bca vs bcom which is better

Dear student,

BCA vs B.Com - which is better, you ask? Well, fundamentally, this question is flawed. Because to pursue a BCA, you should have studied Science in Class 11th & 12th and to pursue B.Com, you should have studied Commerce in Class 11th & 12th. What have you studied?

In terms of jobs and pay scale, both have its pros and cons, so ultimately, it will depend on your interest & skill-set for you to succeed in your career. This BCA vs B.Com comparison might help you:

Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)	Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
Course Focus	Computer science fundamentals, programming, software development	Commerce, accounting, finance, business management
Duration	3 years	3 years
Typical Fees (India)	₹70,000 – ₹2,00,000 total (private); lower in government colleges	₹10,000 – ₹1,00,000 total (private); lower in government
Core Subjects	Programming (Java, C++, Python), DBMS, OS, Web Dev, Data Structures	Financial Accounting, Economics, Taxation, Corporate Law, Marketing
Math Requirement	Strong math background preferred; often compulsory in 12th	Math not always compulsory; depends on institution
Admission Criteria	10+2 with math (preferred); merit or entrance exam	10+2 (any stream); merit-based, sometimes entrance exam
Average Starting Salary	₹3–5 lakh per annum	₹2.5–4.5 lakh per annum
Mid-career Salary	₹8–15 lakh per annum (with experience/specialisation)	₹5–12 lakh per annum (with experience/CA/MBA/CFA)
Industries	IT services, software, web/mobile development, fintech, e-commerce, cybersecurity, data science	Banking, finance, insurance, accounting, consulting, auditing, government, retail
Top Companies	TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, Cognizant, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Capgemini, IBM, Startups	Deloitte, KPMG, EY, PwC, HDFC, ICICI, SBI, Reliance, Aditya Birla, Government sector, Startups
Popular Job Roles	Software Developer, Web Developer, System Analyst, Database Admin, IT Consultant, Cybersecurity Specialist, Data Analyst	Accountant, Financial Analyst, Tax Consultant, Auditor, Banker, Marketing Executive, HR Manager, Entrepreneur
Higher Education Options	MCA, MSc (CS/IT), MBA (IT), certifications (Cloud, Data Science, Cybersecurity)	MCom, MBA (Finance/Marketing/HR), CA, CFA, ACCA, CPA
Success Metrics	Fast career growth in tech; high demand for digital skills; global job mobility; lucrative roles for specialization	Stable career in finance/business; high growth after CA/MBA; wide range of sectors; strong government/private job prospects
Difficulty Level	Technically intensive; requires strong logical and analytical skills	Business-oriented; less technical, more theory and analysis