Professionals in commerce handle money, records, taxes, budgets and business decisions. They work in companies (finance, accounts, HR), banks, government departments, audit firms, consultancies and as independent advisers. The field is important because every organisation — large or small — needs people who understand finance, law and business operations. For many students it offers steady government job options plus high-earning specialised paths (like CA/CS/CMA
Forensic accountants
Persona (Who suits this career best?)
Minimum Required Qualification
Comfortable with numbers and rules
Organized and detail-oriented (good for accounts & compliance)
Interested in business, markets or law
Good communicator (for client work or banking)
Willing to study for professional exams (CA/CMA/CS) or take entrance tests for banking
Entry level: 10+2 for many commerce paths (B.Com / diplomas / CS Foundation).
For specialised professional routes: graduate level or specific exam registrations are required (details in sub-cards
Stream of Study
Entry Pathways
Commerce (preferred), but Science/Humanities students can also enter commerce degrees or professional courses with the right steps.
After 10+2: B.Com / B.Com (H), BBA, or professional Foundation courses (CS Foundation, CMA Foundation).
After graduation: direct entry to professional intermediate stages (CA Intermediate direct entry for graduates with required marks), MBA, or banking entrance exams (IBPS/SBI).
Average Starting Salary
Typical fresh commerce graduates: ₹2–5 lakh per year (≈ ₹15k–₹40k/month) depending on role and city