Bachelors of Commerce (B.Com.) at Bharathiar University Distance Education

If you are looking at Bachelors of Commerce (B.Com.), Bharathiar University Distance Education in Coimbatore runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 40 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹44,250, which works out to about ₹15,000 a year.

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

Bharathiar University Distance Education is a public/government institute, founded in 1991. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Bharathiar 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 Bharathiar University Distance Education for the current semester-wise plan.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Com programmes at Bharathiar 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 Bharathiar University Distance Education before you pay anything.

To be considered for Bachelors 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 Bharathiar University Distance Education'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 Bharathiar University Distance Education on its website (ww.b-u.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 placement rate of 80% and an average package of ₹2.2 lakh at Bharathiar University Distance Education. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For Bachelors of Commerce (B.Com.) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹2.8 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.

Bharathiar University Distance Education runs 2 B.Com specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Discontinued (May 2023)-B.Com. in Computer Application

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 ₹44,250 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 Bharathiar University Distance Education compare with other colleges offering B.Com in and around Coimbatore?