Updated on May 20, 2025 05:58 IST

Commerce syllabus is designed in a way to give a thorough understanding of business, finance, and economics, adapting across diverse educational stages from secondary to PG levels. 

At the foundational secondary school level which are class 11 and 12, the students are introduced to core subjects like accounting, business studies, economics and english, with optional subjects such as maths, informatics practices, and physical education. 

Progressing to undergraduate studies like BCom, BBA, the students engage in more specialised learning with B.Com courses covering Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Business Law, Economics including the Micro and Macro, Financial Management, and Marketing Management, while BBA majorly focuses on management principles. Postgraduate courses such as M.Com, MBA offers advanced knowledge in specialised areas, with MCom delving into Advanced Accounting, Financial Management, Economics, and Taxation, and MBA providing diverse specializations like Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, and Operations also.

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Commerce Syllabus 2025

Bachelor of Commerce or BCom is the most popular course among Commerce subjects. Students who studied Commerce subjects with Mathematics in Class 11th and 12th can opt for BCom Honours while those who studied Commerce subjects without Mathematics can opt for BCom General.

Students can go through the table below to learn a general outline of Commerce subjects for UG courses:

BCom

Financial Accounting

Company Law

Indirect Tax Laws

BCom in Finance and Accountancy

Business Management

Human Resource Management

Management Accounting

BCom (H)

Environmental Studies

Financial Accounting

Business Laws

BBA

Principles of Microeconomics

Business Entrepreneurship

Organisational Behavior

BCom in Banking and Insurance

Auditing

Business Communication

Equity Debt

Entrepreneurship Management

Environmental Studies

Financial Services Management

BCom in Accounting and Taxation

Financial Accounting

Business Mathematics

Law of Contract

Microeconomics

E-Commerce

Operations Research

BA in Business Economics

Economics of Firm Strategy

Entrepreneurial Development

Statistics for Business Analysis

Marketing

Macroeconomics

Indian Economy and Economic Reforms

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Commerce Syllabus 2025- Core Subjects

The content and emphasis of these subjects can differ based on the educational board e.g., CBSE, state boards or university. UG programs often include more specialized subjects like financial management, auditing and taxation. Here is the list of the core subjects that is taught in Commerce:

Subject

Key Focus Areas

Accountancy

Financial accounting principles and practices

Preparation of financial statements

Partnership and company accounts

Analysis of financial statements

Business Studies

Principles of business management

Organizational structure and functions

Marketing and sales management

Business environment. 

Finance Management.

Economics

Microeconomics- Supply and demand, consumer behavior

Macroeconomics- National income, monetary and fiscal policy

Indian economic development

Mathematics/Quantitative Aptitude

Basic mathematical concepts relevant to commerce

Statistical analysis

Quantitative reasoning

English Language

Communication skill which are written and verbal

Reading comprehensions

Vocabulary and grammar also

Note- This info is taken from the official website and may vary.

Commerce Syllabus 2025- Specialisations Subjects

When discussing Commerce syllabus specializations, it is very much essential to differentiate between general core subjects and the specialized areas that a students can delve into particularly at the UG and PG levels. Here are some of them:

Specialisation

Key Subject Areas

Accounting & Finance

Financial Accounting- Advanced techniques, reporting

Cost Accounting- Cost control, analysis

Management Accounting- Financial planning, decision making

Auditing- Financial statement verification

Taxation- Income tax, GST, corporate tax

Financial Management- Investment analysis, risk management

Financial markets and institutions

Banking & Insurance

Banking Operations- Retail, corporate banking

Insurance Principles- Life, health, general insurance

Financial Regulations- RBI guidelines, insurance laws

Risk assessment

Financial product

Marketing

Consumer Behavior- Market research, analysis. 

Marketing Management- Strategies, planning. 

Advertising & Sales- Promotion, distribution. 

Digital Marketing- Online platforms, social media. 

Brand Management.

