Class 12 boards can be quite overwhelming, with the pressure of filling out applications for various universities, preparing for entrance exams, and taking mock tests. To alleviate some of this stress, we’ve compiled information on competitive exams after 12th commerce specifically tailored to help you navigate this phase more smoothly.
Although for a long period of time, commerce has been one of the main streams of education in India, many of us did not have very clear objectives and planning before picking up commerce as a field of study. This particular set of subjects holds plenty of promise for the skilled business minds needed in the economy.
Studying commerce will open gateways to different career options in the areas of finance and banking, economics, marketing, and sales, etc. To kickstart your career in these fields, we can look for an undergraduate degree in the respective field and thus can sit for the relevant entrance examination.
Whether you wish to specialize in specific economics or a financial area or simply take up a B.Com or a Management (BBA/BMS) course, commerce degree will award you with its much bright opportunities.
You can read through this list of different courses and make a choice to fill in forms for respective competitive exams after 12th for commerce students.
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B.COM
Bachelor of Commerce will offer a solid foundation in core areas of commerce like finance, taxation, and accountancy and company law. Those opting for B. Com will learn general business principles, accounting, finance, law, Economy structures etc.
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BBA/BMS
An undergrad in management will lead you to a plethora of options in the market ranging from specific areas of work from human resource management to managerial economics or public relations management or logistics and supply chain. The course of study will impart leadership and entrepreneurial skills in an individual.
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B.Sc Economics / BA Economics Hons
Talk about price, demand, supply, policy making, inflation, deflation, foreign currency, banking, and taxation!! This is more or less about Economics as a career. Usage of Math and Statistics to analyze, depict, predict, and compare the varied aspects of the Economy is yet another part of Economics.
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B.Sc Finance
Studying finance will help you gain skills for managing money. This will include everything from managing personal savings to investment banking. A finance student may choose to specialize in a subfield like portfolio management or investment banking or might keep their education general with a survey of all areas of finance.
Confused about the choice between BBA vs B.Com vs B.A. Economics? Make your decision clear!
If you are seeking admission in any of the courses mentioned above, we have compiled a list of commerce entrance exams conducted by the well-established universities in India.
Let’s have a look at competitive exams after 12th for commerce students
1. CUET
CUET (Common University Entrance Test), a national-level exam by NTA, facilitates admission to undergraduate programs in top institutes across India. Introduced in 2022, it’s conducted annually in over 500 cities worldwide in a computer-based format.
The CUET exam for Commerce students consists of three sections tailored to assess proficiency in domain subjects like Economics, Accountancy, Business Studies, and Mathematics and one Language and General Aptitude. These sections are designed to thoroughly evaluate students’ knowledge and aptitude in these subject areas. However, the domain subjects may vary from university to university.
Registration starts in February every year.
2. NPAT
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies conducts NPAT (National Test for Programs after Twelfth) which is the official entrance test for admissions to Undergraduate Degree and Integrated Degree Programs like BBA, B.Com Hons, B.Sc. Finance and B.Sc. economics.
Eligibility: A candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination and must have obtained a minimum of 50% aggregate marks for being eligible to BBA/B.Sc. Finance & B. Com (Hons) program with Mathematics / Statistics at their 10+2 or equivalent examination.
Elements assessed: Quantitative & Numerical Ability, Logical Reasoning & Proficiency in English Language
Registration starts in December – January
3. SET
SET is the exam conducted by Symbiosis International University for admission to undergraduate programs like BBA offered by Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, BBA (Information Technology) under Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies & Research and B.Sc Economics offered by Symbiosis School of Economics.
Eligibility: Standard XII or equivalent examination passed from any recognized board with minimum 50% marks or equivalent grade (45% marks or equivalent grade for Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes)
Elements assessed: General English, Quantitative Ability, Analytical & Logical Reasoning, General Awareness
Registration starts in January every year
4. CHRIST UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE TEST
In order to get admission in Christ University, the student must take the Christ University Entrance Test (CUET) conducted by the University every year. The entrance Test is designed to test one’s aptitude on the areas of Basic Language Comprehension, Numerical Ability, Awareness, and Reasoning skills. Courses under CUET are Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA); Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) with multiple specializations.
Eligibility: A pass at the +2 level (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards/ International Boards) in the stream specified by the eligibility criteria of the course from any recognized Board in India.
Elements assessed: English Language, Verbal Reasoning, General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Reasoning: Critical, Analytical & Logical, Quantitative Ability, and Data Analysis and Interpretation and course specific topics
Registration starts in December every year
5. Xavier’s Entrance Test
St. Xavier’s Mumbai conducts an entrance exam for admission into Bachelor of Management Studies. Xavier’s conducts a written test to select the students for the BMS program.
Eligibility: Candidates passing examination of the 10 + 2 system conducted by any recognized Central / State Board are eligible to apply.
Elements assessed: General Knowledge, Current Affairs, Data Interpretation, Mathematics, English Language & Comprehension Skills, Logical & Visual Reasoning, and Critical Analysis.
Registration starts in April every year
6. IPU-CET
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU), popularly known as IP University conducts its Common Entrance Exam (CET) – for admission to its 3-year Degree Program in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) and B.Com (Hons)
Eligibility: Pass in 10+2 of CBSE or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and must also have passed English as a subject.
Elements assessed: General Awareness and Business Awareness, English, Logical Reasoning and Management Aptitude and Communication Skills
Registrations for IPU CET starts in February every year
7. IPMAT
IPMAT is an aptitude test conducted by IIM (Indore and Rohtak) for admission to its five-year course, IPM (Integrated Programme in Management). IPM is a dual degree programme (Bachelors + Masters) offered by IIM for candidates passing the 12th standard.
Eligibility: Candidate should have passed Standard XII/HSC or equivalent examination and should have scored minimum 60% in standard X/SSC and standard XII/ HSC or equivalent examinations (55 % for the candidates from SC/ST/ PwD category).
Elements assessed: Quantitative Ability, Logical Reasoning, and Verbal Ability.
Registrations for IPMAT starts in February every year
Conclusion
As you would have easily figured out by now, there is no end to opportunities for studying in the top-notch universities and that there is a lot more to look at than just your score in board exams. You can check for different courses and exam patterns and choose the ones that entice you the most.
