BCom Admission 2024: Top Colleges, Entrance Exam, Last Date

BCom(Bachelor of Commerce) is a three-year undergraduate course opted for by students who have studied commerce at the 12th level. The students apply for BCom after completion of the 10+2 level of examination. Various universities in India offer BCom in online, regular and distance modes.

However, enrolling in any university requires you to fulfil certain eligibilities. Here in the blog, we have mentioned the main eligibility criteria to enrol in the BCom program, the admission procedure to get admission in the BCom university and the entrance examination requirement while enrolling in the examination, some top universities of BCom and finally the alternate methods to enrol in top BCom University without any entrance examination.

Mode of BCom- Online, Regular and Distance B.Com

Various universities offer BCom to students in different modes. In India, broadly 3 modes of BCom can be pursued by the students.

• Online BCom - The online BCom can be pursued by many top Universities in India. The universities offer BCom after fulfilling certain basic eligibility criteria and offer the same facilities that are offered in the regular mode of BCom. There is no requirement to appear in any entrance examination to enrol in online BCom.

Top Universities are -

Online BCom Universities	NIRF University Ranking 2023
Amrita Ahead Online	7
Amity Unversity Online	35
LPU Online	38
DMIHER University Online	39
Andhra University Online	43
Jain University Online	68
Online Manipal	-
Sikkim Manipal University Online	-
Kurukshetra University Online	-
IGNOU Online	-

• Regular BCom - Most of the universities offer regular full-time BCom. This is a traditional BCom degree and students are required to appear in the entrance examination to enrol in this mode of BCom. we have discussed the top entrance examination here below. The eligibility criteria for all the universities vary. The students have to invest a full three years in the course and have to visit daily to the university.

The top Regular universities offering BCom are -

University/ Institute	NIRF 2023 Ranking
Jamia Millia Islamia	3
University of Delhi	11
Amity University	35
Lovely Professional University	38
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University	74

• Distance BCom  - You can also pursue distance BCom from a university in India. Also for admission to the distance BCom university, the students must fulfil all the eligibility criteria and the candidate must have passed in the 10+2 level of education. Also, the candidate must have passed the qualifying examination with some compulsory subjects like economics, accountancy, finance, commerce and so on.

There is no requirement to appear in any entrance examination for applying to the distance BCom university.

Suresh Gyan Vihar University Distance Education	Annamalai University Distance Education
Netaji Subhash Open University	Chandigarh University Distance Learning
School of Distance Learning, Delhi University	Amity University Distance Learning

Alternate of entrance examination to enrol in Top University- Online BCom

If you are planning to enrol in a regular BCom programme, you need to appear in the entrance examination conducted by the university. The students need to qualify for these examinations. The competition to enrol in these programs is extremely difficult. Many students apply for these entrance examinations.

Part Time BCom

BCom Course After 12th

All the top BCom Universities and colleges require entrance examination scores. But if you are looking to enrol in the top university without appearing in any entrance examination, you can enrol in Online BCom. Such courses are offered by top universities and do not require enrollment in the entrance examination. 

Eligibility criteria to enrol in Online BCom program

• The candidate must have passed in 10+2 level of education from an accredited board.
• They must have a commerce background in the 12th class including subjects like economics, accountancy, finance, business and many more. 
• The candidates must be proficient in the English language. 
• Students must have scored 45-50% marks in the qualifying examination. 

Benefits of enrolling in the Online BCom 

• Candidates are not required to appear in any entrance examination. They can pursue Online BCom from a top university without any entrance.
• Various top universities offer BCom in Online mode like Amrita Ahead Online, Amity Unversity Online, LPU Online, DMIHER University Online, Andhra University Online, Jain University Online, Online Manipal, Sikkim Manipal University Online, Kurukshetra University Online and Suresh Gyan Vihar University. 
• Online BCom provides flexibility to the students that allows students to pursue a program at their own pace. 
• There is no requirement to visit the university. You can simply complete all the assignments, projects, and assessments on the portal of the university. Students get access to the portal right after the enrolment. 
• Students will also get the recorded video lectures along with the live classes on weekends. 

Online BCom Vs Regular BCom- Which is Better?

Parameters	Online B.Com	Regular B.Com
Attendance	Live classes are done on weekends in online mode. Recorded lectures will be provided by the university	The students compulsorily attend the class every day by visiting the University/ college/ institute.
Support	Students get study materials and other e-learning materials from the university.	The students have to prepare the study material with the help of the teacher’s guidance.
Mode of Learning	Online mode of learning. The teachers will interact with the students in online mode.	On-Campus mode of learning, that involves face-to-face interaction.
Accessibility	Students from all over India can enrol in the program.	Only students living near the campus can enrol in the course.
Entry Requirement	-Candidates must have passed a 10+2 level of education from an accredited board.  - Students must have a commerce background  - No requirement to appear in any entrance examination.	-Candidates must have passed a 10+2 level of education from an accredited board.  - Students must have a commerce background    -The candidate must pass the cutoff of the entrance examination.
Duration and time management	Online BCom offers flexibility to students to pursue courses at their own pace. And students can balance work and studies.	The students must have to give 3 years only to the program.

Eligibility Criteria to enrol in Regular BCom Program

If you are looking to take admission to BCom University regularly or online, you must fulfil certain eligibility criteria. 

• The candidate must have passed the 10+2 level of education with an aggregate score of 45-50% from an accredited board. 
• Students must have studied commerce in classes 11th and 12th with accountancy, maths, business studies and economics as the compulsory subjects. 
• The candidate must have proficiency in the English language. 
• Cutoff of the university to enrol in BCom. Note that the cutoff for universities varies depending on various factors. 

