Updated on May 15, 2025 10:40 IST

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.

Commerce Career Relevant Information:

Know All About Online Commerce

Know All About Commerce (LLB)

Emerging Trends in Commerce

Here are some of the top emerging trends that Commerce graduates should be aware of in 2025 -

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

Students were also interested in Topics Related to Commerce Career:

Top Colleges of DU for Commerce

Is Commerce necessary for a career in Banking & Finance?

Online Commerce Courses and Certifications

Commerce Scope in India: Jobs, Salary and Further Education

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.

Relevant Links for Commerce Career:

BBA vs Commerce

Compelling Reasons to Pursue a Commerce Degree

Top Colleges of DU for Commerce Courses

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.

Suggested Links for Commerce Career:

Career After Commerce

Top 10 Commerce Colleges with Best Placements

Top Colleges of DU for Commerce 2024

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.

Useful Links for Commerce Career:

Commerce vs Commerce Honours

Top 10 Commerce Colleges with Lowest Fees

Top 10 Commerce Colleges at Delhi University

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
View More

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.
27 Courses
2.5 L - 9 L
7.26 - 7.78 LPA

#36 India Today

1.4 L - 12.4 L
4.8 - 6.14 LPA

#9 The Week

2 Courses
87.73 K
4.5

#1 Outlook

3 Courses
432 - 540
8.4 LPA

#3 India Today

11 Courses
75.02 K - 4.52 L
4 - 6.66 LPA

#6 India Today

3 Courses
30.71 K - 66.13 K
5.45 - 6.05 LPA

#6 Outlook

Popular Private Commerce Colleges in India

1.35 L - 3 L
9 Courses
1.5 L - 10.5 L
2.25 - 3.75 LPA

#184 India Today

Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

1 Course
3.06 L
4.2
1.8 L - 5.6 L
3.0
2.28 L - 6.42 L
3.6 - 6 LPA

#47 Outlook

Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

40 K - 3.3 L
5.0

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.

12 Sep ' 26

SAT India Exam (September) Attempt

3 Oct ' 26

SAT India Exam (October) Attempt

Feb '26 - Apr '26

SNUCEE 2026 Registration Phase 1

TENTATIVE

Jan '27

CUET 2027 Application Process

TENTATIVE

Feb '27

CUET 2027 Correction Window

TENTATIVE

7 Sep ' 26

CA Foundation Sep 2026 exam Paper 3

9 Sep ' 26

CA Foundation Sep 2026 exam Paper 4

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

Most Popular Courses

Following are the most popular Commerce courses, based on alumni reviews. Explore these reviews to choose the best course in Commerce.

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

qna

Student Forum

chatAnything you would want to ask experts?
Write here...

Answered 5 days ago

To take admission in S.S. Jain Subodh Commerce and Arts College BCom course, students should meet the eligibility criteria. Check below selection process:

  • For BCom, minimum 45% of aggregate marks are required in last qualifying exam for students from RBSE / CBSE and any other equivalent Board. Minimu

...Read more

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, students can apply offline for BCom admission in S. S. Jain Subodh Commerce and Arts College. For offline process, students can download the offline application form or obtain the form from the college campus. The duly filled application form shall be submitted to the office either by hand or o

...Read more

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Follow the steps given below know to application process of S.S. Jain Subodh Commerce and Arts College for BCom course:

  • Apply throught the official website.

  • Choose learning mode, select BCom.

  • Fill the online application form.

  • Pay the application fee in preferred method (credit card/ debit card/ UPI).

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, BCom admissions for the 2026-27 academic session at S.S. Jain Subodh Commerce and Arts College are currently open for BCom. Students can apply online and offline for admission.

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

S.S. Jain Subodh Commerce and Arts College BCom admission are based on the scores of Class 12. To be eligible students must pass Class 12 with 45% aggregate. Candidates are required to participate in the merit-based admission process to be considered for the final admission offer.

