One account
Many possibilites
Master of Commerce (M.Com) is one of the postgraduate courses offered in commerce, financial and management subject. This is a full time two years course which aims at enhancing the students knowledge in the areas of accounting, economics, banking, company law and management principles. It helps develop students’ professional skills, readying them for work in accounting, auditing, banking, finance and management.
A number of entrance tests are accepted for admittance to the program M.Com. CAT XAT GMAT MAT ATMA are some of the popular national level exams. These colleges each accept the scores from any one of these tests. The application process usually takes place every April/May of each year. Exams are scheduled during the period of February-May each year. It takes place in June-July when results are announced. Shortlisted candidates are invited for GD/IP and final selection lists are released by August for the July – August session.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Master of Commerce |
| Duration | 2 Years (Full-Time) |
| Course Level | Postgraduate |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's Degree in Commerce (B.Com) or a related field |
| Top Colleges (India) | Delhi School of Economics (DSE), University of Mumbai, Christ (Deemed University), Loyola College, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) (MBA - Accounting) |
| Entrance Exam | University Merit, Entrance Exams like CUET PG, University Specific Exams |
1. A graduate degree (minimum 50% aggregate marks) from a recognized university.
2. For reserved category students, minimum 45% aggregate marks in graduation and aggregate marks in the entrance test.
3. Candidates in Final year of Graduation’ can also apply provisionally as long they meet minimum marks criteria.
4. M.Com course: It is also not compulsory to follow an age restriction for granting admission.
5. It is possible that students in order to get admission in top B-Schools for M.Com they may have to appear for Entrance exams like CAT/XAT/MAT.
6. Some institutes could also ask for work experience for M.Com admission.
1. DUET M.Com: Delhi University runt for entry into affiliated colleges for M.Com. It assesses their quantitative skills, problem-solving skills, and language competencies.
2. BHU PET M.Com: BHU M.Com entrance exam to be held today for BHU distance education: Testing quantitative aptitude, reasoning and general awareness for admission to M.Com courses.
3. JNUEE M.Com: Jawaharlal Nehru University entrance exam testing the ability to reason, performs numeric calculations, and expresses oneself in the language in order to gain admission to the M.Com courses at JNU.
4. Pondicherry University Entrance Exam: It measures the quantitative ability and logical and language skills to be admitted into colleges of M.Com in Pondicherry University.
5. AMU M.Com Entrance Test: Aligarh Muslim University – AMUEE – Test of Quantitative Ability, Mental Ability and English Language for admissions to M.Com.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Advanced Accounting | International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Corporate Accounting, Management Accounting, Auditing |
| Advanced Business Economics | Econometrics, Microeconomic Theory, Macroeconomic Theory, Game Theory |
| Business Finance | Investment Management, Portfolio Management, Financial Markets, Risk Management |
| Marketing Management | Consumer Behavior, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing |
| Human Resource Management | HR Planning, Recruitment & Selection, Performance Management, Training & Development, Labor Laws |
| Research Methodology | Research Design, Data Collection & Analysis Techniques, Hypothesis Testing, Statistical Software |
| Elective Courses (vary by specialization) | Financial Management, International Business, Banking & Insurance, Taxation, Entrepreneurship |
| Dissertation | Topic Selection, Literature Review, Research Methodology, Data Analysis, Thesis Writing, Dissertation Defense |
1. Eligibility Criteria : Candidates possessing ‘Bachelor’s Degree with at least 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized University.
2. Prepare a list of selected colleges and if any entrance test should also be studied. Popular exams include CAT/MAT/XAT.
3. In order to gain admission to colleges complete the application forms before the deadline either online or offline. Pay application fees.
4. Sit for the relevant management entrance test if solicited by colleges.
5. Wait for the merit lists being declared by each college and see if you are on the list.
6. Sit for admission test and enrol if admitted by providing necessary documents and paying admission fees.
| College Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Delhi School of Economics (DSE) | Delhi |
| University of Delhi (DU) - Various Colleges (SRCC, Hindu College, etc.) | Delhi |
| Mumbai University | Mumbai |
| Madras Christian College | Chennai |
| Fergusson College | Pune |
| University of Calcutta | Kolkata |
| Lucknow University | Lucknow |
| Osmania University | Hyderabad |
| Annamalai University | Annamalainagar |
| Gujarat University | Ahmedabad |
| College Name | Location | Estimated 1st Year Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Christ (Deemed University) | Bangalore | 1.00 Lakh - 1.50 Lakh |
| Symbiosis School of Economics & Management | Pune | 1.25 Lakh - 1.75 Lakh |
| SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) | Mumbai | 1.50 Lakh - 2.00 Lakh |
| Amity School of Business | Various Locations | 0.75 Lakh - 1.25 Lakh |
| Chandigarh University School of Business | Chandigarh | 0.75 Lakh - 1.00 Lakh |
| Shiv Nadar School of Business | Noida | 1.75 Lakh - 2.25 Lakh |
| KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce | Mumbai | 0.50 Lakh - 1.00 Lakh |
| College Name | Location | Specialization | Average CTC Range (Lakhs per Annum) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi School of Economics (DSE) | Delhi | Economics, Finance, Accounting | 10.0 - 15.0+ |
| SP Jain Institute of Management and Research (SPJIMR) (MBA) | Mumbai | Finance | 15.0 - 20.0+ |
| Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta) (MBA - Accounting) | Kolkata | Accounting | 12.0 - 18.0+ |
| Christ (Deemed University) | Bangalore | Accounting, Finance, Marketing | 6.0 - 9.0 |
| Symbiosis School of Economics & Management | Pune | Finance, Marketing, International Business | 5.0 - 8.0 |
| Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) (MBA) | Mumbai | Finance | 8.0 - 12.0 |
| Xavier Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship (XIME) (MBA) | Bangalore | Business Management | 6.0 - 9.0 |
| University of Delhi (DU) - Various Colleges (SRCC, Hindu College) | Delhi | Accounting, Finance, Marketing | 4.0 - 6.0 |
| Specialization | Job Titles | Average Salary (Lakhs per Annum) |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting | Chartered Accountant (CA), Cost Accountant, Financial Analyst, Internal Auditor | 7.0 - 12.0+ |
| Forensic Accounting | Forensic Accountant, Fraud Investigator | 8.0 - 14.0 |
| Management Accounting | Management Accountant, Cost Controller, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst | 6.0 - 10.0 |
| Finance | Investment Banker, Financial Analyst, Corporate Finance Analyst, Risk Management Specialist | 8.0 - 15.0+ |
| Investment Management | Portfolio Manager, Investment Research Analyst, Wealth Manager | 10.0 - 18.0+ |
| Banking | Credit Analyst, Corporate Banking Officer, Treasury Management Specialist | 6.0 - 10.0 |
| Marketing | Marketing Manager, Brand Manager, Market Research Analyst, Digital Marketing Specialist | 5.0 - 8.0 |
| Product Marketing | Product Marketing Manager, Product Launch Specialist | 6.0 - 9.0 |
