HRIT University Ghaziabad B.Sc {Hons.} Home Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. B.Sc Hons Home Science at HRIT University is a 3-year programme covering Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science, Human Development, Textiles and Clothing, Resource Management, Extension Education, and Community Health. Graduates work in hospitals as dietetic assistants, food processing companies, NGOs, anganwadi training centres, and in education. Higher study options include M.Sc Home Science, M.Sc Nutrition, MBA in Healthcare, and B.Ed for Home Science teaching positions.

Ans. Yes. The UGC-recognised degree qualifies graduates for state government posts in welfare departments, nutrition missions such as POSHAN Abhiyan, anganwadi supervision, and ICDS scheme roles. M.Sc Home Science is available at universities in UP, Delhi, and Maharashtra through CUET-PG. Graduates can also pursue NET Home Science for college teaching eligibility, and apply for diploma programmes in dietetics and community nutrition at recognised institutions across India.

Ans. The six-semester curriculum covers Human Nutrition, Food Science, Biochemistry, Physiology, Child Development, Family Resource Management, Textiles and Apparel Design, Extension and Communication, and Community Health and Hygiene. Practical sessions include food preparation, nutrient analysis, textile dyeing and testing, and community survey methods. The NEP 2020 framework allows Certificate exit after Year 1 and Diploma after Year 2, providing academic flexibility to enrolled students.

Ans. Applicants must have passed Class 12 in Science or Home Science from a recognised board with at least 45% aggregate marks (40% for SC/ST). A valid CUET-UG 2026 score or HRIT HNAT performance determines the merit rank. Students from Science, Commerce, or Arts streams who studied Home Science or Science subjects at Class 12 are eligible. No mandatory compulsory subject is required beyond meeting the minimum aggregate criteria for this programme.

Ans. Yes. UP domicile students from SC/ST/OBC/EBC backgrounds can apply for the UP Post-Matric Scholarship, which may cover up to the full fee of INR 89,700. The NSP Central Sector Scholarship is available to eligible Class 12 top-percentile students meeting family income criteria. HRIT’s merit scholarship rewards students with at least 60% aggregate in Class 12, applied at the time of admission through the university admissions portal at hrituniversity.edu.in.

Ans. Yes. B.Sc Home Science graduates with a focus on Nutrition and Dietetics can pursue M.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics, PG Diploma in Dietetics, and IGNOU’s PG Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management. Hospitals and nursing homes hire trained dietetic assistants at the graduate level. AIIMS and state medical colleges employ B.Sc Home Science graduates in clinical nutrition roles. IDA (Indian Dietetic Association) membership further enhances professional credibility for nutrition graduates entering clinical practice.