Best Courses after 12th for Commerce Students

BCom (Hons.) course

3 years

• 10+2 with any stream
• Candidates must have secured at least 50% marks in Class 12.

B.Com (Hons.) is supposedly the best course after 12th for Commerce students. In this course structure, students get to specialise in a particular domain of the commerce subject. 

• LSR Delhi
• SRCC Delhi
• St. Xaviers College (SXC), Kolkata
• Miranda House College
• Hindu College, New Delhi

B.A (Hons.) Business Economics course/ B.Com (with specialization in Business Economics) course

3 years

• 10+2 with English and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
• Candidates must have secured at least 55% marks in class 12 board exams.

Business Economics has become quite a popular course which is not exactly related to commerce but has great scope in business and finance fields.

• Amity University Noida
• BHU Varanasi
• MDU Rohtak
• Punjabi University
• Maharaja Agrasen College (MAC), Delhi

B.Com (Pass) course

3 years

• 10+2 with any stream
• Cut-offs for this course might range from 80% to 95% depending on the university/ college.

B.Com (Pass) is a good option for those who could not secure good marks in Class 12 but want to pursue an undergraduate commerce course. This course focuses on the overview of commerce. 

• Loyola College, Delhi
• PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Tamil Nadu
• Kirori Mal College, Kamla Nagar, Delhi
• Hansraj College, Delhi
• Madras Christian College (MCC) Chennai

BA Economics course

3 years

• 10+2 with any stream
• Candidates must have studied Mathematics, Economics and Accounts (for some colleges)

One of the best courses after 12th for Commerce students is BA Economics. Students who have studied mathematics in Class 12 can take this course. This course focuses on the basic concepts of economics to prepare you for higher studies in the field. Doing an MBA in Finance or an M.A. in Economics can be a great option after completing the UG degree.

• PSGR Krishnammal College for Women, Tamil Nadu
• Miranda House College, Delhi
• Loyola College, Delhi
• Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, Delhi
• St. Stephen's College, Delhi

BA Hons course (English)

3 years

• 10+2 with any stream with English as a compulsory subject.
• Many institutes may conduct their own entrance exam for admission to this course.

BA Hons (English) is a popular subject that can be very beneficial if you want jobs in the media, entertainment and teaching sectors.

• Fergusson College, Pune
• LSR Delhi
• Ramakrishna Mission Residential College (RMRC), Kolkata
• Lady Irwin College, Delhi
• Madras Christian College (MCC) Chennai

BBA course (Bachelor of Business Administration)

3 years

• 10+2 with any stream with Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects.
• Candidates must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2.

BBA is another popular course for commerce students that can be beneficial for business and management aspirants. Candidates can strengthen their qualifications by pursuing an MBA after completing the course.

• Institute of Management, Christ University, Bangalore
• Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute (SRMCRI), Chennai
• School of Business Management, Noida
• Symbiosis Group Of Institutes, Pune
• NMIMS Mumbai

BCA course (Bachelor of Computer Applications)

3 years

• 10+2 with any stream.
• Minimum 50%. Aggregate in class 12 board exams.
• Institutes may also conduct entrance exams for admission to this course.

Commerce students often choose to study BCA for those who have an interest in the IT world and pursue high-paying jobs in consulting as well as Information Technology domains.

• VIT Vellore
• G.L.S. Institute Of Computer Application, Ahmedabad
• Chitkara University Solan, Himachal Pradesh
• Chandigarh University, Punjab
• Graphic Era University (GEU), Dehradun

BAF course (Bachelor of Accounting and Finance)

3 years

• 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in any of the streams.
• Students must have studied Accounts and Finance in Class 12.

BAF is somewhat of a new course for commerce students that focuses on tax, auditing, cost accounting, business law and economics domains. After completing this course, graduates get great opportunities in the fields of accounting and finance.

• St. Paul's College, Maharashtra
• Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women's University, Jaipur
• Government Autonomous College, Odisha
• Navnirman College, Maharashtra
• FS Mumbai

BFM course (Bachelor of Financial Markets)

3 years

• 10+2 with any stream
• Candidates who have studied Mathematics and economics are given a higher preference.

Bachelor of Financial Markets (BFM) will be suitable for candidates who are interested in the stock market. The candidates get to learn about the debt markets, risk management, equity markets, microeconomics, mutual funds, investment and security markets during this course curriculum.

• M.K. Sanghvi College Of Commerce And Economics, Maharashtra
• SNSIBM Ranchi
• Smt. M.M.K College of Commerce And Economics, Mumbai
• Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science & Amrutben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai

BBI course (Bachelors in Banking and Insurance)

3 years

• 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in any of the streams.

