4-Year UG · NIRF #57 · NAAC A
B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana — where science meets everyday living
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
57
NAAC Grade
A (3.17)
Annual Fee
₹35,000
Yearly Intake
40 Seats
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Requirement
Minimum 50% aggregate in any stream
Subject Preference
Science or Home Science background preferred
Entrance exams
Investment
₹1.4L total
~₹0.3L per year
- Annual Academic Fee₹35,000per year
Your 4-Year Journey
Year +0
Year 1
Foundation in Food & Nutrition and Resource Management
Year +1
Year 2
Human Development and Textile & Apparel Designing
Year +2
Year 3
Extension Education, Family Studies and community connect
Year +3
Year 4
Community Nutrition Programs, projects and career prep
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
25%
Top recruiters
Average Salary (2025)
From campus placement data across welfare & industry sectors
Low Debt Degree
Total 4-year fee is just ₹1.4L (₹35k/year). Hostel and scholarship options are available, so you can graduate without heavy student debt.
The verdict
Worth considering
PAU delivers an affordable, UGC-recognized degree with a diverse curriculum spanning nutrition, textiles and family studies. It is a smart pick if you are targeting government welfare roles, NGOs, or further studies in nutrition and dietetics. However, the 25% campus placement rate means you will need to hustle for off-campus opportunities and build skills beyond the syllabus. Treat it as a launchpad, not a guaranteed ride.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low total fees under ₹1.5L
- ✓ Careers in social welfare, textiles or community nutrition
- ✓ Hostel and scholarship support
Doesn't match
- ✗ High campus placement rates
- ✗ Immediate premium salary packages
- ✗ Big-city corporate exposure