Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at St Joseph's University

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) at St Joseph's University in Bangalore, Karnataka is a 3-year undergraduate programme. The total fee on record is ₹2.25 lakh – ₹3.75 lakh.

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

St Joseph's University is a private institute, founded in 1882. This page brings together what is on record for this course at St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's University 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 St Joseph's University as a group.

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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with St Joseph's University before you pay anything.

For admission to 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 St Joseph's 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 CUET and merit and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to St Joseph's University on its website (www.sjcc.edu.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.

St Joseph's University runs 3 B.Com specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Com Industry Integrated
• B.Com in International Finance and Accounting

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in accounting? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹2.25 lakh – ₹3.75 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does St Joseph's University compare with other colleges offering B.Com in and around Bangalore?