BCom – Hons
Course Structure
The B.Com. (Honours) Course is of three years’ duration and the degree is awarded by the
University of Calcutta after successful completion of the course. During the course period, the
University of Calcutta holds Six examinations, namely Semester I, II, III, IV, V and VI.
There are Twenty Six (26) Compulsory papers in the B.Com. (Honours) course including one
Compulsory paper of 100 marks on Environmental Studies. The total marks including the
paper on Environmental Studies is 2,600. The syllabus of study consists of Honours Group
(Thirteen papers), and General Groups (Eleven papers), one Language Group (One paper) and
Environmental Studies.
Admission Criteria
Admission procedure for B.Com. (Hons.) starts generally in the month of May i.e. after the
declaration of the results of Higher Secondary Examination by the WBCHSE. A Candidate
intending to take B.Com. (Hons.) course must fulfil the following criteria:
1. Minimum marks (in H.S. or equivalent 10+2 examination) required for online application.
a) For Unreserved Category: 75% in aggregate and 60% in any of the subjects mentioned below :
(*Subjects: Accountancy, Business Economics including Business Mathematics,
Business Organization, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Business Mathematics,
Secretarial practice and Office Procedure, Financial Accounting, Elements of Cost
Accountancy and Auditing, Book Keeping, Commerce, Cost Accountancy and
Principles of Management)
b) For Reserved Category: 10% relaxation in marks for OBC-A & OBC-B and 25%
relaxation in marks for SC & ST.
c) 3% seats are reserved for PWD candidates in each categories. 5% relaxation of marks
is allowed as per existing Govt. rules.
2. Applicant must have passed (H.S. or equivalent exam.) with at least five recognised
subjects including English (full marks for each subject not less than 100).
ACandidate shall have to give his/her preference for Morning or Day section by mentioning
1 or 2 in the Admission Form.
All admission related information is available on the college admission website:
http://www.goenkacollegeadmissions.com
3. No. of Seats available for Admission : 549
(Reservation : As per Government Rules)
Commencement of Class
B.Com. (Hons.) classes of each year start in the month of July.
