🏢 B.Com / BBA

What it costs to get there

Indicative total tuition for the whole course in Karnataka

Tuition for the full 3 years. Government first-grade colleges are heavily subsidised; well-known private colleges in Bengaluru charge ₹50,000–2L a year.

Fees change every year and differ by college — confirm with the college before paying. Scholarships can cover much of this.

The journey, step by step

SSLC through to leadership.

1. 1Foundation · 1 Year🎓 SSLC — Class 10Finish Class 10. Your marks decide which colleges and subject combinations are open to you next.
2. 2Stream Selection · 2 Years📊 PUC — CommerceTwo years of pre-university study in the Commerce stream. This is where you prepare for the entrance exam.
3. 3Entrance Exam · Exam year📝 CUET / college meritEntry to B.Com / BBA is through CUET / college merit. CUET UG is run by National Testing Agency (NTA) and leads to Central and participating universities for BA, B.Sc, B.Com and more. Dates change every year — always confirm on the conducting authority's official portal.
4. 4Degree · 3 Years (4 Years Honours under NEP)📘 B.Com / BBAB.Com / BBA: 3 Years (4 Years Honours under NEP). You can specialise in Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations and more.
5. 5First Job · After graduating💼 AccountantCommon starting roles include Accountant, Business Analyst, Marketing Manager.
6. 6Higher Studies · Optional🎯 MBA (2Y)You can continue with MBA (2Y), MCom (2Y), CFA.
7. 7Research · 3–5 Years (PhD)🔬 M.Com → PhDM.Com → PhD · UGC-NET Commerce · Management research
8. 8Government Route · Exam-based🏛️ SSC CGL accounts postsSSC CGL accounts posts · Bank PO / clerk via IBPS · KPSC commercial tax officer · Railways accounts cadre · State commercial tax inspector
9. 9Entrepreneurship · Any time🚀 Accounting and GST practiceAccounting and GST practice · Trading or retail business · E-commerce venture · Bookkeeping services for small business
10. 10Leadership · Long term⭐ Finance ManagerFinance Manager · Business Head · Managing Director

Job roles and salary ranges

Salary figures are indicative annual ranges, not guarantees.

Where these facts come from

UGC curriculum; NEP 2020 allows a 4-year Honours degree