AHSEC Class 11 Home Science Syllabus: Complete Details

The AHSEC Class 11 Home Science Syllabus is designed to develop students’ knowledge and practical skills in areas related to Human Development and Family Studies, Food Science and Nutrition, Textile and Apparel Designing, Family Resource Management and Consumer Science, and Extension Education and Communication Technology.

The subject is officially titled Community Science, with Home Science being its earlier name. The course aims to help students understand the changing needs of society while developing practical and professional skills for personal, family and community life.

AHSEC Class 11 Home Science Syllabus Overview

Particulars	Details
Class	XI
Subject	Community Science (Earlier Home Science)
Theory Marks	70
Practical Marks	30
Total Marks	100
Time Duration	3 Hours
Theory Periods	170
Practical Periods	50
Official Notification	Click Here

Read Also

• Class 11 Education Solutions
• Class 11 Logic And Philosophy Solutions English Medium
• Class 11 Travel Tourism and Hospitality Solutions English Medium

AHSEC Class 11 Home Science Unit-wise Syllabus 

Unit	Topic	Marks
Unit I	Introduction to Community Science	03
Unit II	Human Development and Family Studies	15
Unit III	Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness	16
Unit IV	Textile and Apparel Designing	16
Unit V	Family Resource Management and Consumer Science	10
Unit VI	Extension and Communication Technology	10
Total		70

Chapter-wise Details

Unit I: Introduction to Community Science

Chapter 1: Introduction to Community Science

• Concept, Definition and Objectives of Community Science
• Scope, Areas and Importance of Community Science

Unit II: Human Development and Family Studies

Chapter 2: Concept of Human Development and Family Studies

• Characteristics during Infancy
• Characteristics during Early Childhood
• Characteristics during Middle Childhood

3: Characteristics during Adolescence

• Identity Development
• Identity Crisis
• Real vs Ideal Self
• Biological and Social Changes
• Socio-cultural Context
• Emotional Changes
• Cognitive Changes

4: Self Recognition during Adolescence

• Self Recognition
• Relationship with Peers
• Relationship with Parents
• Relationship with School
• Relationship with Community

Unit III: Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness

Chapter 5: Food

• Concept and Definition of Food, Nutrition and Nutrients
• Classification of Nutrients
• Macronutrients:
  • Carbohydrates
  • Protein
  • Fat
• Micronutrients:
  • Vitamin A and D
  • Vitamin B1, B2 and B3
  • Folic Acid
  • Vitamin B12 and C
  • Minerals
  • Calcium
  • Iron
  • Iodine

Chapter 6: Balanced Diet

• Concept and Definition of Balanced Diet
• RDA: Concept and Definition
• RDA for Adolescents

7: Dietary Patterns in Adolescence

• Irregular Meals and Skipping Meals
• Snacking
• Fast Foods
• Dieting
• Modifying Diet-related Behaviour
• Diet Journal
• Exercise
• Substance Use and Abuse
• Healthy Eating Habits
• Snacks and Drinking Water
• Factors Influencing Eating Behaviour
• Eating Disorders during Adolescence

Unit IV: Textile and Apparel Designing

Chapter 8: Textile Science

• Textile Fibre and its Characteristics
• Classification of Textile Fibre
• Natural Fibre:
  • Cotton
  • Silk
  • Wool
• artificial Fibre:
  • Rayon
  • Polyester
  • Blended Fibre
• Fibre Properties

Chapter 9: Yarn and its Construction

• Concept and Types of Yarn
• Yarn Processing
• Spinning:
  • Mechanical
  • Chemical

10: Fabric Construction

• Weaving
• Plain Weave
• Twill Weave
• Satin
• Sateen
• Knitting
• Non-woven Fabric
• Felting
• Finishing
• Importance and Classification of Finishing
• Dyeing and Printing
• Block Printing
• Stencil Printing

Unit V: Family Resource Management and Consumer Science

Chapter 11: Concept of Resource and its Management

• Meaning and Definition of Resource
• Types of Resources:
  • Human Resources
  • Non-human Resources
  • Community Resources
• Characteristics of Resources
• Importance of Resources

Chapter 12: Shared Resource and Management

• Concept of Shared Resources
• Concept of Management
• Process of Management

Unit VI: Extension and Communication Technology

Chapter 13: Extension Education

• Meaning and Definition of Extension Education
• Objectives of Extension Education
• Philosophy of Extension Education
• Scope of Extension Education
• Principles of Extension Education

Chapter 14: Concept of Entrepreneur and Entrepreneurship

• Concept of Entrepreneur
• Concept of Entrepreneurship
• Types of Entrepreneurship
• Qualities of an Entrepreneur
• Development of Industry through Community Science
• Concept of Communication Technology

Practical Syllabus

The AHSEC Class 11 Home Science Practical carries 30 marks and has a practical duration of three hours.

Practical Component	Marks
Human Development and Family Studies	04
Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness	06
Textile and Apparel Designing	06
Family Resource Management and Consumer Science	04
Extension and Communication Technology	03
Practical Copy / Record Book	05
Viva	02
Total	30

The practical work includes activities related to adolescent development, diet and balanced diet planning, identification of textile fibres and weaves, block printing, household resources, management processes and communication media.

Important Topics for AHSEC Class 11 Home Science Preparation

Students should focus on:

• Introduction to Community Science
• Human Development and Adolescence
• Identity Development and Self Recognition
• Food and Nutrients
• Macronutrients and Micronutrients
• Balanced Diet and RDA
• Dietary Patterns and Eating Behaviour
• Textile Fibres and their Properties
• Yarn and Fabric Construction
• Weaving, Knitting and Finishing
• Resources and Resource Management
• Extension Education
• Entrepreneurship
• Communication Technology

Study Tips for AHSEC Class 11 Home Science

• Understand concepts with practical, everyday examples.
• Focus carefully on Food, Nutrition and Textile Science, as these units carry higher marks.
• Learn the classification of nutrients and textile fibres properly.
• Make short notes for important definitions, characteristics and classifications.
• Revise adolescent development and dietary behaviour systematically.
• Practise identifying different fibres, weaves and textile samples for practical preparation.
• Prepare balanced diet and nutrition-related practical work carefully.
• Maintain the practical record properly and prepare for the viva.

Conclusion

The AHSEC Class 11 Home Science Syllabus provides students with knowledge and practical skills across six major areas, including Human Development, Food and Nutrition, Textile and Apparel Designing, Resource Management, and Extension and Communication Technology.

The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical activities, helping students develop useful skills related to health, nutrition, textiles, resource management and communication. Students should therefore prepare both Theory and Practical components systematically for better examination performance.

FAQs

1. What is the total marks for AHSEC Class 11 Home Science syllabus?

Ans: The subject carries 100 marks, including 70 marks for Theory and 30 marks for Practical.

2. What is the official name of Home Science in the syllabus?

Ans: The subject is titled Community Science, and the syllabus states that its earlier name was Home Science.

3. How many units are included in the syllabus?

Ans: There are 6 units covering Community Science, Human Development, Food and Nutrition, Textile Designing, Resource Management, and Extension and Communication Technology.

4. How many marks does Practical carry?

Ans: Practical carries 30 marks.

5. Which units carry the highest marks?

Ans: Food, Nutrition, Health and Fitness and Textile and Apparel Designing each carry 16 marks.