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Commerce careers offer so many opportunities, with common career avenues for graduates being Accounting, Banking, Finance, Marketing, and many more. Hence, graduates can work as Financial Analysts, Accountants, Accounts Managers, Tax Consultants, etc. 

Commerce salary offered at entry-level positions ranges between INR 2.5 LPA, approx, for mid-level profiles, INR 5.4 LPA approx, and for senior-level profiles INR 10 LPA approx. Some Commerce graduates choose to pursue further education, such as CA, CS or MBA, to enhance their career prospects.

The top recruiters where candidates can kickstart their Commerce career are ICICI, HDFC, SBI, PNB, RBI, LIC, KPMG etc. The popular colleges that offer Commerce courses are SRCC, Ramjas College, Christ University, Hindu College, Hansraj College, etc.

Top Careers in Commerce

A Commerce career has a lot of promise for those who are interested in it because there is always a need for skilled people. What matters, in the end, is whether or not one has a passion for it. To develop a niche in this sector, one must be focused, dedicated, and driven. 

Commerce graduates can join the following industries after earning a Commerce degree:

Commerce Jobs

Commerce Salary

Junior Accountants

INR 2.5 LPA

Accounts Executives

INR 3.8 LPA

Data Analysts

INR 6.4 LPA

Wealth Managers

INR 7.2 LPA

Cashiers

INR 2.2 LPA

Note - The salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

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  1. Social Commerce
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  3. Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality
  4. Chatbots
  5. Influencer Marketing
  6. Voice Search
  7. Personalized Shopping Experiences
  8. E-commerce

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Some areas of recruitment for Commerce graduates are as follows:

Key Areas

Description

Finance

Young professionals can enter the finance industry as Financial Market Dealers, Economic Research Managers, Risk Analysts, Cash & Credit Managers and so on.

Accounts

You can also work in roles like Accountant Manager, Finance Manager, Project Manager, Account Executive, Financial Adviser, Executive Assistant, Chartered Accountant, etc

Law

Commerce students can pursue a career in this area as it can provide them with various roles like Attorney, Lawyer or Legal Manager. 

Taxation

Students can work as Chartered Accountants, tax consultants, tax experts, financial risk managers, lecturers, senior tax administrators and more.

Management

The professionals can find work as Production Managers, Data Analysts, Research Analysts, Business Development Managers and others in this sector.

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Courses in Commerce

Below is an overview of the most popular further education paths for Commerce graduates in India and abroad -

Courses

Description

BCom

It is a UG degree program designed to provide students with a strong foundation in various aspects of commerce, business and finance.

MCom

You will get to study subjects like Accounting, Taxation, Business Studies, Statistics, Economics, Finance, and International Business.

BEd

If you want to teach after Commerce, pursuing a B.Ed qualifies you to become a school teacher.

MBA

For a career in finance, you can also go for an MBA with a specialization in Finance.

CA

It involves practices like accounting, auditing, taxation and financial assessment.

CS

A Company Secretary manages tax returns, legal compliance, and record-keeping, and advises the board of directors on regulatory matters.

CFA

Commerce professionals often pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation for global recognition.

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Top Recruiters for Commerce Graduates in India

Commerce candidates are hired for entry-level positions in fields such as finance, accountancy, marketing, retail, human resources, and administration. Auditing and accounting firms, in addition to insurance and financial institutions, employ Commerce graduates. 

The following are some of the top Commerce recruiters in India who hire graduates:

Top Recruiters

SBI

Punjab National Bank

ICICI Bank

Citibank

HDFC

Pricewaterhouse Cooper

RBS

Deloitte

IndusInd Bank

KPMG

Ernest & Young

TFC

LIC

New India Assurance

Bajaj Allianz

United India Insurance

HDFC Life

ICICI Prudential

Kotak Life

Max Bupa

Best Commerce Colleges for Placements 

Commerce courses in prestigious colleges frequently highlight strong placement histories. These colleges maintain specialized placement cells that work closely with industry collaborators to organise recruitment events, internships and various career prospects for students. 

