Commerce is a popular field of study among students after Class 12. Those who have an interest in financial information/transactions, trading of economic value, etc. often consider studying Commerce subjects after Class 12. The Commerce course can be pursued at the undergraduate as well as postgraduate level. UG level Commerce courses offered to aspirants include BCom, BBA, CA, CS, BBA LLB, BBM, BSc, etc. At the PG level, popular Commerce programs are MCom, MBA, MPhil, MSc, etc. Generally speaking, UG courses in Commerce are of three years duration whereas; PG and Doctoral programmes are of two years duration.

The Commerce subjects broadly cover various facets of Accounting, Business, Management, Finance, and Banking domains whilst equipping the students with managerial skills, thus enhancing employment opportunities. In this article, Shiksha brings you a detailed account on the Commerce subjects, specialisations and colleges.

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List of Commerce Subjects

As mentioned above, the commerce course can be pursued at various levels such as undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. The courses are available in full-time, part-time and online modes of education.

List of Commerce Subjects: UG-Level

The undergraduate Commerce syllabus is spread across six semesters. Each semester has various Commerce subjects which deal with management studies. Check out the table below to know a few of the Commerce subjects offered at the undergraduate degree level:

Commerce Course

Commerce Subjects

BCom

1.       Financial Accounting

2.       Company Law

3.       Indirect Tax Laws

4.       Auditing and Corporate Governance

5.       Fundamentals of Financial Management

6.       Business Organisation and Management

7.       Elective Courses such as Macroeconomics, Foreign Exchange Markets, etc.

8.       Language: English/Hindi/Modern Language

BCom (Honors)

1.       Environmental Studies

2.       Financial Accounting

3.       Business Laws

4.       Corporate Laws

5.       Corporate Accounting

6.       Business Mathematics

7.       Auditing and Corporate Governance

8.       Indirect Tax Laws

9.       Principles of Marketing

10.   Income Tax Law and Practice

11.   Computer Applications in Business

12.   Human Resource Management

BBA

1.       Introduction to Business Studies

2.       Business Accounting

3.       Principles of Macroeconomics

4.       Business Communication

5.       Business Mathematics

6.       Organization Behaviour

7.       Management Accounting

8.       Elements of IT

9.       Operations Research

10.   Business Law

11.   Fundamentals of Quality Management

BA in Business Economics

1.       Economics of Firm Strategy

2.       Economics of Money and Banking

3.       Managerial Economics

4.       Basic Financial Accounting

5.       Entrepreneurial Development

6.       Marketing

7.       Statistics for Business Analytics

8.       Macroeconomics

9.       Fiscal Economics

10.   International Economics

11.   Financial Markets

12.   Indian Economics and Economic Reforms

List of Commerce Subjects: PG-Level

Commerce syllabus for post-graduation programmes is spread across four semesters. Every semester has various Commerce subjects based on the course and programme. Check out the table below to know a few of the Commerce subjects for PG-level courses:

Commerce Course

Commerce Subjects

MCom

1.       Business Statistics

2.       Managerial Economics

3.       Managerial Accounting

4.       Financial Planning

5.       Organisational Theory and Behaviour

6.       Quantitative Techniques for Business

7.       Financial Management and Policy

8.       Marketing Management

9.       Legal Aspects of Business

10.   Global Strategic Management

11.   Entrepreneurship

12.   Corporate Governance, Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business

MA (Hons) in Economics

1.       Economic History of India

2.       Principles of Economics

3.       Sociology

4.       Indian Economy Since Independence

5.       Micro Economics

6.       Development Economics

7.       Accounting and Financial Management

8.       Statistics for Economic Analysis

9.       Data Base of Indian Economy and Computer Analysis of Data

10.   Economics of Public Finance

11.   Economics of Agriculture

12.   Basics of Financial Markets

MBA

1.       Organizational Behaviour

2.       Economics

3.       Marketing Management

4.       Information Technology

5.       Business Communication

6.       Behavorial Science

7.       Foreign Business Language

8.       Research Methodology

9.       Company Report

10.   Productions and Operations Management

11.   Accounting and Finance

12.   Human Resource Management

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Top Commerce Specialisations