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, students can get direct admission in BCom at S.S. Jain Subodh Commerce and Arts College. Entrance exams are not required for admission in the college. The selection criteria for BCom admission is based on the scores in last qualifying exams.

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

No, entrance tests are not required for selection in  BCom at S.S. Jain Subodh Commerce and Arts College. The selection for BCom course is based on the merit. Students must submit the scores of last qualifying exams for admission.

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The fee structure of the BCom course is very diverse due to its specialisation offerings. The BCom fee at Mithibai College ranges between INR 92,160 (BCom General) and INR 4,07,000 (BCom in Accounting and Finance).

16214925
Divya Shakti Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Aspirants must score a minimum of 48% in BCom or at least 55% aggregate in EAFM/ ABST to apply for MCom programme at S.S. Jain Subodh Girls College. Admission in MCom programme is purely based on merit of the candidates.

N

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 weeks ago

BMS focuses on logical decision-making, corporate strategy and fixing practical management problems.

BBA teaches you foundations of running a company - covering general administration and leadership skills.

BCom is all about numbers - focusing heavily on accounting, taxation, economics and finance.

Particulars

BMS 

BCom

BBA

Full Name

Bachelor of Management Studies

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor's of Business Administration

Course Level

Undergraduate

Undergraduate

Undergraduate

Course Eligibility

Class 12 with 50 per cent marks

10+2 (Studied Commerce and Accountancy)

3 years

Entrance Exams

CUET, XET

IPU CET, CUET, Christ University Entrance Test, and DUET

NMIMS NPAT, SET, AIMA UGAT, CUET, IPM Aptitude Test, IPMAT, and IPU CET 

Popular Colleges

IIM Bodh Gaya, Shiv Nadar University, University of Mumbai 

SRCC, Ramjas College, Christ University, Hindu College, Hansraj College, etc.

Manipal University, Chandigarh University, IIM Indore, IIM Ranchi, and Loyola College

Course Fees

INR 3 Lakh - INR 8 Lakh

INR 3000 to INR 60000

INR 50,000 to INR 6 Lakh and above

Job Profiles

Sales Executive, Marketing Executive, Human Resource Executive, Finance Manager, etc.

Financial Analyst, Accountant, Tax Consultant, Accounts Manager, etc.

HR Executive, Marketing Executive, Marketing Manager, Sales Executive, Research and Development Manager, etc.

Top Recruiters

Reliance, TCS, Honda, Accenture, Deloitte, and so on

ICICI, HDFC, SBI, PNB, RBI, LIC, KPMG, etc.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Hindustan Unilever, International Business Machines (IBM) Corp, Ernst & Young (EY), etc.

Not

...Read more

M

Mamona Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

To be eligible to apply for BCom at S.S. Jain Subodh Commerce and Arts College, students must have minimum 45% of aggregate marks are required in last qualifying exam for students from RBSE / CBSE and any other equivalent Board. Minimum 60% of aggregate marks is required for students, who are not th

...Read more

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

S.S. Jain Subodh Commerce and Arts College BCom total tuition fee is INR 48200 - INR 65200. Students must pay additional INR 1500 for Geography and INR 500 for Physical Education.

G

Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

It solely depends on college infrastructure indeed.

A

Anand Mallikarjunan

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, many top colleges here offer BCom with integrated CA, CS, or CMA support. Christ University is particularly known for this combination. It's a smart move if you're serious about clearing CA early while still doing your degree.

T

Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Of course you can, you can even get better colleges if you get better grades in your 12th.

A

Aditya Malviya

Beginner-Level 1

Answered 2 weeks ago

Sorry, but I cannot share you the fee at the Methodist Girls Degree College for B.Com. College has not disclosed the fee structure for any course officially. 

A

Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

To become a Chartered Accountant (full form of CA) after class 12th, you need to first register yourself for the CA foundational course through Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

Then, you need to meet the eligibility criteria and clear the foundational and intermediate exam. You als

...Read more

B

Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks ago

Yes, ICAI runs multiple scholarship schemes for students pursuing CA course. The scholarships are granted on two basis: need based or merit based.