Below are details of some distinguished institutions and their placement outcomes for Commerce graduates:

Commerce Colleges

Median Salary 

Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University

42.5 LPA

Masters' Union

30.92 LPA

K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce

28.54 LPA

Gandhi Memorial National College

22.82 LPA

Naveen Government College

19.96 LPA

Govt. Degree College for Women

17.5 LPA

University of Lucknow

14.4 LPA

KSG College of Arts and Science

14.02 LPA

Krishna Chandra College

13.44 LPA

Note - This info is taken from the official website/media reports/NIRF website and may vary.

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Commerce Career FAQs

Q. What are some popular career options after studying commerce?

A. After pursuing Commerce, a wide array of career paths open up. Some popular options include:

Career Scope

Average Salary

Finance

Rs. 7.3 LPA

Accounting & Taxation

Rs. 3.7 LPA

Marketing

Rs. 3.9 LPA

Human Resource Management

Rs. 11.2 LPA

IB also known as International Business

Rs. 17.6 LPA

E-commerce

Rs. 2.9 LPA

Note- The above salary has been taken from ambitionbox.com.

Q. Is a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree sufficient for a good career?

A. BCom degree provides a strong foundation in commerce and can lead to entry-level positions in various fields. However, for career advancement and specialized roles, further education such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Commerce (M.Com), or professional certifications (like CA, CFA) is often beneficial or even required.

Q. Which Commerce specialisations are currently in high demand?

A. Below are the commerce specialisations which are experiencing high demand: 

  • Finance
  • Accounting
  • Data Analytics in Business
  • Digital Marketing
  • Supply Chain Management

Q. What are the career options for a BCom graduate in digital marketing in India?

A. Bcom passouts have good options. There degree is based on this field. Core sectors of finance do involve bcom graduates. Want some options to consider? go through the table here:

Job Profiles

Average Salary

Digital Marketing Executive/Associate

INR 4.1 LPA

Social Media Manager/Specialist

INR 4.5 LPA

SEO Specialist/Analyst

INR 4 LPA

Content Marketing Manager/Writer

INR 13.5 LPA

Email Marketing Specialist

INR 4.3 LPA

E-commerce Manager

INR 11.1 LPA

Note: The average salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Q. Which is the best career option in Finance? I'm a Commerce graduate.

A. There are many options in this field. You can choose any as per your interest. Some will suit you and some will not. Finance sector is huge. Go for good choices:

Job Profiles

Average Salary

Financial Analysts

INR 6.9 LPA

Investment Banking Analysts

INR 9.5 LPA

Corporate Finance Analysts

INR 7.2 LPA

Risk Analysts

INR 7.6 LPA

Commercial Banking Officers

INR 5.5 LPA

Financial Planner/Advisors

INR 3.9 LPA

Accountant/Auditors

INR 4.5 LPA

Insurance Underwriters

INR 5.1 LPA

Note: The average salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Q. What are the non-Commerce opportunities after a BCom?

A. Check these options. This table will explain you everything. As a non commerce student, you will be confused. But don't worry. There are many paths. Some are explained below for reference:

Industries

IT

Digital Marketing

HR

PR

Education

Public Sector

Q. What are the job profiles for Commerce graduate?

A. Below are some common jobs. These are for commerce students. Salaries are mentioned along: 

Commerce Jobs

Commerce Salary

Junior Accountants

INR 2.5 LPA

Accounts Executives

INR 3.8 LPA

Data Analysts

INR 6.4 LPA

Wealth Managers

INR 7.2 LPA

Cashiers

INR 2.2 LPA

Note: The salary has been taken from Ambitionbox.com.

Table of contents
  • Popular Commerce Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Commerce Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Commerce Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location
  • Popular Commerce UG Courses
  • Popular Commerce PG Courses
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Popular Commerce Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Commerce Colleges in India. Learn more about these Commerce colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
3 Courses
432 - 540
8.4 LPA