The Commerce course is offered across various specialisations, wherein the students can learn different Commerce subjects. The most popular Commerce specialisations are Accounting, Finance and Banking. Check out the table below to know the Commerce specialisations offered by various Commerce colleges in India:

Top Commerce Specialisations

Accounting and Finance

Banking and Finance

Banking and Insurance

Accounting and Taxation

Actuarial Science

Business Administration

Applied Economics

Financial Accounting

Human Resources

Entrepreneurship

Auditing

Investment Banking

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.
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₹4.8 - 6.14 LPA

#9 The Week

2 Courses
₹69.21 K - 1.27 L
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#1 Outlook

27 Courses
₹2.5 L - 9 L
4.2

#36 India Today

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
₹32.87 K - 70.45 K
4.0

#6 Outlook

Popular Private Commerce Colleges in India

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#146 India Today

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.

7 Nov ' 26

SAT India Exam (November) Attempt

5 Dec ' 26

SAT India Exam (December) Attempt

3 Nov ' 26 - 19 Nov ' 26

CA Foundation January 2027 registration

20 Nov ' 26 - 22 Nov ' 26

CA Foundation January 2027 correction window

10 Dec ' 26 - 17 Dec ' 26

CMA Dec 2026 Exam Dates (Inter & Final)

13 Dec ' 26

CMA Dec 2026 Exam Dates (Foundation)

16 Nov ' 26 - 15 Dec ' 26

CSEET 2027 February Enrollment

16 Dec ' 26 - 20 Dec ' 26

CSEET 2027 February Enrollment (With Late Fee)

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.

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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.

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The last round cutoff percentage for BCom at Mithibai College Mumbai was 72.5. Students who satisfy the cutoff requirements can apply for bCom at Mithibai College, by paying INR 500 as the application fee.

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Divya Shakti Shukla

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Answered 4 days ago

Yes, it is too late to get admission to BCA or B.Com colleges in Delhi NCR for regular, on-campus admissions to mainstream public universities (like Delhi University) or IPU-affiliated regular undergraduate batches in November, as their academic sessions start around August.

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Swati Pandey

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Answered a week ago

CGC University, Mohali has added a total of 5 new specialisations to BCom (Hons) programme for 2026 admissions. These new age specialisations include B.Com (Hons) in: 

  • Accounting and AI
  • Auditing & Taxation 
  • E-Commerce
  • Financial Markets
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aaradhy rastogi

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MBA students learn the basics of business taxation, including tax obligations, compliance requirements, and the role of taxation in financial planning. Case studies and business examples help them understand how tax-related decisions affect organisational costs and financial management.

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K Bhaskar Srinivas Rao

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Answered a week ago

Completing an M.Com (Master of Commerce) from Quantum University in Roorkee opens up diverse career opportunities in corporate finance, accounting, taxation, banking, and academic sectors.

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Swati Pandey

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Yes, you can apply for M.com

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Krish Sogthi

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Students can download it from cbseacademic.nic.in. It is in the Secondary Curriculum Part 2 section of the 2026-27 curriculum. The PDF link is also given in the download table above.

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Shobhit Saini

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Piecemeal distribution, sale to a company and insolvency of partners are not included in dissolution. Interest on calls and TDS on debenture interest are also left out. For cash flow, only the indirect method is in the syllabus.

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Shobhit Saini

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Answered 2 weeks ago

Part B has two options. These are Analysis of Financial Statements and Computerised Accounting. Students must choose only one. Both options carry 20 marks in the theory paper.

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Shobhit Saini

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

The paper has 34 questions. Part A has 26 questions worth 60 marks. Part B has 8 questions worth 20 marks. The paper is 3 hours long.

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Shobhit Saini

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

Accounting for Partnership Firms carries the most marks. It is worth 36 out of 80 theory marks. It covers goodwill, admission, retirement, death of a partner and dissolution of a firm.

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Shobhit Saini

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

CBSE Class 12 Accountancy is a 100-mark subject. The theory paper carries 80 marks. The other 20 marks come from project work or practical work. This includes a file and a viva voce (oral test).

