Welcome to B.Com. (Honours)

B.Com. (Honours) stands for Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). It is an undergraduate degree that provides deeper knowledge of commerce, accounting, finance, taxation, economics and business management.

The course is suitable for students who want to build a career in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Taxation, Business Management and Corporate Services.

1. Course Name

Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) – B.Com. (Hons.)

2. Course Duration

• Usually 3 to 4 years, depending on the university and programme structure.
• Under the current NEP-based structure, some universities offer a 4-year B.Com. (Honours/Honours with Research) programme. For example, Jamia Millia Islamia currently lists B.Com. (Hons.) as an 8-semester programme. 

3. Eligibility

Generally, students should:

• Have passed Class 12th (10+2) from a recognised board.
• Meet the minimum percentage required by the university.
• Some universities accept students from different streams, while some may prefer or require Commerce/Mathematics/related subjects.

Eligibility varies by university, so students should check the admission rules of the selected university.

For example, Christ University lists Class 12 pass with 60% for its B.Com. (Hons.) programmes, while Amity University Noida lists 70% aggregate for the non-sponsored category for its B.Com. (Hons.) programme.

4. Approximate Fee

The fee varies considerably according to the university, campus and programme.

Indicative examples:

• University of Delhi – Keshav Mahavidyalaya: B.Com. (Hons.) programme fee for 2026–27 is listed at approximately ₹14,630 for the General/Other category, excluding examination fee. 
• Amity University Noida: B.Com. (Hons.) is listed at approximately ₹1.32 lakh per semester for the non-sponsored category. 
• Jamia Millia Islamia: The university advises students to refer to the current admission prospectus for the applicable programme fee. 

Note: Fees can change every academic year and may not include examination, hostel, registration or other charges.

5. Admission Process

The admission process normally includes:

1. Check eligibility.
2. Select the university and B.Com. (Hons.) programme.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Appear for the required entrance examination, where applicable.
5. Participate in counselling/selection or university assessment, if required.
6. Submit documents.
7. Pay the admission/course fee.
8. Complete the admission formalities.

For University of Delhi, candidates seeking undergraduate admission must appear in CUET (UG) in the required subjects.

6. Mode of Study

Depending on the university, B.Com. (Hons.) may be available through:

• Regular/Classroom study
• Online mode
• Distance/Open learning

Availability depends on the university and programme.

7. Main Subjects / Syllabus

Common subjects may include:

• Financial Accounting
• Corporate Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Business Economics
• Business Law
• Company Law
• Income Tax
• Business Communication
• Financial Management
• Business Organisation and Management
• Marketing Management
• Human Resource Management
• Business Statistics
• Auditing
• Entrepreneurship
• Business Research
• Computer Applications/Business Technology
• Environmental Studies

The exact syllabus differs from university to university. For example, Amity's B.Com. (Hons./Honours with Research) curriculum includes areas such as Financial Accounting, Economics, Management Principles, Cost and Management Accounting, Marketing and Organisational Behaviour.

8. Career Scope

B.Com. (Honours) provides career opportunities in:

• Accounting
• Banking
• Finance
• Taxation
• Auditing
• Insurance
• Corporate companies
• Financial services
• Business operations
• Government and public-sector organisations
• Consultancy
• Entrepreneurship

The degree can also be used as a foundation for professional qualifications and postgraduate studies.

9. Job Opportunities

After completing B.Com. (Honours), students can apply for roles such as:

• Accounts Executive
• Accountant
• Finance Executive
• Tax Assistant
• Audit Assistant
• Banking Associate
• Financial Analyst
• Business Development Executive
• Operations Executive
• Insurance Executive
• Credit Executive
• Payroll Executive
• Junior Business Analyst

10. Common Job Roles

Some common career roles include:

• Accountant
• Accounts Executive
• Financial Analyst
• Tax Assistant
• Audit Assistant
• Banking Executive
• Credit Analyst
• Finance Executive
• Business Analyst
• Operations Executive
• Tax Consultant
• Investment/Financial Services Executive

11. Expected Salary Range

Salary depends on job role, employer, city, skills and additional qualifications.

As a broad indication:

• Freshers: approximately ₹2.5–₹6 LPA
• With experience: approximately ₹5–₹10+ LPA
• Professionals with additional qualifications such as CA, CMA, CS, CFA or MBA may have different salary opportunities.

These figures are only approximate and should not be treated as a guaranteed salary. Current published B.Com. salary estimates also show significant variation by role and experience.

12. Higher Study Options

After B.Com. (Honours), students can pursue:

• M.Com.
• MBA
• M.Com. in Finance/Accounting
• PG Diploma courses
• CA – Chartered Accountancy
• CMA – Cost and Management Accountancy
• CS – Company Secretary
• CFA – Chartered Financial Analyst
• Banking and finance certifications
• Other professional and specialised courses

13. Universities Offering B.Com. (Honours)

Some universities/institutions offering B.Com. (Honours) or related Honours programmes include:

• University of Delhi
• Jamia Millia Islamia
• Christ University
• Amity University
• Other recognised universities and colleges across India

Programme title, duration, eligibility and admission requirements can differ between universities.

14. University-Wise Eligibility and Approximate Fees

Career Path After B.Com. (Honours)

B.Com. (Honours) → Job / Professional Course / Higher Studies

Students can choose different career paths such as:

B.Com. (Hons.) → Accounting → Finance → Banking → Taxation → Auditing → Corporate Sector

or

B.Com. (Hons.) → M.Com./MBA → Specialised Career in Finance, Management or Business