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

The placement percentge has not been released for the batch 2025. More than 3,000 companies visited the institute campus and presented over 2,500 job offers to the Engineering batch 2025.

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

People intrigued by accounting, taxation, auditing, and financial management usually go for this course. The profession is accompanied by good pay, a reputable designation, job security and entrepreneurship scope for the qualifiers.

Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics tuition fee costs around INR 43,400 – INR 3.8 L. This fee is exclusive of other components such as examination fee, application fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. This fee is taken from the official website. It is subject to change. Hence, it is not very costly.

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.

Since the qualifying CA exams are often considered challenging students with good analytical skills should consider going for it. It requires consistency and determination. Strong interest in finance, accounting, and taxation will take you long way a bit more effortlessly than others.

 

In the CA course, candidates can make any number of attempts until they clear a particular level. They will be eligible to register for the next level only after clearing the previous level. For example, a candidate needs to clear the CA Foundation level to be able to register for CA Intermediate. For appearing in CA Final exams, a candidate needs to clear both Foundation and Intermediate levels.
Since, the level of difficulty of this course is very high, a maximum percentage of students make multiple attempts. Candidates who decide to pursue CA course, need to make sure that they are well prepared to a marathon of studies, preparation and exams.

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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. 

Candidates have to carry a printout of CA Inter admit card and a valid photo ID. They can carry any of the following:

• Aadhaar card
• PAN card
• Voter ID card
• Passport
• Driving License

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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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Hi,

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.

Mithibai College is a private college that is affiliated with Mumbai University.  Below given are the reasons to choose Mithibai College:

• Good Ranking: The college is ranked 11 by the India Today 2025 under the BA category, and 14 under BCom category.
• Placement Opportunities: The college gives placements in companies like Deloitte, KPMG, JP Morgan, EY, Tresvista, ICICI Bank. 
• Scholarship Options: The college give scholarships like Girls Free studentship, Primary Teachers Free studentship etc. for getting the fee reimbursed.

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	12th or equivalent from any recognized institute/board.
PG Diploma	PG in Hindi or English or Sanskrit, and a compulsory degree in English or Hindi from any recognized institute/university.
Certificate	12th/equivalent from any recognized institute/board.
B.A.	12th/equivalent in any stream from any recognized institute/board.
M.A.	Bachelor's degree in any faculty or discipline having studied at least one paper in Psychology during three years of course from any recognized institute/university.
M.Sc.	A mentioned Graduation course with minimum required marks or equivalent CGPA from any recognized institute/university. Calculus and Linear Algebra subjects are must.
B.Sc.	12th/equivalent in any stream from any recognized institute/board.
B.Com	12th/equivalent from Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or any recognized institute/board Higher Secondary School Certificate examination with vocational subjects
BBM/BMS	Passed 12th/equivalent from Maharashtra Board of Higher Secondary Education any recognized institute/board Reserved category candidated who passed 12th/equivalent from Maharashtra Board of Higher Secondary Education from any recognized institute/board with 40%. Diploma in any Engineering branches with two years or three years duration conducted by the Board of Technical Education, Maharashtra State or its equivalent examination

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. 

 

Admission criteria to B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce is both, merit and entrance based. The eligibility criteria to get into B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce programmes is graduation in any discipline with the specified minimum aggregate, along with entrance exams. For UG courses, candidates need to acquire the specified minimum aggregate in Class 12, along with valid entrance scores.

St. Joseph’s University Bangalore admission for UG and PG programmes are open. Aspiring candidates can get admission based on merit and qualifying examination performance. A merit list is based on applicant marks at qualifying, entrance examination and performance in the interview.

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 admissions are merit based for UG and PG courses requiring candidates to have passed relevant qualifying examinations like 10+2 for UG, graduation for PG. Female candidates Jain minority members SC/ST/OBC/SBC/MBC/EWS students & those with NCC/NSS/Rovers/Sports certificates receive specific percentage weightages.

The PSG College of Arts and Science application process takes place online. The step-wise application process is given below:

1. Go to the official website of PSG College of Arts and Science.
2. Go to the 'Admissions' tab.
3. Follow the 'Admission Procedure' provided.
4. Complete the application process to secure admission to the college.

Yes, Galgotias University offers decent placements annually for courses like BTech, MTech, MBA, MCA, etc. As per the latest report, the highest and average package offered during Galgotias University placements 2026 stood at INR 60 LPA and INR 5.4 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of Galgotias University placements for the Class of 2026 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2026)
Highest package	INR 60 LPA
Average package	INR 5.4 LPA
Total recruiters	1200+
Total offers	3055+
Niche offers	300+
Top recruiters	Commvault, Amazon, Accenture, Cognizant