Community Science (Home Science) brings about the opportunity for students to get a deeper insight into the workings and management of houses and community. Through this program, candidates are rendered an overview of the various aspects of society and how one can be helpful in providing service to the people through their skills. Students are required to be aware of topics like health, lifestyle, and diet which can further help them in taking up jobs in nutrition and health care as counselors. The course include an in-detail study comprising of topics like interior design, clothing, sewing, furnishing, consumer education, institutional management, child development, food preservation, money management, family relationships and much more.
The course includes theory as well as project work comprising of the topics mentioned, allowing candidates to showcase and explore their creative bent of mind. The post-graduate programme in this discipline has been designed to provide the students with intensive and extensive theoretical and experiential learning. The programme allows flexibility in the choice of thrust areas, which students can select, based on their career goals. It is envisaged that the current scenario at the regional and national level require trained professionals in areas such Clinical and Therapeutic Nutrition, Extension Management, Apparel Design and Construction, Child and Human Rights, Nutrition for Health and Fitness, Fashion Design.
Eligibility
(a) Maharashtra State Candidate:
The Candidate should be an Indian National and having domicile of Maharashtra state and / or born in Maharashtra state.
Passed HSC or its equivalent examination and the candidate should have appeared in MGMU - CET 2026 should obtain non zero score in MGMU - CET 2026.
OR (b) All India Candidates:
The Candidate should be an Indian National.
Passed HSC or its equivalent examination and the candidate should have appeared in MGMU - CET 2026 should obtain non zero score in MGMU - CET 2026.
Key Features:
NEP 2020-Aligned Curriculum & Flexibility
Multidisciplinary structure with core courses in nutrition, human development, textiles, and resource management.
Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS) with multiple entry-exit options and skill-based learning.
Emphasis on experiential learning, internships, and research-oriented pedagogy.
Industry-Relevant Courses & Skill Development
Includes emerging subjects like Nutraceutical Foods, Functional Foods, and Product Development.
Hands-on training in food processing, quality control, and community outreach programs.
Focus on entrepreneurship, digital skills, and real-world problem-solving.
Interdisciplinary Minors & Electives
Option to pursue minor courses across domains such as food science, health sciences, and management.
Exposure to specialised areas such as nutraceutical product innovation and the wellness industry.
Encourages cross-disciplinary knowledge aligned with modern career demands.
Diverse Career Opportunities
Career paths in clinical nutrition, public health, food industry, education, and research.
Opportunities in NGOs, government sectors, startups, and corporate wellness programs.
Strong foundation for higher studies, competitive exams, and global career prospects.
Nutritionist, Dietician and Food Analyst
Health and Nutrition Journalist
Counselor, Professor and Research Scientist
Demonstrator
Academic and research activities
Hospitals, food service institutions and industries
Managerial roles in agencies and institutions both Government and NGO sector.
Planning, monitoring and evaluation of nutrition and health programmes
Training and IEC activities of regional and national programmes
This Laboratory is used by second year as well as third year students for carrying out Practicals related to Web development, Python, Android, JAVA, Database management systems etc.
This Laboratory is used by second year as well as third year students for carrying out practical related to Big data Computing, Mobile computing, Microprocessor programming, Image processing etc.
This Laboratory is used by third year students for carrying out practicals related to Software Engineering, Computer networks, Enterprise Resource Planning etc.
