Home Science
About The Department
Year of Establishment: Academic Session of Affiliation - Honours(1994-1995), General(1981-1982)
About the Home Science Department
The Home Science Department of Mahabodhi Mahavidyalaya, Nalanda, is dedicated to empowering students—especially women—through scientific knowledge and practical skills for managing home, health, nutrition, child development, and community welfare. It integrates science with daily life to improve the quality of individual and family life.
The department offers interdisciplinary courses covering areas like food and nutrition, human development, textiles and clothing, resource management, and family studies. With a strong focus on research, creativity, and community engagement, the department encourages self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and professional growth among students.
The department offers interdisciplinary courses covering areas like food and nutrition, human development, textiles and clothing, resource management, and family studies. With a strong focus on research, creativity, and community engagement, the department encourages self-reliance, entrepreneurship, and professional growth among students.
Mission
- To promote scientific understanding of family and community life.
- To develop life skills, leadership, and entrepreneurial qualities.
- To empower students, especially women, through education in health, nutrition, and home management.
- To foster sensitivity to societal needs and promote holistic development.
- To prepare students for careers in education, healthcare, nutrition, social work, and design.
Vision
- To be a center of excellence in home science education and research.
- To promote gender equality, self-reliance, and community welfare.
- To cultivate professionals who can contribute to individual, family, and societal well-being.
- To integrate traditional knowledge with modern scientific approaches for sustainable living.
Intake Capacity
| Programme Name | Programme Code | No. of Seats Sanctioned | No. of Students Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.A. (Home Science (Hons.)) | 2111 | 50 | 43 |
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Faculty Members
| Name | Designation | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Mrs. Manju Kumari | Assistant Professor | M.A. 1992 |
| Dr. Anjula Sinha | Assistant Professor | Ph.D. 2015 |