B.Com (Hons.) with ACCA (Knowledge Partner GRANT THROTON) at WBSU

If you are looking at B.Com (Hons.) with ACCA (Knowledge Partner GRANT THROTON), WBSU in Kolkata runs it as a 3-4 year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 30 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹33,690 – ₹2.8 lakh.

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

WBSU is a other institute, founded in 2007. This page brings together what is on record for this course at WBSU — 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 WBSU 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 WBSU as a group.

30000

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

To be considered for B.Com (Hons.) with ACCA (Knowledge Partner GRANT THROTON), you usually need Class 12, usually with Commerce (many colleges take any stream). The minimum marks on record at WBSU are: X: 0.0, XII: 50.0, 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 WBSU'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 WBSU on its website (keical.edu.in/kei-science-college) 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.

WBSU runs 6 B.Com specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Bachelors in Commerce (B.Com. Hons.)
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.)
• B.Com. (Hons.) with Diploma in Financial Accounting Programme (Knowledge Partner Tally Academy)
• B.Com (Hons.) with ACCA (Knowledge Partner GRANT THROTON)
• B.Com. (Hons.) with Diploma in Financial Accounting Programme (Knowledge Partner Tally Academy)

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

• Are you genuinely interested in accounting? You will spend 3-4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹33,690 – ₹2.8 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 WBSU compare with other colleges offering B.Com in and around Kolkata?