Institute of Home Economics (IHE) is a public and constituent college for girls only affiliated with the University of Delhi. The building is spread in the area of 3.5 acres which consists of manicured lawns, spacious lecture theatres and laboratories. The institute offers various UG, PG, PhD and diploma courses to the 1,000 native and foreign students of Asia and Africa. 

The Institute of Home Economics has been accredited with Grade ‘A’ by the NAAC and has been conferred with the title of ‘Star College Status by DBT.

Institute of Home Economics (IHE) Important Dates

Event Dates
UG
CUET UG 2023 Exam Date May 21 – June 23, 2023
CUET UG 2023 Result July 15, 2023
CSAS (UG) 2023 Phase 1 and Phase 2
CSAS(UG) 2023 Registrations June 14 - July 26, 2023
CSAS(UG) 2023 Application Form Correction Window July 17 - July 26, 2023
Filling of Colleges/Programs Preferences in CSAS July 17 - July 26, 2023
Auto Locking of Preferences July 27, 2023
Declaration of CSAS Simulated List July 29, 2023
CSAS Preference Change Window July 29 - July 30, 2023
CSAS Round 01
Declaration of CSAS First Allocation List August 01, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat August 01 - August 04, 2023
College to Verify and Approve the Application August 01 - August 05, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees August 06, 2023
CSAS Round 02
Display of Vacant Seats August 07, 2023
Window to Re-Order Higher Preferences August 07 - August 08, 2023
Declaration of CSAS Second Allocation List August 10, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat August 10 - August 13, 2023
College to Verify and Approve the Application August 10 - August 14, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees August 15, 2023
Commencement of Classes August 16, 2023
CSAS Round 03
Display of Vacant Seats August 17, 2023
Mid Entry, Window to Re-Order Higher Preferences August 17 - August 19, 2023
Declaration of CSAS Third Allocation List August 22, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat August 22 - August 24, 2023
College to Verify and Approve the Application August 22 - August 25, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees August 26, 2023
Spot Round
Declaration of Vacant Seats for Spot Round 01 August 29, 2023
Application Window for Spot Round 01 August 29 – August 30, 2023
Declaration of Spot Round 01 Allocation Result September 01, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat September 01 – September 03, 2023
College to Verify and Approve the Application September 02 – September 04, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees September 05, 2023
Spot Round 2
Declaration of Vacant Seats for Spot Round 02 September 07, 2023
Candidates to Apply for Spot Round 2 September 07 – September 09, 2023
Declaration of Spot Round 02 Allocation Result September 11, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat September 11 – September 13, 2023
College to Verify and Approve the Application September 11 – September 14, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees September 15, 2023
Special Spot Round
Declaration of Vacant Seats for Special Spot Round September 18, 2023
Candidates to Apply for the Special Spot Admission Round September 18 - September 20, 2023
Declaration of Special Spot Round Allocation Result September 21, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat September 21 - September 22, 2023
College to Verify and Approve the Application September 21 - September 23, 2023
Final Special Spot Round
Declaration of Vacant Seats for Special Spot Round September 25, 2023
Candidates to Apply for the Special Spot Admission Round September 25 – September 26, 2023
Declaration of Special Spot Round Allocation Result September 27, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat September 27 – September 28, 2023
PG
CUET PG 2023 Exam Date June 5 - June 30, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Result July 20, 2023
DU CSAS(PG) Registrations Start Date July 27, 2023
DU CSAS(PG) Registrations Last Date August 10, 2023
CSAS(PG) Round 1
Declarations of CSAS(PG) 2023 First Allocation List August 17, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat August 17 – August 20, 2023
Department/ College/ Centre to Verify and Approve the Online Applications August 17 – August 21, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees August 22, 2023
CSAS(PG) Round 2
Supernumerary Quota Allocations  August 31, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat August 31 – September 03, 2023
Department/ College/ Centre to Verify and Approve the Online Applications August 31 – September 04, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees September 05, 2023
Mid-Entry Registrations September 07 – September 09, 2023
CSAS(PG) Round 3
Declarations of CSAS(PG) 2023 Third Allocation List September 11, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat September 11 – September 13, 2023
Department/ College/ Centre to Verify and Approve the Online Applications September 11 – September 14, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees September 15, 2023
Spot Round 01
Declaration of Vacant Seats for Spot Round September 19, 2023
Candidates to Apply for Spot Round September 19 – September 21, 2023
Declaration of DU PG Spot Allocation  September 23, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat September 23 – September 24, 2023
College to Verify and Approve the Application September 23 – September 25, 2023
Last Date of Online Payment of Fees September 26, 2023
Spot Round 02
Declaration of Vacant Seats for Spot Round 02 September 29, 2023
Correction/Upgrade Window October 01, 2023
Declaration of DU PG Spot Round 02 Allocation Result October 03, 2023
Candidates to “Accept” the Allocated Seat October 03 – October 05, 2023
Departments/Colleges to Verify and Approve the Application October 03 – October 06, 2023
Last date of online payment of admission fee October 07, 2023