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Shobhit Saini

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 weeks ago

“Uttaranchal University, Dehradun is a good option for B.Com (Hons.) in Uttarakhand. It offers a B.Com (Hons.) programme with commerce, accounting, finance and business-related subjects. Students should also compare fees, faculty and placements  before choosing a college."

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dipika chourey

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Answered 4 weeks ago

According to Ambitionbox, the average CA salary is around 11.9 LPA. Lawyers earn around 5.1 LPA on average. This can change depending upon the experience level, law firm and skill set of a candidate.

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Bhavya Jain

Contributor-Level 9

Answered 4 weeks ago

Yes, but with strict evaluation. Most top universities, including Copenhagen Business School (CBS), accept 3-year Indian degrees provided they are awarded by a recognised, tier-1 university (such as NAAC Grade 'A' institutions). The critical bottleneck is credit alignment - your 3-year degree must c

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Rohini Rawat

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a month ago

Yes. CSSS, Post Matric, LIC General, HDFC ECSS, Reliance UG and state schemes cover these courses. BSc students in pure Science subjects can also try INSPIRE SHE.

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Shobhit Saini

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No, ICAI doesn't make coaching compulsory, and self-study toppers exist every year. But most students do join coaching because the syllabus is huge and guidance helps save time. Online classes have made coaching more affordable than before. Ultimately, clearing CA depends more on revision and mock t

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Tasbiya Khan

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Many students who cleared both say CA Final feels tougher because of the sheer volume of subjects and low pass percentage. JEE needs intense speed and problem-solving, but CA tests patience over years, not just one exam day. The pass rate for CA Final often stays below 10%, while JEE Advanced select

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

Yes. Some colleges in Jaipur offer B.Com with ACCA built into the course. That one costs around INR 4.7 Lacs in total at one college. CA and CS are separate courses, and you can study them with a regular B.Com. Ask the college how they handle exam leave.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered a month ago

B.Com is an undergraduate (bachelor's) degree, so B.Com graduates cannot apply for admission to another B.Com program (as they already hold that degree), but they are fully eligible to apply for postgraduate courses like an M.Com or MBA.

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

No. The CFA Scholarship only cuts the exam fee paid to CFA Institute. Coaching, books, local taxes and the separate enrolment fee are not covered by it.

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Shobhit Saini

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Marksheets, a personal statement and ID proof are needed for the CFA Scholarship. Teachers also send a university letterhead letter, a CV and job proof with the form.

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Shobhit Saini

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Answered a month ago

Only one. You must wait for the reply before you apply again. The CFA Scholarship cannot be clubbed with another CFA Institute scholarship for the same exam booking.

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Shobhit Saini

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Yes. Indian students apply for the CFA Scholarship under the same rules as everyone else. There is no India quota. The exam is given at Indian test centres, so you do not have to go abroad.

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Shobhit Saini

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Anyone who meets the CFA Program enrolment rules can apply for the CFA Scholarship, if they have not booked an exam. Access is need based. Student needs a tied-up college. Professor needs full-time teaching

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Shobhit Saini

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Answered a month ago

The CFA Scholarship brings the exam fee down to USD 400 under the Access Scholarship. It brings the fee down to USD 600 under the Student and Professor scholarships. All three come with the Premium package.

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Shobhit Saini

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Answered a month ago

Banaras Hindu University (BHU) only offers B.Com. (Hons.) and does not offer a standard B.Com. (General) program at the undergraduate level.

 

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Swati Pandey

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

SRCC scholarships are mainly comprised of need-cum-merit based scholarships to BCom (Hons) students as financial assistance. The scholarships offered at the insitute are mostly awarded on the basis of academic performance of the student and in some cases their background also. Some of the SSRC Schol

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aaradhy rastogi

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The starting salary for a Chartered Accountant (CA) abroad generally ranges from USD 45,000 to USD 75,000 per year (approx. INR 38 L to INR 63 L).

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Rohini Rawat

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Answered a month ago

There are two ways for Indian students and professionals to be able to practice as a CA abroad - one by leveraging the mutual agreements that India has with other countries - it renders to reduced number of mandatory exams that need to be taken by Indian students. The second one is to go through the

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