Bachelor of Commere (B.Com. Hons.) at VIT Chennai

If you are looking at Bachelor of Commere (B.Com. Hons.), VIT Chennai in Chennai runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. Fees for the full course come to ₹7.8 lakh (roughly ₹2.6 lakh a year).

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

VIT Chennai is a other institute, founded in 2010. This page brings together what is on record for this course at VIT Chennai — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Com honr 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 VIT Chennai 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 honr programmes at VIT Chennai as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with VIT Chennai before you pay anything.

To be considered for Bachelor of Commere (B.Com. Hons.), you usually need Class 12, usually with Commerce (many colleges take any stream). The minimum marks on record at VIT Chennai are: X: 0.0, XII: 60.0, 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 VIT Chennai'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 VIT Chennai on its website (chennai.vit.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 highest package of ₹59 lakh at VIT Chennai. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For Bachelor of Commere (B.Com. Hons.) specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3.83 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.

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 ₹7.8 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 VIT Chennai compare with other colleges offering B.Com honr in and around Chennai?