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• The PFNO RDN exam is a certification exam that assesses the knowledge and skills of individuals seeking to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.

• Eligibility for the PFNO RDN exam depends on several factors, including academic qualifications and supervised practice experience.
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• The cost of the PFNO Exam is 10,000/- PKR for PFNO members and 15,000/- PKR for non-members.

• The PFNO RDN exam is consists of multiple-choice questions with a case study and a diet plan subjective question, and candidates have 3 hours to complete it.
  
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• The passing score for PFNO Exam is at least 50% marks in each section.

• Candidates typically receive their exam results within 48 hours of completing the exam.

• Candidates who do not pass the PFNO RDN exam on the first try are allowed to retake the exam. There is a waiting period of 30 days before a candidate can retake the exam, and a maximum of three attempts are allowed.

• Candidates are allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the PFNO RDN exam. If a candidate does not pass after three attempts, they must complete additional education and supervised practice requirements before they can retake the exam.

• The Pakistan Food and Nutrition Organization (PFNO), as a professional body dedicated to promoting food and nutrition awareness and education in Pakistan, is well-qualified to administer the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Exam within the country. In the absence of a government body regulating RDN certification, the PFNO has stepped forward to fill this essential role by establishing a comprehensive and standardized examination process. Their commitment to upholding high standards of competence and professionalism in the field of nutrition makes them a suitable authority for conducting the RDN Exam in Pakistan, ensuring that qualified individuals can obtain the recognition they deserve in this critical healthcare profession.

• Board of Dietetic Certification, operating under the umbrella of Pakistan Food and Nutrition Organization (PFNO), is an emerging initiative established to set quality standards and offer structured assessments in the field of dietetics. While PFNO is currently in the process of formal registration, our certification program is designed in alignment with professional competency frameworks and academic standards followed internationally. The aim is to empower nutrition professionals through recognized skill evaluation and to lay the foundation for future official recognition. Many professionals value this exam as a mark of structured learning and industry readiness, and we are working towards broader recognition and institutional collaborations in the near future.