Best Accounting Colleges in India - Courses, Fees, Admissions 2026

There are about 1300+ best Accounting colleges in India. Of these, 636 colleges are privately owned, 199 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 140 colleges. Students can secure admission after passing their Class 12 boards or through entrance exams like CUET, MAH CET, etc. Some of the top Accounting colleges in India include Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & EconomicsH.R. College of Commerce and Economics, St. Joseph’s University, B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Kishinchand Chellaram College, Chandigarh University (CU), Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Guru Nanak College, and many others.

Joining the best Accounting colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their fees and average placement package:

College Names	Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics	INR 42,000 - INR 99,000	INR 3 LPA - INR 5 LPA
Kishinchand Chellaram College	INR 29,000 - INR 1 lakh	INR 3 LPA - INR 6 LPA
Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies	INR 9 lakh	INR 7 LPA
Ramanujan College, University of Delhi	INR 50,000	INR 4 LPA
Management Development Institute Gurgaon	INR 2 Lacs - INR 5 lakh	INR 26 LPA

Hi, you can refer below for the best Accounting colleges in India according to students preference, popularity, ranking, reputation, etc.:

College Name	Eligibility / Exams
Management Development Institute	CAT
VGSOM IIT Kharagpur	Merit-Based
Symbiosis Centre For Management Studies	SET
GIM	XAT, CAT, CMAT
Jain Deemed to be University Bangalore	JET

It is estimated that joining the best Accounting colleges in India can be affordable as most of the colleges have their tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their fees:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics	INR 42,000 - INR 99,000
Kishinchand Chellaram College	INR 29,000 - INR 71,000
Ramanujan College, University of Delhi	INR 50,000
ICAI - Institute of Cost Accountants of India	INR 7,000 - INR 25,000
St. Xavier's College	INR 63,000 - INR 96,000

Jain Bangalore is an excellent choice for students who are interested in a number of domains as the deemed to be university extends a wide range of UGC-recognised courses through its many schools and departments.

These institutes under Jain Bangalore are approved by the respective approving body such as the Bar Council of India for Law, Nursing Council of India for Allied Health Sciences & Nursing courses.

Further the university is mainly known for BTech and MBA with it having excellent placements due to its strong industry connections and student training.

Hi, there are about 300 best Accounting PG colleges in India, you can refer below for the top PG Accounting colleges in India:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Management Development Institute	INR 8.68 Lacs - INR 18.13 lakh	CAT
VGSOM IIT Kharagpur	INR 9 lakh	Merit-Based
GIM	INR 18.31 lakh	XAT, CAT, CMAT
Jain Deemed to be University Bangalore	INR 2.5 lakh	JET
International School of Management Excellence	INR 1 Lacs - INR 9.4 lakh	MAT, XAT, etc.

Yes, accounting and commerce courses like BCom and MCom are available in DU colleges. In addition, som DU colleges offer certificate courses in accounting, such as the Certificate course in Finanical Markets, which covers the basics of accounting for financial transactions.

The table below shows the top specialisations offered by the best Accounting colleges in India along with their number of colleges:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Finance	167
Auditing & Control	114
Chartered Accountancy	86
Company Secretary	79
Sales & Marketing	64

Some of the popular international accounting certifications include Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, Chartered Global Management Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, and Certified Financial Services Auditor.

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Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics offers admission primarily on the basis of the scores obtained in the national level entrance exams including CUET UG and CUET PG To get admission to NM College of Commerce & Economics, candidates must fulfil the course-specific eligibility. Candidates can apply to the desired course online on the institute's website.

Hi, yes you can do Accounting without any entrance exam. You can refer below the best Accounting colleges in India that accept students without any entrance exams:

College Name	Eligibility / Exams
MIT-WPU	CBSE 12th, ISC, Maharashtra HSC
Parul University	CBSE 12th, ISC, GSEB HSC
IGNOU	CBSE 12th, ISC
Guru Nanak University Hyderabad	CBSE 12th, TSBIE
Parul University Mumbai	CBSE 12th, ISC, Maharashtra HSC

In India, there is no cap on the number of seats available for admission to the Chartered Accountant programme. There are no limits or quotas set by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) on the number of students who can join in the Foundation Course, which serves as the prerequisite for the CA programme following Class 12.

This indicates that your success on the Foundation Course entrance exam will be the main factor considered in the admissions process. You can guarantee a spot in the programme if you fulfil the requirements for eligibility and perform well on the test.

However certain factors like college capacity, demand, etc. might influence the availability of seats at CA colleges offering the foundation course.

