Varu Institute of Professional Studies Lucknow M.Sc Home Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total programme fee for M.Sc Home Science at VIPS Lucknow is INR 1,28,000 for the full 2-year course. Fees are payable per the University of Lucknow schedule. SC/ST and OBC-NCL students can apply for the UP Post Matric Scholarship, which reimburses full tuition fees for eligible candidates based on income criteria.

Ans. Yes, M.Sc Home Science at VIPS Lucknow is affiliated to the University of Lucknow. The university awards the degree after successful completion of the 4-semester programme covering the prescribed syllabus, practical work, and project. The affiliation ensures the degree is recognised for NET/SET eligibility, government posts, and further academic studies.

Ans. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Home Science, Home Economics, Nutrition and Dietetics, or a related discipline from a recognised university with a minimum 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST). A valid CUET-PG score is mandatory. Admission is through the University of Lucknow merit list and online counselling process conducted after CUET-PG results.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as nutrition counsellors, diet consultants, or food safety officers in hospitals, wellness centres, or food quality agencies. Teaching posts at school or college level are available after clearing NET or SET in Home Science. Government nutrition programmes under ICDS and National Health Mission also recruit Home Science postgraduates. Some graduates also enter food product development or consumer science roles.

Ans. Admission is based on CUET-PG scores. Candidates register on pgcuet.samarth.ac.in, appear for the relevant test paper, and then apply to VIPS through the University of Lucknow portal. After the merit list is published, candidates confirm their seat through counselling, submit original documents at VIPS, and complete the programme fee payment to formally enrol.

Ans. Yes, eligible students can apply for the UP Post Matric Scholarship, which provides full tuition fee reimbursement for SC/ST and OBC-NCL students with a family income below INR 2 lakh per year. Applications are submitted through the official UP scholarship portal. Students from other category backgrounds may apply for NSP schemes at scholarships.gov.in based on income and merit criteria.