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Diploma in Naturopathy and Yogic Science

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Natural therapies, diet, hydrotherapy and yoga-based treatment. Note that the BNYS degree, not this diploma, is what confers recognised practitioner status.

Am I eligible?
Duration
1–3 years
Entry after
Class 12
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Natural therapies, diet, hydrotherapy and yoga-based treatment. Note that the BNYS degree, not this diploma, is what confers recognised practitioner status.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 12th pass; Science preferred.

How you get in. Direct admission (AYUSH-recognised institutes).

How it is studied. Full-time; part-time or sandwich options at some polytechnics.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Naturopathy and wellness centres
  • Yoga studios
  • Wellness resorts and spas
  • Ayurveda and AYUSH clinics
  • Corporate wellness programmes

What you can study next.

  • BNYS (degree required for practitioner status)
  • M.Sc Yoga
  • Advanced naturopathy certification
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 12,000 - 25,000 per month.

Typical duration. 1 - 3 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 12 Any —

Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

3 routes mapped from this qualification.

Spa Therapist
Delivers massage, skin and body treatments in a spa, hotel or wellness centre, and manages client comfort and hygiene throughout. Physically demanding work with long standing hours.
Alternative route
Wellness Consultant
Advises clients on diet, exercise, yoga and lifestyle as a package rather than treating illness, in a spa, a clinic or independent practice. What you may claim and treat depends on the qualification you hold, so the boundary matters.
Alternative route
Yoga Therapist
Uses yoga practice for specific health conditions rather than for general fitness, working with clients individually or alongside clinicians. What you may claim to treat depends on your qualification and the setting.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

What you can study next

BNYS (Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences)
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for Diploma in Naturopathy and Yogic Science?

12th pass; Science preferred. Admission is through Direct admission (AYUSH-recognised institutes).

How long does Diploma in Naturopathy and Yogic Science take?

1 - 3 years. Full-time; part-time or sandwich options at some polytechnics.

What does Diploma in Naturopathy and Yogic Science cost?

Govt polytechnic: about 15,000 - 60,000 total; Private: about 1,00,000 - 3,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after Diploma in Naturopathy and Yogic Science?

BNYS (degree required for practitioner status), M.Sc Yoga, Advanced naturopathy certification.