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

Students who complete a BCom degree, have the opportunity to choose their career in various fields such as management, journalism, advertising, law, design, etc. 

Online BCom Eligibility Criteria

Take a look below to know the eligibility criteria for the Online BCom course:

  • Candidates must have completed Class 12 or equivalent in any stream from a recognised board
  • Candidates should have scored 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 Skills

Candidates who wish to study Online BCom and choose BCom as a career must possess the following skillsets:

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:

Syllabus for Online BCom Course

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

College 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 Rs)

Amity University Online

Rs 1.5 lakh

Pondicherry University

Rs 23.5 K

Jain University

Rs 2.51 lakh

Himalayan University

Rs 10.6 K

University of Mysore

Rs 23 K

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.

Online BCom Specialisations in India

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 Scope and Top Recruiters

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)

Junior Accountant

Rs 1.84 lakh

Accountant

Rs 2.49 lakh

Account Executive

Rs 2.69 lakh

Financial Analyst

Rs 4.14 lakh

Tax Consultant

Rs 5.19 lakh

Business Executive

Rs 3 lakh

Accounts Manager

Rs 5.85 lakh

Business Consultant

Rs 9.9 lakh

Financial Advisor

Rs 3.83 lakh

*The salary data has been obtained from 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:

Top Recruiters for Online BCom Graduates

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

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Table of contents
  • Popular Online BCom Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Online BCom Colleges in India
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Popular Online BCom UG Courses
  • Popular Online BCom PG Courses
  • Popular Online BCom Specializations

Popular Online BCom Colleges in India

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

#39 India Today

Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

54 K - 11.07 L
4.8 - 6.14 LPA

#13 India Today

2 Courses
87.73 K
4.5

#1 India Today

3 Courses
432 - 540
8.4 LPA

#3 India Today

43.41 K - 3.82 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 BCom Colleges in India

2.76 L - 13.2 L
3.6

#49 India Today

Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

2 Courses
30 L - 34.5 L
4.8 L - 7.2 L

Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

27 Courses
2.5 L - 9 L
7.26 - 7.78 LPA

#39 India Today

Accounting & Commerce Applications open. Apply Now

2 L - 9.6 L
4 LPA

Accounting & Commerce Applications open till May 31, 2026. Apply Now

40 K - 3.3 L
5.0

Popular Online BCom UG Courses

Following are the most popular Online BCom UG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these UG Courses by clicking the links below.

UG Courses

Popular Online BCom PG Courses

Following are the most popular Online BCom PG Courses . You can explore the top Colleges offering these PG Courses by clicking the links below.

PG Courses

Popular Online BCom Specializations

Following are the most popular Online BCom Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.
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The university offers many scholarships to students. These are based on merit of qualifying exam and other categories. Children of alumni, differently abled, orphan, North-east, sports quota and Tibetan students also some amount of scholarship.

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Bipasha Jha

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The course is four years long. The curriculum is divided in total eight semesters. Students can take admissions on the basis of RUASAT or CUET-UG exam. The syllabus includes subjects like AEC, SEC, DSE, GE, etc. The last semester includes a compulsory research project.

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Total 60 seats are there in the course. All of the seats are allocated by university. Seat allocation is based on merit scores of entrance exams. Students can take admissions through either RUASAT or CUET-UG exam.

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The selection is based on entrance scores. The university accepts RUAS-AT and CUET-UG for admissions in the course. Students have to apply through official website. After which, seat allotment is done by university. Shortlisted students have to pay first year fee to confirm their admissions.

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Bipasha Jha

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Answered 15 hours ago

The application fee for BCom is INR 2,000. Students can apply on RUAS portal at official website. The application forms are released by December every year. Students can select their preferred slots to appear for the exam in March.

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Bipasha Jha

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The BCom course starts from September/October. The admission process begins with registrations for RUASAT exam in December. The exam is conducted in March in multiple slots. Students should also check CUET dates to not miss any updates.

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Bipasha Jha

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Registrations for RUASAT start from December every year. Students can apply for the exam through the RUAS portal of official website. Moreover, the application fee is INR 2,000 for each programme.  

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Bipasha Jha

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The eligibility for BCom is Class 12/ Passed in 2nd PUC or Equivalent exam from recognised Board. At least 45% marks is required with Accountancy and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. Students can apply for entrance exams on respective official websites.

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Bipasha Jha

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Yes, the course is available at the institute. It is offered as a Honours degree in ACCA. The course is offered in full-time mode for four-years. Candidates can take admissions on the basis of RUAS-AT/CUET-UG. An application form has to be filled on the official institute website.

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Bipasha Jha

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The exam is conducted online in different slots. Students can register for the exam in December. Selection of slot is done in March. Students have to give the online exam through laptop/desktop with webcam open.

