NIRF #23 in Commerce & Management
M.Sc Home Science (Food & Nutrition)
Lady Irwin College, Delhi · 2-Year PG Program
Total Program Fee
That’s roughly ₹25K per year — rare for a Delhi University PG program.
Key numbers
NIRF Rank
#23
Batch Size
20 Seats
Placement Rate
70%
Avg CTC
₹4.8 LPA
Duration
2 Years
NAAC Grade
A (3.26)
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
B.Sc Home Science or related field with minimum 50% marks
Entrance exams
Investment
₹0.5L total
~₹0.3L per year
- Annual Tuition₹25,000per year
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
70%
Top recruiters
DU Campus + Hostel Life
The curriculum covers Clinical Nutrition, Food Science & Technology, and a Dietetics Internship. Plus, hostel and scholarships are available, and with only 20 seats, you get a tight-knit cohort in the heart of Delhi.
The verdict
Good fit
If you’re obsessed with nutrition science and want a government college tag without the insane fees, this hits different. The 70% placement track and diverse recruiter list — from hospitals to government health programs — prove the degree works. Caveat: only 20 seats, so competition is real, and starting salaries are modest. Pick this for the mission, not the money.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable PG education
- ✓ Nutrition & dietetics career
- ✓ DU legacy campus
- ✓ Hostel facility
Doesn't match
- ✗ High starting salary
- ✗ Large batch networking
- ✗ Corporate tech roles