NIOS 216 — Home Science — Syllabus & Chapters
The complete syllabus for NIOS 216 — Home Science — every chapter you need to study, and how the exam paper is structured.
What you will study (chapters)
- Chapter 1
- What is Home Science?
- Chapter 2
- Food and Its Nutrients
- Chapter 3
- Food Groups
- Chapter 4
- Method of Cooking Food
- Chapter 5
- Preservation of Food
- Chapter 6
- Environment
- Chapter 7
- Health
- Chapter 8
- Communicable and Life Style Diseases
- Chapter 9
- Care and Maintenance of Fabrics
- Chapter 10
- Fibre to Fabric
- Chapter 11
- Fabric Finishes
- Chapter 12
- Housing
- Chapter 13
- Safety in the Home
- Chapter 14
- Introduction to Resources
- Chapter 15
- Management of Time and Energy
- Chapter 16
- Managing Family Income
- Chapter 17
- Life Begins
- Chapter 18
- Concept of Development
- Chapter 19
- My Family and I
- Chapter 20
- Adolescence: Charms and Challenges
- Chapter 21
- Ethics in Daily Life
- Chapter 22
- Consumer Beware! Be Aware!
Exam paper pattern
| Section | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Q1-Q19 | Answer all 19 multiple choice questions. Each question has four options and one correct answer. |
| Q20-Q31 | Answer all 12 objective questions as instructed. Each question carries 2 marks and may contain four small parts such as fill in the blanks, true or false statements, or matching pairs. |
| Q32-Q41 | Answer all 10 very short answer questions in 30 to 50 words each. Some questions include an internal OR choice. |
| Q42-Q45 | Answer all 4 short answer questions in 50 to 80 words each. Some questions include an internal OR choice. |
| Q46-Q47 | Answer both long answer questions in 80 to 120 words each. Each question includes an internal OR choice. |
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters are there in NIOS 216 — Home Science?
The NIOS 216 — Home Science syllabus has 22 chapters, listed in full above. Cover the high-weightage chapters first using the exam pattern as a guide.
How do I know which NIOS 216 — Home Science chapters carry the most marks?
Compare the chapter list above with the exam pattern and the last few years of question papers — the topics that appear most often and the units with the highest marks are where to focus first. Always confirm weightage against the official syllabus for your exam year.
Has the NIOS 216 — Home Science syllabus changed this year?
Boards occasionally revise the syllabus or remove topics for a session. Always download the official syllabus for your exact exam year from the official NIOS portal rather than relying on an older copy or a social-media list.
How can I prepare for NIOS 216 — Home Science faster?
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