SPPU PG Diploma Dietetics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Aundh, PuneState UniversityEstd 1949NAAC Grade A+
Total fees
INR 18,500
1 year, no hostel
Median pay
INR 2.5 LPA
public course profile
Score
72
SPPU OEE score, General
Seats
30
course intake

About SPPU PG Diploma Dietetics

SPPU offers a one-year, full-time Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics with 30 seats through SPPU OEE. The course is taught on campus over two terms, with hospital and community nutrition practice. The institute holds NAAC A+ and stands NAAC A+ state public university and #56 in NIRF University 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 18,500, paid for the course, and INR 1.15 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through SPPU CCEP counselling. The General Open category seat closed at score 72 in round 6 of 2025. The Career portals list a median pay of INR 2.5 LPA, and campus placement data is not published for this diploma.

SPPU Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Fees

The full course costs INR 18,500 without hostel and INR 1.15 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 5,850. You pay the course fee once after document approval. The other fees are paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and living add INR 96,000 over one year.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 5,850Per year x 1, INR 5,850 a year
Other feesINR 12,650One time
Caution depositINR 50One time, refundable
Hostel and livingINR 96,000Per month x 12, INR 8,000 a month
Total, no hostelINR 18,500Full course
Total with hostelINR 1.15 LakhsFull course

SPPU Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Admission Dates

The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; SPPU OEE registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
SPPU OEE form, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
SPPU OEE entrance testJan 2027Tentative
SPPU OEE resultFeb 2027Tentative
SPPU CCEP document uploadJun 2027Tentative
Round allotmentsJul 2027Tentative
Seat acceptance feeJul 2027Tentative
Document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

SPPU Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a SPPU OEE score from any session. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry and Maths
Class 12 marks75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD
ExamSPPU OEE score from any session
AgeNo upper age limit

SPPU Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Admission Process

SPPU CCEP allots the seat on your score and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.

StepWhat you do
1. Take SPPU OEESit for one or both sessions; your best score counts
2. Fill choices on SPPU CCEPPick this course while applying if it is your first choice
3. Accept the seatPay the admission fee by the date on the challan
4. ReportBring original mark sheets and the admission form

SPPU Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Cutoff

The General seat closed at score 72 and the OBC-NCL seat at 68 in 2025. These are SPPU OEE admission scores from the merit list. The General score can change each year, so use it only as a guide.

CategoryAdmission score, Open categoryRound and year
General72Merit list, 2026
OBC-NCL68Merit list, 2026
SC58Merit list, 2026
ST50Merit list, 2026
EWS65Merit list, 2026

SPPU Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Placements

Public course pages list a median pay of INR 2.5 LPA and a placement rate of 70% for this diploma. The university does not publish a course-wise highest offer. Hospitals, clinics, wellness centres and food service teams hire dietetics students after the course.

MetricValue
Median payINR 2.5 LPA, public course profile
Placement rate70%, public profile
Highest offerNot published by course
Recruiting areasHospitals, clinics, wellness centres and food service
RecruitersHospitals, clinics, wellness centres and food service

SPPU Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 5,000 to INR 13,500 over the course. The state post-matric scholarship and central scheme give the most in this build. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS waiver needs the certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 8,500 over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 5,000 over the course
EWS tuition waiverEWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 9,250 over the course
OBC post-matric scholarshipOBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 8,000 over the course

SPPU Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Ranking

The university stands #56 in NIRF University 2025 and has NAAC A+ grade. NIRF scores data the university files every year. NAAC checks teaching, research and student support.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
NIRF University ranking2025#56
NIRF University2025#56
NAAC2024A+

SPPU Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Course Structure

Term 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with hospital and community nutrition practice. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.

YearWhat you study
Term 1Nutrition basics, diet planning and public health
Term 2Therapeutic nutrition, food service and counselling
Term 3Hospital dietetics, community nutrition and project work
Term 4Internship, case work and the final dietetics project

SPPU Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Hostel and Campus

The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusOne campus in a small industrial town

Should you pick Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics at Savitribai Phule Pune University?

This course suits students who want a short dietetics route and can arrange practice work in Pune.

Pick it if:
You want hospital dietetics: Pune has hospitals, clinics and wellness centres where this course can lead to practice work.
You already studied nutrition: the course builds on food science, public health and diet planning from your earlier degree.
You need a low fee: the full course fee is INR 18,500, so the loan risk is small.
You want a short course: the diploma takes 1 year, so you can start work or higher study faster.
Skip it if:
You want campus placement data: the university does not publish course-wise placement rate for this diploma.
You need hostel certainty: hostel seats are separate from admission, so confirm room availability before paying.
You expect a high salary: the public median pay is INR 2.5 LPA, so growth depends on practice experience.
You miss the fee date: SPPU cancels the claim if the admission fee is not paid by the deadline.
Counsellor's advice
If you want clinical nutrition practice at a low fee, take it. If you need clear placement numbers, ask the department first.
Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A SPPU OEE score. CRL (your main score) decides the Other State seats.
Open category: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Admission Process▾
Take SPPU OEE: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on SPPU CCEP: SPPU CCEP (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.

Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Jan 2027
SPPU OEE registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
SPPU OEE entrance test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
SPPU OEE result
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
SPPU CCEP document upload
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: SPPU CCEP 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Savitribai Phule Pune University Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Fees 2027

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This is the full 1-year cost, not one term. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost.

