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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 BComBBACACSBBA LLB, BBM, BSc, etc. At the PG level, popular Commerce programs are MComMBAMPhilMSc, 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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87.73 K
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#1 Outlook

54 K - 11.07 L
4.8 - 6.14 LPA

#11 Outlook

3 Courses
432 - 540
8.4 LPA

#3 India Today

3 Courses
432 - 540
4.62 - 7.9 LPA

#7 India Today

10 Courses
43.41 K - 3.82 L
5.3 - 6.89 LPA

#6 India Today

2 Courses
55.95 K - 86.01 K
9.24 - 9.5 LPA

#2 Outlook

Popular Private Commerce Colleges in India

2.6 L - 13.2 L
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#47 Outlook

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1.35 L - 5.6 L
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Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

95 K - 11 L
6.25 LPA
4 Courses
2.6
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1.2 L - 3.21 L
3.7

#164 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.

3 Mar ' 26 - 19 Mar ' 26

CA inter May 2026 Registration

3 May ' 26 - 13 May ' 26

CA inter May 2026 exam

27 Feb ' 26

Last date to apply for March Attempt

14 Mar ' 26

SAT India exam (March attempt)

3 Mar ' 26 - 19 Mar ' 26

CA Foundation May 2026 registration

14 May ' 26 - 20 May ' 26

CA Foundation May 2026 exam

Feb '26 - Apr '26

SNUCEE 2026 Registration Phase 1

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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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Answered 16 hours ago

After completing a BCom from Adamas University, Kolkata graduates have access to diff. career paths across corporate, government, and entrepreneurial sectors. The institute's rely on industry readiness that leads to roles in management and specialised business functions. The names of the roles are: 

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Indrani Kumar

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Answered 16 hours ago

No, the entrance test for admissions into BCom course at Adamas University is not imp. The HSC scores is a also a parameter to get selected by the university.

 

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Abhishek Hazarika

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Answered 16 hours ago

There are number of factors that one can consider for comparing the institutions, while comparing the Adamas University, Kolkata BCom course. These factors can not be predecided, because it can change according to the students' prefrences. The names of the imp. considered factors are, seats, placeme

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Krishnendu Kumar

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Answered 16 hours ago

To get a direct seat in Adamas University Kolkata for BCom course, students should consider these points

  • Any UG candidate with more than 80% marks in aggregate in their 12th standard board examinations (CBSE & ISC) or 70% in Higher Secondary (HS), is eligible for direct admission and does not require

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Tanisha Pandey

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Answered 17 hours ago

The BCom course at Adamas University Kolkata is given through the School of Business. The number of seats allocated to this course is 40. The university offers very limited number of allocation to the Bachelor of Commerce course. 

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Atul Pruthi

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Answered 17 hours ago

The minor courses given at Adamas Univeristy BCom syllabus are as follows:

  • Principles of Accounting (COM105) – sem. I
  • Cost and Management Accounting (COM106) – sem. II
  • Introduction to Financial Management (COM206) – sem. III.
  • Direct Tax (COM207) – sem. IV.
  • Financial Management (COM309) – sem. V.
  • Corporate

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Chanchal Gaurav

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Answered 17 hours ago

The AUAT syllabus for admissions into BCom course at Adamas University is releated to the subjects that students have studied in their Class 12 only. AUAT examination is held online and can be taken by the candidates from any location. The exam duration is 60 minutes and has 60 questions. There are

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Rachit Kumar

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Answered 18 hours ago

There are no. of components for fees in Adamas University BCom course. The components are need to be paid at different intervals. The names of some of the fee components can be: 

  • Tuition Fees
  • Development Fees
  • Caution Money/Deposit
  • Hostel Fees, etc.

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Kartik Sharma

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Answered 18 hours ago

The tuition fee for the BCom at Adamas University is INR 3.9 lakh. This fee structure is sourced from the authorised body. But, this fee structure is can shift/ changes that may be made by the university from time to time.

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Indrani Tyagi

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Answered 18 hours ago

One can say that the application fee for the BCom course at Adamas University is both merit and entrance based. Students can get admission after securing a good score in the AUAT examination. Also, if they have secured more than 80% in HSC, they can easily get admissions into the BCom course.

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Vishakha

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Answered 18 hours ago

The application charges or the amount that students need to pay after the application submission of BCom course at  Adamas University Kolkata is Rs. 1,000. Once this amount is paid, it can not be reversed in any circumstances. 

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Piyush Jain

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Answered 18 hours ago

AUAT at Adamas Univeristy, Kolkata is an online proctored exam. Students can appear for this examination after qualifying the minimum eligibility criteria and completing the application form. The results of the exam are announced after 48 hours and will be communicated to the candidates by the Admis

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Indrani Kumar

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Answered 18 hours ago

Students can apply for the BCom course at Adamas University, Kolkata now. As the admission portal is open. They can go to the website register for the course along with the entrance exam and can enroll in the course. 