What are the factors that influence the cut-off score for BCom admission?

Certain factors highly influence the cut-off for enrolling in BCom University. 

• Number of candidates applying for BCom in a specific college/ university.
• Highest score by the commerce student in class 12th.
• Total number of seats available in the university for the BCom stream.
• Cut-offs of last few years.
• BCom entrance examination score and cutoff. 

Admission procedure 

After checking the eligibility criteria, you can start the process of application. The admission procedure is done in online mode.

We have mentioned the necessary steps to be taken while enrolling in the university -

• Apply for the entrance examination. There are some specific entrance examinations for different universities. Check the details on the official website of the university. 
• Check the eligibility criteria and the entrance examination cutoff. Candidates looking to enrol in the online mode of BCom are not required to appear in the entrance examination. 
• After the entrance examination score and cutoff, visit the official website of the university and do an online registration by entering your name, email ID and phone number. After two steps of verification, your registration process will be done. 
• The next step is entering the personal and qualifications details on the website. Check the information twice to avoid any mistakes. 
• The students now have to upload all the supported documents and passport-size photographs. 
• The University checks the details filled by the candidates. After verification, students get the enrolment letter. 
• Make the fee payment right after getting the confirmation from the university. 

Syllabus for entrance examination

Accountancy/Book Keeping	Accounting for Not-for-Profit Organizations and Partnership Firms Accounting for Partnership Dissolution of Partnership Firm Accounting for Share and Debenture Capital Statement of Changes in Financial Position Accounting Not-for-Profit Organization Reconstitution of Partnership Company Accounts and Financial Statement Analysis Analysis of Financial Statements Computerized Accounting System Using a Computerized Accounting System Accounting Applications of Electronic Spreadsheets Overview of Computerized Accounting System Accounting Using Database Management System (DBMS)
Business Studies	Principles and Functions of Management Principles of Management Planning Staffing Controlling Nature and Significance of Management Business Environment Organizing Directing Business Finance and Marketing Business Finance Marketing Entrepreneurship Development Financial Markets Consumer Protection
Economics/Business Economics	Introduction to Microeconomics Introductory Macroeconomics Consumer Behavior and Demand National Income and Related Aggregates — Basic Concepts and Measurement Money and Banking Balance of Payments Determination of Income and Employment Government Budget and the Economy Indian Economic Development Current Challenges Facing the Indian Economy Development Experience (1947-90) and Economic Reforms since 1991 Development Experience in India
Entrepreneurship	Entrepreneurial Opportunity Enterprise Marketing Business Arithmetic Entrepreneurial Planning Enterprise Growth Strategies Resource Mobilization

Entrance examination

Various entrance examinations are conducted by different universities. The students must have passed the entrance examination to pursue a regular BCom program from the top university. We have mentioned some entrance examinations conducted by the university. 

1) IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)

IPU CET is conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University to offer admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs at Indraprastha University. The University offers many courses in the engineering, law., medical, management and commerce fields. The exam is released in February and the exam is conducted in April and exam will be released in July. 

Examination	IPU CET (Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test)
Conducted by	Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Conducted	Once a year
Mode of examination	Offline
Admission in	Undergraduate, postgraduate and other course examinations.
Application form	February
Examination	April
Results	July

2) CUET (Common University Entrance Examination)

CUET (Common University Entrance Examination) is conducted by a central authority to offer admission to undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The students get the chance to apply to 193 BCom colleges after clearing this particular examination that includes many private institutes, colleges and universities.

The examination pattern consists of English language, reasoning, quantitative aptitude and domain subjects. 

Examination	CUET(Common University Entrance Test)
By	National Testing Agency(NTA)
Conducted	Once a year
Mode of examinations	Computer-based Test
Admission in	Undergraduate, postgraduate and other course examinations.
Application form	February 2024

3) CUCET (Chandigarh University Common entrance test)

Chandigarh University Common entrance test is conducted by Chandigarh University to provide admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Chandigarh University including online BCom. The University also asks the candidate to fulfil other eligibilities the candidate must have passed class 10+2 level and must be from a commerce background.

The examination consists of the domain subjects, English and quantitative aptitude. 

Examination	CUCET (Chandigarh University Common entrance test)
By	Chandigarh University
Conducted	Once a year
Mode of examinations	Computer-based Test
Admission in	Undergraduate, postgraduate and other course examinations.
Application form	February 2024

4) Christ University Entrance Test(CUET)

The examination is also taken up by the students looking to enrol in the regular BCom program at Christ University. The University conducts the Christ University Entrance Test online mode to give admission to the BCom program for a limited number of seats. The examination consists of 2-3 sections that test critical thinking skills, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and the commerce subjects as domain.

The syllabus for the domain subject is the same as for classes 11th and 12th. 

Examination	Christ University Entrance Test(CUET)
By	Christ University
Conducted	Once a year
Mode of examinations	Computer-based Test
Admission in	Undergraduate, postgraduate and other course examinations.

Preparation tips

If you are preparing for any of the entrance examinations to enrol in the BCom program follow a few tips-

• Make sure to revise the same syllabus that was read during the class 11th and 12th examinations. 
• The candidate must be acquainted with the syllabus and the examination pattern of the examination. 
• The candidate must also practice the examination and must also practice the previous year's papers. 
• Always practice with a timer and check the mistakes after attempting to mock.