B.Com LL.B. (Hons) at Sister Nivedita University

B.Com LL.B. (Hons) at Sister Nivedita University in Kolkata, West Bengal is a 5-year undergraduate programme. Fees for the full course come to ₹5.5 lakh (roughly ₹1.1 lakh a year).

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

Sister Nivedita University is a other institute, founded in 2018. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Sister Nivedita University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Com LL.B 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 Sister Nivedita University for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. 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 Sister Nivedita University before you pay anything.

For admission to B.Com LL.B. (Hons), you usually need a bachelor's degree in any subject. The minimum marks on record at Sister Nivedita University are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through CLAT, LSAT India and a university's own test. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Sister Nivedita University'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 CLAT, LSAT India and a university's own test and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Sister Nivedita University on its website (www.snuniv.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 97%, an average package of ₹6.5 lakh and a highest package of ₹51 lakh at Sister Nivedita University. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Com LL.B. (Hons) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹6 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 5 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹5.5 lakh 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 Sister Nivedita University compare with other colleges offering B.Com LL.B in and around Kolkata?