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Home Science 321 at a glance
| Item | What NIOS lists |
|---|---|
| Level | Senior Secondary (Class 12) |
| Subject group | Group B |
| Practical | Yes |
| Lessons | 31 |
| TMA / public exam lessons | 12 / 19 |
| Study material mediums | English, Hindi, Urdu, Odia, Gujarati |
| Exam fee | ₹300 + ₹150 practical |
Home Science 321 has a practical, so the exam fee is ₹300 + ₹150.
Which lessons are for the TMA and which for the exam
Home Science 321 has 31 lessons. Module 6 is optional: you study either 6A Housekeeping or 6B Creative Hand Embroidery, and both are numbered Lessons 28–31. The split is 12 lessons in the TMA and 19 in the public exam.
- TMA lessons (12): 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 18, 22, 23, 25 and 28 (the first lesson of your Module 6 option).
- Public exam lessons (19): 2, 5, 6, 9, 12–17, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26 and 27, plus 29–31 of your Module 6 option.
Sources: NIOS course page for Home Science (321); NIOS Academic Prospectus 2026-27 (Tables 1, 1A, 7). NIOS can change the split between sessions.
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WhatsApp +91 96370 79675How to approach Home Science 321
Home Science 321 has a practical and 19 exam lessons. It is a Group B subject, so it fits with almost any combination, including science subjects. If you choose it, check that your study centre can conduct the practical before you apply.
Combining Home Science 321 with other subjects
It is in Group B, so it combines freely with other Group B subjects. Groups C, D, E and F allow one subject each. Transfer of Credit may apply if you passed it elsewhere in 2022 or later. Related: English 302, Economics 318, Business Studies 319.
What SWOT does for Home Science 321
We guide the Home Science practical, the 12 TMA lessons and the choice between the two Module 6 options. The TMA is your own work: we explain the questions and check your draft, but we don’t hand out solved TMAs.
Premium package (TMA and practical guidance) ₹11,000. Classroom coaching at our Pune centre ₹12,500 per subject per year. Home tuition in Pune ₹750 per hour. NIOS fees are paid to NIOS.
Questions about Home Science 321
Does Home Science 321 have a practical?
Yes. It is marked as a practical subject in the 2026-27 scheme of studies, so the exam fee is ₹450 including the practical.
Can I take Home Science with Biology?
Yes. Home Science is in Group B and Biology is in Group E, so they combine.
What is the optional module in Home Science 321?
Module 6. You choose 6A Housekeeping (cleaning, maintenance of premises, aesthetics at home) or 6B Creative Hand Embroidery (design, colour, embroidery stitches). Lesson 28 of either option is a TMA lesson; Lessons 29–31 are in the exam.
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