About Department of Family and Community Sciences, University of Allahabad
The Department of Family and Community Sciences, the University of Allahabad’s home science department since 1945, offers B.Sc, an integrated B.Sc-M.Sc, M.Sc programmes in textiles and food and nutrition, and PhD.
Home science has been taught at the University of Allahabad since 1945, and the department is now called the Department of Family and Community Sciences. It was merged with biochemistry for a time and became independent again in 1998-99. The department runs undergraduate and postgraduate courses with a strong practical side, including an M.Sc in Textile and Apparel Design started in 2010 and an M.Sc in Food and Nutrition added in 2020, and PhD research across all home science streams. The 2023-24 sanctioned intake shows 58 seats in the B.Sc and 40 in a five-year integrated B.Sc-M.Sc. Labs cover textile testing, apparel design, cookery, microbiology and chemical analysis.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | 3 yrs | 58 | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | 38 | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 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 postgraduate seats are filled through the University of Allahabad entrance and admission process announced each session on its online portal. PhD admission is through the university research admission brochure. Check the current brochure for eligibility and dates.
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
- Labs
- Library
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Frequently asked questions
Which postgraduate courses does the department run?
M.Sc in Textile and Apparel Design and M.Sc in Food and Nutrition, plus a five-year integrated B.Sc-M.Sc.
Is PhD available?
Yes, the page mentions PhD across all streams of home science.
How many B.Sc seats are there?
The 2023-24 sanctioned intake lists 58 seats in B.Sc (Family and Community Sciences).
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Family and Community Science (Home Science) - University of Allahabad · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- University of Allahabad home (address, faculty list) · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Sanctioned Intake for different programmes (2023-24) - University of Allahabad IQAC · Official notice, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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