Undergraduate

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)

Commerce · 3 years (4 years where the four-year undergraduate structure applies). Independently researched course information — no rankings, no sponsored placements.

01Course Overview

What this course is, and who it is for.

Course record

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Source
University Grants Commission (UGC)
Date
11 August 2026
Duration
3 years (4 years where the four-year undergraduate structure applies)
Entry stage
After Class 12
Mode
Hybrid
Level
Undergraduate
Stream
Commerce
Discipline
Commerce & Accounting
Typical outcome
Builds a foundation in accounting, finance and business law.

An undergraduate commerce degree covering accounting, finance, taxation and business law, offered in general and honours structures.

This course is recorded as Hybrid. Compare online, regular and distance study before you decide how to study it.

02Course Detail

Eligibility, subjects, skills and pathways.

Who should choose this course

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  • Students comfortable with numbers, records and rules-based reasoning
  • Students considering professional accounting or finance qualifications

Eligibility

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  • Class 12 from a recognised board; some institutions prefer Commerce or Mathematics

Duration

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Commonly three years of full-time study.

Subjects

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  • Financial accounting
  • Corporate accounting
  • Business law
  • Taxation
  • Economics

Skills developed

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  • Accounting fundamentals
  • Analytical reasoning
  • Regulatory and compliance literacy

Career opportunities

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Higher education options

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  • M.Com and MBA programmes
  • Professional qualifications such as CA, CS or CMA, subject to the respective institute's rules

Typical salary range

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03Eligibility

What you need before you apply.

Entry requirements

  • Passed Class 12 (or an equivalent qualification).
  • Commerce subjects are preferred by many institutions.

Set by Awarding universities under the UGC framework. Minimum marks and relaxations differ by category, state and institution.

Qualifying exams

  • CUET UG

    Common entrance test used by participating universities for undergraduate admission.

  • University or state entrance test

    Admission is decided by the institution's or state's own entrance process.

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05Official Source

Where this information comes from.

Official source

Degree nomenclature and programme duration are specified by the UGC under its Specification of Degrees notification published at ugc.gov.in.

Last checked: 11 August 2026

Important notes

  • Course structures, eligibility and selection processes are revised by institutions and regulators each academic year.
  • Always confirm current details with the official regulator or the institution before deciding.