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Commerce is a popular field of study among students after Class 12. Those who have an interest in financial information/transactions, trading of economic value, etc. often consider studying Commerce subjects after Class 12. The Commerce course can be pursued at the undergraduate as well as postgraduate level. UG level Commerce courses offered to aspirants include BComBBACACSBBA LLB, BBM, BSc, etc. At the PG level, popular Commerce programs are MComMBAMPhilMSc, etc. Generally speaking, UG courses in Commerce are of three years duration whereas; PG and Doctoral programmes are of two years duration.

The Commerce subjects broadly cover various facets of Accounting, Business, Management, Finance, and Banking domains whilst equipping the students with managerial skills, thus enhancing employment opportunities. In this article, Shiksha brings you a detailed account on the Commerce subjects, specialisations and colleges.

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Table of Contents
  1. List of Commerce Subjects
    • 1.1 List of Commerce Subjects: UG-Level
    • 1.2 List of Commerce Subjects: PG-Level
  2. Top Commerce Specialisations
  3. Top Commerce Colleges in India
  4. FAQs Related to Commerce Course

List of Commerce Subjects

As mentioned above, the commerce course can be pursued at various levels such as undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The courses are available in full-time, part-time and online modes of education.

List of Commerce Subjects: UG-Level

The undergraduate Commerce syllabus is spread across six semesters. Each semester has various Commerce subjects which deal with management studies. Check out the table below to know a few of the Commerce subjects offered at the undergraduate degree level:

Commerce Course

Commerce Subjects

BCom

1.       Financial Accounting

2.       Company Law

3.       Indirect Tax Laws

4.       Auditing and Corporate Governance

5.       Fundamentals of Financial Management

6.       Business Organisation and Management

7.       Elective Courses such as Macroeconomics, Foreign Exchange Markets, etc.

8.       Language: English/Hindi/Modern Language

BCom (Honors)

1.       Environmental Studies

2.       Financial Accounting

3.       Business Laws

4.       Corporate Laws

5.       Corporate Accounting

6.       Business Mathematics

7.       Auditing and Corporate Governance

8.       Indirect Tax Laws

9.       Principles of Marketing

10.   Income Tax Law and Practice

11.   Computer Applications in Business

12.   Human Resource Management

BBA

1.       Introduction to Business Studies

2.       Business Accounting

3.       Principles of Macroeconomics

4.       Business Communication

5.       Business Mathematics

6.       Organization Behaviour

7.       Management Accounting

8.       Elements of IT

9.       Operations Research

10.   Business Law

11.   Fundamentals of Quality Management

BA in Business Economics

1.       Economics of Firm Strategy

2.       Economics of Money and Banking

3.       Managerial Economics

4.       Basic Financial Accounting

5.       Entrepreneurial Development

6.       Marketing

7.       Statistics for Business Analytics

8.       Macroeconomics

9.       Fiscal Economics

10.   International Economics

11.   Financial Markets

12.   Indian Economics and Economic Reforms

List of Commerce Subjects: PG-Level

Commerce syllabus for post-graduation programmes is spread across four semesters. Every semester has various Commerce subjects based on the course and programme. Check out the table below to know a few of the Commerce subjects for PG-level courses:

Commerce Course

Commerce Subjects

MCom

1.       Business Statistics

2.       Managerial Economics

3.       Managerial Accounting

4.       Financial Planning

5.       Organisational Theory and Behaviour

6.       Quantitative Techniques for Business

7.       Financial Management and Policy

8.       Marketing Management

9.       Legal Aspects of Business

10.   Global Strategic Management

11.   Entrepreneurship

12.   Corporate Governance, Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business

MA (Hons) in Economics

1.       Economic History of India

2.       Principles of Economics

3.       Sociology

4.       Indian Economy Since Independence

5.       Micro Economics

6.       Development Economics

7.       Accounting and Financial Management

8.       Statistics for Economic Analysis

9.       Data Base of Indian Economy and Computer Analysis of Data

10.   Economics of Public Finance

11.   Economics of Agriculture

12.   Basics of Financial Markets

MBA

1.       Organizational Behaviour

2.       Economics

3.       Marketing Management

4.       Information Technology

5.       Business Communication

6.       Behavorial Science

7.       Foreign Business Language

8.       Research Methodology

9.       Company Report

10.   Productions and Operations Management

11.   Accounting and Finance

12.   Human Resource Management

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Top Commerce Specialisations

