In Home Science various skills related to home management and modern housekeeping are taught. The subject encompasses study of various theoretical subjects as well as practical training. Home Science students develop professional skills for wide variety of jobs related to dress making, house keeping, cooking and preservation, child rearing and so on. The study of home science is more popular among women. The subject being largely scientific in nature requires an analytical mind and a practical approach. Aesthetic sense and creativity are other desirable attributes for success in this field.

The jobs in this profession may be varied and in accordance with the area of specialization. Therefore it may involve teaching and research, marketing, demonstrating (demonstrator), supervision etc.

Educational Qualification:
Graduate in Home Science

Opening:
The job options are in production jobs like dress making, food preservation; technical jobs like research assistants, food analysts, demonstrators; marketing jobs like promotion of food products, baby food etc; service jobs like supervision of house keeping departments of hotels, resorts, fast food joints etc.