What is home science?

Home science is the science of a home and it includes all the things that concern the person, home, family members and resources. It is the education for "better living" and the core of this education is the family ecosystem. It also deals with reciprocal relations between the family and its natural and man-made environments. It aims at getting maximum satisfaction for the person and their family members through the efficient and scientific use of your resources. It gives the person all the knowledge of the scientific procedures involved in making a home beautiful. Home science integrates the application of various sciences and humanities to improve human environment, family nutrition, management of resources and child development.

Home science in school ?

Home science is offered as a subject in class 11th and 12th in CBSE and other boards. It covers mainly three areas that is Food and Nutrition, Human Development and Family Resource Management.

Home science in college ?

It is offered as a bachelor degree of 3 years. Both BA and B Sc in Home science is available. Apart from the core subjects Development Communication & Extension, Fabric & Apparel Science, Food & Nutrition, Human Development and Resource Management, one would study Entrepreneurship, Family Life education, microbiology, personality development, Food preservation, Fashion Designing etc. After the UG course one can go for PG in Home science and opt for specialization or can opt for other PG courses.