Fees
Fees at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University for the Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) program are structured to be affordable. The general or OBC category fee is approximately INR 8,800, while SC/ST students pay INR 7,200. For the first semester, students pay INR 5,900, and it decreases to INR 1,900 in the second semester.
In addition to tuition, there is an admission fee of INR 2,000. Hostel facilities involve a security deposit of INR 2,000 and a semester-specific admission fee of INR 2,600, with a monthly mess charge of INR 3,500. Scholarships are accessible, notably the state government's UP scholarship program, which can offer reimbursements up to INR 10,000.
There are no specific scholarships for CBSE board students mentioned.
About Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]
Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, offers a four-year B.Com Honours programme admitting 90 students through CUET-UG. The programme is open to Intermediate pass-outs from any stream with 50% marks and carries a tuition fee of INR 15,000 per semester, bringing the four-year total to INR 1,33,100. Ranked 42nd by NIRF in 2023, BBAU offers strong academic grounding suited for careers in finance, accounting and management.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed for the 2026 cycle. CUET-UG 2026 results were declared in June 2026. BBAU counselling is underway and class commencement is expected in August 2026 (Tentative).
BBAU B.Com Fees 2026
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (INR 15,000 per semester, 8 semesters) | INR 1,20,000 |
| Examination Fee (INR 800 per semester, 8 semesters) | INR 6,400 |
| Medical Examination Fee (INR 100 per semester) | INR 800 |
| Sports, Identity Card and Library Card Fees (per year) | INR 2,000 |
| Student Welfare Fee (per year) | INR 1,200 |
| One-time Fees (Admission, Enrollment, Convocation) | INR 1,700 |
| Refundable Caution Deposits (Library, General) | INR 1,000 |
| Total Fees | INR 1,33,100 |
- Caution deposits of INR 1,000 are refundable at course completion.
- Industrial Study Tour fee is charged separately on actual basis.
BBAU B.Com Admission 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CUET-UG 2026 Registration Opened | January 3, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 Registration Closed | February 26, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 Admit Card Released | May 5, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 Exam Held | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 Result Declared | June 14, 2026 |
| Class Commencement | August 2026 (Tentative) |
- BBAU releases a separate merit list for B.Com Honours after CUET-UG results.
- Counselling schedule is published on the official BBAU website bbau.ac.in.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Intermediate or equivalent examination in any subject with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD) from a recognised board.
- Candidates must appear in CUET-UG with a language paper from groups 101 to 113 and the General Aptitude Test (paper code 501).
- No stream restriction applies. Students from Arts, Commerce and Science backgrounds may all apply.
Admission Process
- Register on the NTA CUET-UG portal and appear in the exam with the language paper and General Aptitude Test.
- Apply separately on the BBAU admission portal after CUET-UG results, uploading the scorecard, mark sheets and other required documents.
- BBAU prepares a programme-wise merit list based on CUET-UG scores for the B.Com Honours programme.
- Candidates selected on the merit list report for BBAU counselling and confirm their seat by paying the semester fee.
- Complete document verification and enrolment formalities at the University to begin the programme.
✓ Opt for this if
- Seeking an affordable central university commerce degree in Lucknow.
- Any stream Intermediate pass-out with 50% marks.
- Want a four-year Honours degree with a NEP-aligned curriculum.
- Eligible for SC/ST tuition fee exemption at BBAU.
✗ Skip if
- Prefer a college with paid seat or management quota options.
- Seeking B.Com with a dedicated specialisation from year one.
- Need a large corporate-facing placement cell with sector tie-ups.
- Scored below 50% marks in the Intermediate board examination.
BBAU B.Com Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| BBAU SC/ST Tuition Fee Exemption | Full tuition waived per semester | SC/ST category students enrolled in BBAU regular programmes |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Ministry of Social Justice) | As per scheme norms | SC/ST/OBC students with family income below prescribed limit |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships | As per Ministry of Education norms | Top 20 percentile in Class 12 board and family income below INR 8 lakh per annum |
- Apply for all national scholarships through the NSP portal at scholarships.gov.in.
As mentioned, BBAU offers admission to B.Com program based on CUET marks. BBAU CUET Cutoff 2024 marks is 96 for the General category. Check BBAU Cutoff
BBAU B.Com Cutoff Year-wise Trends
The section below shows year-wise trends in BBAU B.Com Cutoff. According to year-wise trends, admission to the BBAU B.Com program in 2024 was closed at the 96 marks across all categories.
| Catgories | Cutoff marks 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| General | 96 | - |
BBAU B.Com FAQs
Ques. What is the total seat intake for B.Com at BBAU Lucknow?
Ans. BBAU offers 90 seats in the B.Com Honours programme at its main campus in Lucknow. Of these, 36 seats are for the unreserved category, 30 for SC, 15 for ST and nine for EWS. There are no paid or management quota seats. Admission is purely on merit based on CUET-UG scores, making a strong General Aptitude Test performance important for selection.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Com at BBAU?
Ans. The total fee for the four-year B.Com Honours programme (eight semesters) is INR 1,33,100. This covers tuition of INR 15,000 per semester, examination fees, medical fees, annual sports and library charges, one-time admission and enrollment fees, and refundable caution deposits of INR 1,000. SC and ST students are exempt from the tuition fee component under BBAU’s fee waiver policy.
Ques. Can Science or Arts students apply for B.Com at BBAU?
Ans. Yes, B.Com Honours at BBAU is open to candidates from any stream. The eligibility requires only that the candidate has passed Intermediate or equivalent in any subject with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PwD). CUET-UG for this programme uses only a language paper and the General Aptitude Test, making it accessible to students from Science, Commerce and Arts backgrounds equally.
Ques. Which CUET-UG papers are required for B.Com admission at BBAU?
Ans. Candidates must appear in any one language paper from groups 101 to 113 and the General Aptitude Test (paper code 501) under CUET-UG for admission to B.Com Honours at BBAU. No domain-specific subject paper is required. Merit for this programme is calculated from the CUET-UG score across these two papers, with the General Aptitude Test typically being the differentiating factor among applicants.
Ques. What career options are available after B.Com from BBAU?
Ans. A B.Com Honours graduate from BBAU can pursue careers in accounting, banking, taxation, financial services and corporate management. The degree also prepares students for professional qualifications such as CA, CMA and CS, as well as postgraduate programmes like MBA or M.Com. BBAU’s University Placement Cell assists students with placement drives, industry workshops and career counselling to support career readiness.
Ques. Does BBAU provide hostel accommodation to B.Com students?
Ans. Yes, BBAU provides limited hostel accommodation for boys and girls on its Lucknow campus, subject to seat availability and University allotment policy. Hostel allotment is separate from academic admission and is not guaranteed. Hostel charges are governed by the University’s Hostel Manual and are in addition to the programme’s total academic fee of INR 1,33,100.