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Admissions Open 2026-27 — Deadline July 31, 2026
एमए गृह विज्ञान (मानव विकास) प्रवेश 2026-27
MA Home Science (Human Development) in Varanasi
MGKVP-affiliated, 2-year Master of Arts in Home Science (Human Development) at BITE Varanasi — a life-cycle science spanning infancy, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and gerontology. The programme pairs psychology, sociology, and Home Science foundations with a dedicated child-development lab and hands-on anganwadi/ICDS fieldwork in the Babatpur belt. A structured empirical dissertation in Semester 4 anchors research skills for Ph.D. applications and professional practice.
Affiliated to MGKVP
30
Sanctioned seats per year
2 Years
4 Semesters
2026-27
Deadline July 31, 2026
Why BITE
Why choose BITE for MA HS-HD in Varanasi
MGKVP-affiliated, NEP-2020 aligned
30 sanctioned seats. 4-semester life-cycle curriculum with HS 101-405 paper codes. 25+75 internal-external assessment per theory paper. UGC-recognised for university teaching, civil services, and PhD admissions nationally.
Child development + family + gerontology
Psychology, sociology, and Home Science foundations across infancy, early childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and ageing. Sem 1-2 cover Advanced Human Development (HS 103), Child Development & Early Childhood (HS 201), and Family Dynamics (HS 202).
Dedicated child-development lab + field placements
Observation facilities on campus support structured child-study practicals. Field placements span local anganwadi centres, primary schools, special-education institutions, and rural Babatpur outreach programmes — integrated across all four semesters.
NGO + ICDS pathway built-in
Curriculum is structured for ICDS Programme Officer, anganwadi supervisor, and NGO programme-officer roles including UNICEF affiliates, Pratham, and Save the Children. Sem 3 dedicates HS 303 to Child Rights, ICDS & Anganwadi Studies.
NET/JRF + Ph.D. friendly
UGC-NET Home Science Paper II preparation integrated throughout. Sem 4 dissertation (HS 405) — typically a Babatpur-based field study on malnutrition or adolescent mental health — is designed for Ph.D. application proposals at BHU, NIPCCD, and MS University Baroda.
Counselling + special-education tracks
Sem 4 elective in Counselling / Early Education opens clinical and pre-school career pathways. HS 203 Developmental Disabilities & Special Education provides a solid foundation for students pursuing special-needs and inclusive-education roles.
Eligibility for MA HS-HD admission
| Qualification | BA/B.Sc. with Home Science / Psychology / Child Development or closely related discipline from a recognised university, minimum 50% aggregate. |
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| Subject preference | Home Science major preferred. B.Sc. with Psychology or Child Development is also considered. Other backgrounds may require a bridge module in Semester 1. |
| Entrance exam | BITE direct-admission pathway based on graduation aggregate. State counselling per MGKVP norms applies for some seats. |
| Duration | 2 years (4 semesters), full-time. MGKVP-awarded degree. |
| Reservation | UP state reservation norms (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD, women, single-girl-child). |
Admission process step-by-step
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Complete graduation with required percentage
BA/B.Sc. with Home Science / Psychology / Child Development major and ≥50% aggregate (relaxation for reserved categories per UP norms).
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Apply directly or through state counselling
BITE accepts direct MA Home Science (Human Development) applications. Some seats may be allotted via MGKVP counselling. Apply online at /admissions/apply.
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Merit-based selection
Graduation aggregate determines merit. Applicants with NGO / anganwadi / pre-school volunteer experience mentioned at application stage get added consideration.
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Document verification at BITE
Graduation mark sheet + provisional / degree certificate, transfer certificate, character certificate, category / income certificates if applicable, 6 passport photographs.
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Fee payment and orientation
First-semester fee per BITE structure. Orientation includes a developmental-psychology primer for students from non-Home-Science UG backgrounds.
Fee structure
MA HS-HD fees at BITE follow the MGKVP-approved fee structure for -recognised programmes. Payable per semester. Breakdown of tuition, development, library, lab, caution deposit, and exam fees is on the fee-structure page.
