Top Courses After 12th Commerce

Remember the time when you had to make a choice between Science, Commerce, and Humanities and how everyone’s suggestions were more like an add-on to your confusion rather than a help.

Well, today when you are through with your 12th boards and have to make a choice again, it’s better to make a vigilant choice instead of merely following anyone’s suggestions.

If commerce was your stream, then let me tell you that there is a long list of best courses after 12th commerce to choose from.

Being a commerce student, you are already aware of the fact that commerce as a stream is vast and has ample of options for the students. It is available with various courses which have a lot of scope in the future.

Through this article, I would like to introduce you to top courses after 12th in commerce stream. Moreover, this article will inform you about the eligibility criteria and some of the best colleges/universities offering these courses.

• B.Com. / B.Com. Honours Course

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) and B.Com (Honours) are the most preferred degree courses among the commerce students. Students have liberty to choose from various subject combinations. Both the courses are similar as they include business related topics.

The only difference between the two is that, B.Com. (Hons.) deals with specialization in certain subjects like Accounting and Economics while B.Com. (General) gives an overview of the subjects taught in B.Com (Hons.). They are exposed to general business principles providing knowledge about various commerce-related fields.

Duration: The duration of these courses is three years.

Eligibility: One should have completed 10+2 from a recognized board. Though the minimum percentage required to take admission in this course varies from college to college, one must have scored at least 50% in their 12th.

Some of the Best Colleges/Universities:

• SRCC, Delhi University
• LSR, New Delhi
• Loyola College, Chennai
• St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
• Christ University, Bangalore
• Hindu College, Delhi University

• B.B.A./B.B.S./B.M.S. Course

B.B.A. /B.B.S. /B.M.S. are some of the hard-core commerce courses dealing with different aspects of management, also known as professional degree courses. The core subjects are same for all the three courses.

They are often considered as the base course for MBA. A student studies any one of the subjects covered in these courses in detail during their MBA degree.

Duration: The duration of these courses in generally three years but it can differ in several Colleges or Universities.

Eligibility: The eligibility conditions for these courses vary from college to college. For some, it is the minimum score in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) while others conduct an entrance test.

Some of the Best Colleges/Universities:

• Guru Gobind Indraprastha University, Delhi
• University of Mumbai
• Christ University, Bangalore
• Symbiosis University, Pune

• B.A.F./B.B.I./B.F.M. Course

The University of Mumbai started Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting & Finance (B.A.F.), and Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Insurance (B.B.I.) in 2003-04 whereas Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Market (B.F.M.) was introduced in 2008-09.

All of the three being commerce courses, deal with different areas of specialization and have more structured course curriculum than B.com.

B.A.F. – As the name suggests, deals with the Accounting and Finance area. So, those desirous of having a career in Accounts and Finance can go for this course.

B.B.I. – B.Com. In Banking and Insurance is an ideal undergraduate course for those who wish to acquire knowledge in Banking and Insurance sector.

B.F.M. – B.Com. In Financial Markets as the name implies, deals with the study of finance markets. Having a complete knowledge of the finance market is of vital importance for any business enterprise to work efficiently. This course has a great scope in the present times as experts in this field are in high demand.

Duration: The duration of all the three courses is three years.

Eligibility: The eligibility criteria for B.B.I., B.A.F., and B.F.M., are similar to that of a regular B.Com course, i.e., 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized board.

Some of the best Colleges/Universities:

• IIPM, Delhi
• S.K. Somaiya College of Arts, Commerce & Science
• Jai Hind College, Mumbai
• V.G. Vaze College, Mumbai

• C.A. Course

The Chartered Accountant (CA), one of the most competent professional courses of the times is offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountant of India (ICAI). A Chartered accountant provides financial advice, trustworthy information about financial records & audits accounts. Those willing to do C.A. need to register themselves at the Head Office, New Delhi or the Regional Centre of the particular state. Students need to qualify CPT, followed by IPCC plus training period and finals to become a CA.

Duration: The minimum duration of the course is four and half years.

Eligibility: A student who has passed 10+2 in any stream (Arts, Commerce, and Science) from a recognized board can appear for the CPT provided s/he has registered himself/herself with ICAI.

Some of the Best Colleges/Universities:

• ICAI has the sole authority to offer this course in the country.

• C.S. Course

A Company Secretary is a mediator between the company and its Board of Directors, Share Holders, Government and Regulatory Authorities. She/He is responsible for all the legal responsibilities of the enterprise. Students willing to pursue C.S. are required to register themselves with The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).

C.A. and C.S. are often misunderstood as similar degrees, but in reality, both are way different from each other. C.A. in general deals with maintaining the accounts of the company whereas C.S. acts as a link between the enterprise and the other concerned parties and also looks after the legal obligations of the business.

Duration: The duration of the course is minimum three years and maximum six years.

Eligibility: Students who have passed 10+2 or equivalent in any stream from a recognized board are eligible for this course.

Some of the best Colleges/Universities:

• ICSI has the sole authority to offer this course in the country.

