Career Options for Commerce Students

B.Com

B.Com or Bachelor of Commerce is the most sought after program among students who take up Commerce in class 11. This 3-year program would help you obtain thorough knowledge of subjects such as Economics, Accountancy, Statistics, Management, among others. Based on your marks obtained in 10+2 board examinations you can easily get admission to any govt. or private college.

BBA LLB

This is a 5-year integrated program designed for students who want to become advocates or lawyers. This course would help you study a combination of Law and Business Administration.

CA

CA or Chartered Accountancy is a professional coursed offered by the ICAI (Institute of Chartered Accountants of India) and is ideal for students who want to become Chartered Accountants. Any student who has cleared 10+2 board exams from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% aggregate can pursue this course.

CS

If you want to become a Company Secretary, CS or Company Secretary would be the course you need to pursue. The ICSI (Institute of Company Secretaries of India) governs this course that helps students obtain a comprehensive knowledge of legal agreements and purposes of companies. 

Career Options for Arts/Humanities Students

Contrary to common perception, these days, a number of rewarding courses are available for students who complete class 12 in the Arts/Humanities stream. 

BA

BA or Bachelor of Arts is the most commonly preferred course among students of Arts stream. One of the major advantages of this program is that it can be pursued by students of Science, Commerce, and Arts stream. This program will be an ideal option if you want to prepare for competitive exams simultaneously.

B.Des

Bachelor of Design or B.Des is a 4-year course which is designed to help students develop skills in creating designs. These days, students, who complete this program, can find attractive employment opportunities in a broad range of industries such as export houses, manufacturing units, designer houses, among others.

BJMC

BJMC or Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication is another popular 3-year undergraduate program among students who come from the Arts background. These days, with the emergence of various media houses, news channels, newspapers, etc, this program is ideal for students who want to step into the attractive world of media. 

BHM

BHM or Bachelor of Hospitality Management (also known as Bachelor of Hotel Management) is the program you should enter if you want to make your career in the hospitality industry. This 3-year course will help you develop skills in front office operation, housekeeping, food and beverage services, among others.

BMM

BMM or Bachelor of Mass Media is another 3-year undergraduate course ideal for students looking to step in the mass communication field. If you belong to the league of creative people, BMM would probably be the best course for you.

Top 10 Colleges in India for Each Stream

Here’s a list of top ten (in random order) Indian colleges for Science, Commerce, and Arts/Humanities streams to help you find your favorite field of study. We’ve also listed the courses on offer for each college to help you make an informed decision. However, you should always contact the actual college authority for more details before making any final decision.

For Students Who’ve Completed 12th in Commerce

1. Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.)

2. Loyola College, Chennai

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
• B.Com. in Corporate Secretaryship

3. Hindu College, Delhi

• B.Com. (Hons.)

4. Hansraj College, Delhi

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.)

5. Christ University, Bangalore

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.)
• B.Com. in Finance and Accountancy
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) (from Christ Institute of Management)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Professional)
• BBA in Finance and Accountancy
• B.Com. in International Finance
• B.Com. in Financial Analytics
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Professional) (from Christ Institute of Management)

6. NM College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
• B.Com. in Accounts and Finance
• B.Com. in Financial Markets

7. Ramjas College, Delhi

• B.Com. (Hons.)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

8. Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, Delhi

• B.Com. (Hons.)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

9. Indraprastha College for Women, Delhi

• B.Com. (Hons.)

10. Stella Maris College, Chennai

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
• B.Com. in Accounting and Finance
• B.Com. in Corporate Secretaryship

For Students Who’ve Completed 12th in Arts/Humanities

1. Hindu College, Delhi

• B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science
• B.A. (Hons.) in Economics
• B.A. (Hons.) in English
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology
• B.A. (Hons.) in History
• B.A. (Hons.) in Sanskrit
• B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy
• B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi

2. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi

• B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology
• B.A. (Hons.) in Economics
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science
• B.A. (Hons.) in English
• B.A. (Hons.) in History
• B.A. (Hons.) in Sociology
• B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy
• B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi
• B.A. (Hons.) in Sanskrit

3. St. Stephen’s College, Delhi

• B.A. (Hons.) in Economics
• B.A. (Hons.) in English
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• B.A. (Hons.) in History
• B.A. (Hons.) in Sanskrit
• B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy

4. Madras Christian College (MCC), Chennai

• B.A. in Journalism
• B.A. in Political Science
• B.A. in Economics
• Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
• B.A. in English
• B.A. in History
• B.A. in Philosophy
• B.A. in Tamil

5. Loyola College, Chennai

• B.A. in Economics
• B.A. in English Literature
• B.A. in Sociology
• B.A. in History
• B.A. in French Literature
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• B.A. in Tamil Literature

6. Hansraj College, Delhi

• B.A. (Hons.) in Economics
• B.A. (Hons.) in English
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• B.A. (Hons.) in Sanskrit
• B.A. (Hons.) in History
• B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi

7. Stella Maris College, Chennai

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• B.A. in English

8. Ramjas College, Delhi

• B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science
• B.A. (Hons.) in Economics
• B.A. (Hons.) in Music
• B.A. (Hons.) in English
• B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• B.A. (Hons.) in Sanskrit
• B.A. (Hons.) in History

9. Gargi College, Delhi

• B.A. (Hons.) in Economics
• B.A. (Hons.) in English
• B.A. (Hons.) in Applied Psychology
• B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science
• B.A. (Hons.) in Business Economics
• B.A. (Hons.) in History
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi
• B.A. (Hons.) in Sanskrit
• B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy

10. Daulat Ram College, Delhi

• B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science
• B.A. (Hons.) in Economics
• B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology
• B.A. (Hons.) in English
• B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy
• B.A. (Hons.) in History
• B.A. (Hons.) in Sanskrit