Accounting & Commerce Subjects List 2026: Check Semester-wise Subjects & Syllabus
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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:
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BCom |
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Financial Accounting |
Company Law |
Indirect Tax Laws |
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BCom in Finance and Accountancy |
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Business Management |
Human Resource Management |
Management Accounting |
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BCom (H) |
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Environmental Studies |
Financial Accounting |
Business Laws |
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BBA |
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Principles of Microeconomics |
Business Entrepreneurship |
Organisational Behavior |
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BCom in Banking and Insurance |
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Auditing |
Business Communication |
Equity Debt |
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Entrepreneurship Management |
Environmental Studies |
Financial Services Management |
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BCom in Accounting and Taxation |
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Financial Accounting |
Business Mathematics |
Law of Contract |
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Microeconomics |
E-Commerce |
Operations Research |
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BA in Business Economics |
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Economics of Firm Strategy |
Entrepreneurial Development |
Statistics for Business Analysis |
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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:
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Subject |
Key Focus Areas |
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Accountancy |
Financial accounting principles and practices Preparation of financial statements Partnership and company accounts Analysis of financial statements |
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Business Studies |
Principles of business management Organizational structure and functions Marketing and sales management Business environment. Finance Management. |
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Economics |
Microeconomics- Supply and demand, consumer behavior Macroeconomics- National income, monetary and fiscal policy Indian economic development |
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Mathematics/Quantitative Aptitude |
Basic mathematical concepts relevant to commerce Statistical analysis Quantitative reasoning |
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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:
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Specialisation |
Key Subject Areas |
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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 |
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Banking & Insurance |
Banking Operations- Retail, corporate banking Insurance Principles- Life, health, general insurance Financial Regulations- RBI guidelines, insurance laws Risk assessment Financial product |
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Marketing |
Consumer Behavior- Market research, analysis. Marketing Management- Strategies, planning. Advertising & Sales- Promotion, distribution. Digital Marketing- Online platforms, social media. Brand Management. |
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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 |
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Economics |
Microeconomics- Advanced theories, market structures Macroeconomics- Economic policies, global trends Econometrics- Statistical analysis of economic data International Economics Development Economic |
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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:
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Book Title |
Author(s) |
Description |
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Financial Accounting |
J.R. Monga |
Widely used in Indian universities which helps in providing a comprehensive understanding of financial accounting principles. |
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Cost Accounting- Principles and Practice |
M.N. Arora |
A standard text for cost accounting, covering concepts and practical applications. |
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Business Economics |
H.L. Ahuja |
A popular choice for Indian university students, covering both micro and macroeconomics with a business perspective. |
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Principles of Microeconomics |
T.R. Jain |
Common for Indian undergraduate study that provides a solid base in microeconomic theory. |
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Business Law |
M.C. Kuchhal |
This book baically covers various aspects of business law including contract law, company law, and other relevant legislation. |
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Principles of Financial Management |
Lawrence J Gitman, Chad J Zutter |
A widely recognized text providing a strong foundation in financial management. |
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Marketing Management |
Philip Kotler, Kevin Lane Keller |
Often considered the "bible" of marketing, providing in depth coverage of marketing concepts and strategies. |
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Fundamentals of Statistics |
S.C. Gupta |
Provides fundamental knowledge of statistical methods used in business. |
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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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CT Group of Institutions (North Campus) offers admission to candidates based on their merit. Applicants meeting eligibility can get direct admission in BCom (Hons) programme. The minimum qualification required is Class 12.
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No, there is no entrance test for admission in MCom at Siddharth College of Commerce and Economics. MCom admission is merit-based. The selection is done on the basis of academic scores of students.
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To get admission in Siddharth College of Commerce and Economics MCom, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. The eligibility is to have a graduation degree from a recognised university. MCom admission is merit-based. The final selection is done on the basis of academic scores
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Yes absolutely. CUET is required only for Delhi University colleges. Most private B.Com colleges in Delhi NCR like Amity, Sharda, Bennett, and GD Goenka either conduct their own simple entrance test or offer direct admission based on your 12th marks — so CUET is not the only route.
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As per popularity basis by shiksha.com, listed below are some of the top BCom colleges in Delhi NCR with their tuition fees -
| Top Colleges | Tuition Fee |
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| Hansraj College | INR 540 |
| Hindu College | INR 86,000 |
| Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College | INR 540 |
| Ramjas College | INR 64,000 - INR 66,000 |
| Lady Shri Ram College for Women | INR 82,000 |
Source: Official site of the colleges and may vary.
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Yes, you can join BCom programme at IIMR Indore directly. As the admission to IIMR BCom programme is completely merit based, you can join the course if you have completed class 12 from any recognised board.
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The students are required to keep some documents with them while filling out the application form for the IIMR BCom programme. The required documents are mentioned below:
- Class 12 marksheet
- Leaving certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Passport sized photograph
- Signature
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Students who have passed Class 12 from any recognised board and have good academic records, can get admission to BCom at IIMR Indore. Apart from this Students have to clear the GD/PI round.
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Yes, the IIMR Indore follows a semester pattern for BCom programme. There are total six semesters in BCom programme at IIMR Indore. The total duration of the programme is three years. The mode of BCom programme at IIMR Indore is full-time.