#3 India Today

2 Courses
87.73 K
4.5

#1 Outlook

70 K - 14.62 L
4.8 - 6.14 LPA

#11 Outlook

10 Courses
43.41 K - 3.82 L
5.3 - 6.89 LPA

#6 India Today

27 Courses
2.5 L - 9 L
7.26 - 7.78 LPA

#39 India Today

Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

3 Courses
432 - 540
4.62 - 7.9 LPA

#7 India Today

Popular Private Commerce Colleges in India

2.6 L - 13.2 L
3.6

#47 Outlook

Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

2 L - 7.2 L
4 LPA

Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

15.94 L
6.5 LPA
9.82 L - 20.14 L
40 K
4.25 L - 5.67 L

Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Commerce. Students interested in pursuing a career on Commerce, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

6 Jan ' 26

CA Inter Jan 2026 Group I Paper 1

8 Jan ' 26

CA Inter Jan 2026 Group I Paper 2

18 Jan ' 26

CA Foundation Jan 2026 Paper 1

20 Jan ' 26

CA Foundation Jan 2026 Paper 1

Mar '26

CUET 2026 Application Process

TENTATIVE

May '26 - Jun '26

CUET 2026 Exam

TENTATIVE

Nov '25

SAT Registration Deadline for November Test

TENTATIVE

Popular Commerce Specializations

Following are the most popular Commerce Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for Commerce based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).

Popular Commerce UG Courses

Following are the most popular Commerce UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Commerce PG Courses

Following are the most popular Commerce PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

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Pawan kumar

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 6 days ago

To apply for BCom at Bapuji Institute of Hi-Tech Education students must meet the eligibility criteria of having passed Class 10 and 12 from a recognised board with Science, Commerce or Arts, 3 years Diploma or 2 year JOC-ITI with Commerce related subjects. As long as students meet the requirements

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Chikat Marchang

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

Birla Global University provides scholarships to MCom students. The university provides 20% waiver to MCom students with 70% in graduation. 

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a week ago

St.Stephen's College, Kollam, gives merit-based admissions to the BCom course. Interested students can get admission to the course via the Kerala University centralised admission process. Also, once students submit their HSC scorecards, the university releases the merit list of shortlisted students

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Atul Pruthi

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

 St.Stephen's College, Kollam, follows the FYUGP stands for a four-year UG programme, i.e., an educational model. Thus, the BCom course is offered for a duration of three years, BCom (Hons) for four years, and BCom Research for four years.

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Piyush Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

There are endless factors that one can consider while comparing St.Stephen's College BCom course with other colleges and institutions. One of the majors is St. Stephen's, offers a BCom general course, an honours course, and an honours with research. Thus, a student can look for the duration and type

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Chanchal Gaurav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

As per the info. available on the website of the college, the complete number of seats for the BCom on St. Stephen College, Kollam, is 30. Also, this number of seats only belongs to the one specialisation of BCom course, i.e., Finance. 

 

 

 

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Indrani Tyagi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Students interested in taking admission to the BCom course at St. Stephen's College Kollam, have two ways to apply for the course, i.e., the website of the college/ website of the affiliated university. At the university website, students can select St. Stephen's College, Kollam, in the online form

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Abhishek Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The admission portal of the St. Stephen's College, Kollam sync the dates with Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) of Kerala University. Also, as per the information gathered from the website, students need to complete the application process in the month of May-June of every year.

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Kartik Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The eligibility requirements for admission to the BCom course at St. Stephen's College, Kollam, are similar to those of other colleges too in which students need to complete their Class 12 from any stream and secure decent scores to get selected in the merit list.

 

 

 

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Tanisha Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The candidates need to verify certain academic and identity documents at GIBS Business School: Mark sheets of Class 10th, 12th, and all semesters of graduation along with a valid scorecard of CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT/ATMA/GMAT entrance exams. Applicants must bring their provisional or final degree certific

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Mohammed Maqsood

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Yes you can you have a great opportunity in this field 

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Sayyad

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 months ago

Company Secretary (CS): Focuses on corporate law, governance, and secretarial work, suitable for those interested in the legal and compliance aspects of business.

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Punit Jangir

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 months ago

SBI and Tally are integral to the placement success for MBA students specializing in Banking and Financial Engineering from Chandigarh University. SBI provides practical exposure to banking operations, financial modeling, and risk analysis, allowing students to gain real-world experience and underst

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ABHINAV SRIVASTAVA

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes — AURO University (in Surat, Gujarat) *does* offer a B.Com program. 

