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I have completed my 12th in 1992 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and maths then Chemistry hons from DU in 1995. Now being a housewife I want to do something of my interest that is dietician and nutrition course. Please tell me how many days I have to go for the classes and where?

First of all I want to congratulate you that after so many years you want to fulfil your dream. That is really appreciative. There are universities and institutes in India who offers different courses in dietetics and nutrition.
1. B.bsc in food science and nutrition
2. M.sc in nutrition
3. Pg diploma in nutrition and dietetics
For you there are m.so and pg diploma course will be better because you are a graduate. Duration of PG diploma course is one year and for m.sc it is 2 years. Admission to these courses will be made on the basis of merit. In some institutions you have to give exam for taking admission. These are some institution who offers these courses.
• osmania university
• university of Delhi (institute of home economics)
• national institute of nutrition, Heydrabad
• university of Madras(PG diploma)
• Marathwada university
• university of Mysore
• GB pant university of agriculture and technology
• university of Mumbai
• SNDT university
• Guru Nanak Dev university
• Tamilnadu Dr.MGR medical university
• Madurai kamraj university
• Sri Ramchandra Medical college and research institute
For timing you have to contact these institutions.