One account
Many possibilites
The B.Com (Management Studies) is an undergraduate program spread over a duration of three years with specific emphasis on understanding business and management. Widely, the programme offers a student an essential knowledge of management fundamentals such as; accounting, economics, finance, human resources, operations, marketing and strategy. In the course, understanding and application, theoretical and practical aspects of managing a business are taught to the students through case studies, projects, internships and other research works.
The entrance examinations for admission to the premier B.Com colleges in India for management studies include CAT/MAT/NMAT/XAT/ATMA and state level entrance tests. The registration for these management entrance exams is done around August-September every year and the exams are held in the period November –February. Students who wish to appear for the tests can download the application form from the website or obtain hard copy from the admission office, and the forms are available from August to October for the various examinations which are conducted from November to January.
| Column Name | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Commerce (Management Studies) |
| Duration | 3 Years (Full-time) |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 with a minimum percentage (varies by college) in Commerce/Business Studies stream |
| Top Colleges (India) | Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) Delhi, Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce Pune, Christ (Deemed University) Bangalore, Loyola College Chennai, St. Xavier's College Kolkata (This is not an exhaustive list) |
| Entrance Exam | Merit-based selection or entrance exams like CUET, IPU CET |
1. The candidate should have passed the 10+2 examination or any other equivalent examination recognized by the Central/State governments and should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the final examination.
2. The recommended subjects for 10+2 should include Maths/Accounts/Economics/Business Studies.
3. As observed, some universities have their own entrance examinations for applicants seeking admissions.
4. The government has provided some relaxation in minimum marks particularly for the students belonging to the reserve categories.
5. Applications by foreign nationals/NRIs can be made through the separate quota.
6. Admission will be given on merit basis for the courses mentioned above and for those applicants who are waiting for their 10+2 examination results may also apply for the admission on provisional basis.
1. CAT – Common Admission Test, conducted by the IIMs for the admission in management programmes such as B.Com etc. Includes knowledge of numbers, analytical skills, capacities to interpret figures.
2. CMAT - Common Management Admission Test conducted for admissions to management courses in AICTE affiliated colleges and institutions like B.Com. Tests math and numerical proficiency, critical thinking abilities.
3. Aligarh Muslim University, abbreviated as AMU, has its own test for the admission to B.Com courses. Some of the areas of study within the category are accounting, business economics, mathematics and English.
4. The courses that require BHU – Banaras Hindu University entrance test for B.Com admission. Measures basic skills in numerical ability and mathematical computation, logical and analytical skills and language comprehension.
5. B.Com admission test conducted by Jamia Millia Islamia University for enrolling to B.Com courses. It is to check the intelligence, numeral ability, logical and language skills in English and Hindi languages.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Management Principles | Introduction to Management, Functions of Management (Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, Controlling), Organizational Structures, Decision Making |
| Financial Management | Financial Statements Analysis, Time Value of Money, Capital Budgeting Techniques, Cost of Capital, Working Capital Management |
| Human Resource Management | Recruitment & Selection Process, Performance Management, Training & Development, Employee Relations, Labor Laws |
| Marketing Management | Marketing Mix (Product, Price, Place, Promotion), Market Research, Consumer Behavior, Marketing Strategies |
| Organizational Behaviour | Motivation Theories, Leadership Styles, Group Dynamics, Communication Skills, Organizational Culture |
| Business Communication | Effective Communication Skills, Business Writing, Report Writing, Presentation Skills |
| Business Accounting | Accounting Principles, Journal, Ledger, Final Accounts, Cash Flow Statement, Ratio Analysis |
| Business Law | Indian Contract Act, Sale of Goods Act, The Companies Act, Consumer Protection Act |
| Business Statistics | Descriptive Statistics, Probability Distributions, Hypothesis Testing, Correlation & Regression Analysis |
| Information Technology & Management | Introduction to Information Systems, E-commerce, Business Applications of IT |
1. 10+2 or equivalent in any stream with more than 50% aggregate score
2. Online application or downloading this application with supporting documents.
3. If applicable, it is necessary to sit for the appropriate entrance exam for the particular course of choice.
4. Keep checking the merit list and joining the counseling session if one got an opportunity to join the college.
5. Students plan what college to attend and which course to take during counseling.
6. The last step is to pay fees to complete other admission procedures and ensure one is admitted.
| College Name | Location | Specialization | Estimated Fee Range (INR/Year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) | Delhi | Business Management (Hons.) | 10,000 - 20,000 |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR) | Delhi | Business Administration (Prog.) | 10,000 - 20,000 |
| Loyola College | Chennai | Commerce ( specialization in Management) | 20,000 - 40,000 |
| Hindu College | Delhi | B.Com (Hons.) with specialization in Management | 10,000 - 20,000 |
| Hansraj College | Delhi | B.Com (Hons.) with specialization in Business Administration | 5,000 - 15,000 |
| Fergusson College | Pune | Bachelor of Commerce (Vocational) - Retail Management | 12,000 - 25,000 |
The Presidency College |
Chennai | Commerce ( specialization in Management Studies) | 25,000 - 45,000 |
| Shri Venkateswara College | Delhi | B.Com (Hons.) with specialization in Management Studies | 8,000 - 18,000 |
| College Name | Location | Estimated Fee Range (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce | Pune | 50,000 - 1,00,000 |
| Christ (Deemed University), Bangalore | Bangalore | 40,000 - 80,000 |
| St. Xavier's College, Mumbai | Mumbai | 30,000 - 60,000 |
| Shiv Nadar University | Noida | 80,000 - 1,20,000 |
| Jain (Deemed-to-be University) | Bangalore | 45,000 - 90,000 |
| Amity University | Noida | 40,000 - 80,000 |
| Balaji Institute of Management (BIMTECH) | Greater Noida | 65,000 - 1,15,000 |
| NMIMS School of Business Management | Mumbai | 75,000 - 1,50,000 |
| KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce | Mumbai | 60,000 - 1,00,000 |
| Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Bangalore | Bangalore | 70,000 - 1,20,000 |
