B.Com. in Accounting and Finance at Bharath University (BIHER)

B.Com. in Accounting and Finance at Bharath University (BIHER) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is a 3-year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹3 lakh (roughly ₹1 lakh a year).

The course is about corporate finance, financial markets, accounting and investment analysis.

Bharath University (BIHER) is a other institute, founded in 1984. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Bharath University (BIHER) — 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 corporate finance, financial markets, accounting and investment analysis. Typical first jobs: financial analyst, banking or investment 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 Bharath University (BIHER) 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 Bharath University (BIHER) before you pay anything.

For admission to B.Com. in Accounting and Finance, you usually need Class 12, usually with Commerce (many colleges take any stream).

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CUET and merit. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Bharath University (BIHER)'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 Bharath University (BIHER) on its website (www.bharathuniv.ac.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.

Going by the latest placement record (2023) show a placement rate of 94%, an average package of ₹4.5 lakh and a highest package of ₹27 lakh at Bharath University (BIHER). These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Com. in Accounting and Finance specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4.2 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.

Bharath University (BIHER) runs 3 B.Com specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.)
• B.Com. in Computer Applications

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in corporate finance? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹3 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Bharath University (BIHER) compare with other colleges offering B.Com in and around Chennai?