Courses Offered:

• B.Sc. (Pass) Home Science - 3-year degree course.
• B.Sc. (Honors) Home Science - 3-year degree course.
• B.Ed (Home Science) - 1-year degree course
• B.Ed. Special Education (MR) - 1-year degree course.
• Btech. Food technology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics & Public Health Nutrition - 1 - year diploma course
• M.Sc. Home Science - 2-year degree course in:
  
  • Food & Nutrition
  • Human Development & Childhood Studies
  • Fabric and Apparel Science
  • Development Communication & Extension
  • Resource Management & Design Application
• Ph.D. - In all five specialisations of Home Science

Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics & Public Health Nutrition

Number of Seats

Eligibility requirement

Candidates seeking admission to one year PG Diploma in Dietetics and Public Health Nutrition must have passed B.Sc. Home Science (Pass/Hons.) or B.Sc. Food Technology (Hons.), B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc. Biochemistry, B.Sc., Nursing, MBBS. Eligibility requirement includes 50% or above marks in the overall aggregate and 50% or above each in any three of the following subjects:

• Food Science
• Normal Nutrition
• Community Nutrition
• Clinical Nutrition
• Biochemistry
• Physiology
• Microbiology

Selection of the candidates for admission to the Course will be made in order of merit on the basis of aggregate marks obtained in B.Sc. Home Science (Pass/Hons.) or B.Sc. Food Technology (Hons.) examination B.Sc. Microbiology, B.Sc. Biochemistry, B.Sc., Nursing, MBBS.

B.Ed. (General) and Special Education

Bachelor of Education (General)

Entrance Examination

A. Written Test 150 Marks
All eligible candidates will be required to appear in the Written Test at the college, at their own expense, on the given dates and timings.

* Home Science and Science Tests will include all the five areas of Home Science and Science up to B.Sc. (Home Science) level.

B. Display of List
A list of the selected candidates will be prepared by the College on the performance of the candidates in the written test.

C. Orientation Programme
The session starts with an Orientation Program.

Attendance in this program is compulsory.

Bachelor of Education Special Education (MR)

Entrance Examination

A. Written Test 150 Marks
All eligible candidates will be required to appear in the Written Test at the college, at their own expense, on the given dates and timings.

The written test will consist of the following.

* General aptitude would include basic content related to Special Education ** Subject test will include elementary level Maths, Science and Social Science content, up to Primary level.

B. Display of List
A list of the selected candidates will be prepared by the College on the performance of the candidates in the written test.

C. Orientation Programme
The session starts with an Orientation Programme. Attendance in this programme iscompulsory.

Rule regarding attendance:
Students are expected to attend the classes and other activities regularly. University rules require minimum of 75% attendance in theory, Practicals and other activities.

M.Sc.

Number of Seats

Eligibility requirement

Candidates seeking admission to the M.Sc. courses in Food and Nutrition, Human Development & Childhood Studies, Fabric and Apparel Science, Development Communication & Extension, and Resource Management & Design Application must have passed B.Sc. (Honours) Home Science (10+2+3 Scheme) or B.Sc. (Pass) Home Science (10+2+3 Scheme) examination of Delhi University or an examination recognised as equivalent thereto, and should fulfill the eligibility condition indicated below against each course.

M.Sc. (Food and Nutrition)

B.Sc. (Honours) Home Science with specialisation in Food and Nutrition

55% or above marks in the overall aggregate and 55% or above marks in the aggregate of Nutritional Biochemistry and any two of the following subjects of B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science with specialisation in Food and Nutrition:

• Foundation of Food and Nutrition
• Nutrition for the Family
• Community Nutrition
• Food Science and Processing
• Diet Therapy

M.Sc. Human Development and Childhood Studies

B.Sc. (Honours) Home Science with specialisation in Human Development and Childhood Studies

55% or above marks in the overall aggregate and 55% or above marks in the aggregate of any three of the following subjects of B.Sc. (Hons) Home Science with specialisation in Human Development:

