Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at Himalayan University

If you are looking at Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Himalayan University in Itanagar runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹12,100, which works out to about ₹4,000 a year.

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

Himalayan University is a other institute, founded in 2013. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Himalayan 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 Himalayan University for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. 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 Himalayan University before you pay anything.

To be considered for Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), 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 Himalayan University'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 Himalayan University on its website (www.himalayanuniversity.com) 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.

The latest placement figures on record (2024) show a placement rate of 73% and a highest package of ₹4.4 lakh at Himalayan University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

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

Himalayan University runs 2 B.Com specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)

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

• Are you genuinely interested in accounting? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹12,100 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 Himalayan University compare with other colleges offering B.Com in and around Itanagar?