The Commerce course is offered across various specialisations, wherein the students can learn different Commerce subjects. The most popular Commerce specialisations are Accounting, Finance and Banking. Check out the table below to know the Commerce specialisations offered by various Commerce colleges in India:

Top Commerce Specialisations

Accounting and Finance

Banking and Finance

Banking and Insurance

Accounting and Taxation

Actuarial Science

Business Administration

Applied Economics

Financial Accounting

Human Resources

Entrepreneurship

Auditing

Investment Banking

Top Commerce Colleges in India

Refer to the table below to know the top Commerce colleges in India.

List of Top Commerce Institute/University in India

Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)

St. Joseph's College of Commerce

Hindu College

Daulat Ram College

Lady Sri Ram College for Women

Stella Maris College

Madras Christian College

KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce

Christ University

Mount Caramel College

Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics 

Goenka College of Commerce and Business Administration

Mithibai College of Arts

Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce

FAQs Related to Commerce Course

Q: What are the Commerce subjects available in India?

A: The colleges in India offer various commerce subjects depending on the field of study. Commerce subjects such as Financial Accounting, Business Organisation and Management, Macro Economics, Microeconomics, Company Law, Foreign Exchange, Business Economics, Management Accounting, Human Resource Management, IT in Business, Income Tax, Corporate Accounting, Indirect Tax Laws, Liberal Arts, Central Banking, Auditing, Legal Aspects of Business, Language, Research Methodology, etc. are the various subjects available in India.

Q: Which are the Commerce subjects offered in BCom?

A: The Commerce subjects which students may study in BCom are Financial Accounting, Company Law, Indirect Tax Law, Auditing and Corporate Governance, Fundamentals of Financial Management, Macroeconomics, etc.

Q: Which are the top Commerce specialisations?

A: The top commerce specialisations offered by colleges in India are Accounting and Finance, Applied Economics, Banking and Insurance, Human Resources, Auditing, Acturial Science, Financial Accounting, etc.

Q: Is mathematics necessary for all Commerce courses?

A: No, mathematics is not necessary, however, candidates who have studied maths in Class 12 are given preference by the majority of Commerce institutes.

Q: Which are the top recruiters that hire Commerce graduates?

A: Recruiters such as SBI, Deloitte, KPMG, TCS, Microsoft, HCL Technologies, Hewlett- Packard, Reliance, Ernest and Young, etc are some of the top recruiters which hire Commerce graduates. 

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Popular Commerce Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Commerce Colleges in India. Learn more about these Commerce colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
3 Courses
432 - 540
7 LPA

#3 India Today

2 Courses
87.73 K
4.6

#1 Outlook

10 Courses
43.41 K - 3.82 L
5.3 - 6.89 LPA

#7 India Today

70 K - 11.9 L
4.8 - 6.14 LPA

#9 The Week

2 Courses
51.6 K - 80.61 K
9.24 - 9.5 LPA

#2 Outlook

3 Courses
29.51 K - 49.49 K
5.45 - 6.05 LPA

#6 Outlook

Popular Private Commerce Colleges in India

5 Courses
1.5 L - 3.5 L
6.12 LPA

Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

60 K - 10.5 L
3.7

Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

4 L - 4.4 L
6.2 LPA
1.4 L - 6.25 L
4.0
12.85 K - 8.16 L
4.0

#48 The Week

Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

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10.8 L
8.6 LPA

Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

Popular Commerce UG Courses

Following are the most popular Commerce UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Commerce Specializations

Following are the most popular Commerce Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Popular Commerce PG Courses

Following are the most popular Commerce PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for Commerce based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).
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Answered 12 hours ago

Parul University are likely to be out.

 * Check the Official Website: The most reliable source of information is the official Parul University website. Look for their "Admissions" section, where you should find details about the application process, important dates, and eligibility criteria for B.Com

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Hamza Asad

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Answered 12 hours ago

The college has a strong placement record, with many students securing jobs in reputed companies across various sectors. Some of the top recruiters at JLU Bhopal include Deloitte, KPMG, EY, PwC, and Amazon. The average salary package offered to BCom (H) students is also quite competitive.

