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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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Following are the top exams for Commerce. Students interested in pursuing a career on Commerce, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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20 Dec ' 24

CA Foundation Mock Test - Series 1 Paper 1

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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.
10 Courses
43.41 K - 3.82 L
5.3 - 6.89 LPA

#7 India Today

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432 - 540
7 LPA

#3 India Today

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#1 Outlook

70 K - 11.9 L
4.8 - 6.14 LPA

#9 The Week

2 Courses
51.6 K - 80.61 K
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Popular Private Commerce Colleges in India

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7 Courses
1.6 L - 4.35 L
4.35 LPA

#65 The Week

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1.5 L - 10.5 L
2.25 LPA

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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.

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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 6 hours ago

Admission Procedure to Guru Nanak Dev University College for B.Com Course :-

Eligibility: Firstly, be sure that you meet eligibility, which generally completes the 12th grade from a recognised board with a minimum percentage. Specific criteria may vary, so check college website or contact them for th

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Arindam Modak

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 8 hours ago

Admission to BCom programme at Shri Binzani City College is completely merit-based. Candidates are offered direct admission based on their past academic merit obtained in the last qualfying exam. The minimum eligibility criteria for BCom programme is to pass Class 12 from a recognised board.

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Jagriti Majumder

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 8 hours ago

Shri Binzani City College offers a full-time BCom programme across two specialisations. These are 

  • BCom (Marathi)
  • BCom (CA)

Candidates can apply for the programme on the college's official website.

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Tanisha Kalra

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 9 hours ago

To be eligible for the BCom programme offered at Shree Medha Degree College, students must have passed Class 12 from a recognised board. Candidates must have obtained a minimum aggregate of 50% in their Class 12 exams. As admissions are entirely merit-based, students need not appear for any entrance

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Virajita Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 11 hours ago

It offers specializations in Accounting, Finance, Marketing and Banking. Besides, students can also pursue integrated professional certifications like ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) or CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) which would give an international edge

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abhishek gaurav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 14 hours ago

SMS Varanasi BBA course syllabus includes various subjects spread across different domains of Management. Check out the below list to know some of the subjects taught in the course:

  • Business Environment
  • Book Keeping & Accounting
  • Cost and Management Accounting
  • Marketing Management
  • Human Resource Managemen

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 23 hours ago

The BCom programme integrated with ACCA at Symbiosis College integrates regular B.Com studies with the ACCA qualification. The students will study 13 ACCA papers, of which 6 are exempted based on college evaluations. The remaining 7 papers will be completed during the second and third years with bot

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abhishek gaurav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

A semester of a B.Com. programme at Amity University in Lucknow costs about INR 61,000. Students who receive higher than 75% on their 12th grade examinations can apply for scholarships that will save them up to 25% on tuition.Furthermore, the university provides first-rate amenities like smart class

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Kritika Kumari

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 4 hours ago

The eligibility criteria for admission to the B.Com programme at Akash Group of Institutions, Bangalore, typically include:

  1. Academic Qualification: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board.
  2. Minimum Percentage: A minimum aggregate score of 50% is gener

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Abhignan bollam

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

GN Group of Institutes offers decent placements to its BCom students annually. As per the latest report, the highest package offered to the BCom batch 2022 during GN Group of Institutes BCom placements 2022 stood at INR 18 LPA. The same is tabulated below:

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BCom Placement Statistics (2022)

the highest package

INR 18 LPA

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Shoaib Mehdi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Yes, Gurugram University offers refund policy on the admission fee. If the admission of the students is cancelled by the University for no fault of his/her, the fees and other dues paid by him will be refunded except the Admission Fee. Further, in case of withdrawal of admission, candidates will be

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Parul Gulati

Beginner-Level 3

Answered Yesterday

Hii, To get your certificate for the B.Com (Hons.) in Accountancy from Binayak Acharya College, you should follow the official procedure at Khallikote University, as the college is affiliated with it. Typically, certificates are issued through the college's examination office after all required proc

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Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Yes, you can apply for admission in 2025 based on your GMAT score from February 2024, as most MBA colleges accept GMAT scores valid for up to 5 years. Admissions depend on the specific requirements of the colleges you target, such as score cutoffs, work experience, and interview performance. For ex

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Ankit kumar

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Gurugram University offers a BCom course integrated with the MCom course. The undergraduate programme combines a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a Master of Commerce degree lasting five academic years. The cousre curriculum covers subjects related to commerce, finance, management, accounts,

