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.

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. 

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

• Large variety of streams to choose from 
• Opportunity for specialization
• Lucrative job 

Cons

• Restricted mainly to people who are interested in sciences and biology