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Master of Science in Family and Community Sciences in Extension and Communication

Program: Master of Science in Family and Community Sciences in Extension and Communication
Details:

The post graduate degree programme in Extension and Communication Department which began in 1961 aims at equipping teachers, administrators, media producers and development practitioners. It has incorporated the objective of developing skills in students  for Planning development Programmes, its implementation and Evaluation. The Masters Programme offers courses in both the sub-areas namely Extension and Communication along with the core courses. Emphasis is also placed on preparation and use of communication strategies for use in formal as well as non formal educational programmes. The students are given rigorous training for Media Production, Media Appreciation, Planning Adult and Non-Formal Education programmes, Field Experience in Rural and Urban set-ups. Thus, the students are well trained in theory subjects as well as practicals which helps them to seek jobs in media organizations and development Sectors like NGO’s.
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Program level: Post Graduate
Program mode: Regular
Subjects offered: -
Eligibility criteria:
Eligibility Group : 10+2+Graduate Specialized Discipline or Equivalent
Required Qualification : Under Graduate Degree(UG)
Specialisation(If Any) : Family and Community Sciences
Min Percentage : 55
Grade/CGPA : C/4.1
OR
Eligibility Group : B.Sc. (Family & Community Sciences) or B.Sc.(Home) in any area of Specialization of Home Science
Required Qualification : Under Graduate Degree(UG)
Specialisation(If Any) : Family and Community Sciences
Min Percentage : 55
OR
Eligibility Group : B.Sc. (Home) in Extension and Communication
Required Qualification : Under Graduate Degree(UG)
Specialisation(If Any) : Family and Community Sciences
Min Percentage : 55
Grade/CGPA : C/6.1
OR
Eligibility Group : B.Sc. (Home) with General Home Science
Required Qualification : Under Graduate Degree(UG)
Specialisation(If Any) : Family and Community Sciences
Min Percentage : 55
Grade/CGPA : C/4.1
OR
Eligibility Group : B.Sc. in Science or Arts with Home Science as one of the core subject
Required Qualification : Under Graduate Degree(UG)
Specialisation(If Any) : Any
Min Percentage : 55
Grade/CGPA : C/4.1
OR
Eligibility Group : Bachelor of Art in Journalism and Mass Communication
Required Qualification : Under Graduate Degree(UG)
Specialisation(If Any) : Any
Min Percentage : 55
Grade/CGPA : C/4.1
OR
Eligibility Group : Bachelor of Social Work
Required Qualification : Under Graduate Degree(UG)
Specialisation(If Any) : Any
Min Percentage : 55
Grade/CGPA : C/4.1
OR
Eligibility Group : Post Graduate Diploma in Development Management
Required Qualification : Post Graduate Diploma in Development Management
Specialisation(If Any) : Development Management
Min Percentage : 55
Grade/CGPA : C/4.1

Note:

- Thalassemia screening programme is compulsory for each admitted student of the Maharaja Sayajirao University. 
- A discounted fees of Rs 150/- will be charged from the student towards the cost of sample testing at university Health Center/University Pavilion by “Red Cross Society”, India. 
- Student has to produce Thalassemia screening certificate for obtaining the final eligibility.
- Personal Aadhaar card number, Email-ID and Mobile number is must for registering the application for Admission in any of the programmes of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.
Intake capacity: 10 Seats
Duration of Program: 2 years
Mode of Admission: Online Admission through MSUB Portal.
Opening Dates for online application: 7/05/2025
Closing Dates for online application: 10/06/2025
Contact Person Info:
Address : Dean, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, Sayajibaug Main Road, Opp. Sayajibaug, Vadodara – 390002, Gujarat, India.
Email : dean-fcs@msubaroda.ac.in
Telephone : 0265 – 2795522
Application Link Click here to Apply
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