PNDS RDN EXAM 2023
Renewal of RDN Certificate:
Renewal of RDN Certificate:
Renewal of RDN is due every two years after passing the exam.
• If you are unable to submit the required credit hours for renewal on the due dates after two years, you will have to reappear in the RDN exam.
RDN Certificates valid till Dec.2022, can be renewed between 15th November to 15th December 2022
Step wise Instructions for RDN Renewal submission:
STEP 1 –Before you start the online renewal submission, keep the following documents ready
- List of activities attended or conducted by you with dates and no. of credit hours.
- A Public Health Nutritionist
- Clear scanned copy of last issued RDN Certificate
- Proofs of PNDS activities you have attended/conducted combined in one pdf.
Proofs of non-PNDS nutrition related activities you have conducted, combined in one pdf.
Program details of non-PNDS nutrition related activities, if required
STEP 2—
- Once documents are ready, start and complete your submission in max.20-30 minutes.
Check the documents thoroughly before you submit, as you won’t be able to edit thedocuments, once your application is submitted.
STEP 3– Documents will be reviewed by RD committee within 1-2 weeks.
STEP 4— Attach clear scanned copy of proof of renewal fee submission in PNDS account.
STEP 5—Upon the approval of fee submission, Renewed RDN Certificate will be available on portal.
How to become a Registered Dietitian / Nutritionist?
With the growing public interest in food and nutrition and its role in preventing and managing chronic diseases and obesity, the demand for Dietitians and Nutritionists is expected to increase. PNDS Registered Dietitian/Nutritionists are qualified food and nutrition experts who have met specific criteria to earn RDN credentials.