BSc Home Science is a degree about food and nutrition, child development, textiles and how families manage their resources. You study both science and everyday life, and the degree leads to further study and to work in nutrition, child care and community work.
For CUET UG 2026, 5 central universities list BSc Home Science, 6 programmes in all: BHU, HNBGU, IGNTU, NEHU and DU, which lists two. The papers asked most often are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Home Science and Hindi. BHU asks for Biology, Chemistry and Physics, and sets an age limit of 22 years on 1 July 2026. HNBGU accepts Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or Physics, Chemistry and Biology, or Home Science plus two papers from Hindi, English, Psychology, Political Science, Economics and History. IGNTU asks for Biology or Chemistry. NEHU asks for English plus Home Science or the General Aptitude Test.
HNBGU even takes Humanities students who studied Home Science. Decide whether you want the science route or the Home Science route, then prepare the papers for it.
CUET papers asked for BSc Home Science
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5 universities offering BSc Home Science
BSc (Hons) Home Science
CUET: Biology/Biological Science/Biotechnology/Biochemistry (304), Chemistry (306) and Physics (322).
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 or equivalent with at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry and any one of Biology, Earth Science or Geography, passing each of the three subjects. Age: not more than 22 years on 1 July 2026.
Selection: Bio group.
BSc Home Science
CUET: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; or Physics, Chemistry, Biology; or Home Science plus two of Hindi, English, Psychology, Political Science, Economics, History.
▸ Eligibility and selection
10+2 or equivalent in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology, or in Humanities with Home Science, with at least 40% aggregate for General category. Relaxation for reserved categories as per Government of India/university rules.
Selection: Offered only in university-affiliated self-finance colleges. Merit list is based on the CUET UG score.
BSc (Hons) Home Science
CUET: Either Biology/Biological Studies/Biotechnology/Biochemistry (304) or Chemistry (306).
▸ Eligibility
10+2 in any branch of Science with at least 45% aggregate for General, EWS and OBC; 40% for SC/ST/PwD.
BSc (Hons) Home Science
CUET: English plus either Home Science or the General Aptitude Test
▸ Eligibility and selection
Passed Class XII in the stream concerned from any recognised board in India, or an examination the University considers equivalent.
Selection: Four-year undergraduate programme (Honours). The source does not state whether the Honours degree is BA or BSc.
BSc (Hons) Home Science
CUET: Biology plus Physics or Chemistry and one other List B subject, plus one List A language.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Not stated in the NTA list. Candidates must appear in CUET (UG) 2026 in the subjects in which they are appearing or have passed Class XII.
Selection: Merit is based on the best CUET score from any of the allowed combinations. Biology here includes Biological Studies, Biotechnology and Biochemistry.
BSc Home Science
CUET: One List A language plus three List B subjects; or two languages plus two; or one language, one subject and the General Aptitude Test.
▸ Eligibility and selection
Not stated in the NTA list. Candidates must appear in CUET (UG) 2026 in the subjects in which they are appearing or have passed Class XII.
Selection: Merit is based on the best CUET score from any of the allowed combinations. CUET sections carry different weightage, so appropriate proration will be done. Listed as B.Sc. (Pass) Home Science.
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Frequently asked questions
▸Which CUET subjects are needed for BSc Home Science?
The papers asked most often are Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Home Science and Hindi. The exact set differs by university.
▸Can a Humanities student apply for BSc Home Science?
At HNBGU, yes: it accepts 10+2 in Humanities with Home Science. Other universities ask for Science subjects or are less specific, so check each one.
▸Which central universities offer BSc Home Science through CUET?
Five: BHU, HNBGU, IGNTU, NEHU and DU.
▸Is the Home Science paper compulsory?
No. BHU and IGNTU ask for science papers, while NEHU accepts the General Aptitude Test as an alternative. Only some options use the Home Science paper.
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About this data
Taken from the official NTA list of participating central universities for CUET UG 2026 (the latest list published). Courses, CUET subjects and eligibility can change each year, so confirm with the CUET UG 2027 list and the university's admission notice when NTA publishes them.