UAS Dharwad M.Sc Human Development & Family Studies: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc in Home Science with Human Development or Family Studies as a major or related discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum OGPA of 6.50 out of 10 or equivalent aggregate marks. ICAR quota seat applicants must qualify the ICAR AIEEA-PG exam conducted by NTA in the Human Development discipline. State-level seat selection is based on a combined merit of 50% qualifying exam marks and 50% UAS Dharwad PG-CET score. Students with prior study in developmental psychology, child education, or family management have the strongest subject alignment.

Ans. The total fee for the two-year M.Sc in Human Development and Family Studies at UAS Dharwad is INR 95,940, payable at INR 47,970 per year. This covers tuition and programme-related charges. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at a separate charge. Karnataka SC/ST domicile students may be eligible for full fee reimbursement under the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship. Students admitted on ICAR quota seats receive a monthly scholarship of INR 3,000 credited through the university to support living expenses during the two-year programme.

Ans. The programme covers a broad range of disciplines under the College of Community Science at UAS Dharwad, including child development, lifespan development, family psychology, family resource management, and community welfare. Students develop skills in developmental assessment, counselling techniques, family relations, and community programme design. The second year is primarily research-focused, where students undertake a thesis in their chosen area within human development or family studies. The curriculum prepares graduates for roles in early childhood education, family counselling, government welfare programmes, and research institutions.

Ans. Graduates can work as child development specialists, family counsellors, early childhood educators, welfare officers, and community development workers in schools, NGOs, government departments, and health organisations. Career roles include Integrated Child Development Services programme management, child welfare committees, family therapy centres, and anganwadi supervisory positions. Graduates qualifying ICAR NET or JRF can pursue PhD and enter academic or research careers at agricultural universities and ICAR institutes. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme also suits roles in HR, organisational psychology, and social research sectors.

Ans. Admission is through two routes. ICAR quota seats are allocated through the ICAR AIEEA-PG exam by NTA, which was held on July 4, 2026. Results are expected in August 2026 and ICAR counselling registration opens in October 2026. State-level seats are filled via the UAS Dharwad PG-CET written test where merit combines 50% qualifying exam marks and 50% PG-CET score. Candidates should monitor the official UAS Dharwad website at uasd.edu for PG-CET notification, application dates, and state counselling schedule updates throughout the 2026 admission cycle.

Ans. Two main scholarships are available. Students admitted on ICAR quota seats receive the ICAR Merit Scholarship of INR 3,000 per month, credited monthly through the university during the two-year programme. Karnataka domicile SC/ST students with annual family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs may claim full tuition fee reimbursement under the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship by applying at scholarships.karnataka.gov.in. Additionally, central government scholarships for postgraduate students from economically weaker sections, OBC, and minority backgrounds may be available through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.