• Introduction to Human Development: Know Yourself
• Socio-cultural Dimensions of Family in India
• Foundations of Human Development: Theories and Principles
• Gender Empowerment and Justice
• Human Development: Lifespan Approach
• Children and Adults with Programme Needs

M.Sc. Fabric and Apparel Science

B.Sc. (Honours) Home Science with specialisation in Fabric and Apparel Science

55% or above marks in the overall aggregate and 55% or above marks in the aggregate of any three of the following subjects of B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science with specialisation in Fabric and Apparel Science:

• Fundamentals of Fabric and Apparel Science
• Apparel for Children and Adolescents
• Fabric Science
• Indian Textiles
• Advanced Apparel Construction
• Applied Textile Design

M.Sc. Development Communication and Extension

B.Sc. (Honours) Home Science with specialisation in Development Communication and Extension

55% or above marks in the overall aggregate and 55% or above marks in the aggregate of any three of the following subjects of B.Sc. (Honours) Home Science with specialisation in Communication and Extension:

• Dynamics of Communication and Extension
• Women's Issues and Concerns
• Media Systems and Communication Technology
• Sustainable Development – Initiatives and Approaches
• Extension Programme Design and Management
• Development Communication and Journalism

M.Sc. Resource Management & Design Application

B.Sc. (Honours) Home Science with specialisation in Resource Management

55% or above marks in the overall aggregate and 55% or above marks in the aggregate of any three of the following subjects of B.Sc. (Honours) Home Science with specialisation in Resource Management:

• Introduction to Resource Management
• Family Finance and Consumer Studies
• Housing and Space Designing
• Ergonomics in Design Development

Facilities at the College

The College has over the years continued to grow to establish more facilities to support the students while they continue to pursue academic excellence. The college has established the following facilities:

• Library
• Laboratories
• Tutorial Room
• Seminar Room
• Conference Room
• Playground / Sports / Game Area
• Canteen
• Computer Resource Center
• Seperate Hostel Facilities for Boys & Girls
  
  • Medical Facilities & Hygiene
  • Common Room Facilities
  • Hostel Mess
• Auditorium
• Gymnasium
• Indoor Games
• Transport Facilities
• Placement Cell

Lady Irwin College is a constituent college for women, in University of Delhi. Established in 1932, under the memorandum of Association of The Lady Irwin College Society vide Regd. Society Registration Act 1860 (Punjab Amdmt.) 1957 Registration No.4163 1969-70) & maintained by the Governing Body & UGC Grants.

Lady Irwin College offers undergraduate and postgraduate education in Home Science in accordance with University of Delhi curriculum. It also supports doctoral programs in five areas of Home Science. Other programmes run are B.Ed. (for students of Home Science), B.Ed Special Education(MR)(For students from all streams) and Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics & Public Health Nutrition.

It aims for holistic development of women students, and their capacity building through carefully designed academic programmes and extramural activities.

The Lady Irwin College aphorism is VIDYA HI SEWA. The teaching learning transactions true to the motto Endeavour to inculcate a sense of knowledge to serve through carefully designed outreach experiences.

The College has always provided headship to other institutions in the nation in teaching, research and extension in Home Science, both at central universities and Home Science colleges with agricultural institutions.

Lady Irwin College has celebrated 77 years in 2009.The education in this college aims towards capacity building for entrepreneurship, improved quality of life and overall development of the students. It is a nodal and template institution for Home Science education in the country.

The disciplines in the college are artistic, creative, culturally rooted and contemporary. The programmes are scientifically planned which include education in textile technology, food processing, metabolism, environment, sustainable technologies, food safety, health and disease and human development. The focus of college is to have holistic education for the all round development of the students.

High standard of education is maintained in pedagogical strategies and course structuring by the faculty members. The curriculum is internationally competitive. The college hopes to improve the talent and nurture creativity among its students for playing positive role in the society.