About Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Founded in 1950 as the Faculty of Home Science, MSU Baroda’s Faculty of Family and Community Sciences runs B.Sc, M.Sc, PG diplomas and PhD in nutrition, textiles and more.
The Faculty of Family and Community Sciences at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda was set up on 3 July 1950 as the Faculty of Home Science and took its present name in 2007. It has departments of Clothing and Textiles, Extension and Communication, Family and Community Resource Management, Foods and Nutrition, and Human Development and Family Studies, along with an Institute of Fashion Technology and the Chetan Balwadi pre-school. Undergraduates can choose B.Sc honours and regular streams in areas such as food science, public health nutrition, clothing and textiles, fashion design, interior design and hospitality management. Postgraduate options include M.Sc programmes in dietetics, public health nutrition, clothing and textiles and interior design, PG diplomas and PhD.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| 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: Merit
Applications for B.Sc, M.Sc and PG diploma programmes are made through the MSU Baroda online admission portal. Seats are filled on merit according to the eligibility listed for each programme. PhD admission follows the university's PhD notices.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What was this faculty called earlier?
It was founded in 1950 as the Faculty of Home Science and renamed the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences in 2007.
Which subjects can I study for B.Sc here?
Options include food science, public health nutrition, foods and nutrition, clothing and textiles, fashion design, interior design, extension and communication and hospitality management.
Does the faculty offer PhD?
Yes, including a PhD in Food and Nutrition.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Faculty of Family and Community Sciences - MSU Baroda · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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