UG course guide
B.Com — Bachelor of Commerce
The accounting and finance backbone, and the standard base for CA and CS.
What is B.Com?
B.Com is a three-year undergraduate degree in accounting, taxation, economics and business law. It is the default undergraduate choice for Commerce students and the usual companion degree for students simultaneously preparing for CA, CS or CMA. The Honours variant is more rigorous and preferred for postgraduate economics and finance.
Eligibility
- 10+2 with Commerce preferred; Arts accepted at many institutions
- Typically 45%-60% aggregate
- Mathematics or Accountancy required for the Honours variant at some universities
What you will study
Careers after B.Com
Top B.Com colleges by city
B.Com — frequently asked questions
B.Com or B.Com Honours?
Honours is more specialised and more demanding, and is preferred for MA Economics, MBA at top institutions and finance roles. General B.Com is lighter and suits students dividing their time with CA or CS preparation.
Can I do CA along with B.Com?
Yes, and it is the most common pattern in India. Most students register for CA Foundation or Intermediate while completing B.Com, since the syllabus overlaps substantially.
Universities offering B.Com
Institutions that offer this course. A counsellor can help you compare and shortlist the right fit.
Doon University
State · Est. 2005
Uttaranchal University
Private · Est. 2013
Dr B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi
State · Est. 2007
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
State · Est. 1998
Jamia Millia Islamia
Central · Est. 1920
Lingaya's Vidyapeeth
Deemed · Est. 2009
Birla Institute of Management Technology
Private · Est. 1988
Amity University, Gurgaon
Private · Est. 2010
K.R. Mangalam University
Private · Est. 2013
Amity University, Noida
Private · Est. 2005
IILM University, Greater Noida
Private · Est. 2018