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Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is a three-year undergraduate programme. BCom is one of the most popular and sought-after courses for students who wish to pursue careers in the field of commerce. In India, BCom courses are offered at the undergraduate level as BCom and BCom Honors. BCom is a gateway to a career in commerce, finance, accounting, banking, and insurance. The course is offered in full-time, part-time, and distance-learning as well as online modes of study. 

Online BCom has gained a lot of popularity in recent years and with the coronavirus pandemic, it is increasingly gaining prominence. Online BCom is a convenient, easy and affordable way to obtain a certified graduation degree. The course is specially designed for students to study the course without the constraint of time and space. 

The duration of an online BCom degree is three years and it acquaints the students well with the knowledge of Business Communication, Accounting, Finance, Business Law, etc. The degree imparts general information about the business world and in-depth knowledge about financing and accounting. 

Online BCom Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility for the Online BCom course is mentioned below -

  • Pass Class 12 or equivalent in any stream from a recognised board
  • Score at least 50% aggregate in Class 12. This percentage may vary from institute to institute but it remains within the range of 50%-65%.

Online BCom Entrance Exams

A list of few popular entrance tests taken by colleges for admission to the Online BCom course is mentioned below -

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Online BCom Required Skills

Candidates who wish to study Online BCom and choose BCom as a career must possess the skillsets mentioned below -

Online BCom Skillsets Required

Analytical Thinking

Business Valuation

Financial Intelligence

Excellent Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Negotiation Skills

Good Technical Skills

Strong Networking Skills

Leadership Skills

Confidence

Team Player

Self-motivated

Highly Organised

Proficiency in MS Office

Business Development

Research and Quantitative Skills

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Online BCom Syllabus

The curriculum of online BCom varies from one college to another. Some common online BCom subjects that are taught in the online BCom colleges are:

Important Topics in Online BCom Syllabus

Business Mathematics

Financial Accounting

Environmental Studies

Fundamentals of Corporate Law

Business Communication

Principles of Marketing

Business Organisation and Management

Principles of Micro Economics

Corporate Accounting

Cost Accounting

Direct Tax

Business Statistics

Research Methodology

Auditing

Income Tax Laws

Indian Economy

Banking and Insurance

Financial Analysis and Reporting

Computer Applications in Business

Advertising 

International Business

Consumer Affairs and Customer Care

Entrepreneurship & Small Business

Indian Polity and Governance

Fundamentals of Investment

Cyber Crimes and Laws

Management Accounting

Organisational Behavior

Colleges Offering Online BCom Course

There are not many colleges that offer online BCom courses in India. Listed below are the top colleges in India which offer online BCom programme:

Name of the Institute 

Course Fee (in INR)

Amity University Online

INR 1.5 Lakh

Amrita Online

INR 1.2 Lakh - 2.85 Lakh

Pondicherry University

INR 23,500

Jain University

INR 2.51 Lakh

Himalayan University

INR 10,600

University of Mysore

INR 23,000

Also Read: Top BCom Colleges in India

Online BCom Specialisations

Candidates who wish to study the BCom course can also opt for specialisation. Some of the top online BCom specialisations are listed in the table below.

List of Online BCom Specialisations

BCom in Advertising and Sales Management

BCom in Computer Applications

BCom in Foreign Trade

BCom in E-Commerce

BCom Honors

BCom in Office Management

BCom in Tax Procedure

BCom Honors in Accounting and Finance

Online BCom Job Profiles

Many students after pursuing BCom often opt for higher studies. They may opt for courses such as MCom, MBA, CA, CS, etc. Some prepare for government competitive exams, while some opt for jobs or businesses. Students who wish to enter the job world have a plethora of opportunities to choose from. Candidates can choose to explore job opportunities in various fields such as commerce, accounting, banking, finance, and other related fields. Check out the table below to know a few job opportunities along with average salary packages in India that online BCom students can choose from:

Job Profile

Average Salary (Per Annum in INR)

Junior Accountant

1.84 lakh

Accountant

2.49 lakh

Account Executive

2.69 lakh

Financial Analyst

4.14 lakh

Tax Consultant

5.19 lakh

Business Executive

3 lakh

Accounts Manager

5.85 lakh

Business Consultant

9.9 lakh

Financial Advisor

3.83 lakh

Source of salary data - Payscale.com

Also Read: Career After Doing a Course in Commerce

Online BCom Top Recruiters

Some of the top companies offering jobs to online BCom graduates are mentioned below:

