Home Science covers the area of art as well as science. Home science mainly deals with different aspects of housekeeping. It covers subjects such as nutrition or food, diatetics, economies, hygiene, clothing, sociology, community living, child development and family relations. Students willing to pursue his/her career in this field, should have logical mind along with realistic approach and a balanced
attitude. There is a huge of career opportunities in this field and it is one of the top career choices made by students in India.
List of Courses:-
1. Diploma in Home Science
2. Advanced Diploma in Child Guidance and Family Counseling
3. Bachelor of Science in Home Science & Nutrition
4. Bachelor of Science in Home Science
5. Bachelor of Science in Household Science
6. Master of Science in Home Science
7. Master of Philosophy in Home Science
8. Master of Science in Home Management
9. Master of Science in Family Resource Management
10. Master of Philosophy in Home Science Extension Education
11. Doctor of Philosophy in Family Resource Management
12. Doctor of Philosophy in Home Science Foods and Nutrition
Top Ten colleges:
1. A V Kamalamma College for Women (Bangalore)
2. Achrya N G Ranga Agriculture University ( Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh)
3. Adharshila College of Education (Meerut, Uttar Pradesh)
4. Aklank Girls PG College (Kota, Rajasthan)
5. Angul Mahila Mahavidyalaya (Angul, Orissa)
6. Anjuman Girls Degree College (Nagpur, Maharashtra)
7. Atma Adarsh College for Women (Chennai, Tamil Nadu)
8. Assam Agricultural University Faculty of Home Science (Jorhat, Assam)
9. Assumption College (Changanacherry, Kerala)
10. Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science (Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu)
Students willing to pursue his/her career in this field, can earn around Rs. 10K to Rs.15K p.m. at the beginning. He can earn more after gaining experience. Graduates can earn better if they have interests in catering, teaching and research field.
One of the recognized professional careers in India is Home Science. There are a lot of job opportunities in this field such as in schools and colleges, hospitals, welfare organizations, apparel merchandising, restaurants, fashion journalism, service sectors, counseling and cafeterias. Researchers can be employed as food scientists, nutrition consultants, demonstrators and research assistants. Sales promotion companies involving baby foods, readymade foodstuffs and food products also employ home science graduates. Even manufacturing companies hire home science graduates as Research Assistant.
UG-
(10+2) with science subjects such as biology, math and chemistry; for admission in a bachelor's degree. The duration for this course is 3 years.
PG-
Bachelor's degree with science subjects such as biology, math and chemistry. The duration for this course is 2 years.
