Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) at College of Commerce, Art and Science

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) at College of Commerce, Art and Science in Patna, Bihar is a 3-year undergraduate programme.

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

College of Commerce, Art and Science is a public/government institute, founded in 1949. This page brings together what is on record for this course at College of Commerce, Art and Science — 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 College of Commerce, Art and Science for the current semester-wise plan.

College of Commerce, Art and Science has not published a fee for Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.) 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.

For admission to Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons.), 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 College of Commerce, Art and Science'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 College of Commerce, Art and Science on its website (www.cocpatna.org) 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 ₹3 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.

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• 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 College of Commerce, Art and Science compare with other colleges offering B.Com in and around Patna?