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COMMERCE · After PU

Commerce & Accounting (B.Com)

B.Com → CA/CS/CMA (professional course) / MBA (Finance) / Banking PO / M.Com → Accounts Manager / CFO / Tax Consultant

Duration

3 years (6 semesters)

Stream

COMMERCE

Entry Salary

₹2,50,000–₹5,00,000/year (accounts executive, tax assistant, bank clerk)

5-Year Salary

₹6,00,000–₹15,00,000/year (with CA/MBA qualification: significantly higher)

Eligibility

PU Commerce (preferred) or any stream with Commerce/Accountancy background. Minimum 45–55% aggregate depending on institution.

Entrance Exam Details

ExamDirect admission (most colleges) / CUET for central universities
Conducting BodyVarious state universities / NTA (CUET)
ScheduleMerit-based admissions in June–July. CUET in May.
PatternMost B.Com admissions are purely on PU Commerce marks. CUET has a domain-specific MCQ paper (Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics).

Career Progression

B.ComCA/CS/CMA (professional course) / MBA (Finance) / Banking PO / M.ComAccounts Manager / CFO / Tax Consultant

Expected Salary Range

Entry Level (Year 1)

₹2,50,000–₹5,00,000/year (accounts executive, tax assistant, bank clerk)

Starting salary for freshers

After 5 Years (Experienced)

₹6,00,000–₹15,00,000/year (with CA/MBA qualification: significantly higher)

With relevant experience and specialisation

Preparation Roadmap

B.Com is the most common path for Commerce students. It pairs well with professional courses: start CA Foundation alongside B.Com Year 1 (ICAI allows this). Strong in Accountancy and Business Studies from PU will give you an edge. If not pursuing CA, plan for MBA entrance (CAT/MAT) in B.Com final year.

Related Career Paths

If this path interests you, you might also want to explore these alternatives.

CA Foundation directly after 12th
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