Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
What is B. Com?
BCom or Bachelor of Commerce is a three-year undergraduate degree programme imparted in full-time, distance education as well as online mode. B. Com is the most sought-after course under the commerce stream as maximum commerce students tend to enroll in a B. Com course at the UG level. Coming to the choice of UG course under commerce, students have BCom and BCom (Honours) as two options.
B. Com (Hons) curriculum is designed to impart education in some specialized subjects; whereas, BCom, also known as BCom Pass or B. Com General, is an overview of all the subjects taught in an honours course. Some universities institutes offer integrated programmes with BCom as the basic degree with any professionalized degree, such as B. Com LL. B, B. Com MBA, B. Com CMA, etc.
The primary focus of the BCom degree course is to impart education across commerce and finance subjects. Candidates can even choose elective subjects during this three-year degree course. Three years of the BCom degree is divided into six semesters with topics including financial accounting, corporate tax, economics, company law, auditing, business management, etc. BCom marks as the gateway to a career in commerce, finance, accounting, banking and insurance. Some B. Com students also consider the course as Plan B while preparing for Chartered Accountancy, Cost Accounting and Company Secretaryship.
After completing BCom, students can pursue a career in management, teaching, advertising, journalism, mass communication, law, design, etc. The average starting salary of a BCom graduate is Rs 3 lakh and upwards.
BCom Eligibility Criteria
Unlike technical and vocational education, BCom is offered by most of the universities and colleges in India in both regular as well as distance education modes. Space below mentions the B. Com eligibility criteria:
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- The candidate must have studied Commerce in class 11 and 12 with Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Maths/optional subject and English as main subjects
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- The candidate must meet the minimum cut-off criteria for admission to the college applied to
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- The minimum cut off marks criteria may be different in each college/university’s as it is subject to the college/university’s own admission criteria for that year
Factors influencing the minimum cut off marks for B. Com admission includes
– total percentage of candidates passing in Commerce in class 12th
– the highest score in Commerce
– the average score in Commerce
– minimum cut off marks of the previous year, etc.
Subjects Offered at Vyara College
Following subjects are offered at our Vyara College:
Specialization:
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- Accountancy
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- Marketing
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- Computer Application (B.Com with Computer Application)
FAQs related to B. Com course
Q: What are the eligibility criteria for admission to BCom courses?
A: Candidates must have studied Commerce in the 11th and 12th standards and also must meet the minimum eligibility criteria of the colleges/university.
Q: Which are the best colleges for BCom in India?
A: Shri Ram College of Commerce and Hansraj College of Delhi University are the best colleges for BCom in India. There are other popular colleges for BCom course too like Hindu College in Delhi, Loyola College in Chennai, Christ University in Bangalore, St. Xavier’s College in Kolkata, etc.
Q: Which entrance exam should I give to get admission into a top BCom college?
A: Candidates can appear for exams such as LPU NEST, Christ University Entrance Test, AMU Entrance Exam, etc. for admission to some of the best BCom colleges in India.
Q: Are there any specializations available under the B. Com course?
A: Yes, candidates can either choose BCom which is popularly known as BCom pass or can opt for specializations like BCom (Honours) to specialize in a particular subject covered in the pass course. Alternatively, candidates can consider enrolling themselves into integrated programmes such as B. Com LLB and B. Com MBA.
Q: What are the career opportunities available after BCom?
A: BCom course offers a plethora of job opportunities. Candidates can opt for professions like Chartered Accountant, Financial Analyst, Accounts Manager, Business Consultant, Tax Consultant, Business Executive, Financial Consultant, etc.
Q: What is the duration of the BCom course?
A: BCom is an undergraduate course for three years which can be pursued as a full-time course and also as distance education. The three-year course is typically divided into six semesters.
Q: Who are the top recruiters for BCom graduates?
A: Companies such as ICICI, SBI, KPMG, Deloitte, Ernest and Young, Max Bupa, New India Assurance, LIC, Citibank are some of the top recruiters.
Q: What are the subjects taught under the BCom degree?
A: A typical BCom course curriculum includes subjects to boost business acumen such as Accountancy, Financial Systems, Taxation, Business Management, Financial Accounting, Business Law, etc.
Q: Do I need a BCom degree to become a Chartered Accountant?
A: No, candidates passing class 12th need to appear for the ICAI exam to become a Chartered Accountant in India. Typically, aspirants prepare for CA CPT and pursue B. Com alternatively as a Plan B.
Q: Is BBA better than B. Com?
A: B. Com covers wider subject knowledge as compared to BBA. Therefore, B. Com graduates tend to have much more job options. However, the salary shall depend on the college placement, skills acquired, and position offered to the candidate.
Q: What is the BCom course fee?
A: B. Com course fee varies across institutes and colleges. A typical B. Com degree course fee from a private university lies between the range of INR 30,000 to INR 1 lakh for two semesters. Public universities offer much affordable course fee for BCom degree.