Home Science
A science and an art related multi-disciplinary study that covers chemistry, biology, physics, hygiene, physiology, economics, rural development, sociology and family relations, child development, community living, textiles and home management, art, nutrition, and so on is referred to as Home Science. Home Science professionals majorly work in five streams; Resource Management, Communication and Extension Human Development, Food and Nutrition, Fabric and Apparel Science and possess a basic understanding of almost all streams. The contemporary women well equipped with aesthetic responsiveness in modern arts and housekeeping is the best candidate for this profession.
Role Desciption
There are certain areas of our lives that are quite significant for healthy and smooth functioning but at the same time these areas are not the ones for which we need to hire experts as that would be quite expensive and time taking. Therefore, to fulfill such needs we take indirect help from experts in the field of home science who work with wide range of industries to provide us readymade solutions. These home science professionals work in the areas of hygiene, rural development, community living, healthcare, consultancy, hospitality, art, food, clothing, textiles and home management in developing ideas or products that may make our lives comfortable. Be it home, or our office we need to decorate it, manage it financially as well as make it function for day-to-day operations, and also to keep it safe and hygienic. Home Science qualified professionals are experts in all these fields and work with all such organizations that cater to the above mentioned needs of running a home or an office in an efficient manner. They are responsible for scheduling home maintenance and repair, and work in close association with other food production staff like engineers, microbiologists, and packaging specialists and so on.
Eligibility
| Route 1 | 10+2 with science/any stream |
| B.Sc. in Home Science | |
| M.Sc. Home Science (Food and Nutrition, Apparel and Textile, Extension and Communication Management and Human Development) | |
| M.Phil in Home Science or/and PhD. | |
| Route 2 | 10+2 with science/any stream |
| B.Sc. in Home Science for 3 years | |
| P.G. Diploma in Home Science for 1-2 years |
Significant Statistics
- Admission to colleges and university majorly on 10+2 basis, while some colleges have interview procedures
- 50% minimum in 10+2 with science subjects or home science
- Only selected colleges offer M.Sc. Home Science with specialization in varied fields
- For Lectureship in Home Science, the suggested subjects are Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Home Science with National Educational Test (NET) or mandatory PhD
Pros/Cons
Pros
- Large variety of streams to choose from
- Opportunity for specialization
- Lucrative job
Cons
- Restricted mainly to people who are interested in sciences and biology
Leading Professions
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Dietetics and Nutrition
Considering the significance of a Dietician’s role in food analysis, food therapy, and analyses, the home science specialized people can guide everyone individually and recommend customized diet to everyone.
6.0LPA
Food Production Industry
Home Science professionals have a wide scope for career growth in production industry in streams like; cooking, food preservation, fabric production, and dress manufacturing for positions like food analysts, quality analysts, quality managers and so on.
8.0LPA
Tourism and service industry
Tourism industry, hotels and resorts, catering services, healthcare industry offer great opportunities for home science qualified professionals for jobs as interior designer, catering agents, cook, bakers, food analysts, or in health care professions like Dietician in hospitals, schools and various other organizations.
9.0LPA
Healthcare Industry
Home Science graduates are well equipped to set up support centers for people who need special dietary guidance at health centres.
5.0LPA
Teaching and Research
Teaching and research are two other suitable and lucrative careers for home science qualified post graduates for positions like Research Associates, Professors and Teachers.
6.0LPA
Self-Employment in Home Science
As an Entrepreneur the Home Science Graduates or Post-graduates can start their business venture in the fields of Ice-cream Parlors, Bakery, Confectionery and so on. Also they can use their creativity to create innovate products or creative services.
4.0LPA
Resource Management
For the successful completion of all the operations at home, or offices while managing resources of manpower, or materials for the fulfillment of various tasks effectively within an estimated budget is another significant area of specialization for home science graduates.
12.0LPA
Family and Child Development Specialist
Specialists in family and child development focus on the well-being, growth, and education of children and families.
3.0LPA
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10+2 with science with Biology
- 1 Steps
Skills Needed
Exams and Tests
Recruitment Area
University ,
School and Colleges ,
Retail stores ,
Tourism Industry ,
Catering units ,
Apparel Merchandising Centers ,
Community Development Programs ,
Cafes ,
Consultancy and Counselling Centers ,
Dress-Making Units ,
Fashion Designing Companies .
Recruiters
Adidas ,
ITC ,
Raymonds ,
Portico ,
Bombay Dying ,
Taj Group of Hotels ,
Nestle India ,
Godrej ,
Tommy Hilfiger ,
Palm Resorts ,
Future Group ,
Reliance Industries .
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