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Abhishek Hazarika

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Answered 18 hours ago

The name of the accepted entrance exam for admissions into BCom course at Adamas University is the AUAT examination, which is an university-in-house entrance exam. Students should know that it is not important to pass the AUAT exam. But, they can also enroll directly if they have secured more than 8

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Krishnendu Kumar

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School of Management Sciences, Apeejay Stya University offers four-year BCom (Hons) course in one specialisation. It is available in Accounting and Finance. The course admission is offered based on scores in AU CET/ CUET. It is also important that the students meet the eligibility criteria. The appl

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Mohit Sharma

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The confusion about college selection is common among students during admission season. SoMS, Apeejay Stya University offers BCom (H) course of four-year duration with an exit option. It is recognised by UGC and NAAC accredited with 'A' grade. Students wanting to explore other options can consider b

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Virajita Madavi

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Apeejay School of Mangement Sciences BCom (H) total fee is INR 15.43 lakh. The BCom and BCom (H) courses total fee range from INR 3.7 Lacs to INR 6.26 Lacs at Geeta University. Thus, the latter is offering the UG course at more economical price. However, students can consider other factors as well d

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Raushan Piplani

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SoMS, Apeejay Stya University BCom (H) students opting for hostel facility need to pay the prescribed charges. This can include the accommodation and mess charges. SoMS hostel fee is INR 4.18 lakh. It is as per official sources, but is still subject to changes. Hence, is indicative. 

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Piyush Anand

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School of Management Sciences, Apeejay Stya University BCom (H) tuition fee amounts to INR 10.4 lakh. This fee component is charged annually or semester-wise by the school. It is as per official sources, but is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.  

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Ranjeeta Karan

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School of Management Sciences, Apeejay Stya University BCom (H) fee structure includes eight other fee components. These are charged annually, semester-wise, or onetime. Check below the fee components along with amount are mentioned below as per the official website:

Fee ComponentAmount
Application feeINR 1,000
Development feeINR 10,000
Alumni FundINR 3,000
Online library feeINR 2,000
InsuranceINR 500
Activity feeINR 2,000
Caution moneyINR 5,000
Examination feeINR 2,000

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Aayush Bhatnagar

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School of Management Sciences, ASU does not offer direct admission to its BCom (H) course. Candidates are selected for admission based on fulfillment of eligibility and selection criteria. For admission, the scores of CUET/ AU CET can be considered. 

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Saumya Shukla

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Students applying for BCom (H) course of SoMS, ASU need to pay an application fee. The form fee is INR 1,000 as per the official website. Candidates can pay the fee via credit card/ debit card/ net banking, etc. The fee payment receipt should also be kept safe for future references.

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Virajita Mehra

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Answered Yesterday

School of Management Sciences, Apeejay Stya University accept application forms in online mode. It is advised to check eligibility criteria before applying for the BCom (Hons) course. The steps to be followed for form submission are mentioned below:

  1. Online Registration
  2. Email verification
  3. Application fo

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Himanshi Gupta

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The application link is active for BCom (H) admission in SoMS, Apeejay Stya University. Eligible students can visit the website to register and apply. The application need to be submitted on or before the application end date.

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Aishwarya Kumari

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School of Management Sciences, Apeejay Stya University collaborates with different universities/ organisations. This helps students gain more experience in the BCom (Hons) course. Some of the collaborators are named below:

  • ORACLE
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • ACCA
  • Saint Josephs' University
  • National Universi

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Manori Sahni

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Answered Yesterday

Apeejay School of Management Sciences offer four-year long BCom (H) programme. It is offered in Accounting and Finance. Candidates passing the course get a certificate from Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Check below some key features of the course:

  • Availability of six paper exemption

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Virajita Madavi

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Candidates wanting to get a seat in BCom (H) at Apeejay School of Management Sciences need to be Class 12 pass with at least 50% aggregate. The students should have the documents as a proof of eligibility during admission. It should also be noted that meeting eligibility criteria does not confirm se

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Mohit Sharma

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School of Management Sciences, Apeejay Stya University offers four-year BCom (H) course with exit option in the third year. The course curriculum is divided into semester pattern. Check below the topics covered in the first semester:

  • Business Context of Accounting
  • Company Accounts
  • Principles and Practi

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Raushan Piplani

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New Horizon College Kasturinagar BCom fees is INR 3 lakh. The college offers 200 seats for the course. Students can go to the official site of the college to know more.

Note: This is taken from official sources and can change.

 

 

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