Traditional Programs

Following study programs are offered by different university departments and colleges in India.

Intermediate in Commerce (Class XII): This is the preliminary stage (senior secondary level) where students get basics of commerce education. This is a two year course offered by various central boards (viz. CBSE, ICSE), state boards and councils.

Eligibility Criteria: A candidate must have completed 15 years of age and 10 years of schooling during the time of admission for this program.

Under Graduate (UG) Programs: In general, B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce) is awarded under this program. There may be two options. One can simply take up BCom as a pass course or can take up with honours.

Eligibility Criteria: A candidate must have completed 17 years of age and 12 years of schooling during the time of admission for this program. Candidate also requires fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid by the University / Institutions / Departments in which he / she seek admission.  

Post Graduate (PG) Program: In general, M.Com. (Master of Commerce) in relevant discipline is awarded under this program. One has to choose a specialization in a particular subject of his/her choice.

Eligibility Criteria: A candidate must have completed Bachelors’ Degree during the time of admission. He / she also require fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid by the university department in which admission is sought.

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.): This is pre doctoral program offered by various university departments. Generally admission to this program is offered on the basis of Interview and past academic record.

Eligibility Criteria: This program is offered to candidates who shows research aptitude and who have good academic record. The minimum eligibility criterion for admission into this program is M.Com. in relevant discipline.

Doctoral Programs: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded under this program. The degree is awarded in the area in which candidates carry out research and submit thesis work.

Eligibility Criteria: Most university departments asks for M.Phil. for admission into this program. Qualification in National Eligibility Test (NET) is largely accepted for admission. Besides, candidates also require fulfilling the eligibility criteria laid by the concerned department. Candidates having professional qualification also claim eligibility for PhD admissions.

Please note: - In the present scenario many Management related programs like BBA, MBA (Finance, Accounting etc.) can be considered as part of Commerce streams and can be termed as commerce related programs – though there is no strict definition or guidelines available for the same. List of such programs can be seen at www.indiaeducation.net/management

Professional Programs

Professional Education in Commerce is offered through various professional organizations in India and Overseas. A tentative detail of professional qualifications available through different agencies by their profession is mentioned here. Get exact details about these programs by clicking on your choices below-

• Accounting
• Banking
• Chartered Accountants (CA)
• Company Secretary (CS)
• CWA (Cost and Works Accountancy)