Check out the eligibility criteria for pursuing Commerce below:
Candidates can pursue a UG degree in Commerce if they have completed their Class 12 or its equivalent level of education in the relevant stream from a recognized board
Candidates who have studied subjects such as Accounts, Mathematics and Economics, etc. are also eligible to apply
Candidates in Class 12 and awaiting the results can also apply
To secure admission in the PG level Commerce course, candidates should have completed their graduation degree in Commerce stream from a recognized college/university
Students must have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate or equivalent in graduation (it may vary from college to college)
Given below is the list of top Commerce entrance exams scores that are valid for admission to various institutes and universities:
List of Commerce Exams
ICAI | ICSI |
ICWAI | CFA |
DU JAT | SET |
IPU CET | ACET |
Students can pursue Commerce courses at UG, PG and Ph.D. levels. The regular Bachelor’s and Master’s degree courses are available full-time as well as part-time. Certificate courses such as CA, CS, CFA are available in part-time mode and are very popular Commerce courses in India.
List of Commerce Courses in India
BCom/BCom(H) | Chartered Accountancy |
MCom/MCom (H) | Company Secretaryship |
MA Economics | CFA |
MSc Economics | Cost Accounting |
Check out the Commerce syllabus for graduation and post-graduation programmes in the tables below: -
Refer to the table below to know the Commerce syllabus at the graduation level:
Course | Subjects |
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BCom |
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BCom in Finance and Accountancy |
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BCom (H) |
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BBA |
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BCom in Banking and Insurance |
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BCom in Accounting and Taxation |
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BA in Business Economics |
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The syllabus for PG level Commerce courses is mentioned below:
Course | Subjects |
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M.Com (Master of Commerce) |
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MA (Hons) in Economics |
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BCom (H) |
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MBA |
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MBA in Banking and Finance |
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M.Com in Accounting and Finance |
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The students who wish to pursue Commerce as their field of study and career path can choose various specializations. Check out the table below to know the Commerce specializations offered by various Commerce colleges in India: -
List of Commerce Specializations
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 |
If students want to make a career in the field of Commerce, there are ample career opportunities available for the students. Depending on the course selected by candidates they can pursue different job profiles. Herein some popular job profiles as per the course:
Graduates: After completing UG level course under Commerce, the candidates can find various jobs at entry or junior level in Accounting, Commerce, Banking and Finance and related fields such as Junior Accountant, HR Manager, Business Executive, Accounts Executive, Operations Management, Data Analyst, Research and Development Manager, Information Systems Manager, Project Manager, etc.
Post Graduates: After completing PG level courses under Commerce, the candidates can seek employment in the BFSI Sector, opt for teaching or lecturer-ship or go for research. There are various job options for PG degree holders of Commerce in the private, public as well as government sectors. Nationalized banks, Railways, Income Tax and other such government departments are good options who aim for a secure and prosperous career. The candidates can get the job of Senior Accountant, Cashier/Teller, Bank Manager, Marketing Manager, Investment Banker, Wealth Manager, etc.
Check out the table below to know the job opportunities available for Commerce students along with the average salary in India:
Job Profile | Average Salary (Per annum)* |
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Junior Accountant | Rs 1.85 lakh |
Business Executive | Rs 2.99 lakh |
HR Executive | Rs 3.75 lakh |
Accounts Executive | Rs 2.70 lakh |
Data Analyst | Rs 4.36 lakh |
Research and Development Manager | Rs 11.73 lakh |
Project Manager | Rs 13 lakh |
Wealth Manager | Rs 9.09 lakh |
Bank Manager | Rs 7.89 lakh |
Senior Accountant | Rs 4.06 lakh |
Cashier | Rs 2 lakh |
Marketing Manager | Rs 10 lakh |
Investment Banker | Rs 9.42 lakh |
Finance Manager | Rs 9.6 lakh |
Commerce graduates have vast career options. After completing their course, aspirants can work in Accounting, Commerce, Banking and Finance and related fields. They also have an option to prepare for the appointment in the government sector as well as the public sector. Herein the recruiters that hire Commerce graduates:
Commerce Top Recruiters
SBI | Deloitte |
ICICI Bank | KPMG |
HDFC | TFC |
RBS | Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) |
IndusInd Bank | Microsoft |
Ernest and Young | HCL Technologies |
Punjab National Bank | Hewlett-Packard |
Citibank | IBM |
HSBC | Reliance |