Home Science — Syllabus & Chapters

The complete syllabus for Home Science — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.

What you will study (chapters)

Chapter 1: Work, Livelihood and Career
Chapter 2: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Chapter 3: Public Nutrition and Health
Chapter 4: Food Processing and Technology
Chapter 5: Food Quality and Food Safety
Chapter 6: Early Childhood Care and Education
Chapter 7: Management of Support Services, Institutions and Programmes for Children, Youth and Elderly
Chapter 8: Design for Fabric and Apparel
Chapter 9: Fashion Design and Merchandising
Chapter 10: Care and Maintenance of Fabrics in Institutions
Chapter 11: Hospitality Management
Chapter 12: Consumer Education and Protection
Chapter 13: Development Communication and Journalism
Chapter 14: Corporate Communication and Public Relations

Frequently asked questions

How many chapters are there in Home Science?

The Home Science syllabus has 14 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.

How do I know which Home Science chapters carry the most marks?

Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.

Has the Home Science syllabus changed this year?

Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official Karnataka Board portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.

How can I prepare for Home Science faster?

Begin with the most-frequently-asked topics and the last few years of question papers, then test yourself under timed conditions. If you want guided help, you can use the free AI study tutor for Home Science — practise past-paper questions and get instant feedback — or a focused Home Science study guide that condenses the syllabus into the topics that matter most — both are free to start.