📊 After 12 – Commerce: Complete Career Guide
Commerce is the backbone of business, finance and the economy.
Students with Commerce stream (with or without Maths) have excellent career options.
🧾 1. Top Degree Courses
| Course | Duration | Career Options | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com | 3 years | Accountant, Auditor, Tax Consultant | ₹3–8 LPA |
| BBA | 3 years | Business Manager, HR, Marketing Executive | ₹4–10 LPA |
| BMS | 3 years | Operations Manager, Business Analyst | ₹4–10 LPA |
| BA Economics | 3 years | Economist, Financial Analyst | ₹5–12 LPA |
| BFM / BAF | 3 years | Finance Manager, Investment Banker | ₹5–15 LPA |
| B.Com (Hons) | 3 years | Senior Accountant, Finance Analyst | ₹4–12 LPA |
🧮 2. Professional Courses (High Value Careers)
| Course | Duration | Career Options | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | 4–5 years | Chartered Accountant | ₹8–40+ LPA |
| CS | 3–4 years | Company Secretary | ₹6–25 LPA |
| CMA | 3–4 years | Cost & Management Accountant | ₹6–20 LPA |
| Actuarial Science | 3–5 years | Actuary | ₹10–50+ LPA |
🏦 3. Banking & Finance Careers
Bank PO / Clerk
Investment Banker
Financial Analyst
Risk Manager
Stock Market Trader
Portfolio Manager
Insurance Officer
GST Officer
Income Tax Officer
💻 4. Skill-Based & New-Age Courses
Digital Marketing
Business Analytics
Financial Modeling
Stock Market & Investment
Entrepreneurship
Supply Chain Management
International Business
🏛 5. Government Jobs After Commerce
UPSC
SSC CGL
Bank Exams (IBPS, SBI)
State Government Jobs
RBI, SEBI, NABARD
🌍 6. Future Scope in Commerce
Finance & Banking
Global Trade
Corporate Management
Startup & Entrepreneurship
Digital Economy
💰 7. Highest Salary Careers in Commerce
Chartered Accountant
Investment Banker
Management Consultant
Financial Analyst
Company Secretary
MBA (Finance / Marketing)