Students who have interest in banking and finance departments can study BBI which is quite popular among commerce students after class 12. Those who will do an MBA course in Finance can get better job opportunities and improve their career growth.

• St. Paul's College, Maharashtra
• B.N.N. College, Maharashtra
• Arya PG College, Haryana
• D.K. College, Dumraon in Buxer
• Jai Hind College Mumbai

B.Com LLB course

5 years

• The aspirants should have passed their 10+2.
• The minimum aggregate marks needed is 50% to 60% depending on the colleges.
• Students can be from any stream.

B.Com LL.B is one of the best courses after 12th for commerce students. This a 5-year integrated law course that is popular among students who have studied commerce. Students get admission to this law course based on the are mostly selected based on national-level, state-level or institute-level law entrance exams. 

• GNLU Gandhinagar
• SASTRA University, Tamil Nadu
• Amity University Manesar, Gurgaon
• PES University, Bangalore
• Chandigarh University

B.Sc (H) Statistics course

3 years

• Students must have passed 10+2 with at least 50% marks.
• Students must have studied Mathematics till class 12.

B.Sc (H) Statistics can be a tough subject but has demand in the job market. A few commerce students tend to take up this course if they have studied maths in their 10+2. 

• Loyola College, Delhi
• LSR Delhi
• Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai
• IIT Kanpur
• PUCHD (Panjab University), Chandigarh

CA course (Chartered Accountancy)

3 years to 5 years

• For CA Foundation exam, students should get at least a 50% grade in the Commerce stream of their class 12.
• For CA Intermediate, aspirants must pass CA Foundation with 40% in each subject.
• Commerce graduates must receive 55% overall marks in their graduation for CA Intermediate.
• Candidates should pass both groups of the CA Intermediate exam with 40% in each subject and overall 50% at the Intermediate level for CA Final. 

CA is one of the best courses after 12th for commerce students and is the top choice. To become a certified CA, students need to pass the exams for all three levels, CA Foundation, CA Intermediate and CA Final. After getting the CA certification, the candidate will become an audit specialist or expert in financial guidance.

• Modern Academy, Andhra Pradesh
• Sree Pashmi Institute of Management and Science, Tamil Nadu
• ETEN CA, Bengaluru
• Exalt College of Engineering and Technology, Bihar
• CCIT Raipur

CS course (Company Secretary)

2 years and one month

• 10+2 with any stream.
• Foundation Program for Company Secretary.

CS or Company Secretary is a great choice and to get admission, students have to pass the exams conducted by the ICSI. To pursue the course and earn the CS degree the candidate has to register with the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

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BMC course (Bachelor of Mass Communication) 

Certificate: 6 months or 1 year

Diploma: 2 years

Degree: 3 years

• 10+2 with any stream.
• Candidates must have studied English till class 12.

Mass Communication and Journalism is one of the best courses after 12th for individuals who want to enter the entertainment media or advertising world. After pursuing this course, there are great opportunities in creative agencies, news agencies, etc.

• LSR Delhi
• Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
• Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Delhi
• Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai
• IIJNM Bangalore

Language Courses

Diploma: 2 years

Degree: 3 years

• 10+2 with any stream and English as a compulsory subject.

It is not mandatory to only study subjects related to commerce after Class 12. Students can also study French, German, Chinese and Spanish, which are some of the popular languages. These languages have demand overseas as candidates can work as translators. 

• Miranda House College, Delhi
• Hindu College (HC), Delhi
• HRC Delhi
• Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College (DDUC), Delhi
• Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, Delhi

BA Visual Communication course

3 Years

• Must have completed Class 12 with at least 45% to 50% marks in any stream

BA in Visual Communications course transmits information to key audiences through various sources such as websites, television, visual media, print publishing etc. While pursuing this course, students can learn about various design fundamentals, digital media design, technical communication, drawing techniques, visual literacy, design history, 3-D design, web design, colour management etc. 

• Ramesh Sippy Academy of Cinema and Entertainment
• GITAM (Deemed To Be University) (GITAMST), Hyderabad
• SJCC Changanassery, Kerala
• L.S. Raheja School of Art, Mumbai
• KJC Bangalore

BA LLB course

5 Years

• Completed Class 12 with at least 50%-60% in any stream

Another law course that commerce students have an interest in is the BA LL.B course. BA+ LLB degree not only focuses on classroom teaching but also conducts various training sessions, case studies, mock drills, and interactive sessions for students. In the 5-year course duration, students get to study various arts subjects like Indian History, Political Science, English/ Hindi, Economics, Sociology, World History, and Sociopolitical Issues along with specialized courses in administrative law and legislature of the country.