The college has a well developed and experienced faculty that is working actively in the research field and has been recognised worldwide because of publications in the respective field. The college has not only established itself as an academic excellence institution but also is actively involved in co-curricular activities for the all-around inclusive development of students.

The institute offers short term programs in the fields of Nutrition for Health Sports and Fitness, Early Childhood Care and Education, Management of Individual and Emotional Well Being, Radio Jockeying etc. The college also offers courses in 10 departments such as the three-year Department of Biotechnology, Elementary education, Fabric and Apparel Science etc.

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Institute of Home Economics (IHE) Ranking

Agency Year Rank
NIRF 2022 75

Institute of Home Economics Courses and Fees

The college offers multiple courses such as three year undergraduate and four years integrated courses and also offers a diploma course only in Home Science and a postgraduate diploma course in addition to PhD year department programme.
Course Course Details Selection Basis
B.A (H)  Duration: 3 years Fees: INR 34,750/yr Specialization: Journalism Eligibility: The candidate must have appeared in the 12th class board examination with at least 45% in the best four subjects.

CUET
B.Sc.  Duration: 3 years Fees: INR 28,890/yr Specialization: Home Science Eligibility: The candidate must have appeared in the 12th board examination with at least 40% in the aggregate based onthe 4 best subjects.
B.Sc. (H)  Duration: 3 years Fees: INR 28,890/yr Specialization: Home Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Biochemistry Eligibility: The candidate must have appeared in the 12th board examination with at least one subject from physics, chemistry or biology/biotechnology
B.El.Ed.  Duration: 4 years Fees: INR 23,585/yr Specialization: Elementary Education Eligibility: The candidate must have appeared in the 12th board examination and must have scored at least 50% marks in the aggregate. The admission will be done on the basis of entrance exams conducted by the Delhi University
M.Sc.  Duration: Fees: INR 36,795/yr Specialization: Food Nutrition, Fabric and Apparel Designing Eligibility: The candidate must have appeared in the bachelor’s degree examination and must have scored 55% in Home Science The Selections will be done on the basis of entrance exam and merit basis.
Ph.D.  Duration: 3 years Fees: INR NA Specialization: Food and Nutrition, Resource Management and Design Application, Human Development, Development Communication and Extension, Fabric and Apparel Science Eligibility: The candidate must have completed M.Phil degree with at least 50% marks or a second class master’s degree with 55% from Delhi University or any recognised University. The selection to the Ph.D. will be done on the basis of an entrance exam conducted by the Delhi University.

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Institute of Home Economics (IHE) admission process is completely online. Candidates seeking admission are required to apply online on the official website. Admission to UG courses is done on the basis of CUET scores followed by e-counseling. Candidates need to pass their 10th and 12th class with 40 percent marks in total to be eligible for UG courses provided. The program-specific eligibilities vary from course to course.

The marks obtained by the candidate in CUET will be considered for computing the total marks according to the Program-Specific combinations of subjects for deciding merit and granting admissions in the undergraduate programs.

PG admission is done through Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET). As per the DU admission policy, 50% of seats will be reserved for DU students, while admission to the 50% seats will be provided through DUET. Candidates with a bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply for MA through the DUET entrance exam.

Institute of Home Economics (IHE) Application Process

Candidates who wish to enroll for the UG courses are required to apply for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) whereas candidates who wish to apply for the PG course are required to apply for the Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET). 

CUET application process

Candidates applying for UG courses in Institute of Home Economics (IHE) can follow the following steps in order to register for the CUET: 

  • Candidates must visit the official CUET website - cuet.samarth.ac.in. 
  • Upon opening the website candidates will find the ‘Register’ tab, they must click on it. 
  • After reading and understanding the information provided, candidates must hit the ‘Proceed’ button. 
  • After this, candidates will be directed to the application form. Candidates must fill in the required details carefully. 
  • After filling the necessary details candidates will have to upload important documents such as signature, photograph, marksheet, etc. Candidates must upload all the required documents. 
  • Candidates need to pay the application fee at the time of submitting the form or else the Online Application Form will not be considered.
  • After submitting the fee, candidates print out the form and save a hard copy for future references.
  • Candidates can login to their portals for any new updates, college cutoffs and so forth.

