Importance
 of Commerce lies in the fact as it is a fundamental and independent 
branch or faculty in UG study besides Science, Engineering, Law and 
Medicine, and only third option after professional courses and science 
for most students. Indian economy is growing at a rapid pace and since 
service sector constitutes the largest chunk of India’s GDP, therefore 
there are ample career opportunities for Commerce graduates.
While
 pursuing a course in the field of commerce, one acquires the knowledge 
of business or trade, nature and fluctuations in market, basics of 
economics, fiscal policies, industrial policies etc. The concept of 
commerce consists of a wide range of interdisciplinary branches 
including Accountancy, Business Administration, E-Commerce, Finance, 
Economics and Marketing.
If
 You Choose Commerce , You will be studying subjects like Economics, 
Accountancy, Book-Keeping, Secretarial Practice, Mathematics, Commerce, 
etc.
Educational Avenues in Commerce :
After
 completing Class 12 (with Commerce), one can pursue Bachelor of 
Commerce (BCom) or Bachelor of Commerce (Hons), both three-year 
full-time programs. Commerce comprises a wide range of interdisciplinary
 branches such as accountancy, finance, statistics, and e-commerce among
 others.
The post-graduation diploma courses - Accountancy, Commercial Dep., Book-Keeping and Accountancy, Programming (Computers)
Masters programs - Commerce (MCom), Business Economics, Finance Control, MA (Economics), MA (Operational Research Statistics)
Professional programs -
 ICWA, Chartered Accountant (CA), Financial Analyst, Law, Masters in 
Computer Applications (MCA), Foreign Trade, Marketing, Company 
Secretaryship
Career & Job profile options in commerce stream :
- Chartered Accountant
- Commercial lawyer
- Bank/branch manager
- Working for the reserve bank
- Stock broker
- Mortgage broker
- Teacher/Lecturer in Maths/accounting/ economics/business
 
- Chartered financial analyst
- Policy analyst
- Minister of finance/commerce
- Tax auditor
and so much much more!
Top 20 Commerce Colleges in India :
Commerce
 stream is widely available in almost all universities and colleges, 
however here we are giving a list of top 20 commerce colleges in India 
- Shri Ram College of Commerce (Estd: 1926) 
 Maurice Nagar, University Enclave, Delhi-07; Tel: 011- 27667905/27666519; Website: srcc.edu;
 Seats: 712; Cut-off: 98 per cent
- St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata (Estd: 1859); 
 30, Park Street, Kolkata-16, Tel: 033- 2877278/22801927/2551205; Website: sxccal.edu; Seats: 289;
 Seats: 1,100
- Lady Shri Ram College for Women (Estd: 1956) 
 Lajpat Nagar-IV, New Delhi-24; Tel: 011-26434459/26460400; Website: lsrcollege.org;
 Seats: 69; Cut-off: 96 per cent
- Hansraj College (Estd: 1948) 
 Mahatma Hansraj Marg, Malkaganj, Delhi-07; Tel: 011-27667458/27667464/ 27667747; Website:hansrajcollege.com;
 Seats: 250
- Christ College (Estd: 1969); 
 Hosur Road, Bangalore-29; Tel: 080-40129301/40129012/40129100; Website: christ-college.edu ;
 Seats: 860; Cut off: 89 per cent
- Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics (Estd: 1964) 
 Vile Parle (W), Mumbai-56; Tel: 022-2614- 3157/6681;
 Website: nmccollege.in; Seats: 1,300
- Loyola College (Estd: 1925); 
 Sterling Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai-34; Tel: 044-28178300/8200; Website: loyolacollege.edu.
 Seats: 540; Cut-off: 90 per cent
- Madras Christian College (Estd: 1837); 
 Thambaram East, Chennai-59; Tel: 044-23390675/22395741; Website: mcc.edu.in; Seats: 635;
 Cut-off: 60 per cent
- Hindu College (Estd: 1899); 
 University Enclave, North Campus, Delhi-06; Tel: 011-27666718; Website: hinducollege.org;
 Seats: 420; Cut-off: 98 per cent
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- Stella Maris College (Estd: 1947) 
 No. 17, Cathedral Road, Chennai-86; Tel: 044-28111987/951; Website:stellamariscollege.org;
 Seats: 265
- St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore 
 36, Lalbagh Road, Bangalore-27, Tel: 080-22211429/22274079; Website: sjc.ac.in;
 Seats: 320; Cut-off: 87 per cent
- Sri Venkateswara College (Estd: 1961) 
 Benito Juarez Road, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi-21; Tel: 011-24118590/24112196; Website: svcollege.net;
 Seats: 217; Cut-off: 94 per cent
- KPB Hinduja College of Commerce and Economics (Estd: 1974) 
 315, New Charni Road, Mumbai-04; Tel: 022- 23889408/2413704; Website: hindujacollege.com;
 Cut off: 80 per cent
- Presidency College, Chennai (Estd: 1840) 
 Kamrajnagar Salai, Chennai-76; Tel: 044-28510732/ 28550834; Website: presidencychennai.com;
 Seats: 95; Cut-off: 90 per cent
- Ramjas College (Estd: 1917) 
 Maurice Nagar, University Enclave, Delhi-07; Tel: 011-27667693/ 27667706/ 27667692; Website: ramjascollege.edu; Seats: 561;
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 Seats: 194
- Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi 
 Sheikh Sarai Phase II, New Delhi-110017; Tel: 011 2925 0306; Website: sbsc.in
 Seats: 706; Cut-off: 91 per cent
- R.A. Podar College of Commerce and Economics (Estd: 1941) 
 Matunga East, Mumbai-19; Tel: 022-24020439; Website: rapodar.ac.in;
 Seats: 840; Cut-off: 85 per cent
- Symbiosis Society’s College of Arts and Commerce, Pune 
 Senapati Bapat Road, 
Pune-04; Tel: 020-256539- 0325430547/25657243; Website: 
symbiosiscollege.edu.in; Seats: 2,500; Cut-off: 90 per cent
- Mount Carmel College (Estd: 1948) 
 No. 58, Palace Road, Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore-52; Tel: 080-22261759; Website: mountcarmelcollegeblr.co.in;
 Seats: 390; Cut-off: 75 per cent
- Jesus & Mary College (Estd: 1968) 
 Chanakyapuri,New Delhi-21; Tel: 011-26881945/26110041/ 26875400; Website: jmcdelhi.com;
 Seats: 696; Cut-off: 95 per cent