Department of Home Science

Merging the art of management with the science of living. Empowering students for global careers in nutrition, textiles, and human development.

Philosophy

“Home Science means the art of managing resources efficiently and the science of achieving a healthy and happy home as well as successful career.”

Home Science is an interdisciplinary field of knowledge drawing from Child Development, Food & Nutrition, Textiles, Statistics, and Economics. It aims at achieving the welfare of family life in an ever-changing society.

This combination of science and art requires an analytical mind and a creative approach to address contemporary social needs.

The Five Core Pillars

  • 🥗 Foods and Nutrition
  • 🏠 Family Resource Management
  • 👶 Human Development & Family Studies
  • 🧵 Textile and Apparel Designing
  • 📢 Extension Education

Vision & Strategy

Vision

To train youth to build up ideal families and motivate them to become agents of social change by stimulating their creative faculties and reasoning.

Mission

Inculcate a sound philosophy for holistic living and empower students towards independence, integrity, and social responsibility.

Core Goals

Discover student talents for self-empowerment and promote social awareness through institutional outreach and quality education.

Professional Horizons

Graduates find diverse opportunities in Teaching, Research, Hospitality, and Entrepreneurship across several global sectors.

Hospital Dietitian Fashion Designer Interior Decorator Food Scientist Family Counsellor Institutional Caterer Boutique Entrepreneur Textile Merchandiser Nursery Director Research Analyst
Service & Hospitality
Housekeeping management in hotels, catering facilities, and tourist resorts.
Production & Design
Specialized cooking, dress-making, and commercial textile businesses.
Technical Research
Food analysts and research assistants in manufacturing industries.

Academic Programs

B. Sc. (Home Science)

3 Years

60 Seats | Affiliated to Kumaun University, Nainital

Eligibility: 10+2 with minimum 45% Marks

M. Sc. (Foods & Nutrition)

2 Years

20 Seats | Affiliated to Kumaun University, Nainital

Eligibility: B. Sc. (Home Science/ZBC/Food Tech) with 55% Marks

M. Sc. (Textile & Apparel)

2 Years

20 Seats | Affiliated to Kumaun University, Nainital

Eligibility: B. Sc. (Home Science/ZBC/Textile/Chem) with 55% Marks

M. Sc. (Family Resource Mgmt)

2 Years

20 Seats | Affiliated to Kumaun University, Nainital

Eligibility: B. Sc. (Home Science/ZBC/PCM/Interior Design) with 55% Marks

Academic Faculty

Expert Name Designation Qualification
Dr. Sunita Rani Asst. Prof. (HOD) Ph.D., NET
Dr. Janki Joshi Asst. Prof. Ph.D., NET
Dr. Neha Tiwari Asst. Prof. Ph.D., NET
Dr. Jyoti Pant Asst. Prof. Ph.D., NET-JRF, U-SET
Dr. Himani Verma Asst. Prof. Ph.D., NET

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