About
Department of Home Science
Departmental Profile and Vision — The Department of Home Science stands as a vibrant academic unit dedicated to holistic education in the science and art of family and community well-being. Home Science is a unique blend of knowledge presented through scientific principles with an artistic guise. Since its inception in 1981, the department has been committed to nurturing knowledge, skills, and values that empower students to contribute meaningfully to individual, family, and societal development. The modern discipline is built on five major pillars: Foods and Nutrition, Human Development, Family Resource Management, Textile and Clothing, and Communication and Extension.
Academic Programmes — The department offers a programme at the Undergraduate (UG) level that lays a strong interdisciplinary foundation across the core areas of Home Science, along with a Postgraduate (PG) programme with specialization in Human Development, enabling students to pursue advanced, focused study and research in this chosen field. In addition to the degree programmes, the department offers a range of minor and skill-based courses designed to enhance employability, entrepreneurship, and practical competence, equipping students with industry-relevant skills alongside their academic learning.
Research & Innovation — Research and development have remained integral to the growth and academic advancement of the Department. Project work and dissertations play a vital role in nurturing students' research aptitude, critical thinking, and academic skills. Faculty members have actively undertaken research projects supported by the Department of Higher Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh. The faculty have made significant contributions to scholarly research through publications in reputed journals, book chapters, edited books, and intellectual property generation, including patents. These academic and research initiatives reflect the Department's continued commitment to fostering a strong culture of research, innovation, and knowledge creation.
Faculty — The Department is supported by a team of three qualified and experienced faculty members who bring rich academic and professional expertise to the classroom, fostering a stimulating environment for teaching, learning, and research. The Department also acknowledges the valuable contributions of its former faculty members, whose dedicated efforts over the years have played an important role in strengthening the Department and promoting Home Science as an interdisciplinary field.
Research-Led Teaching, Co-curricular and Community Engagement — The Department promotes research-led teaching alongside active co-curricular, extension, and community-oriented activities, including workshops, seminars, extension lectures, field visits, and community outreach programmes. These initiatives foster holistic student development, social responsibility, practical learning, and professional competence. The Department of Home Science continues to prepare confident, skilled, and socially conscious graduates ready to excel in academia, industry, and community service.
Future Directions and Priorities — Our future plan consists of a commitment to advancing research for community and marginalized nutrition, while strengthening laboratories, establishing a degree programme in Food and Nutrition and Food Technology, Fashion Designing, and expanding interdisciplinary collaborations.
Programmes Offered
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
- Master of Arts — M.A. Human Development
- Ph.D. Home Science
Minor Courses
- Fundamentals of Food Technology (Offered in the new session)
- Indian Textile Heritage (Offered in the new session)
- Energy and Environment
Skill Courses
- Food Preservation Technology
- Textile Dyeing and Printing
- Medical Nutrition Therapy