Accounting & Commerce Subjects List 2026: Check Semester-wise Subjects & Syllabus

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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 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.
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:
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Commerce Course |
Commerce Subjects |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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:
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Commerce Course |
Commerce Subjects |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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:
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Top Commerce Specialisations |
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Accounting and Finance |
Banking and Finance |
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Banking and Insurance |
Accounting and Taxation |
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Actuarial Science |
Business Administration |
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Applied Economics |
Financial Accounting |
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Human Resources |
Entrepreneurship |
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Auditing |
Investment Banking |
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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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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:
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- Auditing & Taxation
- E-Commerce
- Financial Markets
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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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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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Yes, you can apply for M.com
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Contributor-Level 10
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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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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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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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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