Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com]

Mahatma Gandhi Government College, Mayabander offers two Bachelor of Commerce programmes affiliated to Pondicherry University: B.Com in Co-operation and the general B.Com programme. Both are three year full time programmes designed for students in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands seeking a commerce foundation at highly nominal government college fees. Tuition is ₹687 per year for both programmes. Admission is merit based on Class 12 aggregate through the Andaman and Nicobar Administration’s Common College Admission Portal.

Admissions for 2026 are expected to open in August 2026. Applications are submitted online through the college admission portal. Counselling and document verification runs in September 2026, with classes commencing October 2026.

Key Points

• B.Com Co-operation covers cooperative management, rural credit, and community-based enterprise in addition to core commerce subjects, ideal for careers in cooperative sector organisations.
• The general B.Com covers accounting, finance, business law, taxation, and financial management with flexible subject combinations.
• Tuition is ₹687 per year, one of the lowest fee structures for any B.Com programme in India, reflecting the government college status.
• All scholarships including NSP and Post Matric Scholarship for SC and ST are routed through the National Scholarship Portal after admission.

MGGC B.Com Fees 2026

Fee Structure

• Annual tuition is ₹687 per year; examination and other charges are nominal and payable as per Pondicherry University schedule.
• Optional hostel fee is ₹3,620 per year; hostel charges are separate from tuition.
• Fees is subject to change. Please verify with the official sources before taking admission.

MGGC B.Com Admission 2026

Important Dates

• Applications are submitted online through the Common College Admission Portal at collegeadmission.andaman.gov.in.
• Selection is purely merit based on Class 12 aggregate; reserved category candidates must upload valid category certificates issued by the Andaman and Nicobar Administration.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board with a minimum of 40 percent aggregate marks; reserved category candidates receive a 5 percent relaxation.
• Candidates from Commerce or any stream are eligible; preference for B.Com Co-operation goes to students with an interest in rural and cooperative sector management.
• There is no upper age limit for B.Com admissions at MGGC Mayabander.

Admission Process

• Register on the Common College Admission Portal of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration during the notified window.
• Upload Class 12 mark sheet, identity proof, and category certificate if applicable.
• Check the provisional merit list and submit any objections within the notified window.
• Report to the college on the counselling date with original documents for verification and seat confirmation.

MGGC B.Com Scholarships 2026

Available Scholarships

• Most scholarships are routed through the National Scholarship Portal after the start of the academic session.
• Students must maintain minimum attendance of 75 percent for scholarship renewal each year.

MGGC Mayabander B.Com FAQs

Ques. Is B.Com from Mahatma Gandhi Government College, Mayabander recognised by Pondicherry University and what is the degree value outside A&N Islands?

Ans. Yes, the B.Com programme at MGGC Mayabander is affiliated to Pondicherry University, a central university, which gives the degree national recognition. Graduates can apply for MA, M.Com, MBA, and competitive examinations across India using this degree. The Pondicherry University affiliation makes the degree equivalent in value to any central university commerce degree.

Ques. What is the total fee for B.Com at MGGC Mayabander and why is it so low?

Ans. Annual tuition is ₹687, giving a three year total of around ₹2,061 in tuition. MGGC is a government college under the Andaman and Nicobar Administration funded by the central government, which subsidises fees to make higher education affordable for island residents. Examination fees are charged separately by Pondicherry University as per their schedule.

Ques. What is the difference between B.Com and B.Com Co-operation at MGGC and which is better for a career in banking?

Ans. The general B.Com is broader, covering accounting, finance, taxation, and business law, which is well suited for banking sector preparation, CA foundation, and commerce teaching careers. B.Com Co-operation adds cooperative management, rural credit, and cooperative law subjects, ideal for careers in cooperative banks, NABARD, and rural finance institutions. For mainstream banking careers, the general B.Com is more universally applicable.

Ques. Is there a hostel facility at MGGC Mayabander and what is the hostel fee?

Ans. Optional hostel is available at MGGC Mayabander with a fee of ₹3,620 per year, which is nominal given the island location. Given the remote location of Mayabander in North and Middle Andaman, hostel is particularly relevant for students from other islands who cannot commute daily.

Ques. Can students from mainland India apply to MGGC Mayabander, or is admission restricted to Andaman and Nicobar domiciles?

Ans. Admission through the Common College Admission Portal of the Andaman and Nicobar Administration is open to all eligible candidates, not restricted to domicile. However, government scholarships and concessions from the Andaman and Nicobar Administration are available only to domiciled students. Non-domicile applicants can still be admitted on merit and apply for central government scholarships through NSP.