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.
What this course is, and who it is for.
Overview
VerifiedAn undergraduate commerce degree covering accounting, finance, taxation and business law, offered in general and honours structures.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Stream
- Commerce
- Discipline
- Commerce & Accounting
- Duration
- 3 years (4 years where the four-year undergraduate structure applies)
- Mode
- Hybrid
- Entry stage
- After Class 12
- Typical outcome
- Builds a foundation in accounting, finance and business law.
Eligibility, subjects, skills and pathways.
Who should choose this course
Verified- Students comfortable with numbers, records and rules-based reasoning
- Students considering professional accounting or finance qualifications
Eligibility
Verified- Class 12 from a recognised board; some institutions prefer Commerce or Mathematics
Duration
VerifiedCommonly three years of full-time study.
Subjects
Verified- Financial accounting
- Corporate accounting
- Business law
- Taxation
- Economics
Skills developed
Verified- Accounting fundamentals
- Analytical reasoning
- Regulatory and compliance literacy
Career opportunities
Not yet verifiedInformation not yet verified.
Higher education options
Verified- M.Com and MBA programmes
- Professional qualifications such as CA, CS or CMA, subject to the respective institute's rules
Typical salary range
Not yet verifiedInformation not yet verified.
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.
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.
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.