byGaganDeep
Updated on - 4 Jun, 2024
Bachelor of Science in Home Science or B.Sc Home Science is an undergraduate course that lasts for three years and is designed to teach students about the sciences of the home and of the family. Some of the most offered subject include; Foods and nutrition, human development, resource management, textiles and clothing, family dynamics and communication. The subjects which students study includes food chemistry, food processing and preservation, nutritional planning, textiles, clothing construction and purchasing, budgeting, child care and development, conflict resolution and more.
Students should complete 12th standard with (Science optional) and get through the entrance tests conducted by various colleges and Universities for admission to B.Sc (Home science). NEET, CUCET, GAT-B, IPU CET, OUAT, BHU UET, AUAT, MHT CET, TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET, TS ECET etc are some of the national and state level entrance exam which is conducted for providing admission to medical, engineering, agriculture and other fields and courses respectively.
| Column | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Science (Home Science) |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | Passed 10+2 in any stream (Some colleges might require Science background) |
| Top Colleges (India) | Lady Irwin College (New Delhi), Lady Shri Ram College for Women (New Delhi), The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (Vadodara), Christ (Deemed to be University) (Bengaluru), College of Home Science (Hyderabad) |
1. Intermediate pass with Science, Commerce or Arts with minimum 50% average from any recognized board of education.
2. Many colleges have mathematics as one of the obligatory subjects for students who finish 10+2.
3. There is also a provision of 5% marks relaxation in the minimum requirement of marks for candidates of SC/ST categories.
4. Candidates awaiting their 10+2 results are free to apply in the concerned stream on a probationary basis.
5. For the B.Sc. Home Science Programme, there is a direct admission to the 2nd year of study for candidates who possess a diploma in areas related to Home Science.
6. In accordance with the norms of different colleges; the age limit for the general category candidates is up to 20-23 years.
1. NCHM JEE – Hotel management joint entrance exam conducted for admission in B.Sc. Hotel and Hotel Management by National Council for Hotel Management and Catering Technology.
2. IGNOU OPENMAT : Open management aptitude test that IGNOU conducts for admission into management courses
3. BHU UET – Banaras Hindu University undergraduate entrance test for taking admission in undergraduate courses among home science.
4. CUCET for admission into home science in central universities all over India.
5. State CETs – Various state level Common Entrance Tests carried out by the state governments for admission into undergraduate courses in state universities
| College Name | Location | Fees (INR per year - approx) |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Irwin College (University of Delhi) | New Delhi | 10,000 - 20,000 |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women (University of Delhi) | New Delhi | 20,000 - 30,000 |
| The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (Faculty of Home Science) | Vadodara | 5,000 - 15,000 |
| College of Home Science ( Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University) | Hyderabad | 8,000 - 18,000 |
| SNDT Women's University (Institute of Home Science) | Mumbai | 12,000 - 22,000 |
| Government Home Science College (Chandigarh) | Chandigarh | 8,000 - 18,000 |
| Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science & Higher Education for Women (Tamil Nadu) | Coimbatore | 15,000 - 25,000 |
| Government College for Women (Department of Home Science) | Rohtak | 6,000 - 16,000 |
| College of Home Science (Punjab Agricultural University) | Ludhiana | 10,000 - 20,000 |
| College of Home Science (Kerala Agricultural University) | Thrissur | 4,000 - 14,000 |
| College Name | Location | Fees (INR per year - approx) |
|---|---|---|
| The SNDT Women's University | Mumbai | 50,000 - 1,00,000 |
| Christ University | Bengaluru | 1,50,000 - 2,00,000 |
| St. Xavier's College | Mumbai | 1,00,000 - 1,50,000 |
| Symbiosis College of Food Science and Technology | Pune | 1,20,000 - 1,70,000 |
| Amity School of Home Science | Noida | 80,000 - 1,20,000 |
| The Women's Christian College | Chennai | 60,000 - 1,00,000 |
| Stella Maris College | Chennai | 50,000 - 80,000 |
| The Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad University of Baroda (M.S. University) | Vadodara | 70,000 - 1,10,000 |
| Lovely Professional University | Phagwara | 60,000 - 1,00,000 |
| Jaipuria Institute of Management | Noida | 80,000 - 1,20,000 |
| Specialization | Job Titles | Average Salary (INR per annum) |
|---|---|---|
| Food and Nutrition | Dietitian, Nutritionist, Public Health Nutritionist, Food Service Manager | 4-8 Lakhs |
| Textile and Clothing Science | Fashion Designer, Textile Designer, Quality Control Analyst (Textiles), Merchandiser | 3-6 Lakhs |
| Human Development and Family Studies | Child Development Specialist, Family Life Educator, Counselor, Early Childhood Educator | 3-5 Lakhs |
| Resource Management | Extension Specialist, Home Economist, Consumer Education Specialist, Event Planner | 3-5 Lakhs |
| Interior Design (if offered) | Interior Designer, Home Stager, Space Planner | 4-7 Lakhs |