how by the in-intake of proper nutrients and a perfect diet, eating habits can be changed, etc.
  • food matters, for pursuing advanced research in the discipline.

The course’s curriculum combines theoretical and practical components of study.

Successful graduates of the course interested in going for R&D (Research & Development), may later pursue higher degree courses such as M. Sc., Ph. D., M. Phil., etc. in the subject.

B. Sc. in Nutrition: Who should opt?

Aspiring eligible candidates wishing to opt for the course would ideally possess:

  • a friendly and patient nature.
  • interest in learning about the functioning and need of various nutrients in the body.
  • passion for contributing to a healthy society, by preventing diseases before they occur.  
  • good communication and writing skills, for producing reports, leaflets, etc.
  • planning and administrative skills and organizational abilities.

Top Institutes offering B. Sc. in Nutrition

Listed below are some of the top institutes offering the course in the country, with the corresponding locations and fees charged by each.

NAME OF INSTITUTE CITY AVERAGE ANNUAL FEES
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi INR 3,085
ST. Xavier’s College Mumbai INR 22,380
Suresh GyanVihar Institute Jaipur INR 87,000
Christ University Bangalore INR 16,667
Madras Christian College (MCC) Chennai INR 19,319
The Oxford College of Science Bangalore INR 25,000
Stella Maris College Chennai INR 3,460
Ramjas College New Delhi INR 12,000
Fergusson College Pune INR 3,420
Hans Raj College (HRC) New Delhi INR 16,000
Presidency College Chennai INR 1,265
Miranda College New Delhi INR 17,800
Mount Carmel College (MCC) Bangalore INR 35,600
ST. Xavier’s College Kolkata INR 27,700
Sri Venkateswara College New Delhi INR 11,540
Gargi College New Delhi INR 8,305
ST Joseph’s College Devagiri Calicut INR 3,075
Elphinstone College Mumbai INR 23,188
Hindu College New Delhi INR 16,173
ST. Xavier’s College Ahmadabad INR 12,000

Eligibility for B. Sc. in Nutrition

Candidates aspiring for admission to the course are required to fulfill the following minimum eligibility criteria.

  • 10+2, completed from a recognized educational Board.
  • Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Mathematics as the main subjects of study at the 10+2 level.
  • Diploma holders, who have completed a related diploma after class X, are also eligible to apply for the course.
  • A minimum aggregate score of 55% (50% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the level of graduation.
  • Candidates appearing for their final 10+2 examination are also eligible to apply for the course on provisional basis.

B. Sc. in Nutrition: Admission Procedure

Most institutes offering the course in India admit students based on their performance in a relevant entrance test, followed by a subsequent round of counselling. The round of counseling consists of two additional rounds of group discussion and personal interview, wherein the candidate’s general aptitude for the course is examined.

Some institutes conduct their own entrance tests for offering admission. Admission process generally varies across colleges.

A few institutes also provide direct admission based on the candidate’s score at the 10+2 level.

Mentioned below are some of the major entrance examinations conducted in the country for admission to the course.

  • AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) Entrance Test
  • JNU (Jawaharlal Nehru University) Entrance Examination
  • DU (University of Delhi) Entrance Examination
  • JMI (Jamia Milia Islamia) Entrance Exam.

B. Sc. in Nutrition: Syllabus & Course Description

Tabulated below is a semester-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus.

Semester I

Semester II

Communication Skills and Personality Development Public Health and Nutrition 2
Public Health and Nutrition 1 Nutritional Biochemistry
Introduction to Food and Nutrition Human Nutrition
Food Chemistry Maternal and Child Health
Microbiology Family Meal Planning 1
Food & Nutrition Human Physiology
Computer Fundamentals Importance of Nutrition for Human Body

Semester III

Semester IV

Food Microbiology Food Science
Food Quality and Assurance Fundamentals of Bakery & Confectionary
Family Meal Planning 2 Food Preservation
Business Mathematics and Statistics Food Quality Check Methods
Industrial Management and Facility Planning Importance of Food
Environmental Studies Importance of Balanced Diet

Semester V

Semester VI

Ethics & Environmental Studies Food Biotechnology and Preservers
Dietetics 1 Dietetics 2
Principles of Management Maintenance of Balance Diet in everyday consumption
Food Packaging Methodologies Food Service Management
Food Marketing Techniques Diet & Patient Counseling
Seminar Internship

B. Sc. in Nutrition: Career Prospects

Nutrition being an important branch of science, graduates of this field are in great demand all over the world and especially in India, due to recent increase in the number of people suffering from diabetics, heart diseases, hypertension, cancers and other similar diseases, with India being the global capital of such diseases.

As Nutritionists, successful graduates of the course advise patients on matters of food and nutrition’s impact on health, and also plan diets according to their needs.

Such postgraduates get hired in areas such as:

  • R&D (Research & Development)
  • Healthcare Sector (hospitals, clinics, health centers, etc.)
  • NGOs
  • Government Schemes and Organizations
  • Teaching and Education Sector, etc.

Such graduates also have the option to be self-employed and run private clinics as Nutritionists.

Some of the popular professional avenues open to such graduates are mentioned below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

B. Sc. in Nutrition Average Salary
JOB PROFILE JOB DESCRIPTION AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY
Nutritionist Their role is to prevent illness and diseases by promoting healthy eating and providing health advice on a one-on-one and group basis, to patients of all age groups. They are different from Dieticians, as they don’t work primarily with people who are ill; Nutritionists mostly work with people who are healthy and advise them on special diets. INR 3 to 7.5 Lacs
Medical Representative Medical Representatives are often referred to as the key link between medical and pharmaceutical companies and healthcare professionals. Their job is to strategically increase the awareness and use of a particular company's pharmaceutical and medical products, by promoting and selling their products and also to answer queries, provide advice, and introduce new products. Customers can include doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. INR 3 to 8 Lacs
Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Advisors take an overall view of a person's lifestyle, dietary habits, and health, to provide their patients with customized nutritional advice. They have a strong understanding of the connection between disease and diet, and how proper nutrition and lifestyle factors impact overall wellbeing. INR 2.7 to 7 Lacs
Lecturer They possess specialization in a particular field, and teach students at undergraduate and graduate level in areas allocated by the Head of Department (HOD). Also, they assist with the supervision of undergraduate, taught graduate (Masters) or research graduate (M. Phil. / Ph.D.) students. INR 2 to 6 Lacs
Nutrition Consultant Nutrition Consultants provide technical assistance to employees on maintaining records of the Child and Adult Food Program (CACFP), as required. Also, they develop and monitor the provision of special diets for children of all age groups with documented food allergies or other feeding problems or special nutritional needs, after consulting with children's doctor. INR 2 to 5 Lacs
Researcher Researchers and Managers work with team members to identify project goals, research methods, and other test parameters, while projects are in the planning stages. They also contribute to choosing how to collect data, and offer recommendations on evaluating the project. INR 2.5 to 7 Lacs

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary exam with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics / Zoology / Botany / Biology / Microbiology / Biotechnology by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or any equivalent exam conducted by any State Board or Equivalent.
  2. The candidate should have secured a minimum 50% Aggregate.
  3. All SC/ST candidates have a relaxation of 5% in the minimum aggregate.
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