Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) at APG Shimla University

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) at APG Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹1.6 lakh (roughly ₹40,000 a year).

The course is about accounting, business law, economics, taxation and finance.

APG Shimla University is a other institute, founded in 2012. This page brings together what is on record for this course at APG Shimla University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Com programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means accounting, business law, economics, taxation and finance. Typical first jobs: accounting, banking, tax or finance roles. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask APG Shimla University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with APG Shimla University before you pay anything.

For admission to Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.), you usually need Class 12, usually with Commerce (many colleges take any stream). The minimum marks on record at APG Shimla University are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check APG Shimla University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to APG Shimla University on its website (agu.edu.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

For Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹2.5 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

APG Shimla University runs 3 B.Com specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Discontinued (Mar 2023)- B.Com. (Hons.) in Financial Market by NSE
• Discontinued (Mar 2023)- B.Com.(Hons.) in International Accounting and Finance (with ACCA)

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in accounting? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹1.6 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does APG Shimla University compare with other colleges offering B.Com in and around Shimla?