• I.C.W.A. or C.M.A. Course

The ICWA (CWA) now called as CMA is a professional cost accountant course provided by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI), previously known as Institute of Cost & Works Accountants of India (ICWAI).

As professional cost accountants are in high demand in banks, education, finance and public utility sectors, that’s why there is a huge demand of C.M.A’s.

Duration: The duration of the course is two and half years if you clear all the three levels in the first attempt.

Eligibility: The minimum eligibility for the foundation course is 10+2 or equivalent from any recognized board. For detailed eligibility criteria: click here

Some of the best Colleges/Universities:

• ICWAI now called as ICAI has the sole authority to offer this course in the country.

• Hotel Management Courses

The hospitality sector is one of the most flourishing areas of the times. It comes up with several options for the students in hotels, aviation, and retail industry.

Hotel management courses are the ones related to hospitality, food, airlines and tourism industry. Commerce pass-outs can opt from several HM courses such as B.H.M., B.A. Hotel Management, B.B.A. Hotel Management and Certificate/Diploma courses to have a career in this field.

Duration: The duration of these courses is three years.

Eligibility: The minimum eligibility for the course is 10+2 or its equivalent from any recognized board.

Some of the best Colleges / Universities:

• IHM, Mumbai
• IHM, Delhi
• IHM, Aurangabad
• IHM, Bangalore
• IHM, Kolkata

• B.A. L.L.B. Course

Previously doing a law course just after 12th was not possible. But now with certain changes in the course structure, one can pursue an L.L.B. course in integration with B.A. In some colleges, it is also offered in combination with B.Com and B.B.A., named as B.Com and L.L.B. and B.B.A. L.L.B.

At present, several colleges are providing these courses. Students can easily opt for these courses if they wish to have a career in law just after their 12th.

Duration: The duration of the integrated course is five years, which saves one year in respect of six years L.L.B. course done after graduation.

Eligibility: The minimum eligibility for the course is 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized board.

Some of the best Colleges/Universities:

• National Law School of India University, Bangalore
• National Law University, Jodhpur
• West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences, Kolkata
• Faculty of Law, University of Delhi

• Actuary Course

An actuary is a professional who deals with the financial impact of risk and uncertainty on the business. They are the experts in evaluating the future events and conditions and making a balance between the designing and pricing of products so that the company has enough money to keep the business running.

A career in this field involves the application of mathematical skills, knowledge of statistics, risk assessment techniques, and evaluation of financial products such as insurance and investment.

After doing this course, the person gets a job in Insurance companies, Investment, Enterprise Risk Management, Pension & other employee benefits sector.

Duration: There is no fixed duration to complete the course. Since all the 15 subjects prescribed are to be cleared before one is awarded the Fellowship.

Eligibility: The student should have passed 10+2 examination or an equivalent examination with English as one of the subjects at 10 + 2 level from any recognized board.

Some of the best Colleges/Universities:

• The Institute of Actuaries of India (IAI) is the sole professional body of actuaries in India who offers this course.

• Teaching Courses

The education sector is one of the fastest growing sectors of the times. With the increase in the number of schools, the competition is also getting severe.

Teaching as a career has a lot of scope in the coming times. With a rapid increase in the number of schools, the demand for the qualified teachers is likely to increase considerably.

Some of the courses like B.El.Ed, D.Ed./E.T.E. and N.P.T.T. can also be pursued just after the 12th standard whereas to broaden the career horizon one can go for higher degree courses as well.

Duration: The duration of the course is different for the various courses like for B.El.Ed, it is 4 years, for D. Ed./E.T.E. and N.P.T.T. it is approximately 2 years.

Eligibility: The minimum qualification for the teaching courses is 10+2 or its equivalent in any stream from any recognized board.

Some of the best Colleges/Universities:

There are several government and private colleges in the country offering various undergraduate teaching courses. For instance: D.I.E.T. (District Institute of Education and Training) is one of the most renowned institutions offering D.Ed. Course in several districts of the country.

Several Colleges of Delhi University which offer B.El.Ed. Courses are as under:

• Aditi Mahavidyalaya
• Gargi College
• Institute of Home Economics
• Jesus and Mary College
• Lady Shri Ram College for Women
• Mata Sundri College for Women
• Miranda House
• Shyama Prasad Mukherji College

• Other Career Options After 12th Commerce

Other than the courses mentioned above, there are a lot more options a commerce student can choose from after 12th board exams. One can even choose courses like:

1. B.F.A. – Bachelors in Fine Arts
2. B.S.W. – Bachelors in Social Works
3. B.C.A. – Bachelors in Computer Applications
4. Fashion Courses
5. Interior Designing Courses
6. Bachelor Courses in Architecture

Conclusion

Commerce being a versatile stream has a lot to offer. One can choose any career path from a typical commerce field like C.A., I.C.W.A to fashion or teaching field.

Choosing a right course will take you a long way in the path of success. So, before choosing any course, make sure that it is completely based on your interest and not a pressurized decision.