byGaganDeep
Updated on - 21 May, 2024
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) (Corporate Secretaryship) is an undergraduate Commerce course focusing on business administration and especially company secretarial practices. The curriculum exposes the learners to knowledge and skills regarding legal obligations, statutes and regulations, corporate governance rules and secretarial standards both in different forms of businesses. They acquire knowledge on the broad aspects of the corporate law, business communication, financial accounting, tax laws, capital markets, drafting the resolution, organizing the meetings, board procedures, etc.
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| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Commerce (Corporate Secretaryship) |
| Duration | 3 Years (Full-Time) |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (Commerce Stream) or Equivalent with minimum marks (varies by college) |
| Top Colleges (India) | Sri Ram College of Commerce (Delhi), Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics (Mumbai), Symbiosis School of Law (Pune), Christ (Deemed University) (Bangalore), Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) |
| Entrance Exam | University Entrance Exams |
1. Any candidate who has passed 10 + 2 examination or equivalent from any preeminent Board with at least 50% marks is eligible for admissions.
2. Those who have opted English as a subject in 10+2 should have proceeded to university for first degree courses.
3. It has no age limit but the minimum person has to be 17 years old.
4. These disciplines which include mathematics, accounts/ managerial accounts, economics and commerce/ business studies should be among the ones offered in 10+2.
5. There are universities that carry out entrance examinations in order to get into the said university.
6. There are usually other rules and requirements which depend on the institute.
1. CAT: CAT for IIMs: Section-Wise Analysis of Verbal Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and Logical Ability.
2. XAT: Statistics show that many are requiring testing that is verbal and logical such as Xavier Aptitude Test.
3. CMAT: The Quantitative ability, Logical ability, Verbal ability common among the Common Management Admission Test.
4. MAT: An IQ test to measure the intelligence and language analytical skills.
5. ATMA: Management Admission Test (MAT) assessing analytical verbal and quantitative abilities.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Business Communication | Effective communication skills, Report writing, Business presentations, Meeting etiquette |
| Company Law and Secretarial Practice | The Companies Act & related rules, Incorporation of a Company, Share Capital Management, Meetings & Resolutions, Corporate Governance |
| Financial Accounting | Accounting Principles & Standards (Indian AS & IFRS), Journalizing, Ledger, Trial Balance, Final Accounts |
| Management Accounting | Cost Accounting Fundamentals, Cost Classification, Cost Sheet, Budgeting Techniques |
| Corporate Accounting | Company Formation, Share Capital & Dividends, Accounting for Different Business Forms (Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Company) |
| Securities Laws & Capital Markets | SEBI Regulations, Stock Exchanges, Listing Procedures, Insider Trading |
| Business Law | Contract Law, The Sale of Goods Act, The Indian Partnership Act, The Negotiable Instruments Act |
| Taxation | Income Tax Act, Heads of Income, Exemptions, Deductions, Tax Calculation for Individuals & Companies |
| Company Secretarial Practice Lab | Practical application of company law & secretarial procedures, Drafting of Resolutions, Meeting Notices, Minutes |
| Information Technology & Computer Applications | Basic computer skills, MS Office Suite, Database Management Systems |
| Elective Courses (vary by college) | Industrial Law & Labour Relations, Human Resource Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Social Responsibility |
1. Qualifications: 10+2 pass out with minimum 45% aggregate scores from a recognized board.
2. Admissions can be made either online by filling the admission form before the last date of admissions and submission of documents or by purchasing a form at the designated sale points and submitting it with documents before the last date.
3. If entrance test is conducted go for the test or direct admission is based on merit.
4. Instruction to the candidates: If shortlisted, forward all original documents and pay admission fee.
5. After all records are filed, an institute will issue a provisional admission letter.
6. Contact the institute for the specified or alternative commencement date for the academic session and complete the enrollment formalities.
| College Name | Location | Estimated Fees (Annual) (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi School of Business (University of Delhi) | Delhi | 20,000 - 80,000 |
| Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) | All India (Distance Education) | 20,000 - 40,000 |
| Government College of Commerce & Economics (Gujarat University) | Ahmedabad | 15,000 - 60,000 |
| Madras School of Economics (University of Madras) | Chennai | 25,000 - 90,000 |
| Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda | Vadodara | 18,000 - 70,000 |
| Osmania University College of Commerce & Management Studies | Hyderabad | 20,000 - 80,000 |
| Sheth K.C. College (University of Mumbai) | Mumbai | 30,000 - 1,00,000 |
| Bangalore University School of Commerce | Bangalore | 22,000 - 85,000 |
| University College Thiruvananthapuram (University of Kerala) | Thiruvananthapuram | 15,000 - 65,000 |
| College Name | Location | Estimated Fees (Annual) (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Symbiosis School of Law, Pune | Pune | 1.00 Lakh - 2.00 Lakh |
| Christ (Deemed University), Bangalore | Bangalore | 1.25 Lakh - 2.25 Lakh |
| Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics (NMIMS), Mumbai | Mumbai | 1.50 Lakh - 2.50 Lakh |
| Amity University (Various Locations) | Various Locations | 0.75 Lakh - 1.75 Lakh |
| KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar | Bhubaneswar | 0.80 Lakh - 1.80 Lakh |
| Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore | Bangalore | 1.00 Lakh - 2.00 Lakh |
| The ICFAI University, Dehradun | Dehradun | 0.80 Lakh - 1.80 Lakh |
| Woxsen School of Business, Hyderabad | Hyderabad | 1.00 Lakh - 2.00 Lakh |
| Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S.P. Mandali Polytechnic & College, Mumbai | Mumbai | 0.75 Lakh - 1.50 Lakh |
| Rizvi College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai | Mumbai | 0.60 Lakh - 1.40 |
| Career Path | Average Salary (Lakhs per Annum) |
|---|---|
| Company Secretary | 5.0 - 12.0+ |
| Assistant Company Secretary | 3.0 - 5.0 |
| Compliance Officer | 4.0 - 7.0 |
| Corporate Governance Specialist | 4.5 - 8.0 |
| Legal Assistant (Corporate Law) | 3.5 - 5.5 |
| Investor Relations Officer | 4.0 - 8.0 |
| Management Consultant (Corporate Governance) | 5.0 - 10.0+ |