Human Resource Management also known as HRM

Organizational Behavior- Employee relations, motivation

Recruitment & Selection- Hiring strategies, training

Compensation & Benefits- Payroll, employee welfare

Industrial relations

Labour laws

Economics

Microeconomics- Advanced theories, market structures

Macroeconomics- Economic policies, global trends

Econometrics- Statistical analysis of economic data

International Economics

Development Economic

Information Systems

Management information systems

E-commerce

Database management

Cyber security

IT for financial service

Commerce Syllabus- Popular Books and Authors

When considering popular books and authors for a Commerce syllabus at the graduation level like a B.Com it is very much important to focus on those books that provide a deeper and more analytical understanding of subjects. Here are some of them:

Book Title

Author(s)

Description

Financial Accounting

J.R. Monga

Widely used in Indian universities which helps in providing a comprehensive understanding of financial accounting principles.

Cost Accounting- Principles and Practice

M.N. Arora

A standard text for cost accounting, covering concepts and practical applications.

Business Economics

H.L. Ahuja

A popular choice for Indian university students, covering both micro and macroeconomics with a business perspective.

Principles of Microeconomics

T.R. Jain

Common for Indian undergraduate study that provides a solid base in microeconomic theory.

Business Law

M.C. Kuchhal

This book baically covers various aspects of business law including contract law, company law, and other relevant legislation.

Principles of Financial Management

Lawrence J Gitman, Chad J Zutter

A widely recognized text providing a strong foundation in financial management.

Marketing Management

Philip Kotler, Kevin Lane Keller

Often considered the "bible" of marketing, providing in depth coverage of marketing concepts and strategies.

Fundamentals of Statistics

S.C. Gupta

Provides fundamental knowledge of statistical methods used in business.

Auditing and Assurance

Alvin A. Arens, Randal J. Elder, Mark S. Beasley.

Internationally recognized auditing textbook.

Note- This info is taken from the official website and may vary.

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Top Ranked Colleges by Location

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Popular Commerce UG Courses

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No, aspirants do not have to pass any entrance exam for admission in BCom programme of Mithibai College of Arts. The selection is purely based on the merit of the aspirants. The college considers Class 12 scores of the candidates for admission in BCom course.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 2 days ago

The total tuition fees for BCom is INR 92,200-INR 4.1 lakh at Mithibai College of Arts. The fees is in the moderate range not very high and not very less. Students can get some waiver via scholarships. The college offers scholarships to different student categories.

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered 3 days ago

UPES BCom tuition fees is INR 5.73 Lacs - 7.23 lakh. UPES fee structure includes many components. The total fee may differ at the time of payment due to the variables of the fee structure. The information is taken from the official/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Gaurika Chhabra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

The total tuition fee of BCom at Delhi University is INR 540 to INR 1.6 lakh. DU is one of the top institutes in India for pursuing BCom. Candidates need to pay the course fee to confirm admission. This number is taken from the official website of college. It can change.

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Raj Priya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 3 days ago

Around 5,8 LPA which can be higher according to specialization

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Dipanshu Gupta

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 3 days ago

Yes you have already crossed the minimum requirement of 60%. All you need to do is apply for interview.

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Dipanshu Gupta

Beginner-Level 4

Answered 5 days ago

Yes, several scholarship options are available for BCom students in Pune. The Maharashtra state government offers post-matric scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, and EWS category students. Students can also apply on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) for central government scholarships.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

The BCom curriculum covers a wide range of subjects across three years. Main subjects include Financial Accounting, Business Economics, Business Law, Cost Accounting, Taxation, Auditing, Financial Management, and Entrepreneurshi .

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 5 days ago

Almost all BCom colleges in Pune are affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU), one of the biggest universities of India. SPPU conducts university exams, declares results and grants degrees to BCom students.

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 6 days ago

Yes, you can get admission in Bachelor of Commerce with 60% in Class 12th. All colleges have different percentage requirements. Your percentage is not less you can get admission. Visit the college where you want to do B.Com as soon as possible and concern about admission process and required documen

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Jasmeen Kaur

Beginner-Level 1

Answered a week ago

Students will need to complete two internships during their BCom curriculum of GGSIPU. 

However, candidates should try to pursue more internships if possible. This will help them with a better portfolio after graduation from GGSIPU BCom course.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

GGSIPU BCom seat reservation is based on Delhi government's policy which provides that 85% of total intake will be reserved for candidates of Delhi. 

Candidates will be considered from Delhi if they completed their Class 12 board exams from a school located in Delhi. Within these seats, 40% will be

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

GGSIPU BCom fees is INR 6.97 Lacs for academic year 2026. This fees is charged in four installments, each with a different cost. All institutes that offer BCom course of GGSIPU charge this fees.

