Home science is a degree which blends concepts and theories from various subjects like Arts, humanities and science.  Bachelor of Home Science is an undergraduates program where the students after successfully completing the course are awarded a BA or B Sc degree. Students are practically trained in cooking, tailoring, dyeing etc.

Earlier the course was confined to females but now a day’s many male candidates with flair for tailoring, textile, food and nutrition etc opt for home science. The course is best suited for candidates who are naturally inclined and excel in general household skills, cookery, housekeeping, community living etc.

Advantages or Benefits of Doing Bachelor of Home Science

A degree in home science helps to meet the growing demand of the industry to carry out different responsibilities of life .Candidates after completing their graduation can opt for a Masters degree in Home Science. The candidates can acquire Skills in both arts and science by taking a degree in home science as it is an interdisciplinary course.

Eligibility Criteria for B Sc Home Science program

The basic qualification required to apply for B Sc home science is a pass in twelfth or higher secondary course of the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination Board. Those with home science as specialization in +2 are given special preference.

The candidates opting for a course in Home Science need to study the basics of physics along with chemistry and biology in the first year of their graduation. This is the main reason for keeping the course open only for science graduates in some institutions. The percentage of marks needed for a student to pursue the course is 50% while some institutes also take students with a lesser percentage.

Admission Procedure for B Sc Home Science program

Candidates need to attend the qualifying entrance exam for admission in B Sc home science. There are many institutions, where the candidates can seek admission based on the marks scored by the candidates for their previous course. The candidates who are planning to do B Sc home science can obtain the application by paying a prescribed amount for the application from the head office of the respective institute the candidate plans to pursue the course. The candidate can read the instructions for filling the form from the information bulletin and send the completely filled form before the final date.

Bachelor of Home Science Colleges in India

• Govt College For Women, Nagarjuna University, Guntur
• Girl’s P.G. College (Devi Ahilya University), Indore
• Ginni Devi Modi Girls (P.G) College,Modinagar (Gzb.) , Uttar Pradesh
• Dharampeth Kala Vanijya Mahavidyalaya (Nagpur University), Nagpur
• Dayananda College For Women (Maharshi Dayananda University), Faridabad
• D.K Govt College for Women, Nellore
• College of Rural Science, Amravati, (Amravati University)
• College of Home Science, Udaipur
• College of Home Science, Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani
• College of Home Science (Punjab Agricultural University) Kaoni
• College Of Home Science (Orissa University) Bhubaneswar
• Bhilai Mahila Mahavidyalaya (Ravishankar University), Bhilai
• B.D. College, Sankdi Sheri, Ahmedabad
• Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
• Allahabad Agricultural Institute , Allahabad
• K.R.G. College, Jawaji University, Gwalior
• Jwari Devi Birla Institute Of Home Science, Jadavpur University, Calcutta
• Joseph’s College For Women, Andhra University, Waltair
• Institute of Home Science, New Delhi
• Home Science College (Ravi Shankar University) Ambikapur
• Holy Cross Home Science College, Kamraj University, Madurai
• Govt. Science and Commerce College (Bhopal University), Bhopal
• Govt. New Girl’s Degree College (Devi Ahilya University), Indore
• Govt. Maharani Laxmibai Girl’s College (Bhopal University), Bhopal
• Govt. Kamala Nehru Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Dr. Hari Singh University, Damoh
• Govt. Home Science College, Dr. Hari Singh University, Hoshangabad
• Govt. Girl’s P.G. College (Guru Ghasidas University), Bilaspur
• Govt. Girl’s Degree College, Dr. Hari Singh University, Sagar
• Govt. Girl’s Degree College, Dr. Hari Singh University, Khandua
• Govt. Girl’s Degree College, (Ravishankar University), Bilasapur
• Govt. Girl’s Degree College (Ravi Shankar University), Raipur
• Govt. Girl’s College, Ujjain (Vikram University)
• Govt. Girl’s College, Ratlam (Vikram University)
• Govt. Girl’s College, (Avadesh Pratap University, Rewa
• Govt. Girl’s College (Bhopal University), TT Nagar, Bhopal
• Govt. College, (Avadesh Pratap University), Satna
• Govt. College of Home Science (Punjab University)
• Smt. Indira Mani Mandatia Griha Vigyan Shiksha Niketan, Rajasthan University, Pilani
• Shri. Satya Sai Institute of Higher Learning For Women, Anantpur
• Shri. Satya Sai Arts and Science College for Women (Bhopal University) Piplani, Bhopal
• Seth P.T. Mahila College of Arts and Home Science, Surat
• Saifee Golden Jubilee Quaderia college, Dr. Hari Singh University, Burhanpur, Khandwa
• S.D. College (Kurukshetra University), Ambala Cantt
• Nirma Niketan Home Science College, Bombay University, Mumbai 400020
• Morning Star Home Science College, Gandhi University, Angamaly
• Matushri Virbaima Mahila College, Saurashtra University, Rajkot
• M.H. College of Home Science, Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur
• Lady Irwin College, New Delhi
• Lady Amritabai College for Women, Nagpur University, Nagpur
• Kasturbagram rural Institute (Devi Ahalya University), Indore
• Yashwant Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur University, Wardha
• Viharilal College Of Home Science, Calcutta University Calcutta
• Vidarbha Mahavidyalaya, Amaravati University, Amaravati
• V.H.O. Institute of Home Science, Banglore University, Banglore
• Sri Vithalbhai Thackersey College of Home Science, SNDT University, Mumbai 400020
• SNDT College of Home Science, Karve Road, Pune
• Smt. Radhadevi Mahila Goenka Mahavidyalaya Amaravati, Akola
• Smt. Maniben M.P. Shah Women’s College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai, SNDT University

