Home Scientists have great opportunities in the tourism industry as catering agents, interior designers, cooks, food analysts, bakers as well as health care professionals. They can become good dieticians, diet consultants, laboratory technicians, preschool /school teachers, subject matter specialists, extension officers, CDPOs, Mukhiya Sevikas and entrepreneurs.

1) How is Home Science important in everyday life?

Home Science enables you with skills to lead a well-balanced life. You learn various skills to manage home, child care, personal finances, food, clothing, beautification etc.

The professional career for Home Science is bright with a number of job opportunities. Graduates of Home Science can get to work at schools, colleges, welfare organizations, textiles industries, management institutions etc. They can also work as dieticians, interior designers etc.

After completing graduation in Home Science one can go for courses like masters in Home Science, Masters course in fashion designing/Textile designing, dietetics, counselling, teaching, social work, entrepreneurship, catering technology etc.

Home Science education is equally important for boys and girls because in modern world both boys and girls are working outside to earn their livelihoods. To run the house efficiently men also need the necessary skills to manage the home properly just like women.

Home Science deals with the scientific methods of handling the home. It is related to other branches of science as well. Some components of Home Science can be directly categorized under Science, like nutrition, textiles, human development etc.