Selecting a college is a very significant step in every student’s life. It is in the college days that you really get to explore yourself, get exposed to various opportunities, and build your personality in accordance to your life goals. A good college ensures a good study environment, better exposure to opportunities and activities, and all round development of your character. It is thus, very important to make your decision wisely and vigilantly.
In this blog, we will introduce you to some of the best commerce colleges in India, and their analysis in terms of courses offered, fees structure, admission procedure, national ranking, placements, etc. We hope that this effort will assist you in making the right choice for your future. All the best!
- Shri Ram College of Commerce, New Delhi
Shri Ram College of commerce, abbreviated as SRCC, is affiliated to University of Delhi’s North Campus. It is considered as the best college for commerce in India. This prestigious institution was established in 1926 by Sir Sri Ram, an eminent industrialist and philanthropist. The college has excellent infrastructure with Library, Hostel facilities for girls and boys, sports facilities, etc. It is also one of the only two colleges of Delhi University to have a swimming pool. The college sums up its vision in the following words:
“To achieve and sustain excellence in teaching and research, and enriching local, national and international communities through our research, the skills of our alumni, and the publishing of academic and educational materials”
NAAC ‘A+’ Accredited.
NIRF Ranking 2021 = 10 out of 100
Courses offered:
- B.Com (Hons) & B.A. Economics (Hons).
Course Fees structure:
- ₹15,000 per year
Admission Procedure:
- Merit based admission on the basis of marks secured in best four subjects in senior secondary examinations.
Placements:
SRCC has one of the highest average package value of about 8 LPA, the highest being 25 LPA in 2021-22 session. Prestigious companies like Google, Deloitte, McKinsey & Co., Accenture, etc, were some of the recruiters.
2. Hindu College, New Delhi
Hindu college is the most reputed college of University of Delhi for Arts and Science courses, and the second best in India for commerce courses, according to India Today Rankings of 2021. Established in 1899, it has exceptional infrastructure with sports, library and all academic facilities required for excellence.
Its vision has been summed up in the following words:
“Hindu College endeavours to nurture students with a keen analytical and scientific bent of mind with a sensitivity to their responsibilities and human values so that they are amongst the best citizens of India.”
NAAC ‘A++’ accredited
NIRF ranking 2021 = 9
Courses offered:
- Undergraduate : B.Com (Hons) and B.A. Economics (Hons)
Course Fees structure:
- For B.Com (Hons) = ₹54,700
- For B.A. Economics (Hons) = ₹52,600
Admission Procedure:
- Merit based admission on the basis of marks secured in best four subjects in senior secondary examinations.
Placements:
The college has a vibrant placement cell and average package stands at an appetising value of around 8.5 LPA. Highest package in session 2020-21 was 29 LPA. Major recruiting companies were Ernest & Young, Deloitte, Maruti, KPMG, Google, etc.
3. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, popularly abbreviated as LSR, is one of the top colleges in India for undergraduate programs, for female students. Affiliated to University of Delhi, it has been in the top three list since past few years. The infrastructure is beautiful and ample. Hostel facilities are available for first year students only.
The college has declared the following as its mission:
- To Empower Women to Assume Leadership
- To Develop Critical Thinkers and Concerned Citizens
- To Contribute New Perspectives to the World of Knowledge
- To Enhance Access and Inclusivity in Quality Education
- To Sustain Democratic Spaces for Creative Explorations
- To Provide a Context of Learning that Enhances Professionalism, Humanism and Social Responsibility
NAAC A+ Accredited
NIRF Ranking 2021 = 2
Courses offered :
- B.Com (Hons) and B.A. Economics (Hons)
Course fee structure:
- B.Com(Hons) = ₹19,870 per year
- B.A. Economics (Hons) = ₹15,870 per year
Admission Procedure:
- Merit based admission on the basis of marks secured in best four subjects in senior secondary examinations.
Placements:
Numerous companies like bank of America, Bain and company, Accenture, etc recruit students from the campus every year. The average package is about 7.5 LPA and the highest package stood at luxurious value of 37.8 LPA in the session 2020-21.
4. Hansraj College, New Delhi
Affiliated to the university of Delhi, Hansraj college is located in the much wanted North campus. It offers a variety of courses in science, commerce and arts. As per the infrastructure, It includes a well-stocked Central Library and a Book Bank for needy students. The College has six Computer Labs. and 18 Science laboratories. Its sports facilities include vast playground, an Indoor Sports Complex, Playrooms, Amphitheatre, lift facility and the only Electronic Shooting Range in the University.
NAAC A+ accredited.
NIRF ranking 2021 = 14
Courses offered:
- B.Com (Hons) and B.A. Economics (Hons)
Course fee structure
- ₹ 20,945 per year for both B.Com (Hons) and B.A. Economics (Hons).
Admission Procedure:
- Merit based admission on the basis of marks secured in best four subjects in senior secondary examinations.
Placements :
The college has a vibrant placement and internship cell which successfully invites many recruiters in the campus every year. The average package goes around 6-7 LPA and the highest package often stands approximately at 20-25 LPA.
5. Loyola College, Chennai
Affiliated to the University of Madras, Loyola College is a private institution offering a variety of courses. It was established in 1925 and since then, it has been successful in imparting quality education to the young citizens of India. It has excellent infrastructure with all the required facilities. The mission of the college is summed up in the following points:
- To provide inclusive and empowering learning opportunities
• To encourage scientific inquisitiveness for positive social transformation
• To provide opportunities and resources for production and dissemination of innovative knowledge
• To enable students become responsible towards self, family, and society
• To nurture students with employability skills.
