BAFHSC : Bachelor of Arts(Home Science)

Programme Type DEGREE
Mode Open Distance Learning
School School of Continuing Education
Duration 3 Years
Medium ENGLISH HINDI
Specialization Home Science
Description

Programme Introduction

The Bachelors of Arts Programme in Home Science under FYUP is initiated in Open and Distance Learning Mode to provide education that addresses the growing demand for expertise in the diverse disciplines within Home Science / Community Sciences as per the Curriculum and Credit Framework of UGC, in alignment with NEP 2020. The programme aims to empower students with a comprehensive understanding of Human Development and Family Studies, Community Resource Management, Food and Nutrition, Extension and Communication and Fabric and Apparel Sciences. This programme is multidisciplinary in approach and flexible through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode, preparing students for diverse careers while encouraging inclusivity and community engagement. The programme integrates theory with practical application, providing skill-based learning aligned with contemporary social needs and employability.

Objectives:

  • To provide foundational knowledge of different areas of Home Science covering Human Development, Food and Nutrition, Resource Management, Fabric and Apparel Sciences, and Extension Education. To develop practical and professional skills for diverse career opportunities through hands-on learning and
    field-based applications. 
  • To foster community engagement and sustainable development, equipping students to contribute meaningfully to health, nutrition, livelihood, gender empowerment, and crisis management initiatives.
Eligibility

10+2 or its equivalent

Fee Structure

₹ 5000/- per year ( Registration Fee and Development Fee as applicable)

Programme Coordinator Prof. Heena K. Bijli ; Email : heenakbijili@ignou.ac.in ; Dr. Priyanka Suryavanshi ; Email : priyanka@ignou.ac.in ; Dr. Meenu Verma ; Email: meenuverma@ignou.ac.in ; 011-29572951 ; Dr. Hemlata Chand ; Email: hemlatachand@ignou.ac.in ; 011-29572958

Course Details


Regional & Study Centre Details

Regional Centre Study Centre
HYDERABAD 01162: St. Ann’s College for Women (01162)
SHIMLA 1134: ST. BEDE'S COLLEGE NAV BAHAR
JAMMU 1201: UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU (1201)
BANGALORE 1349: MOUNT CARMEL COLLEGE, BANGALORE (1349P)
COCHIN 1477: ST THERESAS COLLEGE (1477)
BHOPAL 15229: GOVT. HOME SCIENCE COLLEGE (15229)
BHOPAL 1504: JIWAJI UNIVERSITY GWALIOR
BHOPAL 1516: VIKRAM UNIVERSITY (1516)
IMPHAL 1701: MANIPUR UNIVERSITY (1701)
SHILLONG 1801: NORTH EASTERN HILL UNIVERSITY (1801)
SHILLONG 1831: ST.MARY"S COLLEGE (1831)
PORT BLAIR 0201: JNR MAHAVIDYALALA (201)
JAIPUR 2353: INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF GIRLS, JAIPUR (2353)
LUCKNOW 2704: BAREILLY COLLEGE, BAREILLY (2704)
LUCKNOW 2775: ISABELLA THOBURN COLLEGE LUCKNOW (2775)
SRINAGAR 30039: GOVT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN M A ROAD SRINAGAR LSC 30039
DEHRADUN 2762: D.S.B CAMPUS KUMAON UNIV., NAINITAL (2762)
DEHRADUN 2748: GOVT PG COLLEGE UTTARKASHI (2748)
DEHRADUN 2752: HNB GARHWAL UNIVERSITY, SRINAGAR (2752)
DEHRADUN 2711: MB PG COLLEGE HALDWANI (2711)
RANCHI 0502: JAMSHEDPUR COOPERATIVE COLLEGE (502)
RANCHI 32034: K.B WOMEN'S COLLEGE, HAZARIBAGH (32034)
RANCHI 0513: MARWARI COLLEGE, RANCHI (513)
RANCHI 32026: SSLNT MAHILA MAHAVIDYALAYA, DHANBAD (32026)
RAIPUR 3513P: D.B.GIRLS AUTONMOUS PG COLLEGE (3513)
NAGPUR 36057: SEVADAL MAHILA MAHAVIDYALAYA NAGPUR MAHARASHTRA
JORHAT 0403: WOMENS COLLEGE TINSUKIA 0403
GUWAHATI 0408: HANDIQUE GIRLS COLLEGE (408)
TRIVANDRUM 1455: COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE (1455)
RAJKOT 0960: Smt S B Gardi Instt of Home Science 0960
MADURAI 2504: BISHOP HEBER COLLEGE (2504)
MADURAI 40032: RANI ANNA GOVT COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
MADURAI 43086: The Gandhigram Rural Institute
DARBHANGA 0504: BRA BIHAR UNIVERSITY (504)
ALIGARH 47044: SRI TIKA RAM KANYA MAHAVIDYALAYA (ONLY FOR GIRLS) (47044)
VARANASI 48022: ARYA MAHILA P.G. COLLEGE, VARANASI (48022)
VARANASI 2774: K N GOVT PG COLLEGE GYANPUR BHADONI
VARANASI 27101: PG COLLEGE GHAZIPUR (27101)
VARANASI 48041: RAMABAI GOVT. 'WOMEN' PG COLLEGE, AKABARPUR (48041)
DELHI 1 (MOHAN ESTATE (SOUTH DELHI)) 0787: INSTITUTE OF HOME ECONOMICS (787)
PANAJI 08032: GOA COLLEGE OF HOME SCIENCE, CAMPAL PANAJI (8032)
JODHPUR 88008: MAHILA P.G. MAHAVIDYALAYA (88008)
AHMEDABAD 0902: M.S. UNIVERSITY (902)
AHMEDABAD 0958: S.M. PATEL COLLEGE OF HOME SC. (958)
AHMEDABAD 0910: SARDAR PATEL UNIVERSITY (910)
ANGUL 2108: G M UNIVERSITY SAMBALPUR