IGNOU launches BA Home Science under FYUP for July session

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a BA course in home science under FYUP. The course will be hosted by the School of Continuing Education in the Open and Distance Learning System from the July 2025 session. Students interested should have completed their schooling till Class 12th. The medium of instruction of the course is English and Hindi. The course duration is for three years and a maximum of six years. For registration, students have to visit, ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in.

The programme, as mentioned in the press release, is designed in line with the curriculum and credit framework of the University Grants Commission and the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020



to meet the demand for specialisation in diverse disciplines within Home Science / Community Science. The examination will be conducted annually. The fee structure of the course is Rs 5000 per year, which is inclusive of registration fees and development fees as applicable.

The programme aims to empower students with a comprehensive understanding of Human Development and Family Studies, Community Resource Management, Food and Nutrition, Extension and Communication and Fabric and Apparel Sciences. This programme is multidisciplinary in approach and flexible through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode, preparing students for diverse careers while encouraging inclusivity and community engagement.