B.Com. in Accounting and Finance at Thakur College of Science and Commerce

If you are looking at B.Com. in Accounting and Finance, Thakur College of Science and Commerce in Mumbai runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 240 seats a year. Fees for the full course come to ₹71,880 – ₹1.44 lakh (roughly ₹24,000 a year).

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

Thakur College of Science and Commerce is a other institute, founded in 1992. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Thakur College of Science and Commerce — 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 Thakur College of Science and Commerce 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 Thakur College of Science and Commerce as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Thakur College of Science and Commerce before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Com. in Accounting and Finance, you usually need Class 12, usually with Commerce (many colleges take any stream). The minimum marks on record at Thakur College of Science and Commerce 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 Thakur College of Science and Commerce'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 Thakur College of Science and Commerce 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.

For B.Com. in Accounting and Finance specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3 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.

Thakur College of Science and Commerce runs 13 B.Com specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Com. in Investment Management
• B.Com. in Retail Operation
• B.Com. in Financial Markets
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
• B.Com. in Banking and insurance
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Honours)
• Bachelor of Sports Management
• B.Com. in Entrepreneurship
• B.Com. in international Accounting
• B.Com. in Digital Business
• B.Com in Professional Accountancy and Financial Management
• B.Com. in Service Industry Management

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

• Are you genuinely interested in corporate finance? You will spend 3 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹71,880 – ₹1.44 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 Thakur College of Science and Commerce compare with other colleges offering B.Com in and around Mumbai?