Here is the scholarships offered by ICAI to CA aspirants -

Scholarship Name

Amount Awarded

Economically Weaker Intermediate Students

INR 1500 per month

Economically Weaker Final Students

INR 1500 per month

Merit-Cum-Need Based Scholarship

INR 2000 per month

Merit Scholarship

INR 2500 per month

For more details about the CA Scholarship Scheme, students can click here.

B

Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 2 weeks ago

If you have a UG degree then you don't need to sit for CA Foundation. Having a UG degree gives you an instant pass to sit for CA Intermediate level. 

Stage

Eligibility

Duration

Eligibility Check

Must be a graduate/postgraduate with:

• Commerce stream – 55% marks

• Other streams – 60% marks

Immediately after Graduation

CA Intermediate Registration

Direct entry into Intermediate level (Foundation exempted)

Immediate

Orientation + IT Training

Must complete 4 weeks of Integrated Course on Information Technology and Soft Skills (ICITSS)

1 month

Articleship (Internship)

Begin after completion of ICITSS

2 years

CA Intermediate Exam

Eligible after 8 months of study period post-registration

8 months study period

CA Final Preparation

Eligible to appear in Final 6 months before articleship completion

6–8 months

CA Final Exam

After completing 2 years of articleship

-

Total Minimum Duration

From graduation to CA Final result (if cleared in first attempt)

3.5 to 4 years

B

Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 8

Answered 3 weeks ago

 A score of 350 is competitive and viable for categories like SC, ST, or lower EWS/OBC brackets as merit lists progress through later rounds.

CUET raw score cutoffs for the main campus typically range higher than 420–490+ for the unreserved.

 

M

Moggam sandya

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 3 weeks ago

 In SV University Tirupati with does not request any entrance exam. 

And the admission is strictly merit based eviluted directly on your qualifying 10 + 2 marks.

M

Moggam sandya

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 3 weeks ago

It was approximately the annual fees was in the Sharda first grade college 9,200 to 12,200 per annum and it was depending upon the undergraduate courses like BCom BCom computers general MBA.

BA -9,190

B com- 9,200 to 12,200

 

M

Moggam sandya

Beginner-Level 2

Answered 3 weeks ago

You can check the college portal for the previous years' papers.

https://www.shiksha.com/college/psg-college-of-arts-and-science-psgcas-coimbatore-1855

A

Akanksha Yadav

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes, GIBS Business School offers hostel facilities for both male and female students to ensure a safe, comfortable and student-friendly atmosphere for all students from different states of India. The hostels are well-equipped with all kinds of facilities required for both academic and personal safet

...Read more

M

Mohammed Maqsood

Beginner-Level 4

Answered a month ago

Vijetha Degree College fees is not available for BCom. Aspirants are advised to contact the admission team to get the complete fee structure for BCom. 

N

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

Aspirants after completing BCom degree from Vijetha Degree College are open to career in Chartered Accountancy, Finance, Business Analytics and Entrepreneurship. BCom is a three-year UG level course of Vijetha Degree College.

N

Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered a month ago

Yes, almost all the best commerce colleges in Kolkata provide excellent support to the CA/CS/CMA candidates, along with regular BCom course. This is why many students dream of joining a bright stream in Kolkata for the certification with the course.

T

Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

B.Com general and B.Com honours 3.6 Lacs 7.2 Lacs for the full course B.Com 4.58 lacs total tuition fees 4.08 lacs other freezes 50000 first year payment 1.5 lakhs

s

sandhya moggam

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a month ago

Yes, switching to an MBA after B.Com is a common and smooth path in India. However, studying at a reputed Mumbai commerce college can help build a stronger CAT or entrance exam profile, thanks to better mentorship and peer competition. Your undergrad college matters more for network and guidance tha

...Read more

T

Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Find insights & recommendations on colleges and exams that you won't find anywhere else

On Shiksha, get access to

  • 66k Colleges
  • 1k Exams
  • 713k Reviews
  • 1850k Answers
Courses you may be interested in