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Bipasha Jha

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It is not possible to complete the course in two years. The course is offered for four years only. All students need to complete every semester exam to get the degree. Admissions in the course are based on RUASAT or CUET UG marks.

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Bipasha Jha

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Answered 17 hours ago

No, Noble College BCom admissions do not require students to have Mathematics in Class 12. Hence, a student is eligible even without having studied Mathematics in Class 12.

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Anupama Garg

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Answered 17 hours ago

Yes, students can get admission in Noble College BCom with 60% in Class 12. The college has not specified any minimum marks. And 60% is an average percentage. Any student who has completed Class 12 is eligible to apply for the programme.

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Sanjana Srivastava

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Answered 17 hours ago

Candidates have to get minimum 40% aggregate (33% for SC/ST candidates) in Class 12 to qualify eligibility criteria for BCom. For BCom (Hons), candidates have to get minimum 60 % aggregate (55% for SC/ST candidates).

Candidates need to have Maths, Economics, or Commerce as one of the subjects in Clas

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered 17 hours ago

Admission criteria for BCom/BCom Hons in College of Innovative Management and Science is as follows:

  • BCom Eligibility: Minimum 40% aggregate (33% for SC/ST candidates) in Class 12 with commerce/maths/economics as one of the subjects.
  • BCom Selection Criteria: Direct admission
  • BCom (Hons) Eligibility: Mi

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To get a seat in CKD Institute of Management and Technology, Amritsar, students must meet the eligibility and selection requirement. The eligibility is to pass Class 12 from a recognised board. The final selection for CKD Institute of Management and Technology, Amritsar BCom is determined by academi

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Eligibility criteria for admission in College of Innovative Management and Science is as follows:

For BCom: At least 40% aggregate (33% for SC/ST candidates) in Class 12 with commerce/maths/economics as one of the subjects.

For BCom (Hons): Minimum aggregate of 60% (55% for SC/ST candidates) in Class

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Saumya Gairola

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The final selection for CKD Institute of Management and Technology, Amritsar BCom is determined by academic scores of aspirants. However, students can get direct admission in BCom under Direct/ Management quota.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 17 hours ago

College of Innovative Management and Science offers BCom in affiliation with University of Lucknow. The BCom programme offered by the institute is approved by the All India Council for Technical Education.

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered 17 hours ago

To get admission in BCom/ BCom (Hons) at College of Innovative Management and Science, Lucknow, you need to fulfill course-specific eligibility criteria. Then you can apply on the institute website by filling the Common Application Form. You can get direct admission in this course without taking any

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Saumya Gairola

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College of Innovative Management and Science offers BCom programme in affiliation with University of Lucknow. The sanctioned intake for BCom in the institute is 60 and for BCom (Hons) is 80.

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Saumya Gairola

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Fee charged for BCom/BCom (Hons) in College of Innovative Management and Science is according to the norms of Lucknow University. To get an estimate about fee, the university charges around INR 16,000 to INR 29,000 basic fee per semester for BCom/BCom (Hons) at its campus.

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Saumya Gairola

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Answered 18 hours ago

Yes, you can get direct admission in BCom programme in College of Innovative Management and Science. Candidates have to get minimum 40% aggregate (33% for SC/ST candidates) in Class 12 to qualify eligibility criteria for BCom. For BCom (Hons), candidates have to get minimum 60 % aggregate (55% for S

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Saumya Gairola

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Goswami Ganesh Dutta S.D. College application fee is INR 1200. The fee is non-refundable. It has to be paid to complete the application process. The college also charges INR 900 as hostel registration fees.

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Anupama Garg

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Documents required are Class 10 & 12 marksheets, Birth certificate, Character and Migration certificate, ID and address proof, Fee receipt, Caste certificate, etc. These are submitted to college at the time of admissions.

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Bipasha Jha

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Only one BCom course is offered by the Rajasthan Swayat Shasan P.G. Mahavidyalaya. It's a three year course available in full-time mode. Students can take admissions in the course on the basis of Class 12 marks. An application form needs to be submitted on the official website.

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Bipasha Jha

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The admissions in BCom are merit based. Students have to fill an application form and apply through the official website. The seat allotment process is done by the college after application submissions. Students can pay some amount of total fee to confirm their admissions.

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Bipasha Jha

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RSSM offers a full-time BCom course. It is available in full-time mode for three years. The admissions in the course are based on merit scores. The total fee is INR 14,000 per year. Students may have to pay additional examination fee, security deposit, etc. However, some information like placements,

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Bipasha Jha

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The seat reservation policy is not clearly mentioned on the official website. Since it's a University of Rajasthan affiliated college, it may follow a seat reservation. The policy could be followed as per the State Government norms. Students can check the official website for more information.

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Bipasha Jha

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The seats are allocated on the basis of Class 12 marks. Students have to submit application forms on official website of college. The college allots seats to students on the basis of merit scores. Seat reservation for categories may be followed by the college.   

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