About College of Community Science, Pantnagar
The College of Community Science, earlier called the College of Home Science, is a constituent college of G.B. Pant University at Pantnagar offering a B.Sc (Hons) in Community Science, four M.Sc specialisations and PhD research.
Set up on 15 July 1971 as the College of Home Science, this constituent college of Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology now goes by the name College of Community Science. Since 2017 it has offered a B.Sc (Hons) in Community Science, which covers nutrition, textiles, family resource management, child development and extension work. At the postgraduate level it teaches M.Sc in clothing and textiles, family resource management, foods and nutrition, and human development and family studies, and it guides PhD research in three of these areas. Its five departments are supported by a computer lab with design software, a library of about 8,000 books and a placement cell. Admission is through the university entrance test or, for other states, the ICAR exam.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science Accepts: GBPUAT entrance examination |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Science Accepts: GBPUAT entrance examination |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy Accepts: GBPUAT entrance examination |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
Undergraduate and master's seats are open mainly to bona fide Uttarakhand residents and are filled through the entrance examination conducted by GB Pant University. Seats for students from other states are filled through the ICAR examination. PhD admission is through the university's own entrance test.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Facilities
- Library
- Labs
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Other colleges in Pantnagar
College of Agriculture, Pantnagar
College of Technology, Pantnagar
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same as the College of Home Science, Pantnagar?
Yes, the College of Home Science started in 1971 is now called the College of Community Science.
Which M.Sc subjects are offered?
Clothing and textiles, family resource management, foods and nutrition, and human development and family studies.
How do I apply?
Uttarakhand residents apply through the GB Pant University entrance examination
How can I contact the college?
The Dean's office phone is +91-5944-233637 and email deancsc@gbpuat.ac.in.
Sources
Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- College of Community Science - GBPUAT · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- GBPUAT Admissions · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- GBPUAT home · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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