View full fee structure →Scholarships
- Central UGC scholarships via MGKVP recognition (SC / ST / OBC / EWS / minority / single-girl-child)
- UP State Government merit scholarships for PG programmes
- BITE merit-based fee concessions for top-rank candidates (>60% in graduation)
- ICSSR / UGC research fellowships for students who clear NET-JRF during the programme
What you’ll study
Semester I — 4 Theory + 1 Practical
- HS 101 · Research Methods and Statistics (Core · Theory · 4 cr · 25+75)
- HS 102 · Statistics and Computer Applications (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 103 · Advanced Human Development (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 104 · Applied Psychology / Foundations (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 105 · Practical (4 cr · 100 external)
Semester II — Child & Family
- HS 201 · Child Development & Early Childhood (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 202 · Family Dynamics & Parenting (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 203 · Developmental Disabilities & Special Education (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 204 · Community-based Child Welfare (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 205 · Practical (4 cr · 100 external)
Semester III — Applied + Research Project
- HS 301 · Adolescent & Adult Development (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 302 · Gerontology & Life-course Studies (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 303 · Child Rights, ICDS & Anganwadi Studies (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 304 · Practical (4 cr)
- HS 305 · Research Project (4 cr · 100 marks)
Semester IV — Policy + Dissertation
- HS 401 · Policy & Advocacy for Child Welfare (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 402 · Programme Administration & Community Intervention (Core · Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 403 · Specialisation elective — Counselling / Early Education (Theory · 4 cr)
- HS 404 · Practical (4 cr)
- HS 405 · Dissertation (4 cr · 100 marks) + Viva-voce
Career Pathways
Where MA HS-HD graduates go
Counselling and child-psychology roles (schools, NGOs, clinics)
NGO programme officer — UNICEF affiliates, Pratham, Save the Children, local organisations
Anganwadi supervisor / ICDS Programme Officer
Pre-primary and special-education teacher
Research assistant / associate in ICSSR, ICMR, and university projects
Ph.D. in Human Development / Child Studies at BHU, MS University Baroda, NIPCCD
UGC-NET / JRF-qualified Assistant Professor
Early-childhood development consultant for private pre-schools
Frequently asked questions
What does the Human Development specialisation cover?
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Child development (infancy to adolescence), adolescent psychology, parenting and family dynamics, early-childhood education, developmental disabilities, gerontology, and applied research into community wellbeing. Each semester pairs theory with lab/fieldwork.
What is the eligibility for MA Home Science (Human Development)?
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BA or B.Sc. with Home Science, Psychology, Child Development, or a closely related field from a recognized university, minimum 50% aggregate. Preference is given to applicants with a Home Science major.
Are there child-development labs at BITE?
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Yes. The Home Science department runs a dedicated child-development lab with observation facilities. Students also conduct field studies in local anganwadi centres, primary schools, and community outreach programmes.
What careers follow this programme?
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Counselling and child psychology roles, NGO programme officers (UNICEF, Pratham, Save the Children affiliates), anganwadi supervisor, ICDS programme officer, pre-primary and special-education teacher, research assistant, Ph.D., university teaching (via NET/JRF).
Is the programme research-intensive?
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Yes. The final semester includes a substantial dissertation — typically an empirical field study on a human-development theme (e.g., malnutrition in Babatpur pre-schoolers, adolescent mental health in rural schools). Strong preparation for Ph.D. pathways.
How many seats are available?
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MA Home Science (Human Development) has 30 seats per academic year. Admission is merit-based on graduation aggregate with reserved-category quotas as per UP government norms.
Applications close July 31, 2026
Secure your MA HS-HD 2026-27 seat at BITE
MA Home Science (Human Development) opens counselling, child-psychology, NGO programme-officer, ICDS supervisor, pre-primary teaching, and Ph.D. research pathways. Only 30 sanctioned seats per year — apply early.