B.Com. in Corporate Secretaryship at Madras University Distance Education

B.Com. in Corporate Secretaryship at Madras University Distance Education in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is a 3-year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹19,650 – ₹21,750 (roughly ₹7,000 a year).

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

Madras University Distance Education is a private institute, founded in 1981. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Madras University Distance Education — 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 Madras University Distance Education for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Com programmes at Madras University Distance Education as a group.

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

For admission to B.Com. in Corporate Secretaryship, 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 Madras University Distance Education'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 Madras University Distance Education on its website (www.ideunom.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 84% and a highest package of ₹35 lakh at Madras University Distance Education. 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.

Madras University Distance Education runs 4 B.Com specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
• B.Com. in Bank Management
• B.Com. in Computer Application

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in accounting? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹19,650 – ₹21,750 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 Madras University Distance Education compare with other colleges offering B.Com in and around Chennai?