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It will be great if you choose any accounting course because in every field, one needs a finance and accountant. But whichever courses you will be joining, you must go in its depth knowledge.

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After B.Com, there are many options to do, you can go with MBA in finance with reputed college, you can do some accounts diploma and certified courses, CS, CA. All the best.

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Yes, students can apply directly at Madras Christian College. The college offers admisison absed on merit. The application window will open soon. Students can apply directly through the official website. Before applying studnets must check the eligibility criteria set by the college. 

Yes, Delhi University provides BCom Pass (General) course, and it is available in regular mode. For admission, you need to clear CUET.

Some of the colleges in Delhi University where you can pursue a BCom Pass is mentioned below -

• Shri Ram College of Commerce
• Hindu College
• Ramjas College
• Hansraj College
• Kirori Mal College
• Delhi College of Arts and Commerce
• Gargi College
• Lady Shri Ram College for Women

Check the official Delhi University website for latest updates.

There are many. It depends on you that which course do you want to pursue. Some of the important ones comprise CA, CWA, and CS and there are many short-term Diploma for accounting and finance.

For banking, start preparing for banking exams so that you can give exams after completing your graduation.

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B.Com is an age old course which focuses on all facets of Business such as Accounting, Business Administration, Law, Taxation, Finance, etc. These disciplines are evenly spread throughout six semesters.

Bachelors in Accounting and Finance has more or less the same subjects in the first two years as B.Com with a few deletions and and additions. As far as the final 2 semesters are concerned, This course dives deeply into the disciplines of Accounting and Finance.

No, direct admissions are not available at St. Joseph's College of Commerce. St. Joseph's College of Commerce admissions are merit and entrance tests based. Students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement to get admission in the college.

Kristu Jayanti University, a recently granted deemed to be university is an excellent choice for students who are not only looking for courses but accreditations and certifications alongside them flagship BCom and MBA paving the path for:

ACCA, CMA, CPA,  and SAP certifications in the different BCom specialisations

While MBA International Finance allows students exemptions in 9 out of 13 papers for ACCA Qualification (UK) greatly easing the long and arduous process. 

Admission to Kishinchand Chellaram College in Mumbai is considered competitive for popular courses due to its high reputation & central location. High marks often above 85-90% for popular programmes. 

Stella Maris College is a reputed institute for M.Phil, Certificate, M.Sc., M.A., PG Diploma, B.Voc, B.Sc., B.A., B.Com (Hons), B.Com, BSW, MSW, M.Com, BBA. Students can opt these programs to pursue their career in Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Management Studies, Medicine & Health Sciences, Hospitality & Travel, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Accounting & Commerce, Arts ( Fine / Visual / Performing ), IT & Software, Mass Communication & Media. Institute has trained & experienced faculty who deliver these programs. Stella Maris College has a review rating of 4.2 on the basis of reviews by students. In addition to this, it has been rated 4.4 on campuslife, 3.9 on placements, 4.3 on faculty and 4.3 on Infrastructure.

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the J.D Birla Institute (JDBI) is approximately INR 74400 - INR 427288.

The Amity University Noida is a good choice for students as it has been accredited grade A by NAAC. Good placements are offered here with the highest package being INR 61.75 LPA during 2023. 

 

B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce tuition fee costs around INR 11,900 – INR 1.8 L. This is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. It is taken from the official website. It is subject to change. Hence, it is not really costly.

The fees range for courses offerred by the Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, University of Delhi is around INR 16000 - INR 146205.

St. Joseph's University has received strong ranks by the Outlook under the 'State Private University' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the Outlook 2025. It is observable that in the 'State Private University' category, the institute's ranks have shown an increasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the past year. In 2025, St. Joseph's University climbed 6 ranks to #12 rank in the 'State Private University' category by the Outlook ranking.

St. Francis College for Women has been rated 4.54 for Faculty as per the Shiksha verified reviews by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

St Xaviers College offers Degree courses including 4 UG course. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Overall seats for these courses at St Xaviers College is up to 480.

S.S. Jain Subodh PG College offers scholarships under various schemes initiated by the Central/ State Government institutions. Students who are from privileged, needy and physically challenged groups are endowed with scholarships. The below-mentioned are S.S. Jain Subodh PG College scholarships:

S.S. Jain Subodh PG College Scholarships
Chief Minister Higher Education Scholarship	Kali Bai Bheel Medha	Endowment Scholarship
Sumedha Scholarship	Scholarship for Class Merit Holders	Protsahan Scholarship for Excellence