Profile of the College
Government Home Science College is a pioneer and professional institute of Home Science in the country. Since its inception in 1961, it has grown into an excellent educational centre, satisfying the professional and specialized needs of the contemporary woman. The former Chief Minister of undivided Punjab, Late Sardar Partap Singh Kairon, was instrumental in establishing this prestigious institute which has undergone a long successful journey of expansion in the field of Home Science. Starting with a three-year degree course in B.Sc. Home Science, it expanded its horizons in the true sense by offering a revamped undergraduate programme by gearing it towards specialization to make it more skill and career oriented. The need based changes have been introduced in five undergraduate specializations namely Apparel and Textile Design; Dietetics; Human Development and Family Relations; Interior Design and Resource Management and B.Sc. Home Science Composite. The college also offers an undergraduate degree course in Fashion Designing and Master’s degree courses in Clothing and Textiles, Foods and Nutrition and Human Development and Family Relations. The need based Postgraduate Diplomas in Fashion Designing, Nutrition and Dietetics and Child Guidance and Family Counselling are also other options after graduation. Ph.D. in Home Science is also offered with course work.
Home Science is a unique field of knowledge. Its inter disciplinary approach in synthesizing knowledge drawn from physical and biological sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities has enriched its educational programmes. It caters to the present day requirements of education in order to meet the rapidly changing demands of family life and the multiple roles that woman has to play in home as well as professional life. The different areas of specialization also concentrate on providing suitable training to the students for various job opportunities. The trained graduates and postgraduates are absorbed in hospitals, industrial units, hotel industries, and health fitness clubs. They can also work as teachers, counselors, sales managers, apparel & interior designers, consultants and field workers in extension education and community development programmes. Thus, Home Science empowers woman at personal, professional, social, entrepreneurial and economic fronts.
The College runs a laboratory Nursery School, Chaitanya, with 50 students on rolls, under the department of Human Development and Family Relations, to impart practical training to its students. The other major departments of Home Science are also having well equipped state of art laboratories.
Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) under (MHRD, Govt. of India) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, launched in 2013 which aims at providing strategic funding to eligible state higher educational institutions. This grant provided our college with two crores, of which 70 lacs were spent on construction, 70 lacs on renovation/upgrading of existing facilities, and 60 lacs on the purchase of new equipment. A Multimedia Research Block has been constructed where Post Graduate and Doctorate students will interact and disseminate knowledge. Seminars and workshops for these classes will also be held here. The renovation included upgrades to the library, committee room, pantry, e-Pathshala, conference room, and the flooring of the first and second floor circulation areas. The process of getting the kitchen in the hostel mess renovated and making it modular has already been initiated under this grant. RUSA has also facilitated the procurement of new equipment for the college. Teaching aids, digital podium, computers, printers, swings for the nursery school (under HDFR department), scanners and digital teaching system have been procured to provide impetus to the teaching learning process. A digital notice board was purchased to disseminate important information to staff and students in the shortest possible way. The procurement of interactive flat panel display with stand and vertical signage is going to be of immense help in smart classrooms, conference rooms, auditoriums for conducting workshops and seminars. They present content clearly and provide wide viewing angles to view vital information accurately. Following the guidelines of the Central Government scheme of ‘Fit India’, outdoor gym equipment was purchased and installed on the college grounds. Giving impetus to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan sanitary vending and destroyer machines along with dust bins were purchased.
The beautiful spacious college and hostel buildings offer a peaceful, serene yet stimulating environment to the students. The campus is endowed with well-manicured lawns, spacious lecture theatres, smart class rooms and laboratories which makes the workplace more conducive and eco-friendly for the teachers as well as students. The college has rich indoor and outdoor sports and fitness facilities which cater to students of all aptitudes and abilities. The faculty comprises of highly qualified and experienced members, instrumental in imparting a high standard of education to its students. The faculty also participates in national and international conferences, seminars and workshops. They are also contributing in various technical and professional bodies related to Home Science.
In anticipation of the changing environment and also the changing skill sets of professionals in modern industries, the curriculum has been revised to make it more relevant, holistic, contextual and specialized. The college offers facilities for academic excellence, cultural enrichment and physical fitness of the students to build a multifaceted personality and prepares them to face the challenges that lie ahead. The institute aims to prepare young girls into skilled human resource with rich moral and social values who can give their best for the national development.
Over the years, the college has built up great credibility and gained recognition as a premier institute. National Institution Ranking Framework (NIRF) has evaluated the college on the basis of Teaching Learning and Resources (TLR), Research and Professional Practice (RP), Graduation Outcome (GO), Outreach and Inclusivity (OI), Perception. The college is proud to attain 86th rank and 51.28 score points in the college category by NIRF, MHRD 2020.
