E-Commerce & Online Business
Reseller (Meesho/Instagram) → Own Brand / Amazon Seller → Multi-channel seller → E-commerce brand → D2C (Direct to Consumer) company
Duration
Can start within 1–2 weeks (reselling on Meesho). Full e-commerce business takes 6–12 months to stabilize.
Stream
COMMERCE
Entry Salary
Highly variable — ₹10,000–₹50,000/month profit in first year (part-time reselling)
5-Year Salary
₹2,00,000–₹10,00,000+/month (successful own-brand sellers)
Eligibility
No formal degree required. Age 18+ to register as a seller on Amazon/Flipkart. GST registration needed for selling (simple online process). Basic computer and smartphone literacy.
Entrance Exam Details
Career Progression
Expected Salary Range
Entry Level (Year 1)
Highly variable — ₹10,000–₹50,000/month profit in first year (part-time reselling)
Starting salary for freshers
After 5 Years (Experienced)
₹2,00,000–₹10,00,000+/month (successful own-brand sellers)
With relevant experience and specialisation
Preparation Roadmap
Start with zero investment — resell products on Meesho or become an Amazon affiliate. Learn product photography (smartphone is enough). Understand GST basics and online payment systems. Graduate to own inventory or dropshipping. Social media marketing drives most small e-commerce sales. Many students run profitable Instagram shops alongside college. Scale by building a brand and website (Shopify/WooCommerce).
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