The Department of Human Development and Family Studies

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Admissions open for M.Sc. in Human Development & Family Studies (2026–2027) at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda ✨
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Admissions Open for B.Sc. in Human Development and Family Studies at the Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda.

Begin your journey towards creating meaningful impact in individuals, families, and communities.

Apply now on GCAS Portal: https://gcas.gujgov.in

For queries:
📞 Dr. Sundharalingam Balasubramani — +91 8870123103
📞 Ms. Neti Derasari — +91 7016741534

The Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda invites applications for the B.Sc. in Human Development and Family Studies.

📌 Admissions Open
📌 Apply via GCAS Portal: https://gcas.gujgov.in

For assistance:
📞 Dr. Sundharalingam Balasubramani — +91 8870123103
📞 Ms. Neti Derasari — +91 7016741534

🌟 Admissions Open!

Join the B.Sc. in Human Development and Family Studies at MSU and build a meaningful career focused on individuals, families, and communities.

✨ Empower. Engage. Enrich. Transform.

Proud to share that our alumna, Dr. Bhamini Mehta, was featured on the x podcast as part of their World Health Day initiative. She shared valuable insights on the growing importance of mental health in today’s fast-paced urban life.

We are delighted to see our alumna contributing meaningfully to important conversations on health and wellbeing.

✨ A degree in Human Development opens doors to meaningful and impactful careers!

From education, counselling, healthcare, research, policy advocacy, entrepreneurship, and community development — the possibilities are endless. 🌍📚💼

Shape lives. Build communities. Create change. 💫

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We are proud to share that Prof. Priti Desai, distinguished alumna of our department, has been awarded the prestigious Centennial Award for Excellence by East Carolina University (ECU), USA, on April 29, 2026. One of the university’s highest honors, the award recognizes exceptional contributions in service, leadership, and spirit. Prof. Desai, Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at ECU’s College of Health and Human Performance, has also done pioneering work in establishing the Child Life Program in Baroda. Her remarkable achievement brings immense pride to our department and serves as an inspiration to the academic community. ✨