Here are some details: The programme is available full time. There is a version called *B.Com International / B.Com with ACCA*, which includes ACCA? aligned modules for global accounting & finance exposure. The eligibility requi

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Harsh Agnihotri

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 2 months ago

BCom and BBA at Chandigarh University are both solid, but they are very different from each other. BCom focuses on numbers, finance, and accounting, so you'll spend more time understanding money management, financial reporting, and taxation. BBA, meanwhile, is about managing people and business proc

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Sunny Dhaliwal

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, you are eligible for the MAH MCA CET 2026 exam, but you have to meet other eligibility standards, mainly Mathematics at 10+2 level or Graduation Level (with additional bridge Courses as per the norms of the concerned University).

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 2 months ago

There are multiple scholarships offered by KSOU to BCom students with each of them having a different eligibility criteria. For financial aid scholarships, candidates must belong to the EWS, SC/ST, OBC etc. categories with a total family income of less that INR 2 lakh. For merit based scholarships,

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, candidates are eligible for several scholarships as a BCom student at KSOU. The KSOU scholarships include both government scheme financial aids as well as scholarships from the institute itself. The government schemes for KSOU scholarships are mainlyfor provided financial assistance to candidat

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

To get admission into the BCom course at Krupanidhi Group of Institutions, applicants are required to complete their Class 12 with good scores and apply for the course through the official website of the institution or offline by visiting the website. Further, according to applicants' achieved score

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Piyush Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, candidatescan take admissions into the Marwadi University BCom courses without appearing for the CUET entrance exam. Candidates who wish togain admissions into the Marwadi University are required to clear their Class 12 board exams and apply for admissions. Candidates can apply for admissions a

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

BCom courses at Marwadi University are offered in 2 different specialisations which are BCom at Digital Financing and Banking Financial Services & Insurance. Both of these specialisation courses share the same course duration of 3 years like the general BCom course. However, they have a higher tuiti

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Al BCom courses at Marwadi University have a maximum duration of 3 years. Each year is divded into 2 semesters resulting in a total of 6 semesters within the BCom course at Marwadi University. The tuition fee for each BCom course is charged on a per semester basis meaning, there are 6 instalments of

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The Placement scenario for B.Com graduates in India depends on the college and your performance but the good news is that commerce graduates are always in demand. Entry level jobs offer INR 2.5 to INR 4 LPA and with internships, certifications or higher studies, you can climb much higher. Also Many

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Piyush Chatterjee

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Internships help you gain real world experience and in depth knowledge. Some options are mentioned below that you can intern in while pursuing a B.Com Degree:

  • Accounting firms
  • Banks and financial institutions
  • Startups or SMEs
  • Consulting firms
  • Government bodies

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Pallavi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, Definitely, B.Com is open to the students from all the streams whether it is arts, Science or other streams although you may need to put extra efforts initially to grasp accounting or finance concepts. Many students from engineering or arts successfully pursue B.Com and complement it with certi

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Mohit Mishra

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

After completing the Centurion University Bhubaneswar BCom course, students can work in various domains, including Oprations, Marketing, HR, etc. However, one of the most opted domain remains Finance. This is because, during the programme, students learn various concepts, such as Financial Accountin

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The BCom admission process for Centurion University Bhubaneswar BCom programme starts with the application submission stage. The form can be accessed by visiting the university's official website. Once application stage is completed, the university conducts the CUEE exam on the scheduled date and ti

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

The total fees for a BCom at Centurion University Bhubaneswar BCom amount to INR 5.02 lakh. This fees is a combination of various fees charged by the university. Two of the main components are: tuition fees and hostel fees. The table below showcases the entire fee breakup:

Fee components

Amount

Tuition Fees

INR 2.25 lakh

Hostel Fees

 INR 1.9 lakh

Total Fees

INR 5.02 lakh

Note: The above-mentioned f

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, CUTM Bhubaneswar offers scholarships to BCom students. Some of the scholarships offered by the university are the State Level Sports Scholarship, Centurion Staff Relative/Reference Scholarship, Centurion Staff Kids Scholarship, etc. To get a scholarship, students must ensure that they fulfil th

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

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