Accounting & Commerce

Below mentioned is the eligibility criteria, which has been decided by educational committee:
1. Honors courses:
B.Com (Honors) all boards:
(I) Candidates from commerce stream: Minimum 60% aggregate and 60% in accountancy.
(II) Candidates from science stream: Minimum 60% aggregate and 60% in mathematics.
(III) Candidates with economics, statistics and mathematics in class 12th: Minimum 60% in aggregate and 60% in mathematics.
SC/ ST (All boards):
(I) Candidates from commerce stream: Minimum 40% aggregate or 40% in accountancy.
(II) Candidates from science stream: Minimum 40% aggregate or 40% in mathematics.
(III) Candidates with economics, statistics and mathematics in class 12th: Minimum 40% aggregate or 40% in mathematics.
2. B.Com (General) (All boards):
(I) Candidates from commerce stream: Minimum 60% aggregate and 55% in accountancy.
(II) Candidates from science stream: Minimum 60% aggregate and 60% in mathematics.
(III) Candidates with economics, statistics and mathematics in class 12th: Minimum 60% in aggregate and 60% in mathematics.
SC/ ST candidates:
(I) Candidates from commerce stream: Minimum 40% aggregate or 40% in accountancy.
(II) Candidates from science stream: Minimum 40% aggregate or 40% in mathematics.
(III) Candidates with economics, statistics and mathematics in class 12th: Minimum 40% aggregate or 40% in mathematics.

The aspirant have to complete class 12th, and then pursue foundation, intermediate and final CA course for becoming a chartered accountant.
Three stages during chartered accountancy course:
1. Foundation course.
2. Intermediate.
3. Final CA course.
4. Application procedure for CA.
Aspirants seeking to become a chartered accountant should register with the Board of Studies at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) for the Common Proficiency Test (CPT). The registration has to be done 60 days prior to appearing for the exam. Candidates can enroll for CPT after passing the class 10th exam itself.
After completing class 12th examination or a recognized equivalent examination, candidates can write CPT.

1. Certified Bank Manager Program: A 2 year course covering the areas of banking and financial services, money, banking laws and regulations, treasury, credit, risk management and banking strategy. The course is offered by the Institute of Bank Management and Research (IBMR) - Hyderabad.
2. Diploma in Banking and Services (DBFS): This is a post graduate 2 year Diploma course offered by the Institute of Finance, Banking and Insurance (IFBI) - Mumbai. A graduate student in any discipline with minimum 50% marks is eligible for this course, along with a personal interview.
3. Certified Financial Planners: Certified course (6 months to 1 Year) is offered by various institutes. You can consider:
3.1 Financial Planning Academy (FPA) – Mumbai.
3.2 BLB Institute of Financial Markets (BIFM) - Delhi/NCR.
3.3 Indian Institute of Financial Planning (IIFP) - Mumbai.
Graduates in any discipline are eligible for this course, along with undergraduates and working professional. A CFP certification with specialization in financial planning, insurance and risk management, investment planning, tax planning offers great job opportunities for students.
4. Certificate Course in Project Finance: The certificate course in project finance is conducted by two institutes in India: Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) and Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR). It provides advanced skills and practical knowledge in the field of project appraisal, lending, financing, etc.
5. CRISIL Certified Analyst Program (CCAP): This is a two-year program, combining coursework, job assignments and interactive seminars, is undertaken by CRISIL. Graduates with at least 50% marks and qualifying CAT, XAT or CRISIL aptitude test are eligible for the course. This course helps students to acquire exceptional financial and business skills.