Tuition fee
Per year × 1, INR 5,850 a year
INR 5,850
Other fees
One time, in year 1
INR 12,650
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 1,000
Add hostel + living
Hostel and living
Per month × 12, INR 8,000 a month
INR 96,000
Total course fee
INR 18,500
1 year · tuition + other fees, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 1.15 Lakhs
1 year · tuition + other fees + hostel and living
Education loan EMI
INR 312
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
1351%
median pay INR 2.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 1,931
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
218%
median pay INR 2.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: SPPU fee notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your score get you a seat at Savitribai Phule Pune University?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published SPPU CCEP admission scores.

Category
Attempt
General · Open category
72 and above: yes, you have a strong chance. Keep this course high on your list.
60 to 71: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the next list.
Below 60: not safe this year. Try the next round.
General · Other State
70 and above: yes, you have a strong chance. Keep this course high on your list.
58 to 69: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the next list.
Below 58: not safe this year. Try the next round.
OBC-NCL · Open category
68 and above: yes, you have a strong chance. Keep this course high on your list.
55 to 67: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the next list.
Below 55: not safe this year. Try the next round.
OBC-NCL · Other State
66 and above: yes, you have a strong chance. Keep this course high on your list.
53 to 65: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the next list.
Below 53: not safe this year. Try the next round.
SC · Open category
58 and above: yes, you have a strong chance. Keep this course high on your list.
45 to 57: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the next list.
Below 45: not safe this year. Try the next round.
SC · Other State
56 and above: yes, you have a strong chance. Keep this course high on your list.
43 to 55: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the next list.
Below 43: not safe this year. Try the next round.
ST · Open category
50 and above: yes, you have a strong chance. Keep this course high on your list.
40 to 49: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the next list.
Below 40: not safe this year. Try the next round.
ST · Other State
48 and above: yes, you have a strong chance. Keep this course high on your list.
38 to 47: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the next list.
Below 38: not safe this year. Try the next round.
EWS · Open category
65 and above: yes, you have a strong chance. Keep this course high on your list.
52 to 64: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the next list.
Below 52: not safe this year. Try the next round.
EWS · Other State
63 and above: yes, you have a strong chance. Keep this course high on your list.
50 to 62: almost there. Keep documents ready and wait for the next list.
Below 50: not safe this year. Try the next round.
EDITOR'S NOTE

The OEE score is only a guide. Admission still depends on documents, category and seats left in the list.

Savitribai Phule Pune University Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.

Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾

Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.

State post-matric scholarship
INR 8,500
State social welfare department
Paid for this one-year course if your papers are accepted.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Central Sector Scheme
INR 5,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid for this one-year course if your papers are accepted.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2027
Not eligible on your answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 9,250
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Cuts half the tuition fee when the certificate is accepted.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2027
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 8,000
State backward classes welfare department
Paid for this one-year course if your papers are accepted.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 5,000
Your net course fee: INR 13,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 18,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 13,000
Your net course fee: INR 5,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 13,500
Your net course fee: INR 5,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 14,250
Your net course fee: INR 4,250
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.25 Lakhs

Savitribai Phule Pune University Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to SPPU. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier score.

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Total fees1 year, no hostel
INR 18,500
tuition + other fees
INR 15,000
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INR 35,000
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Same fee
INR 40,000
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Average paylatest public profile
INR 2.5 LPA
course profile
INR 2.8 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
INR 2.3 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 2.1 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
INR 2.4 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA less
INR 2.2 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
Placement ratecourse profile
70%
published profile
65%
5 points lower
72%
2 points higher
60%
10 points lower
68%
2 points lower
62%
8 points lower
Admission scoreGeneral, entrance score
72
SPPU OEE score
68
4 places tougher
75
3 places easier
78
6 places easier
73
1 place easier
76
4 places easier
Seatscourse intake
30
SPPU OEE
20
10 fewer
40
10 more
15
15 fewer
50
20 more
60
30 more
ROImedian pay vs the full fee
1351%
on INR 2.5 LPA
1500%
149 points higher
657%
694 points lower
1135%
216 points lower
600%
751 points lower
1375%
24 points higher
In short
SNDT costs less and has a higher pay number, but it has fewer seats. If both admit you, compare hospital practice hours before you pay.
In short
Bharati has more seats and a slightly higher placement figure, but the fee is higher. If fee matters most, keep SPPU above it.
In short
DY Patil has the same fee in this table but fewer seats and lower pay. If SPPU admits you, take SPPU first.
In short
I2CAN has more seats but costs more. If you want the lower fee, take SPPU and arrange practice work early.
In short
Symbiosis Skills costs a little less and has more seats, but its pay number is lower here. If SPPU fits your degree, keep it higher.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on Savitribai Phule Pune University Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 18,500 and the last batch averaged INR 2.5 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my score is just above the admission score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Open category seat closed at score 72 in round 6 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 2.5 LPA, the median was INR 2.4 LPA and 70% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this course is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General admission score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will this diploma help me get a dietetics job?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 70% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 2.4 LPA is lower than the average of INR 2.5 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this course better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its admission score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the SPPU OEE exam and fill this college in your SPPU CCEP choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days SPPU CCEP gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 18,500 without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 1.15 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee after document approval?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.

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