List of Online BCom Top Recruiters

Nestle

McCANN Erickson

Samsung

Adobe

ESPN

Sony

GE Capital

NIIT

Citi Bank

Wipro

HCL

Times of India

Canon

Loreal

Ranbaxy

MetLife

Reliance

AT&T

Infosys

Nokia

Microsoft

IBM

Table of contents
  • Popular Online B.Com Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Online B.Com Colleges in India
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Course Cutoffs
  • Popular Online B.Com Specializations

Popular Online B.Com Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Online B.Com Colleges in India. Learn more about these Online B.Com colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
27 Courses
2.5 L - 9 L
7.26 - 7.78 LPA

#36 India Today

Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

1.4 L - 12.4 L
4.8 - 6.14 LPA

#9 The Week

2 Courses
87.73 K
4.5

#1 India Today

3 Courses
432 - 540
8.4 LPA

#3 India Today

75.02 K - 4.52 L
4 - 6.66 LPA

#6 India Today

2 Courses
55.95 K - 86.01 K
9.24 - 9.5 LPA

#2 India Today

Popular Private Online B.Com Colleges in India

2.76 L - 13.2 L
3.6

#42 The Week

Accounting & Commerce Applications open till Jul 15, 2026. Apply Now

2 Courses
30 L - 34.5 L
7.23 L

Accounting & Commerce Applications open till Jul 15, 2026. Apply Now

1.35 L - 1.65 L
3.9
3 Courses
72 K - 1.74 L
2 Courses
60 K - 1.14 L
3 - 4.5 LPA

Course Cutoffs

The cutoffs of popular Online B.Com colleges is given below:
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Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi– / –– / –917.43
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Popular Online B.Com Specializations

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Answered 3 days ago

Candidates must fill in the application form and pay the CUET UG registration fee for BCom admission in Shri Ram College of Commerce which is as follows:

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CUET Application Fee (in INR)

General

650

OBC-NCL and EWS

600

SC/ST/PwD/Third Gender

550

Outside India

3,000

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Raj Priya

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Answered 3 days ago

No, CUET is not required to get admission in BCom at Jai Hind College. Admission is given by considering: 50% merit (Class 12 marks) and 50% entrance-based (Jai Hind College Common Entrance Exam - CEE).

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Raj Priya

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Answered 3 days ago

Yes, candidates can get admission in BCom at Jai Hind College with 60% marks in Class 12. Applicants should have passed Class 12 with minimum 45% marks for general category (40% for reserved category) students to be eligible to apply for admission.

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Raj Priya

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Answered 3 days ago

BCom graduates from Mumbai have a very wide range of career options available to them. One of the most popular paths is pursuing CA (Chartered Accountancy) through the ICAI, which when combined with a BCom degree gives students a very powerful and high-earning qualification. Other professional cour

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 3 days ago

In most of the Bcom colleges affiliated with the University of Mumbai in Mumbai, entrance exam is not conducted. Admission is based solely on Class 12 marks. The merit list is made on the basis of HSC percentage and the available seats are allotted accordingly. However, there are some cases with aut

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Tasbiya Khan

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Answered 4 days ago

According as a college student there is extra time given to acca students to study about acca and also bcom exams preparation is taken on another lecture as compare to acca exams.

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Asif Khan

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Answered 4 days ago

The Akis Poona College is located in camp, and there is admission in B.Com for many students, and after 6 july the books have been given according to the subjects: business communication, corporate accounting, business economics, management, and also marketing, auditing, and taxation. According to m

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Asif Khan

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Answered 5 days ago

Yes, K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce is Commerce specific college. It provides BCom in different specialisations. The official website mentions placement in big companies like Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, Google, South Indian Bank, etc.

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Riya Gupta

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 5 days ago

There is common criteria for BCom Investment Management admission at K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce. It involves clearing Class 12 from the Maharashtra State Board of Higher Education or its equivalent. Candidate must secure atleast 45% marks in aggregate. For reserved category, it is 40 %.

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Riya Gupta

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Answered 5 days ago

Candidate must have done Class 12 from Maharashtra Board of Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent for BCom (Banking and Insurance) admission at K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce. Candidate must secure at least 45% marks in aggregate at first attempt. For reserved category candidate must secur

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Riya Gupta

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Candidate willing to take admission in BCom (Financial Markets) at K.P.B Hinduja College of Commerce need to secure at least 45% marks in aggregate in first attempt. There is no entrance exam for this course. The selection is done on the basis of merit. Candidate must register themselves on the offi

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Riya Gupta

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Answered 5 days ago

Placements for B.Com and BBA at the Delhi NCR campus of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) are good but not as strong as the Bengaluru campuses. The university reports recruiters like EY, Decathlon, Jaro Education, and ICICI Lombard visiting the campus, with commerce packages reaching about ₹8.4 LPA a

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Charan Tej

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Answered 5 days ago

​Degree Type: You must hold a B.Com (Honours) degree from a recognized university. A general/pass B.Com degree is not accepted.