• NLSIU Bangalore
• NLU Odisha
• NALSAR University of Law Hyderabad
• NUJS Kolkata
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) Bhubaneswar

BFA course (Bachelor of Fine Arts)

2-4 Years

• Completed Class 12 with at least 50%-60% in any stream

The BFA course deals with the academic study of visual works of art such as painting, dance, sculpture, photography, painting, and others. Those who are looking for the best courses after 12th for commerce students can study this course and get professional training standards, cultural exposure, aesthetic awareness and knowledge about different types of arts.

• Srishti Institute of Art Design and Technology, Bangalore
• Sandip University Nashik
• Amity University, Lucknow
• International Institute of Fine Arts, UP
• Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI Delhi)

Bachelor of Business Studies course

3 Years

• Must have completed Class 12 with at least 50-60% marks.
• Must have studied English as a compulsory subject.

While looking at commerce courses after 12th, BBS is preferred by some students. This course comprises academic knowledge of business and related subjects like marketing, economics, accountancy, finance, etc and practical work experience. 

• Amor Design Institute (ADI), Ahmedabad
• VIDM Institute of Design and Management, Delhi
• Seth Jaiprakash Mukandlal Polytechnic, UP
• SCMT Delhi
• SXCMT Patna

Web Designing & Development

INR 10,000 - INR 3,00,000

E-Commerce

INR 25,000 - INR 45,000

Digital Banking

INR 3,00,000 (approximately)

Tally ERP Course

INR 3,000 - INR 10,000

BCA Course

INR 10,000 - INR 2,00,000

Sage 50 Accounts and Payroll Diploma

INR 1000 - INR 3000

B.Com in Computer Applications

INR 15,000 - INR 1,00,000

Graphic Designing

INR 10,000 - INR 2,00,000

3D Animation & VFX

INR 15,000 - INR 6,00,000

Diploma in Office Automation

INR 5,000 - INR 40,000

Data Entry Operator Course

INR 2000 - INR 5000

Certificate in Computerized Accounting

INR 8000 - INR 10,000

Digital Marketing

INR 15,000 - INR 80,000

Hardware and Networking Courses

INR 30,000 - INR 4,00,000

Diploma in Yoga

INR 2000 - INR 15,000

Diploma in Physical Education

INR 20,000 - INR 1,50,000

Diploma in Hotel Management

INR 50,000 - INR 4,00,000

Diploma in Fashion Designing

INR 10,000 - INR 3,00,000

Diploma in Digital Marketing

INR 10,000 - INR 1,00,000

Diploma in Banking and Finance

INR 25,000 - INR 85,000

Diploma in Writing and Journalism

INR 8000 - INR 2,00,000

Diploma in Retail Management

INR 20,000 - INR 2,00,000

Diploma in Computer Application

INR 5000 - INR 30,000

Chartered Accountant

INR 4 - 10 LPA

Company Secretary

INR 6 LPA 

Tax Consultant

INR 4 LPA

Chartered Financial Analyst

INR 5 LPA

Auditor

INR 5 LPA

Stock Broker

INR 4 - 7 LPA

Accountant

INR 6 LPA

Finance and Budget Analyst

INR 5 - 12 LPA

Banker

INR 3 - 8.5 LPA

Financial Risk Analyst

INR 7 - 12 LPA

Market Analyst

INR 8 - 11 LPA

Investment Administrator

INR 8 LPA

Economist

INR 9 - 29 LPA

Lady Shri Ram College for Women

INR 50,000 - INR 57,000

Delhi College of Arts and Commerce

INR 30,460 - INR 32,270

Shri Ram College of Commerce

INR 86,000 - INR 89,000

Ramjas College

INR 40,000 - INR 43,480

Jesus and Mary College

INR 65,000 - INR 66,000

Hindu College

INR 50,000 - INR 54,000

Hansraj College

INR 68,000 - INR 70,000

St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata

INR 4,00,000 - INR 4,50,000

Mumbai University

INR 10,000 - INR 15,000

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Mumbai

INR 6,00,000 - INR 6,50,000

Amity University, Jaipur

INR 50,000 - INR 5.24 LPA

Lovely Professional University (LPU), Jalandhar

INR 30,000 - INR 4 LPA

ICFAI University, Himachal Pradesh

INR 70,000 - INR 84,000