College of Community Science, Samastipur

In 1982, the College of Community Science, Pusa, was established in Samastipur, Bihar, India, as a constituent college of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University. The institution is co-educational and provides specialised courses at this location in community science and related subjects. The institution has a total student enrolment of 93 and a faculty strength of 17.

The amenities available to the students at College of Community Science, Pusa, are many and are given to facilitate all-round development of the students. Well-equipped labs form an integral part of courses in food science and nutrition, and hands-on training is provided for the same. A good library is one that provides for a learning resource centre, promoting research and academic pursuit.

An auditorium for events and seminars assists in creating a lively atmosphere on campus. IT infrastructure ensures that the students are always connected and have access to digital resources. The college lays much emphasis on student welfare through its health centre, which offers first-aid facilities. The College of Community Science, Pusa, offers divergent courses suiting various aspects of community science.

The institute offers 6 full-time courses, at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. At the undergraduate level, there is the B. Sc. in Biology and Mathematics. Thereafter, at the postgraduate level, the students can pursue more specialised M. Sc. in Food and Nutrition , M. Sc in Home Science Extension, M. Sc in Communication Management , and M. Sc in Family Resource Management.

All these courses are oriented towards equipping students with deep knowledge and practical skills in their respective chosen subjects. The admission procedure of the College of Community Science, Pusa, has the objective of selecting able and committed students for admission to the various courses in the college. The college accepts scores from a few national-level entrance tests.

This includes CUET UG for undergraduate ones, CUET PG for admission to postgraduate courses, and CUCET for Central Universities.