Home Science

What is Home Science?

Home Science covers knowledge of the biological and physical sciences, human physiology, nutrition, health and hygiene and also includes an exposure to social sciences including Economics, Sociology and Psychology. Home science is as promising as any other course and offers a great number of career opportunities to those aspiring to make a career. It is a science & an art related field. Due to the misinterpretation, many feel that it deals only with the basics of home – making /managing. In reality, it involves achieving and maintaining the welfare and well being of home and family life in an ever-changing society.

Areas of Specialisations

Family Management
Community Resource Management
Food Science & Nutrition (Fsn)
Foods, Nutrition & Dietetics (Fnd)

Food Science & Quality Control (Fsqc)
Human Development (Hd)
Textiles and Clothing (Tc)
Textile & Fashion Technology (Tf)

When Can I Enroll for Home Science?

COURSE	ELIGIBILITY	DURATION	ENTRANCE EXAM
B.Sc. / B.A. [Home Science]	HSC [any stream]	3-4 Yrs.	Merit or Autonomous Exam
Diploma / PG Diploma	Graduation [any stream]	1-2 Yrs.	Merit or Autonomous Exam
M.Sc. / M.A. [Home Science]	B.Sc. /B.A. [Home Science]	2 Yrs.	Merit or Autonomous Exam
Ph. D	M.Sc. / M.A. [Home Science] /M.H. Sc./ M. Phil	3-5 Yrs.

What Personality Traits Are Required in Home Science Field?

Practical Approach
Aesthetic Sense
Creative Thinking

Rational Attitude
Scientific Acumen
Problem Solving Attitude

What Aptitude Is Required in Home Science Field?

High Abstract Reasoning
Above Average Numerical Ability
Above Average Spatial Ability

High Psychomotor Ability
Average Closure Ability

IQ Required in Home Science Field?

Minimum above Average Range of Intelligence level preferred along with hard work & consistency.

Job Prospects in Home Science Field

Fashion journalism
Apparel merchandising
Educational institutes
Government organisations
Consultancy
Industries [hospitality, catering, food]
Private entrepreneurship
Quality control departments

Food preservation departments
Cafeteria or restaurants
Ngo’s
Hotel and hospitality management services
Dieticians
Maternity homes
slimming centers
Boarding school

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