​Minimum Marks: You need a minimum of 55% aggregate marks at the undergraduate level.  

​Gender: JDBI's postgraduate commerce courses are strictly for female candidates only.

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Charan Tej

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Answered a week ago

Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce strictly follows the Government of Maharashtra guidelines to distribute its BCom seats. The policy reserves specific percentages for categories like SC (13%), ST (7%), OBC (19%), and SEBC (10%). Local state applicants must upload valid caste and domicile papers o

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

Answered a week ago

Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce keeps exactly 16 seats reserved for students from the eight North-Eastern Indian states in its BCom program. This dedicated regional quota is handled within the sanctioned strength of the college. You just need to upload an official North-Eastern Region (NER) cer

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Rashmi Karan

Contributor-Level 9

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Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce allows you to select more than one course choice on your online application. While filling out the pre-merit form, you can tick preferences for regular BCom as well as professional analytics or ACCA tracks. This smart option expands your opportunities, letting th

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Rashmi Karan

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Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce requires clear digital copies of your 12th marksheet, Aadhaar card, school leaving certificate, and a formal photo. If you are a Maharashtra student claiming quota benefits, you must also scan your caste and domicile papers. Outstation students must upload their

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Rashmi Karan

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Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce does not allow any subject modifications once your final admission form is submitted. Optional subjects are distributed strictly on a first-come, first-served basis while you pay your BCom fees online. The database locks your choices instantly to maintain order.

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Rashmi Karan

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Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce helps students from recognised minority backgrounds access state Post Matric Scholarships easily. If you belong to the Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi communities, you are welcome to apply. The welfare scheme provides up to INR 10,000 annually t

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Rashmi Karan

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Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce rewards sporting talent directly through its own dedicated SCAC Sports Scholarships Scheme. If you have played any sport at a national or international level, you can submit your sports certificates. The college offers these internal funds to help athletes balanc

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Rashmi Karan

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Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce offers highly subsidized fee structures for backward-category students recognised by the state. If you are an eligible Maharashtra domicile candidate, your first-year BCom fee is just INR 36,000. This special cost covers your basic tuition and mandatory health se

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Rashmi Karan

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Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce charges INR 1,35,500 annually for a triple-sharing room, while twin-sharing options cost INR 1,88,200 for BCom residents. You also pay an annual mess fee of INR 1,19,600 for campus food services. Keep in mind that a refundable safety deposit of INR 20,000 is requ

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered a week ago

Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce charges INR 42,600 for the first year if you belong to the 'Other State' category. International students pay INR 43,200 for the BCom course. This cost difference is due to extra university board eligibility checks and registration processing. These mandatory amo

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Rashmi Karan

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Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce prepares students for high-demand modern data roles through its tech-focused courses. Graduating from the BCom Business Analytics track allows you to secure corporate roles as junior data scientists, risk analysts, or business intelligence associates. Firms value

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Rashmi Karan

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Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce is a highly popular hiring destination for elite global auditing and accounting firms. If you choose the integrated professional ACCA or CMA BCom tracks, you qualify for high-paying corporate roles easily. Recruiters hire graduates directly as corporate tax consu

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered a week ago

Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce builds its BCom curriculum to support students aiming for professional accounting careers. The regular subjects cover advanced accounting and corporate laws deeply. The college also offers special integrated tracks like ACCA and CMA. This smart option lets you pr

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Rashmi Karan

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Answered a week ago

Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce opens its BCom programme to students from all school backgrounds. You are fully eligible to apply whether you took Commerce, Science, or Arts in your 12th standard. The selection board does not restrict entry based on your previous stream. You just need to show t

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Rashmi Karan

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Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce focuses heavily on practical learning methods within its BCom syllabus. You will analyze real corporate case studies and work on group data projects. If you choose the data analytics major, you get to work directly on coding software like Python. The college also

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Rashmi Karan

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Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce handles its BCom admission purely through an online merit-list system. The college does not publish a fixed minimum cutoff percentage before the registration starts. The final cutoffs depend on the 12th board scores of all the applicants who apply that year. Aimi

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Rashmi Karan

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Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce makes mathematical and statistical techniques compulsory for most first-year BCom students. However, there is a special exemption rule available. If you choose to major in HRM or Management Accounting, you will not get math. Instead, the college allots you Comput

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