BCom or Bachelor of Commerce course is a three-year UG degree course recognised by the Universities Grants Commission (UGC). Along with the full-time delivery mode, one can also pursue Distance BCom or Online BCom course. 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. Besides B.Com, candidates can also pursue BCom (Honours) if they wish for in-depth knowledge in the Commerce stream.
The honours course is designed to offer knowledge in specialised subjects; while, the general BCom course focuses on an overview of all the subjects under the umbrella of the Commerce stream. Apart from BCom General or BCom Hons, several universities offer integrated B.Com courses; BCom LLB, BCom MBA and BCom CMA are a few of the integrated courses on offer.
The three year BCom course is divided into six semesters. Students pursuing the course can choose elective subjects of their choice in some semesters. Subjects taught during a BCom degree course includes Financial Accounting, Business Laws, Economics, Taxation, Auditing, Cost Accounting, among others. With a BCom 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 BCom graduate is INR 3 LPA.
Top 10 private B. Com College of Lucknow, UTTAR PRADESH
| College Name | Estd. | Affiliation & Recognization | Admission Process | Entrance Process | Average Fees |
| 1. Amity University Lucknow | Estd 2004 | UGC , AICTE NAAC Grade A+ | Candidate should have passed HSC 60% | Based on Qualifying exam and interview. | ₹1.3 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
| 2. Shri Ram Murti Smarak International Bussines School Lucknow | Estd 2011 | AICTE UGC Shri Ram Murti Smarak (SRMS) Trust, Bareilly | Candidate should have passed HSC 60% | UPSEE/CAT/ CMAT/ MAT/ XAT/ ATMA/GMAT/ SNAP + Personal Interview | ₹ 147,000- TOTAL FEES |
| 3. Integral University Lucknow | Estd 1998 | NCTE, COA, PCI, MCI, IAP, UGC, DEB, AIU NAAC | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks | IUET conducted | ₹ 50,000- FIRST YEAR FEES |
| 4. Babu Banarasi Das University | Estd 2010 | AITCE UGC NAAC | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks | Final selection will be performed on the basis of student’s marks in the qualifying examination. | ₹ 80,000- FIRST YEAR FEES |
| 5. Shri Jai Narain PG College, Lucknow | Estd 1917 | LU LUCKNOW NAAC | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks | UPSEE/CAT/ CMAT/ MAT/XAT | ₹40,000 -FIRST YEAR FEES |
| 6. Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University (SRMU), Lucknow | Estd 2012 | NCTE, COA, PCI, BCI, AICTE, UGC, AIU NAAC | Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent system from any recognized Central/State Board in any discipline with Mathematics and minimum 45% marks or 5.0 CGPA. | CAT/XAT/MAT/ ATMA/CMAT | ₹27,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| 7. Sherwood College Of Professional Management – [SCPM], Lucknow | Estd 1997 | AICTE, UGC, LU LUCKNOW | A minimum of 60% marks for (55% for SC/ST candidates) in 10+2 | UPSEE/CAT | ₹86,250 (1st Year Fees) |
| 8. Ambalika Institute Of Higher Education – [AIHE], Lucknow | Estd 2021 | AICTE, UGC, LU LUCKNOW | A minimum of 60% marks for (55% for SC/ST candidates) in 10+2 | UPSEE/CAT | ₹ 64,000 (1st Year Fees) |
| 9. City Group Of Colleges – [CGC], Lucknow | Estd 2012 | AITCE UGC NCTE, LU LUCKNOW | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks | UPSEE/CAT | ₹30,000(1st Year Fees) |
| 10. School Of Business Management, Babu Banarasi Das University – [SBM], Lucknow | Estd 2010 | AICTE UGC BBDU LUCKNOW | 10+2 with minimum 50% marks | UPSEE/CAT/ CMAT/ MAT/XAT | ₹ 80,000 – (1st Year Fees) |