B Sc Home Science course curriculum

The structure of home science degree includes the following:

• Core course
• Optional course
• Supportive courses

The student need to attend class room sections, seminars, practicals, assignments etc. The course includes the following subjects:

• Introduction to Human Development
• Food Preservation
• Fundamentals of Nutrition
• Institution of Management
• Textiles

Specializations

• Food and Nutrition
• Human Development
• Resource Management
• Textiles and clothing
• Education and Extension
• Human Ecology and Consumer Services
• Hospitality Management

The candidate can select the most appropriate combination of subjects which they feel is comfortable and interesting.

B Sc Home Science Course Evaluation

The candidates need to attend the examination at the end of every academic year for course evaluation. Along with the theory paper, the candidate needs to attend viva and practical’s .There will be internal examinations and assignments. The student need to attend the classes regularly and should perform well in the class, as these fetch mark for the student during the course.

B Sc Home Science Text Books

• Chemistry and Experimental  Foods by  M.Swaminathan
• Hand book of  food science and Experimental  Foods  by M.Swaminathan,
• Food Microbiology by W.C.Frazier / D.C. Westhoff
• Essentials of  Food and Nutrition  by M.Swaminathan
• Food Science by Srilakshmi
• Microbiology by Joshus, A.K
• Food Microbiology by Frazier W.C
• The living Body, A test in Human Physiology by .Charles, Herbert, Best and Norman
• Applied Physiology by Wright – Samson
• Nutrition science by Srilakshmi B
• A text book of Nutrition by Chintapalli Vidya
• Nutritive value & Indian foods by Gopalan C. and Ramasastry B.V.
• Essentials of Food and Nutrition by Swaminathan M
• Text book of Food Science, Nutrition and Dietetic by Begum R
• Build your own home by Deshpande, R.S
• Cheap and Healthy homes for middle classes by Deshpands, R.s
• Art in everyday Life by Goldstein, H and Goldstein V
• Management in modern familes by Gross, I.H and Grandall, E.N. and Knoll M.M
• Man Home Management for Indian families from Kalyani Publisher
• Dietetics by Srilakshmi B
• Practical Dress Design by Erwin M.D
• Practical Clothing construction by Mary Mathews
• Clinical nutrition and Dietetic by Antra, F.P
• Diet Atlas of India by Gopalan, C. Balasubramaniam, S.C. and Visveswara Rao
• Low cost play equipment for children by Jaya N
• .Clinical Nutritior and Dietetic by Antia, K.F.P
• Elements of economic by Dewett etal
• Facts of Home science education by Devadas, R.P
• An Interoduction to Extension Education by Supe, S
• M.O.Personal adjustments in marriage and family living by Landis, F.R. and Landis

What to do after B Sc Home Science?

The candidates after their graduation in home science enters into job or can opt for higher studies in the following discipline

• Master of Science in Apparel and Textiles
• Master of Science in Bio-textiles
• Master of Science in Child Guidance and Family Counseling
• Master of Science in Extension and Communication
• Master of Science in Extension Education and Communication Management
• Master of Science in Family Resource Management
• Master of Science in Financial Economics and Administration
• Master of Science in Food Science and Nutrition
• Master of Science in Food Service Management and Dietetics
• Master of Science in Home Management
• Master of Science in Home Science - Extension Education
• Master of Science in Home Science
• Master of Science in Hospital Administration
• Master of Science in Human Development
• Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
• Masters of Science in Nutrition and Food Processing
• Master of Science in Plant Physiology & Ecology
• Master of Science in Social Work
• Master of Science in Textiles and Fashion Apparel
• Post Graduate Diploma in Home Science
• MBA

Those opting for a job after graduation can enter various sectors like education, health care , hospitals, fashion industry etc.

Job and Career options for B Sc Home Science

A home science student with determination and skill can enter various industries like fashion designing, food industry, textile business. There are a large number of opportunities available in hotels and food industry where they can start their career.

Employment Areas

• Canteen
• Hospitals
• Restaurant
• Coffee / Snack Shop
• Community Centre
• Show Rooms
• Antique Shops
• Boutique
• Hotels
• Schools and Colleges
• Nutrition and Dietetics Companies
• Rural Community Extension Centers
• Child Development Boards
• Textiles / Clothing Industry
• Catering Facilities

Job Types

• In-Charge of Community Centre
• Manager in Canteen, Restaurant
• Self Employment
• Dieticians
• Fashion Designer
• Hostess/ Receptionist
• Counselors
• Teachers
• Interior Designer
• Furniture Designer
• Researcher
• House Keeping In-Charge

Remuneration after B Sc Home Science

The salary of a B Sc home science depends on the type of job, the industry in which they start their career, their specialization etc. Those who take up a job in the public sector can get a salary of Rs. 6, 000-8,000 per month. Salary in the private sector depends on their talent and the work they do. The candidates with a higher degree in B Sc home science will get much better gob and salary compared to the graduates.