HSC Home Science — Syllabus, Mark Distribution & Preparation
বাংলায় পড়তে চাও? দেখো: এইচএসসি গার্হস্থ্য বিজ্ঞান — সিলেবাস, মানবন্টন ও প্রস্তুতি
Home Science is applied study of nutrition, child development, textiles and home management — the practical marks keep results strong.
This page brings together the subject code, paper structure, mark distribution, syllabus topics and the study approach that earns the highest marks in HSC Home Science.
Home Science at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subject | Home Science |
| Subject code | 273, 274 |
| Papers | 2 (1st Paper and 2nd Paper) |
| Group | Optional / group-specific |
| Mark distribution | Per paper: Creative 50 + MCQ 25 + Practical 25 = 100 |
| Practical | Yes — a practical/lab component counts towards the total |
| Class | Class 11-12 |
Boards and the NCTB revise subject codes and mark distribution from time to time. Confirm both against your board’s latest notice and the published NCTB syllabus before filling in your exam form.
What the syllabus covers
HSC 2027 runs on the full syllabus, so Home Science covers all of the following:
- 1st Paper: the scope of home science, family resources and home management
- 1st Paper: interior decoration, the family budget and buying management
- 1st Paper: textiles and clothing — fibres, weaving and care
- 2nd Paper: food and nutrition — nutrients, meal planning and preservation
- 2nd Paper: child development and care, maternal health
- 2nd Paper: health, first aid and the practical work
This is a topic list — chapter order and numbering may differ in your edition. Download the definitive syllabus from the NCTB website (nctb.gov.bd).
How to score well in Home Science
- Memorise nutrients, sources and deficiency diseases together in one table.
- Prepare and submit the practical samples and notebook on time.
- Practise the budget and meal-planning calculations.
A preparation routine that works
- Read the textbook chapter yourself first and get the core idea — starting with a guide book leaves the concept half-formed.
- After each chapter write a one-page note in your own words: definitions, formulas or key points, and an example.
- Solve that chapter’s creative and MCQ questions from past board papers, then check your answers.
- Reserve one day a week for revision only — skim every earlier chapter note.
- Sit at least one full timed model test a month, then work out exactly where you are losing marks.
Frequently asked questions
The subject code for Home Science is 273, 274. You need this exact code on your exam form and on a board-challenge application, so cross-check it with your board’s notice.
Home Science has 2 papers — 1st Paper and 2nd Paper. The marks of both papers combine into the subject grade.
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