The UP PGT Home Science Syllabus 2026 covers six major areas of Home Science, ranging from Human Physiology & Health and Human Development to Food & Nutrition, Textile & Clothing, and Extension Education. Candidates should go through the complete syllabus to understand the topics included in each section.
The official syllabus is prescribed for Lecturer (PGT) - Home Science, Subject Code-24. It includes topics related to health and diseases, family and human development, nutrition and meal planning, resource management, textiles and clothing, communication, community development, and women empowerment.
The basic details of the UP PGT Home Science Syllabus 2026 are given below:
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Particulars |
Details |
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Subject |
Home Science |
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Post |
Lecturer (PGT) |
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Subject Code |
24 |
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Total Units |
6 |
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Major Sections |
Human Physiology & Health, Human Development & Family Relation, Food & Nutrition, Home Management, Textile and Clothing, Extension Education |
The UP PGT Home Science Syllabus 2026 includes six sections covering Human Physiology & Health, Human Development & Family Relation, Food & Nutrition, Home Management, Textile and clothing, and Extension Education. Candidates can check the complete topics prescribed under each section
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Section |
Complete Syllabus Topics |
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I- Human Physiology & Health |
(i) Cell, tissue and systems. (ii) Personal Hygiene (iii) Health Hygiene role in the community development (iv) Environment Pollution (v) Diseases communicable and non communicable & their management. |
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II- Human Development & Family Relation |
(i) Theories of Development (ii) Growth Development (iii) Development tasks of the life span (iv) Nursery school and its types (v) Play pattern of different stages (vi) Family types & Relation (vii) Marriage and family relations adjustments (viii) Domestic & Social Problems:- a) Domestic Violence b) Drug abuse c) Dowry d) Disparities e) Children Delinquency |
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III- Food & Nutrition |
(i) Food Nutrition Food groups Balanced diet (ii) Function of food (iii) Food adulteration & related Problem. (iv) Method of cooking (v) Nutrition Science (vi) Clinical Nutrition (vii) Meal Plans for different age groups & therapeutic diets |
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IV- Home Management |
(i) Management, Resource & their classification (ii) Management of Resources Management Process and Decision Making (iii) Work and Work Simplification (iv) Income, Expenditure saving & Investment (v) Consumer Education, right, responsibilities legal advice & Act. |
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V- Textile and clothing |
(i) Fibre and its classification & properties (ii) Manufacturing of textile fibers (iii) Yarns classification (iv) Fabric Construction (v) Fabric finishes Dyeing, Printing, Special finishes (vi) Traditional textiles & Embroideries of India (vii) Basic Design Current stitching of garments. (viii) Care of garments & stain removal. |
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VI- Extension Education |
(i) Community Development Programmers (ii) Communications Systems Function elements of communication (iii) Formal non formal Education (iv) Extension Education meaning and scope (v) Leadership in Home Science education (vi) Qualities of a good leads. (vii) Gender sensitization and women empowerment |
Candidates can refer to the official syllabus PDF for the complete UP PGT Home Science Syllabus and use it as a checklist during preparation. The syllabus can be used as a checklist to track the topics covered across all six sections.
Keeping a copy of the syllabus while preparing can help candidates track the topics they have covered and identify the areas that still require revision.
UP PGT Home Science Syllabus PDF
Candidates can use the syllabus as a study checklist and divide their preparation across the six major sections. A topic-wise approach can make it easier to complete the syllabus and revise it before the examination.
Divide preparation section-wise: Start by dividing the syllabus into the six sections and set separate targets for each one. This makes it easier to monitor overall syllabus completion.
Cover every listed topic: Use the official syllabus as a checklist and mark each topic after studying it. Pay attention to smaller topics as well as broader areas.
Prepare concise revision notes: Make short notes for important concepts, classifications, theories, processes, and definitions. These can be useful during revision.
Revise completed sections: Keep revisiting previously studied topics instead of waiting until the end of the preparation period. Regular revision can help retain important concepts.
Practise after completing topics: After studying a section, solve relevant questions and review mistakes to identify concepts that require further revision.