The Faculty of Family and Community Science, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Baroda was established in 1950.
Its affiliated to The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.
The Former Baroda State Government created a Women's Education Trust Fund to establish a Home Science College in Baroda.
The Trustees handed over this Educational Fund to the newly established Maharaja Sayajirao University for constructing a building for the Faculty of Home Science.
The University started a Nursery School (Chetan Balwadi) in 1949 and established the Faculty of Home Science in 1950.
Home Science is a unique field of knowledge with its major thrust on strengthening family life.
Its inter-disciplinary approach in synthesizing knowledge drawn from Physical, Biological, Social Sciences and Arts and humanities has enriched its educational Programmes which prepare an individual in improving the standard of living.
It is the body of knowledge which focuses on family life as its core and nucleus.
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Care | Full Time | 25 |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Foods & Nutrition | Full Time | 2 Years | |
| Master of Science in Home Management | Full Time | 2 Years | |
| Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studie | Full Time | 2 Years |