Bachelors of Commerce (B.Com.) at CIMAGE College

If you are looking at Bachelors of Commerce (B.Com.), CIMAGE College in Patna runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course.

At its core, the programme covers accounting, business law, economics, taxation and finance.

CIMAGE College is a private institute, founded in 2009. This page brings together what is on record for this course at CIMAGE College — 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 CIMAGE College for the current semester-wise plan.

CIMAGE College has not published a fee for Bachelors of Commerce (B.Com.) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for Bachelors of Commerce (B.Com.), you usually need Class 12, usually with Commerce (many colleges take any stream). The minimum marks on record at CIMAGE College are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, 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 CIMAGE College's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

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 CIMAGE College on its website (www.cimage.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.

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in accounting? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does CIMAGE College compare with other colleges offering B.Com in and around Patna?