Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) | Sri Guru Gobind Singh College

Three-Year UG Programme

A foundation for accounting, finance and commerce

The Bachelor of Commerce is a three-year undergraduate programme that provides students with a strong foundation in accounting, business economics, finance, management and taxation — preparing them for careers in the corporate sector, financial services, and professional accountancy.

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At a Glance

Course details

Course Name	Duration	Seats	Eligibility
BCom	3 - Year	280	10+2. Merit for this purpose shall be determined on the basis of the score of a candidate as follows: 1) Percentage of marks in the qualifying examination. 2) Add a score of 4 for each of the subjects passed (Commerce, Accountancy, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computers, or any vocational subject under commerce stream) not exceeding 16 in total. The score is to be added even if the papers are an additional paper.
BCom (Hons)	Student can apply for B.Com (Hons.) after 1st Year in the following subjects: Accounting and Finance / Economics	—	Must have scored 50% or more in B.Com-I.

Course Name

Duration

Seats

Eligibility

BCom

3 - Year

280

10+2. Merit for this purpose shall be determined on the basis of the score of a candidate as follows:

1) Percentage of marks in the qualifying examination.

2) Add a score of 4 for each of the subjects passed (Commerce, Accountancy, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computers, or any vocational subject under commerce stream) not exceeding 16 in total. The score is to be added even if the papers are an additional paper.

BCom (Hons)

Student can apply for B.Com (Hons.) after 1st Year in the following subjects:

Accounting and Finance / Economics

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Must have scored 50% or more in B.Com-I.

Programme Overview

Theoretical rigour meets applied learning

The BCom curriculum at SGGS combines theoretical rigour with applied learning. Students study accounting principles, financial management, business statistics, macroeconomic policy, corporate law, and marketing — alongside electives that allow specialisation in areas of interest.

Indicative — The subjects below reflect the broad areas covered. For the current semester-wise syllabus, please consult the latest Prospectus or Panjab University's official BCom syllabus.

Core Subjects Studied

Area	Subjects
Accounting	Financial Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Cost & Management Accounting, Auditing
Economics & Statistics	Business Economics (Micro and Macro), Business Mathematics & Statistics
Management	Business Organisation & Management, Marketing Management
Law & Tax	Business Laws & Corporate Governance, Income Tax Law & Practice
Banking & Finance	Banking & Insurance
Technology	Computer Applications in Business

Duration

Three years (six semesters) under Panjab University's curriculum.

Honours Track

After the first year, students scoring 50% or more in B.Com-I can apply for B.Com (Hons.) in Accounting and Finance, or in Economics.

Career Opportunities

BCom graduates from SGGS pursue professional courses such as CA, CS, CMA, and CFA; enter careers in banking, financial services, auditing, taxation and corporate management; or proceed to postgraduate studies including MCom, MBA, and specialised master's programmes.

Strong placement track record — The College's Commerce department has a strong track record in both placements and further studies. Apply now to take the next step.