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A taxation is an act of collection of money from the trading company, citizens by the Government institutions. Candidates willing to pursue the course in Taxation after 12th or after graduation must check the popular degree, distance, online, diploma courses in taxation at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.  

Types of Taxation Courses -UG & PG 

The taxation course in India is offered at various levels. Candidates must check their eligibility and qualification before applying for any of the taxation courses. Taxation courses are of the following types: 

  • Full-Time Taxation Courses: This mode of course under undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree course is a classroom that has a three-year or two-year course duration respectively. Candidates can also pursue Diploma or PG diploma courses in Taxation course.  
  • Online/Distance Learning Taxation Courses: Many institutions/universities offers distant UG and PG learning courses for Taxation course.  
  • Taxation Certificate Courses: These courses are offered by Taxation colleges as short-term courses. The duration of these courses is from three to 12 months duration. Candidates can do certificate courses in Taxation based on different job expertise/profiles. 

Popular Taxation Courses -UG & PG 

Check the table below to know some of the popular Taxation courses in UG and PG: 

Undergraduate Taxation Courses 

Postgraduate Taxation Courses 

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) 

PG Diploma in Taxation 

B.Com. (Hons.) in Finance, Accounting, Audit and Taxation with KPMG Certified Accounting Professional (KCAP) 

M.Com. in Finance and Taxation 

B.Com. in Finance and Taxation 

Advanced Diploma in Corporate Taxation 

B.Com. in Taxation 

M.A. in International Taxation 

Advance Diploma in Tax Consultancy Management 

Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Management 

Taxation Degree Courses – UG 

Undergraduate Taxation course can be pursued soon after completion of 10+2 education from a recognised board of examination. Check the table below to know the details about the taxation UG course: 

Features 

Details 

Duration of the Taxation UG course 

3 years 

Eligibility Criteria 

10+2 from a recognized board with minimum aggregate marks in any stream 

Admission Process 

Entrance Exams/Merit-based 

Course Fee 

The fee for the Taxation UG course is usually leass than INR 1 lakh.  

Entrance Exams 

What after Undergraduate Course 

Candidates can pursue PG courses in Taxation or can work in the corporate sectors.

Check the table below to know the popular UG Taxation degree course offered by various university/institutions: 

Course name 

Name of the College/Institution 

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) 

ISME - International School of Management Excellence 

B.Com. in Finance and Taxation 

St. Berchmans College 

B.Com. in Finance and Taxation 

Union Christian College 

B.Com. in Taxation 

Osmania University College for Women 

B.Com. in Tax 

Vikrant Group of Institutions, Indore 

BBA in Accountancy, Taxation and Auditing 

 

George College, George Group of Colleges 

Distance Taxation Courses – UG 

Many universities/Colleges offer distant learning modes for Taxation UG courses. Candidates can pursue the course after fulfilling the eligibility criteria. Check the table below to know the distant Taxation courses and colleges offer: 

Distance Taxation Course 

University/College Offering 

Advance Diploma in Tax Consultancy Management 

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Hyderabad 

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) 

Shivaji University, Kolhapur 

Advanced Diploma in Taxation Management 

Xaviers Institute of Business Management Studies, Hyderabad 

Advance Diploma in Tax consultancy 

National Institute of Management and Research Studies 

Online Taxation Courses –UG 

Many institutes offer the UG Taxation course through online mode. In this mode of classroom, candidates can take the classes at their convenience. Check the table below to know the courses and institutions for online Taxation courses: 

Online Taxation course 

Institute Offering 

Online Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) 

Chandigarh University (CU) 

Online B.Com. in Taxation and Finance from upGrad in collaboration with Amrita University 

upGrad 

Online Advance Diploma in Tax Consultancy Management 

Indian School of Technology and Management 

Online Professional Diploma in Tax Consultancy 

Online B.Com. in Taxation and Finance 

Amrita Ahead Online 

Taxation Diploma Courses -UG  

Taxation UG diploma course is also the popular choice among the candidates after degree courses. The duration of Diploma courses is usually for one year. The eligibility criteria for Diploma courses is 10+2 passed in any stream. There is no entrance test conducted for admission to diploma courses. Check the table below to know the Taxation diploma courses: 

UG Taxation Diploma Courses 

Institutions Offering 

Advance Diploma in GST Accounting and Taxation 

AKB Institute of Finance and Management 

Diploma in GST Accounting and Taxation 

Diploma in GST 

Arni University 

Diploma in Accounting /Taxation / Investment 

Swami Vivekanand University 

Taxation Degree Courses – PG 

Postgraduate Taxation courses can be pursued after completion of graduation from a recognised/statutory institute/university. The duration of the course is usually from 6 months to 2 years. Check the table below to know the details about the taxation PG course: 

Features 

Details 

Duration of the course 

Maximum 2 Years 

Eligibility Criteria 

Undergraduate degree or diploma in any subject from a recognized university with minimum aggregate marks 

Admission Process 

Merit-Based 

Course Fee 

INR

What after Postgraduate Course 

There are excellent career prospects after completing PG course in Taxation. Candidates can work in higher positions in related fields.