DUET Application Process 

Candidates who wish to enroll for the PG application process in Institute of Home Economics (IHE) can follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the DUET examinations: 

  • Candidates must register at PG admission portal with their email address and fill the registration form 
  • Once the form is submitted candidates will receive a confirmation email with a verification link. Candidates must click on the link in order to verify themselves
  • Candidates will then be required to upload all the necessary documents such as signature, photograph, etc
  • Candidates must then fill the application form and select the programme that they want to apply for
  • After filling the application form candidates are supposed to pay the application fee
  • Once the fee and the application form is submitted, candidates can print a physical copy of the application form for future references

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Institute of Home Economics Placements

The college has had an active placement cell for the past few years. It has proved to be helpful for students to find numerous employment opportunities in several fields. The Placement Cell at IHE aims to abolish the distance between the industry and academics, keeping it in mind the cell conducts interviews with big recruiters and prepares students to face them confidently. The top courses that provide a maximum percentage of placements are M.Sc. and B.Sc.(Hons) In Fabric & Apparel Science, B.A.El.Ed, B.Sc.(Hons) Home Science in Food & Nutrition, Development Communication & Extension, and more. Placement Statistics for year 2021 is as follows:

Particulars Placements Statistics (2019-21)
Total number of Graduating Students 529
Number of Placed Students 21
Number of Students Opted Out for Higher Studies 142
Median Package INR 2.86 LPA
Top Recruiters Wipro, Genpact, Fab India, Orient Crafts

Some of the Top Recruiters of Institute of Home Economics are:

Genpact Orient Crafts Fab India
Wipro BCH FICCI
Bureau Veritas Shahi Exports Radnik Exports

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Institute of Home Economics Scholarships 

  • The Institute of Home Economics provides scholarships to the needy and deserving students of SC/ST categories.
  • ‘Ishaan Uday’ scholarship is also provided to the students by the Institute of Home Economics to the meritorious and needy students. 

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Institute of Home Economics Facilities

  • Library: Presently the library has a collection of 22,500 resource materials which includes textbooks, reference books, and thesis and back volumes of journals in the field of Home Science. The Library subscribes to 40 National and International Journals. The Library also has a Book Bank with 615 volumes.
  • Computer Lab: The Institute has three computer labs equipped with 120 computers loaded with the latest software and internet connectivity for use by students, research scholars, and faculty. Many classes of under-graduates and postgraduate students that require the use of computers are held in the computer lab.
  • Gymnasium: The college has an Air Conditioned Gymnasium, well equipped with the latest equipment to cater to the needs of students interested in fitness workouts. A Four Station Gym, Cross Trainer, Sports Treadmills, Steppers, Rowing Machine, Leg exerciser, Horse, Height & Weight Scale, Gym Balls, and Weight Section are available in the Gym.
  • Canteen: A favorite hangout of the students during college hours is the college canteen where a wide variety of snacks and beverages are available at affordable prices. The canteen has been renovated this summer with an increased seating capacity for students to sit and eat or chat with their friends. 

FAQs 

Ques. What is the seat matrix for different courses in the Institute of Home Economics College?

Ans. The seat matrix for different seats at the Institute of Home Economics are:

Courses Seats
B.El.Ed 50
B.A (H) 46
M.Sc 15

Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission to IHE College?

Ans. The following documents which are required at the time of admission to IHE College are:

  • Marksheets of 10th and 12th class
  • Community certificate
  • Passport size photographs
  • Income certificate
  • Migration certificate
  • Character certificate
  • UG and PG degree marksheets (If required)

Ques. What are the job opportunities after completing M.Sc. from IHE College?

Ans. After completing an MSc. degree from the Institute of Home Economics, there are a lot of career options available for students: The job opportunities for students will vary from specialization to specialization. Students are advised to join internship programs according to their specialization to open up more opportunities for them.

Ques. How are the accommodation facilities in IHE College?

Ans. The hostel facilities which are provided by IHE college are quite average. The old college building is used as the hostel. The rent of the hostel is 10,000 per month. 

Ques. How many UG courses are offered at the Institute of Home Economics?

Ans. IHE offers Seven UG courses

  • BSc.(Hons.) Home Science
  • BSc. (Pass) Home Science
  • BSc.(Hons.) Microbiology
  • BSc. (Hons.) Biochemistry
  • BSc. (Hons.) Food Technology
  • BA (Hons.) Journalism
  • Bachelor of Elementary Education