B.Com in Accounting and Taxation at Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences

If you are looking at B.Com in Accounting and Taxation, Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Patiala runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹13.64 lakh, which works out to about ₹4.55 lakh a year.

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

Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a other institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences — 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 Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences 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 Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Com in Accounting and Taxation, 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 Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences'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 Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences on its website (tslas.thapar.edu) 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.

Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences runs 7 B.Com specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Com in Organization Behavior and Human Resource Management
• B.Com in Marketing
• B.Com in Strategy and Entrepreneurship
• B.Com in Economics
• B.Com in Business Analytics
• 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.
• Can you manage ₹13.64 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 Thapar School of Liberal Arts and Sciences compare with other colleges offering B.Com in and around Patiala?