The National Institute of Nutrition-PG Certificate Course in Nutrition 2017 is a short-term postgraduate training program for graduates in medicine or allied sciences who wish to specialize in nutrition. Organized by the National Institute of Nutrition (Indian Council of Medical Research), the course covers core principles of human nutrition, public health nutrition, and research methods. It is designed for early-career professionals seeking to strengthen their academic and practical understanding of nutrition science within a government research setting.

Applicants must hold a recognized MBBS degree or a postgraduate degree in Home Science, Biochemistry, Food Science, or a related discipline. Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, EWS, or PwD categories are encouraged to apply. There are no specific income or mark thresholds; selection is based on academic merit and relevance of prior training to nutrition.

Obtain the application form from the Head of the Department, PET Division, NIN, Hyderabad, or download it from the NIN website (www.ninindia.org or www.icmr.nic.in). Fill in the form completely and submit it by 5:00 PM on the deadline listed on the official page. Include attested copies of academic certificates and a recent passport-sized photograph. Submit the completed form in person or by post to the NIN address before the closing time. For queries, contact the PET Division at 040-27197247 or 040-27018234, or email petninhyd@yahoo.com.