BCom is one of the most popular courses amongst the Class 12 graduates with the Commerce stream. As per the AISHE reports, with nearly 9.33 lakh enrolment, B.Com has been the third most desired course in India after Class 12.
The three year B.Com course is divided into six semesters. Students pursuing the course can choose elective subjects of their choice in some semesters. Subjects taught during a B.Com degree course includes Financial Accounting, Business Laws, Economics, Taxation, Auditing, Cost Accounting, etc. With a B.Com degree, one get an option to start a career in related fields such as Finance, Accounting, Banking, Insurance, etc. The average starting salary of a B.Com graduate is INR 3 LPA. Besides B.Com, a major chunk of students passing Class 12 with Commerce stream aspire for Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretaryship, and Cost Accounting. After completion of the B.Com course from a recognized institute, one can go for courses in teaching, MBA, M.Com, advertising, journalism, mass communication, design, law, etc.