Department of Home Science

Home Science department was established in 2004-05. Home science is an interdisciplinary subject involving the study of foods and nutrition human development, Resource management, Textile and Clothing extension education end communication. Each of these aspects is also multidisciplinary in your dealing with the Art and Science of living. Therefore, during the study of Home Science strong emphasis is placed on the individual the family and the community as whole. Consequently, considering the importance that Home Science places on human development across the life span, the following programmes of study are offered by the Department of Home Science.

Courses Offered :

=> M.Sc. (Human Development)
=> M.Sc. (Food & Nutrition)
=> M.Sc Home Science (Texile & Clothing)

Duration :

=> M.Sc. Food and Nutrition : Two year (Four semester programme)
=> M.Sc. Human Development: Two year (Four semester programme)

Eligibility Condition :

=> Food and nutrition: Science background, 10+2+3 with food and Nutrition / Food Science and Technology/ B.Sc. Home Science (General) with 50%.

=> Human Development : The Candidates should have completed 10+2+3 with Human Development or Home Science at B.Sc. level those who have Graduated with Psychology/sociology/social work/special education or any other allied subjects are required to do the remedial/ pre requisites if admitted to the programme as per the recommendations of the head of the departmentacademic advisor.

Intake (Number of Seats) :

=> M.Sc. Food and Nutrition : 20
=> M.Sc. Human Development: 20

Job Opportunities :

=> M.Sc. Food and Nutrition : Academic and Research institutions, Hospitals, Food Service Institutions and Industry as Food Analysts, Food Scientist and Research Officers.

=> M.Sc. Human Development : The Programme would enable the graduate to work as teachers, researchers, coordinators, supervisors, programme planners in govt. and NGO/ agencies at national/ international level. Those having background in planning, evaluating, monitoring and organizing skills would be able to work as entrepreneurs and also play advocacy roles.

Placements :

Our students are well placed in organizations like unique WHO, VLCC, Govt. Hospitals, Lectures in various institutions, Food industries, and Quality controller with food processing industries.