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Holy Cross Home Science College for Women

52, New Colony,

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University

About College

Holy Cross Home Science College was established in 1966 as Holy Cross Home Science Academy by Rev.Sr.Rita Thiveettil.Holy Cross Home Science College for girls is run by the Management of Sisters of the Cross, who reside within the campus, evincing a maternal care for the mantal, moral and civic values of the students. The institution is affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.

It started off with a humble beginning way back in 1955 by virtue of Philanthropic act by the sisters of Holy Cross Convent, Thoothukudi to impart education to children hailing in Thoothukudi. It transformed in to a Holy Cross Home Science Academy in 1966 and finally in to Holy Cross Home Science College in 1975. This academy trains young girls for an ideal family life and to live as better citizens. They were taught
 
Human Development, Textiles, Food & Nutrition, Cookery, Home Management etc.It was affiliated to the University of Madras in 1975. B.Sc., Degree in Home Science was started under and later in 1990, it was affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli.

A nursery school with in the campus provides facilities to learn the psychological, emotional and social changes that occur during their pre-school period. This forms a part of curriculum as a Human Development for the UG students of Food Science and Nutrition.The first batch of college students came out creditably in November 1975. Thanks to the efforts taken by Sr. Phyllis, former Principal who worked tirelessly. The P.G. Diploma Course in Nutrition, Food Service Management and Dietetics (NFSMD) was started in 1994.

Facility

Canteen,
Laboratory,
Hostel,
Library,
Transport,
Sports,
Health Care

Courses

UG
  • B.Sc. Home Science

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