However, they may also charge some fees of their own separately.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

GGSIPU BCom application fees is INR 2,500. Candidates will pay this fees either during IPU-CET registration or counselling registration.

CUET-UG registration fees will not be counted towards payment of aforementioned application fees during BCom admission.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Candidates are required to submit these documents for GGSIPU BCom admission:

  • Class 10th and Class 12th passing certificate and marksheet
  • ID and address proof
  • Entrance exam scorecard
  • Allottment Letter

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

No, GGSIPU has closed IPU-CET for 2026 BCom admissions. At this point, GGSIPU BCom admission has progressed to counselling rounds. However, candidates who have a valid CUET-UG score can also apply.

If no score of these exams is available, candidates must wait for next year's admission.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Yes, GGSIPU counselling for BCom admissions have begun in academic year 2026. 

Candidates can register for GGSIPU counselling rounds until 17th June for first round. Either a valid score of CUET-UG or IPU-CET will be required for participating in these counselling rounds.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

No, CUET-UG is not a mandatory entrance exam for GGSIPU BCom admission. Candidates who did not appear in CUET-UG can also appear in IPU CET which is conducted by GGSIPU itself. During counselling rounds, candidates can be evaluated based on this exam's score as well.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

No, GGSIPU BCom admission do not require candidates to have Mathematics as a mandatory subject in Class 12th.

Candidates must have one language subject and any other four elective subjects in their Class 12th syllabus to fulfill GGSIPU BCom eligibility criteria.

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Saurabh Khanduri

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The Shailendra Education Society cutoff 2026 was published for admission to the various All India categories for the initial round. The cutoff was in the form of percentiles. 

For the OBC AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 40.16 to 54 for various UG-level courses, like BCom and its branches,

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week ago

The BCom cutoff for admission to the Shailendra Education Society varied depending on the category and round.

The round 1 of Shailendra Education Society cutoff 2026 for the BCom course ranged from 46.16 to 62.33 for the General AI category. See the table below to know the round 1 cutoff range for al

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week ago

The minimum percentile needed to get a seat at Shailendra Education Society would depend on your category, the round you are applying in, and the course you have chosen. The Shailendra Education Society cutoff 2026 was published for admission to various UG-level courses for the first round. 

For the

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week ago

Shailendra Education Society cutoff 2026 was published for the first round of admission to various UG-level courses. The cutoff was in the form of percentiles for different All India quotas. 

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 36.66 to 62.33 for the BCom, BA, BSc, and BMS cou

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered a week ago

St. Andrew's College of Arts, Science and Commerce BCom cutoff 2026 was released across multiple specialisations. For Round 1, the cutoff percentages ranged between 46.17 and 83.17 in the General category. Check out the table below to view the branch-wise cutoff percentage for the students belonging

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Rashmi Sinha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

To apply for BCom at GD Goenka University, candidates need to fill the application through the official site. The form is to be filled with the respective documents. This is followed by payment of the application amount. Candidates must check the GD Goenka University eligibility before applying.

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Tanu Rao

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Answered a week ago

The basic eligibility requirement for the BCom programme at Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce, Pune is Class 12th scores. Candidates must fulfill the basic eligibility criteria for admissions. 

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Neha Pradhan

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce provides BCom as its flagship course. The college has integrated the ACCA programme with the regular BCom course. This integrated programme will lead to a degree of BCOM with specialisation in Accounting and Finance. The average package for undergraduate courses

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Liyansha Jain

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The highest package offered during St. Xavier's College Mumbai BCom MS placements in past was 30 LPA. In 2025, salary package offered was up to 18 LPA.

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Pooja Divya

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

The syllabus is divided in six semesters. It includes many core and optional subjects. The core subjects are different for both BCom courses. Some first year general BCom subjects are Financial Accounting, Business Mathematics, etc. 

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Bipasha Jha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a week ago

No, admissions in the course are based on entrance scores and PI. Students have to appear for the ISBR Aptitude Test for BCom admissions. The institute selects shortlists students on the basis of entrance merit. Selected students have to appear for a Personal Interview round as well. 

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Bipasha Jha

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