Popular courses and institutions offering Taxation PG degree 

PG Degree Taxation Course 

Institution Offering 

M.Com. (Finance and Taxation/ Marketing and Analytics) 

St. Joseph's College of Commerce 

M.Com. in Finance and Taxation 

St. Berchmans College 

Post Graduate Diploma in GST 

Alagappa University 

Distance Taxation Courses – PG 

Many institutes offer PG Taxation courses in distant mode. The list of courses and institutions are tabulated below: 

Distant Taxation Course- PG 

Institute Offering 

M.Com. in Finance and Taxation 

IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University 

Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation ((PGDT) 

Directorate of Distance Education, Kurukshetra University 

M.Com. in Taxation 

Shivaji University, Kolhapur 

Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation 

NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open Univesity 

PG Diploma in Taxation, Finance and Investment 

University of Madras - Institute of Distance Education

Part-Time/Short-term Taxation Courses – PG 

Usually, colleges offer the Taxation courses under short term courses. The duration of the courses is usually three months to 12 months. Check the table below to know the popular short term Taxation courses: 

Part-Time/Short-Term Taxation Courses- PG 

Institutes Offering 

Post Graduate Diploma in Tax Management 

BHU - Banaras Hindu University 

Diploma in Taxation Law 

MES Institute of Management and Career Courses 

Post Graduation Diploma in Corporate Taxation 

Corparena Academy of Management 

Online Taxation Courses –PG 

Various Institutes offer online PG Taxation courses. Candidates can pursue the online at their convenience and are not required to visit the institute for classroom studies. Check the table below to know the online PG taxation courses offered by institutes: 

Online PG taxation Courses 

Institutes/Portals Offering 

Online Master of Commerce (M.Com.) 

Chandigarh University 

Online M.Com. in Finance and Systems from upGrad in collaboration with Amrita University 

UpGrad

Taxation Diploma Courses -PG  

Candidates can pursue a diploma in Taxation course at PG level. The eligibility criteria for the Diploma programme remain the same as for the PG degree course. Admission to Diploma in Taxation- PG is granted on merit basis. Tabulated below is the list of courses and colleges offering the Taxation in Diploma course: 

Taxation Diploma Courses-PG 

Institutes Offering 

PG Diploma in Taxation 

Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University 

Professional Diploma in Tax Management 

University of Mysore 

Diploma in GST 

IIMT University 

Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation Law 

UniRaj - University of Rajasthan 

PG Diploma in Taxation 

UNIPUNE - Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) 

PG Diploma in Accountancy and Taxation 

Government Girls Polytechnic College, Lucknow 

Post Graduate Diploma in Taxation 

G.S. Science Arts And Commerce College 

FAQs on Taxation Courses 

Q: Which course is best for Taxation?

A: Candidates can pursue Taxation courses in different modes of education like- full-time, part-time or online. Candidates can pursue a suitable course as per their eligibility and qualifications.  

Q: What are the qualifications required to pursue an Taxation course?

A: Qualifications required to pursue an Taxation course depends upon the level that the candidate is applying for. For UG Taxation courses admission candidates are required to have passed Class 12 th examination from a recognised board. For a PG courses admission candidates are required to have completed a bachelor’s degree from a statutory institution/university.  

Q: What is taught in an Taxation course?

A: The Taxation course aims at imparting practical and theoretical knowledge of financial accounting, direct taxation, indirect taxation and auditing.  

Q: Is Taxation taught at the UG level?

A: Yes. Candidates can pursue a degree or diploma in Taxation at UG level.  

Q: What is the fee range for Taxation courses in India?

A: The fee range of the top Taxation colleges in India is less than a lakh to INR 2 lakh. Very few colleges have fees above INR 5 lakh. The Taxation course fee typically depends on the course type, mode of education, duration and credential offered.  

Q: Which are the popular colleges for Taxation at PG level?

A: The popular colleges for pursuing a course in Taxation at PG level are:
  • St. Joseph's College of Commerce  
  • St. Berchmans College  

Q. Which are the top recruiters for Taxation course?

A: Some of the top recruiters for Taxation are:
  • Accenture 
  • Amazon 
  • PWC 
  • Deloitte 
  • Bosch Ltd 
  • Bata India 
  • Ernst & Young 
  • Feedback Infra Pvt 
  • Decathlon 

Q: Is there any age limit to pursue a UG or PG course in Taxation?

A: Candidates having age above 17 years can pursue a UG level course and candidates above the age of 23 years can pursue a PG level course in Taxation.  

Q: What are the popular entrance exams in Taxation UG Degree?

A: Some of the popular entrannce examination conducte for admission to UG degree in Taxation are: 
  • DAVV CET 
  • UGAT 
  • GITAM GAT 
  • CUCET Chandigarh University 
  • REVA CET 

Q: Which are the popular entrance examinations for PG Degree?

A: Admission to Taxation course- PG degree is majorly granted on merit basis.  

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