NAAC A++ Accredited
NIRF ranking 2021 = 3
Courses offered:
- B.Com (Hons), B.Com, B.A. Economics and BBA.
Course fee structure:
- ₹12,650 per year for B.com and B.Com (Hons) and ₹11,400 per year for B.A. Economics.
Admission Procedure:
- On the basis of merit followed by personal interviews.
Placements:
Deloitte, EY, Goldman Sachs, ICICI, Natwest Group, Adobe, L&T, Cognizant, WIPRO, Zee Media, MRF, and many more companies were among top recruiters in 2020-21 session. Highest package offered was approximately of 22 LPA. 5 LPA was the average package value.
6. Christ University, Bengaluru
Christ university is a deemed to be university in Bengaluru, Karnataka, offering courses in commerce, arts, sciences, engineering, law, etc. It has a campus of about 21.5 acres and various playgrounds, student auditoriums and library. The following is the mission of the university:
“CHRIST (Deemed to be University) is a nurturing ground for an individual’s holistic development to make an effective contribution to the society in a dynamic environment.”
NAAC ‘A’ accredited
NIRF ranking 2021 = NA
Courses offered:
- B.Com (Hons), B.Com, BBA, BBA (Hons)
Course fee structure:
Ranges from 1.5 lakhs to 2.5 lakhs per year.
Admission procedure:
Entrance examination + marks secured in senior secondary examination,
Placements:
Average package is around 6-7 LPA for undergraduate students. The highest packages touch around 11-12 LPA, which is lower than the top colleges of Delhi University.
7. Ramjas College, New Delhi
Ramjas college is affiliated to University of Delhi and is situated in its north campus. Founded in 1917, it is one of the oldest colleges of Delhi. It offers variety of courses in commerce, science and arts. As per the infrastructure, it is situated in a big 25 acres of land and posses a beautiful building. It also offers hostel facilities, library and auditorium, sports facilities, etc.
NIRF ranking 2021 = 75
Courses offered:
- B.Com, B.Com(Hons), B.A. Economics (Hons)
Course fee structure:
- ₹14,495 per year for B.Com and B.Com (Hons) and ₹13,495 per year for B.A. Economics (Hons).
Admission procedure:
- Merit based admission on the basis of marks secured in best four subjects in senior secondary examinations.
Placements:
D.E. Shaw, EY, TresVista, Deloitte, Byju’s, etc. were among the top recruiters for 2020-21 session. The Average package value is about 3-5 LPA and the highest package offered was 21 LPA in 2019.
8. St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
St. Xavier’s college is an autonomous private institution in Mumbai, Maharashtra, founded in 1869. The variety of courses for commerce is restricted. It has a splendid building with good infrastructural facilities. The college states its vision as follows:
“An academic community dedicated to the holistic education of future leaders who will demonstrate innovation in their professional competencies, integration in their personal lives and inclusion in their social contribution.”
NAAC ‘A’ accredited
NIRF ranking 2021 = 4
Courses offered:
- B.Com, B.M.S.
Fees structure:
- ₹23,361 for three years (B.Com) and ₹1.12 lakh for B.M.S. for three years.
Admission procedure:
- Merit based admission for B.Com
- Entrance examination for B.M.S.
Placements:
Many reputed companies are invited for the placement drive in the campus. The average package lies between 3-5 LPA and the highest package offered was of 30 LPA in 2020-21, offered to a student of B.M.S.
9. Sri Venkateshwara College, Delhi
Popularly abbreviated as SVC, Sri Venkateshwara College is affiliated to University of Delhi and offers a wide range of courses in commerce, arts and science. Established in 1961, it has good infrastructural facilities within an area of 15 acres. The college has indicated upon their vision in the following words:
“Sri Venkateshwara College envisions “Self-realization through knowledge” emphasizing holistic, inclusive and futuristic education in tune with the college motto “Satyaana Pramadittavyam” (Do not deviate from Truth).”
NAAC ‘A’ accredited
NIRF ranking 2021 = 11
Courses offered:
- B.Com (Hons), B.Com and B.A. Economics (Hons)
Fees structure:
- ₹12,405 per year
Admission procedure:
- Merit based admission on the basis of marks secured in best four subjects in senior secondary examinations.
Placements:
It has lower package values as compared to other colleges of Delhi University. The average package stands around 5-6 LPA and the highest package offered was of 15 LPA in 2019-20 session.
10. Madras Christian College, Chennai
Affiliated to the University of Madras, MCC was founded in 1837 and is one of the oldest colleges of India. Diverse courses are offered to the students which are categorised into Aided and self financed streams. It has a luxurious campus of about 300 acres and exceptional infrastructural facilities. The vision of the college is as follows:
“Madras Christian College aspires to be an Institution of excellence transforming lives through education with a commitment to service.”
NIRF ranking 2021 = 18
Courses offered:
- B.Com, B.A. Economics and BBA
Fees structure:
- ₹83,757 for three years.
Admission procedure:
- Merit based, i.e., on the basis of marks secured in senior secondary examination.
Placements:
The placements of MCC are not very attractive as the median package ranges only around 2-3 LPA. Even the highest placement rarely goes beyond 5 LPA.
