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Home Science at undergraduate level is an integrated course which encompasses a list of topics. There are a good number of institutions offering this course at undergraduate as well as higher level. Though the course can be taken by anyone but in India it is often preferred by female.
Various subjects that come under Home Science comprise
- Nutrition & Dietetics
- Child Development
- Textile or Fashion Designing
- Interior Decorator
- Rural Community Extension
Eligibility Criteria for Admission to B.A. Home Science
You must have passed 10+2 examination in any stream i.e. Science/arts/commerce from a recognized education board or institution.
Some colleges ask for an entrance exam while in come colleges the admission to the course is given on the basis of merit based on their previous academic record.
Institutes Offering B.A. Home Science
- Nirmala Niketan Women’s College (Mumbai)
- SNDT College of Home Science (Mumbai)
- College of Home Science (Hyderabad)
- Institute of Home Economics (Delhi)
Job Prospects
Since Home Science is a vast subject with numerous branches, it is not hard at all to get executive placements in a number of industries such as catering, food or hospitality. Teaching is also a good option but this option is available only to those with higher degree in the subject like post graduate or M.Phil.
You can also opt for private consultancy which is a very lucrative option. Note here that to be successful in this field one is required to keep oneself updated with the applications of this discipline and is successfully able to anticipate emerging demands.
If you are keen to join some production house then dress making or textile designing or production unit of food industry or hotels are the best options to choose from.
When it comes to technical job in the field of Home Science, then you have options of research assistants at initial level, food analysts/scientists etc. there are research jobs that comprises educating specific sections of the population like farmers, villagers etc. on a number of issues related to them.
To get a good placement in teaching field one is required to have higher degree in Home Science but after acquiring your B.A. Home Science, you can get the job of teaching at pre-primary or primary level. But with higher degree you can be the teacher at senior secondary level and Home Science colleges or institutes.
If you are fond of doing sales job then you can choose sales promotion jobs in food products, ready to cook food and garment industry.
Those who prefer to do office job can opt for supervision and maintenance jobs. House keeping departments of hotels, tourist resorts or other food joints are the good options to get service jobs.
In the end, you have numerous options to choose from but at the same time it is also essential that you remain update with the changing demands of the subject. Salary package improves with the increased experience.