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Nitesh Shukla

Beginner-Level 4

Answered Yesterday

Yes, there are scholarships for the Scheduled Caste Category students at Gurugram University. The university offers the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme of GOI for the welfare of candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste Category. As per letter No.3/44-2012 Sch. (2) dated 18.06.2013 of the Director

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Ranjeeta Rai

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

Yes, there are seat reservation for the offered courses at Gurugram University. The university follows the seat reservation policy as per the Reservation Policy of Haryana Govt. Candidates can find below the seat inatake as per the reservation policy:

CategorySeat Intake
All India Open Category 15 % of Sanctioned Intake
EWS10% of State Quota
SC 20% of State Quota
BCA16% of State Quota
BCB11% of State Quota

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Taru Taneja

Beginner-Level 3

Answered Yesterday

Gurugram University offers a total of 60 seats for the BCom course. The university also provides the BCom course via its affiliated colleges. The seats offered via other colleges are as tabulated below:

InstitutesSeats
Government College for Girls160
FORE Academy of Management Education60

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Ishita Sharma

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 2 days ago

To get admission to the Gurugram University BCom course candidates are required to have a valid qualification: Class 12 examination from Board of School Education, Haryana or of any other Board recognised as equivalent thereto, with a minimum of 45% aggregate (42.75% in case of SC/ST/ Divyang candid

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Ranjeeta Rai

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Gurugram University BCom application fee must be paid during the application process. Candidates can find below the Gurugram University BTech fees for 2025:

CategoryApplication Fee
General CategoryINR 1000
Scheduled Caste, Backward Class of Haryana, EWSINR 250

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. 

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Parul Gulati

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 2 days ago

BCom admission at Himalayan University is provided to applicants who fulfil the preset eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria require applicants to have passed Class 12 with PCM or Commerce subjects. The university shortlists the eligible applicants based on their Class 12 merit or CUET UG s

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Himalayan University grants admission to its BCom course based on the aspirants' performance in Class 12 or CUET UG. In order to secure admission at the university, candidates must register and apply for their desired programme by visiting the university's official website. Before applying, candidat

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Himalayan University BCom application process is conducted online on the university's official website. The steps included in the admission process are as follows:

Step 1: Visit the Himalayan University's official website.

Step 2: Click on the 'Admission' tab displayed on the homepage.

Step 3: Click on

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Gurugram University admission to the BCom course will open soon for the academic year 2025. The university recently concluded the admission procedure for 2024. The last dates for MCom admission was on September 3, 2024 when the merit list for open counselling for the MCom course admission was out. 

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Taru Taneja

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 2 days ago

The last date to apply for BCom admission at Himalayan University varies yearly. As of now, the university has not specified the last date to apply for course admission. As the eligibility and selection criteria for the course is based on the applicants' merit in Class 12,   it can be said that the

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

No, Gurugram University does not accept any entrance exam for admission to the BCom course. Admission to the BCom+MCom integrated course is based on the last qualifying exam: Class 12 examination with a minimum of 45% aggregate (42.75% in case of SC/ST). Gurugram University offers BCom as an integra

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Ishita Sharma

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 2 days ago

Himalayan University has specified the eligibility requirements for all its courses. To take admission to the university's BCom and BCom (Hons) courses, applicants must have passed Class 12 in the stream of Science (PCM) or Commerce. Further, candidates must submit the required documents supporting

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, the BCom course is available at Gurugram University. The BCom course is available as an integrated course lasting for five years. The integrated course is a combination of a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree and a Master of Commerce (MCom) degree. The integrated course has a total of ten semes

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Satyendra Tyagi

Beginner-Level 3

Answered 2 days ago

Yes, Himalayan University offers a BCom in the full-time mode. The university also offers a BCom (Hons). The duration of these courses is three years. Both the courses are offered through the university's Faculty of Commerce. The eligiblity and admisison criteria for these courses is also the same.

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

Himalayan University provides placement support of up to 100% to BCom students. However, the university does not release course-specific placement reports. As per the information sourced from the Himalayan University reviews available on Shiksha.com, the highest package offered to BCom students in t

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Himanshi Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 days ago

The BCom graduates of Himalayan University have several government job opportunities in the governement sector. Candidates seeking government jobs may have to appear for the competitive exams conducted by the recruiting organisations. Tabulated below are some common BCom career opportunities in the

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Himanshi Pandey

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