UAS Dharwad M.Sc Family Resource Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc in Home Science or B.Sc in Agriculture or an equivalent degree from a recognised university with a minimum OGPA of 6.50 out of 10 or equivalent aggregate. For ICAR quota seats, candidates must qualify the ICAR AIEEA-PG conducted by NTA. For state-level seats, candidates appear for the UAS Dharwad PG-CET written test. Selection for state-level seats is based on 50% weightage to qualifying exam marks and 50% to the PG-CET score, giving preference to candidates with relevant home science academic backgrounds.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc Family Resource Management programme at UAS Dharwad is INR 95,940, payable at INR 47,970 per year. This covers tuition and other programme charges. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at a separate additional charge not included in the above fee. SC/ST Karnataka domicile students may be eligible for full fee reimbursement through the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship. ICAR quota students also receive a monthly scholarship of INR 3,000 for the duration of the 2-year programme.

Ans. Admission follows two routes. ICAR quota seats are allotted based on ICAR AIEEA-PG scores from the NTA exam. The 2026 exam was held on July 4, with results expected in August 2026 and ICAR counselling expected in October 2026. State-level seats are filled through the UAS Dharwad PG-CET written test conducted separately by the university. State-level merit list is prepared giving equal weightage to qualifying exam performance and PG-CET score. Candidates must monitor the official UAS Dharwad website at uasd.edu for PG-CET notifications.

Ans. Graduates can work as family welfare officers, consumer guidance counsellors, resource management trainers, and extension workers in government departments, NGOs, and international development organisations. Opportunities exist in ICDS, rural development agencies, women and child development programmes, and cooperative organisations. Graduates may also find roles as home science teachers in schools and colleges after qualifying the relevant state or national eligibility tests. PhD in Family Resource Management at agricultural universities is an option for those pursuing academic and research careers.

Ans. The curriculum covers household resource management theory and practice, consumer economics and markets, housing and space design, textiles and clothing, family financial planning, ergonomics, time and energy management, and extension education methodology. Research methodology and rural sociology components prepare students for extension and community roles. Practical training includes field visits to rural households, cooperative studies, and project work on resource management practices in agriculture-dependent communities in Karnataka, which aligns with UAS Dharwad’s broader mandate in agricultural development.

Ans. Yes. Candidates holding a B.Sc Agriculture from a recognised agricultural university with a minimum OGPA of 6.50 out of 10 are eligible to apply for M.Sc Family Resource Management at UAS Dharwad. The ICAR AIEEA-PG exam, which is the gateway for ICAR quota seats, accepts candidates from a range of agricultural science backgrounds. B.Sc Home Science graduates have the most direct subject alignment, but B.Sc Agriculture candidates with relevant agricultural home science exposure are also considered eligible for this multidisciplinary postgraduate programme.