Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi

SRCC GBO is conducted by the Shri Ram College of Commerce. The SRCC GBO question paper is divided into four sections, namely, English Comprehension and Language Ability, Quantitative Ability, Logical Ability and Data Interpretation. Time management is the key to scoring well in the exam.

The English section of the SRCC GBO question paper is based on English usage and Grammar. The section aims to assess the candidate’s hold on language comprehension, grammar and vocabulary. It examines the candidates on how well they comprehend the given data, analyse the question, vocabulary, grammar, etc. Speed and accuracy are the two key players in having a good preparation for SRCC GBO. To improve the reading speed in SRCC GBO preparation consider the following:

1. Dedicate a portion of your study routine to focused reading practice.
2. Challenge yourself by setting a time limit for reading tasks. Gradually reduce the time limit to progressivley increase your reading speed.
3. Expanding your vocabulary will not only aid comprehension but will also facilitate quicker reading. 
4. develop the skill of quickly skimming and scanning through passages to grasp their main ideas. 
5. Cultivate a composed and focused mindset during your reading practice and curb on subvocalising to accelerate your reading speed. 

Keep a few practices like the above in mind, make sure you give enough time to your mind to stay calm and prevent mental fatigue. Consistency is the key. 

Shri Ram College of Commerce conducts the SRCC GBO exam only once a year. This year, the exam will also be conducted once in the computer-based test mode. Here are important topics for the exam according to the sections of SRCC GBO question paper. 

• English Comprehension and Language Ability: Just like other management entrance tests, this section is divided into Reading Comprehension and Verbal Ability/English Usage. The topics of this section are as follows:
  • Synonyms (word pair)
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Para Completions
  • Idioms
  • Error identification
  • Word Meaning
  • Antonyms
  • Sentence Completion
  • Para Jumbles
  • Grammar
  • Reading Comprehension
• Quantitative Ability: This section of the SRCC GBO question paper is considered tough. However, the overall difficulty level can be considered to be moderate. Some of the important topics of this section include:
  • Percentage
  • Profit and Loss
  • Simple Interest and Compound Interest
  • Average, Mixture and Alligation
  • Time and Distance
  • Time and Speed
  • Geometry and Mensuration
  • Time and Work
  • Probability
  • Statistics 
  • Algebra
• Logical Ability: Generally this section of the SRCC GBO question papers is the most difficult one. The Logical Ability section analyses the candidates’ critical, analytical and logical thinking. Some of the important topics include:
  • Family Tree
  • Arrangements
  • Blood Relations
  • Numeric Grid
  • Assumptions
  • Strong and Weak Arguments
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Series
• Data Interpretation: This section contains questions mainly where the student needs to draw inferences from the given/available data. Some of the important topics of this section include:
  • Syllogisms
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Clocks and Calendar 
  • Cause and Effect
  • Puzzles 
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Tables
  • Graphs

Admissions to B.Com. in Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi is merit-based. Candidates should have at least an aggregate of 45% marks or above with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics or equivalent subject compulsorily in the qualifying examination. A combination of one language (English/ Hindi) and the three best subjects among Mathematics, Accountancy, Economics, and Business Studies or Commerce are considered for selection.

For B.Com. Hons. Economics, the candidate must have had Mathematics as a compulsory paper in the qualifying examination with 45% aggregate marks in total. Here is the cut-off for 2020- 21:

B.Com. Hons Economics- 99% (UR), 97.75% (OBC), 97% (SC), 95.75% (ST)

B.Com. Hons. – 99.50% (UR), 98% (OBC), 96.25% (SC), 94.25% (ST)