B.Com. in Finance at Kerala University

If you are looking at B.Com. in Finance, Kerala University in Thiruvananthapuram runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 50 seats a year.

At its core, the programme covers corporate finance, financial markets, accounting and investment analysis.

Kerala University is a other institute, founded in 1937. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Kerala 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 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 Kerala University for the current semester-wise plan.

Kerala University has not published a fee for B.Com. in Finance 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 B.Com. in Finance, you usually need Class 12, usually with Commerce (many colleges take any stream). The minimum marks on record at Kerala University 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 Kerala 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 Kerala University on its website (www.keralauniversity.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.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a median package of ₹3.15 lakh at Kerala University. 881 of 37 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Com. in Finance specifically, the average salary on record is ₹60,000 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.

Kerala University runs 3 B.Com specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
• B.Com. in Finance

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

• Are you genuinely interested in corporate finance? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Kerala University compare with other colleges offering B.Com in and around Thiruvananthapuram?