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No, there is no requirement of an entrance exam for admission to BCOM at IIMR Indore. The admission to IIMR Indore BCom programme is merit-based. The students who passed Class 12 in any stream are eligible for the course.
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Both the colleges are good for BCom in Indore. Students who want to purue BCom, can choose any college between IIRM Indore and SAGE University. Students can see the comparison of the college tabulated below:
Particulars | IIRM Indore BCom | SAGE University Indore |
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Fees (3 years) | INR 1.35L | INR 1.50L |
Seats | 60 | 60 |
Ratings | 4.6 | 4.3 |
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Between IIMR Indore and Prestige Institute of Management and Research BCom programme, the IIMR is more affordable. The Prestige Institute of Management and Research fees is costlier. Students can check the fees difference of both the colleges below:
College | IIMR Indore BCom | Prestige Institute of Management and Research BCom |
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Fees | INR 1.35 lakh | INR 5.54 lakh |
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If you want to get a seat at IIMR BCom programme you have to be eligible for the course in the first place. Those who are eligible for the programme are required to complete the below mentioned process:
- Complete the application form
- Attend GD/PI round
- Check your name in merit list
- Pay the course fee
- Conf
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The total number of seats offered at IIMR Indore BCom programme is 60 for the academic year of 2026. The seats are allocated to students based on merit. Students are required to fulfil the eligibility to get into the BCom programme at IIMR.
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The IIMR Indore invites many top leading companies to provide placements to its students. Students get attractive packages during the IIMR placement drive. Some top recruiting companies are listed below:
- Tech Mahindra
- Capital Via
- Upgrad
- Canara HSBC
- Airtel
- ICICI Prudential
- GENPACT
- Biztech IT Consultancy
- Big B
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Yes, admission to the IIMR Indore BCom programme is currently open for the academic year of 2026. Interested students are suggested to visit the website of the college and fill the application form. The form can be submitted offline too. Closing date of admission is not announced by the college.
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The IIMR Indore offers only one course in BCom. There are no other specialisation offered by the college. Students who want to pursue BCom from IIMR are required to meet the basic eligibility of the course. There is no entrance exam required for admission.
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The total tuition fee for three years of BCom at IIMR Indore is INR 1.35 L. The total fees for BCom at IIMR are more than this amount. As the total amount is made up of several different factors. This should be noted that given fee is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subjec
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Yes, KCC Institute of Legal and Higher Education offers scholarships to BCom (Hons) students based upon Class 12 scores. They are given as fee-concessions on first-year fee. They are available for first year only. The details are mentioned in the following table:
| Eligibility | Scholarship amount |
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| 90% and above in eligibility subjects | 50% of the first year course fee |
| 85%- 89% in eligibility subjects | 25% of the first year course fee |
| 80%- 84% in eligibility subjects | 15% of the first year course fee |
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Yes, KCC Institute of Legal and Higher Education offers sports scholarships to BCom (Hons) students. Scholarships are awarded each year in the form of concession on annual course fee. The details are mentioned in the table below:
| Criteria | Scholarship Amount |
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| Zonal Level Player | 5% of fee each year |
| State Level Player | 10% of fee each year |
| National Level Player | 15% of fee each year |
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KCC ILHE offers BCom (Hons) in affiliation with GGSIP University. The university conducts GGSIP CET for admission in BCom (Hons). Students who have qualified NTA CUET can also apply for admission.
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KCC Institute of Legal and Higher Education admission are currently open for BCom (Hons). Candidates can visit the college official website to apply before the deadline. Admission is based on score in entrance exam.
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KCC Institute of Legal and Higher Education provides hostel facility to BCom (Hons) students. Hostel fee varies according to the type of accommodation. The fee per annum for AC dorm is INR 1.01 lakh. The annual fee details are mentioned below:
Single Occupancy: INR 1.34 Lacs to INR 1.96 lakh
Double Oc
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Each semester of BCom (Hons) at KCC Institute of Legal and Higher Education comprises 5 theory and one or two practical subjects. Some of the main areas of study covered in BCom (Hons) curriculum are Macro Economics, Micro Economics, Business Studies, Business Statistics, Financial Accounting, Corpo
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KCC Institute of Legal and Higher Education offers limited seats in its BCom (Hons) programme in affiliation with Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. The number of seats available is 120.
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Students can get admission in BCom (Hons) at KCC Institute of Legal and Higher Education by qualifying CUET by NTA. Else, students need to take GGSIPU CET exam to get admission.
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KCC Institute of Legal and Higher Education BCom (Hons.) fee may have many components. The tuition fee charged by the institute is INR 95,000 per year. So, the total tuition fee for 3 years is INR 2.85 lakh. The annual hostel fee ranges from INR 1.01 lakh to INR 1.98 lakh. Security deposit of INR 50
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Eligibility criteria for admission in BCom (Hons) at KCC Institute of Legal and Higher Education is mentioned below:
- For admission through Management Quota: Minimum 50% (45% for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in Class 12 with English as a subject.
- For admission through NTA CUET: Eligibility criteria as prescri
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The selection criteria for admission in BCom (Hons) at KCC Institute of Legal and Higher Education is mentioned below:
- Through Management Quota: Rank in GGSIPU CET.
- Through NTA CUET: Merit in NTA CUET.
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To apply for BCom at DU SOL, 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 SOL DU eligibility before applying.
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