Bachelor of Commerce [B.Com] {Hons.}

RV University, Bangalore, offers the B.Com Honours programme across three specialisations: B.Com Hons. Accounting and Taxation, B.Com Hons. Banking and Insurance, and B.Com Hons. Finance. All are four-year full-time programmes at RVU, a UGC-recognised private university. Total fees are INR 7,24,000 across all specialisations. Admission is through RVSAT or Class 12 merit, with commerce background preferred.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Merit list and offer letters expected in June to July 2026. Seat confirmation begins July 2026.

Key Points

• Accounting and Taxation specialisation covers GST, income tax, audit, and cost accounting, aligned with CA Foundation and CMA exam preparation.
• Finance specialisation includes investment analysis, wealth management, and capital markets training for direct entry into BFSI sector roles.
• Banking and Insurance specialisation integrates IBPS and IRDA regulatory content within the four-year commerce curriculum.
• All three programmes follow the NEP 2020 four-year Honours framework, including a final-year specialisation project.

RVU B.Com Hons Fees 2026

• Fees are INR 1,65,000 tuition and INR 16,000 other charges per annum.
• Hostel charges are separate and optional.
• Verify fees with official sources before taking admission.

RVU B.Com Hons Admission 2026

Important Dates

• Apply at rvu.edu.in/admissions with an INR 1,000 application fee.
• RVSAT was held online in May 2026.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have completed 10+2 or equivalent from any recognised board.
• Minimum aggregate of 45 percent marks in Class 12. Commerce background preferred but not mandatory.
• Admission based on RVSAT score or Class 12 merit. Final-year Class 12 students may apply provisionally.

Admission Process

• Register at rvu.edu.in/admissions, create an account, and pay the INR 1,000 application fee.
• Select the preferred B.Com specialisation, appear for RVSAT, or submit Class 12 scores for merit-based consideration.
• Accept the offer from the merit list and pay the semester fee to confirm the seat.
• Carry Class 12 marksheet and identity proof for document verification.

✓ Opt for this if

• Commerce students targeting BFSI, accounting, or tax roles in Bangalore
• CA or CMA aspirants wanting a four-year Honours degree alongside professional exam prep
• Karnataka-based students preferring a Bangalore university with commerce specialisation tracks
• Fee-conscious candidates seeking a UGC-recognised Honours B.Com under NEP 2020

✗ Skip if

• Candidates targeting SRCC, Loyola, or national brand commerce colleges
• Students needing a government-subsidised B.Com from a state university
• Those primarily targeting MBA or law after graduation with no commerce specialisation need

RVU B.Com Hons Scholarships 2026

• Confirm RVU merit scholarship details at rvu.edu.in.
• SC/ST/OBC students apply through the Karnataka state scholarship portal.

RVU B.Com Hons FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between B.Com Finance, Accounting and Taxation, and Banking and Insurance at RVU?

Ans. Accounting and Taxation focuses on GST, income tax, corporate law, and audit, directly aligned with CA Foundation and CMA exam preparation. Finance covers investment analysis, wealth management, and corporate finance, suiting BFSI and capital markets career tracks. Banking and Insurance integrates IBPS and IRDA regulatory content, suited for banking sector and insurance industry roles. All three have identical fees of INR 7,24,000 over four years. Choose based on your target career: tax practice, financial advisory, or banking.

Ques. Can I pursue CA alongside B.Com Hons. at RVU? Does the curriculum support CA prep?

Ans. Yes. B.Com Hons. in Accounting and Taxation at RVU is structured with CA Foundation and CMA syllabus overlap in financial accounting, taxation, and corporate law. Students can register for CA Foundation simultaneously with their B.Com enrolment. The four-year schedule, with classes primarily during the week, allows time for self-study and CA coaching alongside the degree. RVU’s placement cell also connects B.Com graduates with accounting and audit firms for articleship leads.

Ques. Does a B.Com from RVU help in getting into a good MBA programme?

Ans. RVU is UGC-recognised, and its B.Com Honours degree meets MBA eligibility criteria at all recognised Indian institutions. For IIMs and top MBA colleges, selection is based on CAT, XAT, or GMAT scores, not the undergraduate institution name. The four-year Honours B.Com from RVU is equivalent in eligibility to a B.Com from any other recognised university. Strong CAT scores and good academic performance during the B.Com are what determine MBA admission outcomes.

Ques. What are the placement prospects for B.Com graduates in Bangalore specifically?

Ans. Bangalore’s large BFSI ecosystem, which includes major public and private sector banks, Deloitte, KPMG, Wipro, and Infosys’s finance divisions, recruits B.Com graduates for accounting, audit, compliance, and tax roles. Fintech startups, NBFCs, and e-commerce platforms also hire commerce graduates for financial operations and GST compliance. Graduates with CA or CMA alongside the B.Com degree access senior roles and Big 4 articleships. RVU’s placement cell provides connections within Bangalore’s corporate ecosystem.

Ques. Is Class 12 Commerce mandatory for B.Com Hons. admission at RVU, or can Science students apply?

Ans. Commerce background is preferred but not mandatory for B.Com Hons. at RVU. Students from Science, Arts, or any stream who have completed Class 12 from a recognised board with at least 45 percent aggregate are eligible to apply. Admission is based on RVSAT score or Class 12 merit. Science students who are switching to commerce should note that foundational accountancy and commerce subjects will be introduced in the first year of the programme.