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B.Com refers to a bachelor’s degree in commerce and is normally offered as a 3-year course. The areas covered in the course include core commerce subjects such as accounting, economics, and finance, business administration and management. Apart from this many colleges provide different specialization in B.Com; accounting and finance; Banking and Insurance; Taxation; Business management; Computer Applications; and Tourism administration. The qualification for pursuing B.Com is passing 12th standard with commerce or science or arts stream.
Some of the most common B.Com entrance exams are the state level Common Entrance Tests (CET) which are usually conducted from April and June. Apart from CET, those students may also opt for college level tests and national level exams such as ATMA, IPMAT or NPAT scheduled during the month of May or June. College admissions and applications take place during June-August and are usually before the new start of the academic year in July-August. The entrance exams evaluate quantitative skills, logical reasoning, verbal skills, general knowledge, and language proficiency in the form of pen-paper tests and group exercises or personal interviews.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | Pass Class 12 (Commerce Stream Preferred) |
| Top Colleges (India) | Delhi University, Mumbai University, Christ University, St. Xavier's College Kolkata, Shree Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) |
| Entrance Exam | Direct Admission, Merit-Based, CUET, University Specific Exams |
1. Must have passed in senior secondary exam (10+2) or its equivalent exam with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate for general and 45% marks for the reserved categories of students.
2. Mathematics/Accounts/Commerce/Economics/Statistics should be made compulsory for 10+2.
3. There are institutions that sometimes test before they allow students to enrol for courses.
4. The general category students should be above 17-20 years of age as the minimum age limit.
5. Percentage reduction is given to reserved category students.
6. Students who are waiting for the results of 10+2 examination can apply for provisional admission and carry on their academic studies.
1. NPAT- National level entrance test conducted by Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies for B.Com program offered at its Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Navi Mumbai campus.
2. DU JAT – Common entrance test administered by Delhi University for admission to the undergraduate management and Commerce programmes as well as those like B.Com at the colleges affiliated to Delhi University.
3. CUSAT: Christ University Common Entrance Test – It is an entrance test conducted at the university level for admission into courses of commerce and management offered by Christ University and its respective campuses in India.
4. SET – the Symbiosis Admission Test for admission to all undergraduate programs offered at various Symbiosis institutes in India in the fields of Business and Commerce.
5. Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University BBA/B.Com exams – This is a list of entrance examinations conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University for students seeking admission in bachelor programs in business management and commerce.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Accounting | Financial Accounting Principles, Double-Entry System, Journalizing, Ledger Posting, Trial Balance, Final Accounts (Trading & Profit and Loss A/c, Balance Sheet) |
| Business Mathematics & Statistics | Set Theory, Matrices, Calculus, Probability Distributions, Statistical Methods (Measures of Central Tendency, Dispersion, Correlation) |
| Business Economics | Microeconomics (Demand & Supply, Market Structures, Production Theory) , Macroeconomics (National Income, Inflation, Money & Banking) |
| Business Law | Contract Law, Company Law, Sales of Goods Act, Negotiable Instruments Act |
| Business Communication | Effective Writing Skills, Report Writing, Business Presentation Skills |
| Marketing Management | Marketing Mix (Product, Price, Place, Promotion), Consumer Behavior, Marketing Strategies |
| Management Principles | Functions of Management (Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Controlling), Organizational Structures, Leadership Theories |
| Taxation | Income Tax Law, Goods and Services Tax (GST) |
| Elective Courses | Financial Management, Cost Accounting, Human Resource Management, International Business, E-commerce |
1. Aspirants should check Eligibility Criteria: 10+2 pass with at least an aggregate.
2. College selection should be done by filtering out the ones which are UG approved and AICTE approved which have a good ranking, low fees, and good location.
3. Application online or offline through filling and returning the application form and other necessary documents.
4. Entry test will be taken for the candidates according to the rules if there is any.
5. Read notification and appear for counseling if selected.
6. End of admission process pay fees hand over documents and enroll to the college.
| College Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) | Delhi |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) | Delhi |
| Hindu College | Delhi |
| Hansraj College | Delhi |
| Loyola College | Chennai |
| Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics | Mumbai |
| Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics (NMIMS) | Mumbai |
| Fergusson College | Pune |
| St. Xavier's College | Kolkata |
| Government College of Commerce and Economics | Chandigarh |
| College Name | Location | Fees INR |
|---|---|---|
| Christ University | Bangalore | 1.00 Lakh - 2.00 Lakh |
| St. Xavier's College | Mumbai | 0.75 Lakh - 1.50 Lakh |
| Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce | Pune | 1.25 Lakh - 2.00 Lakh |
| Amity University School of Commerce | Noida | 0.75 Lakh - 1.25 Lakh |
| Jain University School of Commerce | Bangalore | 1.00 Lakh - 1.50 Lakh |
| Chandigarh University School of Business | Chandigarh | 0.75 Lakh - 1.00 Lakh |
| Shiv Nadar School of Business | Noida | 1.50 Lakh - 2.00 Lakh |
| KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce | Mumbai | 0.50 Lakh - 1.00 Lakh |
| Presidency College | Chennai | 0.75 Lakh - 1.25 Lakh |
| Mithibai College of Arts and Commerce | Mumbai | 0.50 Lakh - 1.00 Lakh |
| College Name | Location | Average CTC Range (Lakhs per Annum) |
|---|---|---|
| Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) | Delhi | 7.0 - 10.0+ |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) | Delhi | 6.5 - 9.0+ |
| Hindu College | Delhi | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| St. Xavier's College (Mumbai) | Mumbai | 5.0 - 8.0 |
| Loyola College | Chennai | 4.0 - 6.0 |
| Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce | Pune | 4.0 - 6.0 |
| Christ (Deemed University) | Bangalore | 4.0 - 6.0 |
| Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics (NMIMS) | Mumbai | 4.0 - 6.0 |
| Specialization | Job Titles | Average Salary (Lakhs per Annum) |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Accountant, Auditor, Tax Consultant, Financial Analyst | 3.0 - 6.0 |
| Cost Accounting | Cost Accountant, Management Accountant | 4.0 - 7.0 |
| Taxation | Tax Assistant, Tax Manager, GST Practitioner | 3.5 - 5.5 |
| Finance | Investment Banker, Financial Analyst, Risk Analyst, Wealth Manager | 4.0 - 7.0 |
| Banking | Probationary Officer, Credit Analyst, Wealth Management Advisor | 3.5 - 5.0 |
| Insurance | Underwriter, Claims Adjuster, Risk Management Specialist | 3.0 - 5.0 |
| Marketing | Marketing Executive, Brand Manager, Market Research Analyst, Digital Marketing Specialist | 3.5 - 6.0 |
| Sales | Sales Representative, Business Development Executive, Account Manager | 3.0 - 5.0 |
| Human Resource Management (HRM) | HR Assistant, Recruitment Specialist, Training and Development Specialist | 3.0 - 5.0 |
