CBSE 12th/CUET: Apply for B.Com in Auditing in Karnataka by Today

In short

There are 908 colleges across Karnataka offering Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) programs.
B.Com program fees in Karnataka range from ₹99,000 to ₹585,000.
Admission to B.Com courses requires candidates to have completed 10+2 from a recognised board, with some top colleges in Bangalore requiring 50-60% marks.
CBSE 12th Board Exam and CUET are accepted by 905 and 864 colleges respectively for B.Com admissions.
The Bachelor of Commerce is a three-year UGC-recognised degree available in full-time, distance, and online modes.

Students seeking admission to Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) programs in Karnataka for the upcoming academic year have many options, with 908 colleges offering the UGC-recognised three-year degree. These programs encompass various specialisations, including B.Com Financial Accounting and Auditing, B.Com Logistics and Supply Chain Management, B.Com Business Management, and B.com (Finance & Accountancy), alongside the general Bachelor of Commerce.

The fee structure for B.Com programs across Karnataka varies significantly, with costs ranging from ₹99,000 to ₹585,000. Bangalore, a prominent hub for commerce education, typically sees average annual B.Com course fees between ₹1.5 lakhs and ₹4 lakhs, reflecting the competitive academic environment and infrastructure available in the city.

Admission Criteria and Entrance Examinations

Eligibility for B.Com programs mandates that candidates must have completed their 10+2 education from a recognised board. For admission to most top B.Com colleges in Bangalore, a minimum aggregate of 50% to 60% marks in Class 12 is generally required. While some universities conduct their own entrance examinations for B.Com admissions, many colleges also offer merit-based admissions based on Class 12 scores.

The CBSE 12th Board Exam is widely accepted for B.Com admissions, with 905 colleges in Karnataka considering its scores. The Common University Entrance Test (CUET), administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is also a significant pathway, accepted by 864 colleges across the state.

Prominent B.Com Colleges in Karnataka and Their Fee Structures

Karnataka hosts a diverse range of institutions offering B.Com programs, with several colleges in Bangalore and Mangalore being particularly sought after. These institutions vary in their establishment dates and fee structures, providing options for different student preferences and financial considerations.

Some of the established colleges in Bangalore include St Joseph’s College, founded in 1882, Christ University (1969), Mount Carmel College (1948), and Jain University (1990). Fees at these institutions reflect their standing and offerings, with Christ University’s B.Com programs ranging from ₹155,000 to ₹1,833,000, St Joseph’s College at ₹156,900, and Jain University at ₹585,000. Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women offers a B.Com program at ₹99,000, while Seshadripuram College’s fee is ₹108,000.

College Name	City	Type	Fee Range (₹)	Established	Years of Legacy	Exams Accepted
Christ University	Bangalore	Private	155,000 – 1,833,000	1969	55 years	CBSE 12th Board Exam, CUET
St Joseph’s College, Bangalore	Bangalore	Private	156,900	1882	142 years	CBSE 12th Board Exam, CUET
Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore	Bangalore	Private	150,000 – 240,000	1999	27 years	CBSE 12th Board Exam, CUET
Mount Carmel College, Bangalore	Bangalore	Private	351,000	1948	76 years	CBSE 12th Board Exam, CUET
Jain University, Bangalore	Bangalore	Private	585,000	1990	34 years	CBSE 12th Board Exam, CUET
Seshadripuram College, Bangalore	Bangalore	Private	108,000	1973	51 years	CBSE 12th Board Exam, CUET
MS Ramaiah College of Arts – Science and Commerce, Bangalore	Bangalore	Private	525,000	1994	32 years	CBSE 12th Board Exam, CUET
St Aloysius Institute of Management & Information Technology	Mangalore	Private	Fee not available	1999	27 years	CBSE 12th Board Exam, CUET
Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women, Bangalore	Bangalore	Private	99,000	1972	52 years	NA
The Oxford College of Business Management, Bangalore	Bangalore	Private	150,000	1994	32 years	NA
T John College, Bangalore	Bangalore	Private	310,000	1993	31 years	NA
MES College of Arts Commerce & Science, Bangalore	Bangalore	Private	Fee not available	1956	68 years	NA
SDM Degree College (Autonomous)	Dakshina kannada	Private	Fee not available	1966	58 years	NA
Jyothi Nivas College, Bangalore	Bangalore	Private	Fee not available	1966	58 years	NA
MS Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences	Bangalore	Private	Fee not available	2013	NA	NA
Dayananda Sagar Business Academy	Bangalore	Private	Fee not available	2007	NA	NA
Seshadripuram Institute of Commerce & Management	Bangalore	Private	Fee not available	2005	NA	NA
St Francis de Sales College	Bangalore	Private	Fee not available	2004	NA	NA
Alva’s College	None	Private	Fee not available	1998	NA	NA
Surana College, Bangalore	Bangalore	Private	Fee not available	1995	NA	NA

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