B.Com. is a 3 years long Graduation program. The full form of the B.Com. course is Bachelor of Commerce. It is one of the oldest degrees offered by Colleges in India. The main aim of B.Com. course is to prepare individuals who are equipped with knowledge and skills related to Economics and Business Management. It helps to provide a variety of managerial skills to an aspiring student. It can be pursued full-time or through correspondence. Some of the top ranking universities and colleges in India offer B.Com. and B.Com. (Honors) in the correspondence mode.

Eligibility for B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce)

• Candidates should have passed higher secondary examination (10+2) with not less than 50% marks from a recognized board.
• Candidates having academic background in science, commerce and arts stream are eligible to apply for this course.

B.Com. Course Duration

B.Com. degree programs generally last 3 to 4 years depending upon the University.

B.Com. Admission Process

Admission to B.Com. course is usually merit-based, some colleges and universities meight conduct entrance test for admission to the B.Com course. Admission process is started either in May end or June starting every year, when universities and colleges release their application form. A student seeking admission to B.Com. course will have to go through any of the following processes:

In case of admission through cut-off percentage, students are required to secure equal to or more than the cut-off percentage.

While some universities release cut offs for admission to the program and offer admission on first come first serve basis, there are many colleges and universities which conduct Entrance Tests. In case of entrance exams, a student needs to have secured a minimum percentage in 10+2 as prescribed by the university/college.

B.Com. Syllabus and Course Description

A typical B.Com. course has following components:

• Core Subjects
• Electives
• Projects

Some of the subjects which form the core part of a Bachelor of Commerce Program are:

• Accounts
• Economics
• Statistics
• International Business
• Business Mathematics
• Business Communication

Some of the subjects which are available as electives for B.Com. students are:

• Advanced Accountancy
• Macro Economics
• Advanced Statistics
• Indian Economy
• Governance, Ethics & Social Responsibility of Business

Some of the subjects in B.Com. (Vocational) are:

• Office Management &Secretarial Practices
• Sales Promotion & Sales Management
• Principle & Practice of Insurance

• Accounting
• Administrative
• Auditor
• Human Resource Department
• Network Marketing
• Promotion and Advertising
• Banking and Insurance
• Market Research
• Event Management

Some of the job profiles associated with B.Com. program are mentioned below.

• Accountant
• Financial Advisor
• Executive
• HR Manager
• Account Executive
• Chartered Accountant
• Financial Analyst
• Tax Consultant

Average salary offered to B.Com. graduates depends on a few factors like the institution of study, city of study, skills acquired, specialization and any additional certification or degree.