Archive · 23 Jun 2025
IGNOU Launches BA Home Science Program with Multiple Exit Options
IGNOU is starting a new BA program in Home Science.
This program will teach about home, family, food, and communities.
The program follows new education rules and can be taken in English and Hindi.
Students can study from home for 3-6 years and exit with a certificate, diploma, or degree.
It covers subjects like family studies and nutrition.
The cost is Rs 5,000 per year, and applications are online.
IGNOU launched a BA in Home Science program under the FYUP framework.
The program aligns with UGC and NEP 2020.
It will be offered via Open and Distance Learning (ODL) from July 2025.
The curriculum includes Human Development, Community Resource Management, and more.
Students can exit with certificates, diplomas, or degrees at different points.
- Who
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU).
- What
- IGNOU launched a BA degree program in Home Science under FYUP.
- When
- Starting from the July 2025 session.
- Where
- Offered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL).
- Why
- To meet the demand for specialization in Home Science/Community Science.
- University
- IGNOU
- Program
- BA Home Science
- Mode
- Open and Distance Learning (ODL)
- Session Start
- July 2025
- Medium of Instruction
- English and Hindi
- Eligibility
- Class 12th pass
- Annual Fee
- Rs 5,000
