Home Science
is both art and science. It is a field of study which relates with
many disciplines such as physics, chemistry, physiology, biology, hygiene, rural
development, economics, child development, sociology and family relations,
community art, living, food, nutrition, clothing, textiles and home management.
The science is aimed at achieving and maintaining the welfare and well being of
home and family life in an ever changing society. Home science deals with various
aspects of housekeeping. Students, who want to make career in this field, must
have a logical mind along with realistic approach and a balanced attitude. This
career is most popular among girl students.
List of Courses: -
- Diploma in Home Science
- Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance
and Family Counseling
- Bachelor of Science in Home Science
- Bachelor of Science in Household
Science
- Bachelor of Science in Home Science
& Nutrition
- Master of Science in Home
Science
- Master of Science in Home
Management
- Master of Science in Family
Resource Management
- Master of Philosophy in Home
Science
- Master of Philosophy in Home
Science Extension Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Home
Science Foods and Nutrition
- Doctor of Philosophy in Family
Resource Management
Eligibility
For admission in to
bachelor’s degree program, you need to have a 10+2 examination certificate with
science subject such as (biology, math and chemistry). The duration of
this course is 3 years.
For pursuing a
master’s degree you should have a bachelor's degree with science subjects such
as (biology, math and chemistry). The duration for this course is 2 years.
Specializations
Some of its specialized fields are: -
- Child
Development
- Clothing
and Textiles
- Extension
Education
- Foods and
Nutrition
- Home
Management
- Household
Science
Job Prospects
Home science
is one of the old career choices in India. Many job opportunities are available
in this field such as in hospitals, welfare organizations, schools and
colleges, apparel merchandising, restaurants, service sectors, fashion
journalism, hotels, catering services, counseling and cafeterias.
Other career opportunities include career as nutrition consultants, food
scientists, demonstrators and research assistant. FMCG companies involved
in baby foods, readymade foodstuffs and food products also employ home science
graduates. Many manufacturing companies hire home science graduates to serve as
research assistant.
Remuneration: -
Graduates in this field, can earn income around Rs. 10, 000 to Rs. 15000 every
month in the early stage. After gaining experience he/she can earn more income.
Dietetics & nutrition professionals’ income depends upon their job and area
of work.
Top Home Science Colleges in India
1. Agra University, Agra-280004, Uttar Pradesh
2. Pondicherry University, Faculty of Science, R. Venkataraman Nagar, Kalapat,
3. University of Calcutta, 87, College Street, Calcutta-73.
4. University of Calicut, Malappuram, Dist. Calicut, Kerala-673635.
5. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-785013, Assam.
6. University of Delhi, Faculty of Science, Delhi-110007.
7. Andhra University, Waltair, Visakhapatnam-530003, Andhra Pradesh.
8. University of Madras, Centenary Buildings, Chepauk, Chennai-600005,
9. Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science for Women, Coimbatore-641043, TN.
10. Bangalore University, Jnana Bharathi, Bangalore-560056, Karnataka.
11. Goa University, PO SantaCruz, Taleigao Platau, Goa-403002.
12. Govind Ballabh pant University of Agriculture and Tech., Pantnagar-263145,
Distt.Nainital,Uttaranchal.
13. Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Hoshangabad Road, Bhopal-462026, Madhya
Pradesh.
14. University of Bombay, MG Road, Fort, Mumbai-400032, Maharashtra.
15. University of Mysore, Mysore, Karya Soudha Crawford Hall, Mysore-570005,
16. Bharathiar University, Maruthamalai Road, Coimbatore-641046, Tamil Nadu.
17. Ch. Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, Haryana.
18. Amaravati University, Near Tapowan, Amaravati-444602, Maharashtra.
19. Gujarat Agricultural University, Faculty of Home Science, Sardar
Krushinagar-385506, Banaskantha.
20. Guru Ghasidas University, Faculty of Home Science, PO Koni,
Bilaspur-495009,
21. Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University, Hyderabad-500030, Andhra Pradesh.
22. Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology,
Kanpur-208002.
23. University of Jammu, Faculty of Science, New Campus, Tawi, Jammu and
Kashmir.
24. University of Kerala, Faculty of Science, Thiruvananthapuram-695034.
25. DeviAhilyaVishwavidyalaya, 169, TagoreMarg, Indore-452001, Madhya Pradesh.