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Hamza Asad

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 14 hours ago

The average package offered to BCom students during Neotia University placements in 2024 was INR 1.97 LPA. The same is stabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

BCom Average package

INR 1.97 LPA

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Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 14 hours ago

As per the latest report, Neotia University recorded 87.5% placements for its BCom batch in the year 2024. The BCom batch 2024 of Neotia University includes 8 students, of which 7 were placed in reputed companies and 1 opted for higher studies. The key highlights of Neotia University placements for

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Shoaib Mehdi

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Answered 18 hours ago

The college offers four BCom courses specialisations at the UG level. Students can check the list of course specialisations from the points mentioned below:

  • BCom. (Hons.)

  • BCom. (Hons.) Finance & Entrepreneurship

  • BCom (Hons.) Capital Markets

  • Global BCom

The course eligibility criteria are class 12 or equi

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Indrani Choudhury

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 18 hours ago

JLU Bhopal NIRF report for 2023 states that the median package offered to UG three-year students participating in the 2022 placements stood at INR 3.6 LPA. 

Moreover, as per the JLU overall 2023 placement, the the highest package offered to students participating in the 2023 placement was INR 14.25 L

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 18 hours ago

Yes, JLU Bhopal provides scholarships for students enrolled in the BCom Hons courses. The university provides different scholarships to cater to a broad range of students. Some of the scholarships offered by the university are Chancellor Freeships, Academic Scholarships, and Sports Scholarships. How

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 19 hours ago

JLU Bhopal's admission process for BCom (H) courses begins with the application stage. In this stage, students are required to fill out the application form and pay the application fees. The application fees charged by the university per programme is INR 1,100

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as pe

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 19 hours ago

Yes, JLU Bhopal conducts interviews for admission to its BCom (H) programme. At first, the university reviews all the applications received and shortlists students who have shown good performance in the Class 12 examinations. Afterward, these students are invited for a PI process for further evaluat

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 19 hours ago

Candidates willing to pursue a BCom (H) at JLU Bhopal must submit an online application through the university's official website. All the steps required to apply successfully are listed below:

1. To start, students must scan, upload, and email the following documents to the university's official ema

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 19 hours ago

JLU Bhopal offers a full-time BCom (H) programme. Under this programme, the university offers multiple specialisations. All these specialisations deal with different facets of Accounting and Finance. Check out the below list to know all the BCom (H) courses offered by the university:

  • BCom Hons in Fin

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 19 hours ago

In order to get into the JLU Bhopal BCom (H) programme, students must meet the course-specific eligibility requirements. As per official sources, candidates who have completed Class 12 examinations with a minimum of 50% in aggregate from a recognised board of India are eligible to apply for BCom (H)

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 19 hours ago

JLU Bhopal BCom (H) fee structure includes various components such as tuition fees, examination fees, hostel fees, and more. As per the structure, the total tuition fee is INR 1.8 lakh. To know the other fees, candidates can visit the official website of the university.

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 19 hours ago

Yes, JLU Bhopal offers a Financial (H) programme. Under this programme, students get to study various subjects, including Financial Systems, Management Practices, Business Math, etc. Check out the below table to know the key highlights of this programme:

Particulars

Statistics

Duration

Three years

Mode

Full-time

Selection Criteria

Class 12 marks + PI

Fee

INR 1.8 lakh

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

During The Neotia University BCom placements 2024, all seven students looking for a placement got placed at well-known companies, such as TCS BPS, Yokohama Tyres, Academor, etc. The average salary package offered BCom students passing out in 2024 was INR 1.97 LPA. The highest salary package for the

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Assam Don Bosco University provide for a four-year course in Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) [B.Com (Hons)]. The fee structure for this programme is as follows:

Tuition Fees:

Per Semester: INR 26,250

Total Tuition Fee: INR 2,10,000 divided over eight semesters.

One-Time Fees:

Admission Fee: INR 18,000

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Antu Kaibartya

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Answered 2 days ago

Kaziranga University offers a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) [B.Com (Hons)] programme with the following fee structure:

Tuition Fees: Rs30,000 per semester.

One-Time Fees:

Admission Fee: Rs20,000.
Registration Fee: Rs10,000.
This B.Com (Hons) curriculum is spread over four years and the entire programme

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Antu Kaibartya

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 days ago

You can get everything by visiting to your university or by consulting your college office staffs

You should bring all your proofs to get yours

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Illaiya Deva

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 3 days ago

The colleges with less fees for B.Com are SSMRV,   NMKRV, Chirst university, St Francis, St Joseph college,   Vijaya college, Surana college and others

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Dinesh L

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 days ago

You can get it from your college or university where you have completed,   they'll have all the certificates of you, if you haven't taken it from them. Once contact the college/ university administration 

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Dinesh L

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 days ago

B.Com is the best after 12th . 

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Ujala khan

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 3 days ago

Hi, SRCC DU is the top ranked Commerce college in India according to The Week 2024 and for the other colleges ranking, you can refer to the table below:

College NameThe Week 2024
SRCC 1
LSR College for Women DU2
Hindu College DU3
Loyola College4
Hansraj College DU5
MCC6
St. Xavier's College Kolkata7
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics8
Christ University9
St. Joseph's College of Commerce10

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Aneena Abraham

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

Hi, you can refer below for the top 10 Commerce colleges in India according to India Today ranking for the year 2024:

College NameIndia Today 2024
SRCC DU1
Hindu College DU2
Hansraj College DU3
LSR College of Women DU4
Kirori Mal College DU5
Loyola College6
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics7
Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College DU8
Ramjas College DU9
MCC10

Hope this helps!

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Aneena Abraham

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

Hi, listed below are the top private Commerce colleges in India according to India Today ranking 2024 along with their total tuition fees:

Private Colleges

Total Tuition Fee

Loyola College Admission

INR 47,940

Christ University Admission

INR 2.45 lakh

Narsee Monjee College of Commerce Economics, Mumbai Admission

INR 43,410

St. Joseph's College of Commerce Admission

INR 2.57 lakh

Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science and Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics Admission

INR 37,634 L 

K J Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce Admission

INR 29,985

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Aneena Abraham

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

Hi, you can refer to the table below for the best low costing colleges in India that offer good placements to their students:

College NameTuition FeeAnnual Median Package
SRCC PlacementINR 87,735INR 9.50 LPA
Hindu College PlacementINR 78,000INR 7.20 LPA
Hansraj College PlacementINR 540INR 7 LPA
LSR PlacementINR 71,010INR 9.20 LPA
Loyola College PlacementINR 47,940INR 4.40 LPA

Hope this solved your query!

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Aneena Abraham

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

Hi, it can be observed that studying Commerce in India is quite inexpensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh. Students can refer to the table below for the best Commerce colleges in Inda in different fee ranges:

Fee RangeNo. of CollegesPopular Colleges
< INR 1 lakh50SRCC, Hindu College, Hansraj College, etc.
INR 1-2 lakh15Kishinchand Chellaram College, PSG College of Arts and Science, Prestige Institute of Management and Research, etc.
INR 2-3 lakh20Christ University, St. Joseph's College of Commerce, Kristu Jayanti College, etc.
INR 3-5 lakh8Presideny College, J.D. Birla Institute, Chitkara Business School. etc.
> INR 5 lakh3Amity University, Amity University Lucknow, School of Economics and Commerce

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Aneena Abraham

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

Hi, according to NIRF 2024 under the 'College' category Hindu college is ranked the No.1 college in India. Whereas SRCC DU is the top Commerce college in India according to India Today 2024

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Aneena Abraham

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

There are about 160+ top Commerce colleges in India. Among these,  120+ colleges are privately owned,  30+ colleges are owned by government organisations and semi-government institutions own the rest 6 best Commerce colleges in India. CUET is the most accepted entrance exam in the best commerce coll

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Aneena Abraham

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 days ago

I'm in college of vocational studies In NCWEB there is 3200 monthly fee but if you go in regularly in same college then it's approximately 4k 

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Ritu

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 4 days ago

To be eligible to pursue a BCom at YCMOU, students must fulfil one of the following criteria:

  • Preparatory programme of YCMOU with minimum 40% marks and completed 21 years of age
  • Class 12 or equivalent examination of Maharashtra or other state HSC Board
  • Government-recognised Diploma of a minimum of two

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Himanshi Pandey

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