Best Commerce Colleges in India 2025

The 10 Best Commerce Colleges in India (2025 Edition)

Commerce education in India has come a long way from “debits and credits.” Today’s leading colleges blend a strong academic core with data analytics, entrepreneurship incubation, global exchange programmes and — crucially — stellar placement records. To put this list together I cross-checked the most recent India Today-MDRA survey (March 2025), The Week–Hansa Survey 2024, NIRF 2024 college rankings and each institute’s latest placement reports.©

Below are the 10 institutes that consistently dominate every major league table and deliver excellent outcomes for B.Com/B.Com (Hons) aspirants.

1. Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi

Why it tops the charts: Ranked No. 1 by India Today for six years running and often the first DU college to close CUET cut-offs.indiatoday.in
Flagship courses: B.Com (Hons), B.A. (Hons) Economics
Placements 2024-25: Highest ₹36 LPA; average ₹13.17 LPA; 500+ offers from 135 recruiters (BCG, Bain, Deloitte, Amazon).collegedekho.combweducation.com
Stand-out factor: An alumni network that includes India’s current Finance Minister and CEOs of Big 4 consulting firms.

2. Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), Delhi

Ranking: India Today No. 2 commerce college 2024.indiatoday.in
Placements 2025: Highest ₹45 LPA; average ₹12.18 LPA with offers from BCG, HUL, Bank of America.shiksha.comdusquad.com
USP: Women-only campus famed for leadership programmes and liberal-arts breadth alongside rigorous commerce training.

3. Hindu College, Delhi

NIRF 2024 overall college Rank #1 — reflects stellar teaching–learning scores.nirfindia.org
Placements 2023-24: Highest ₹36.5 LPA; average ₹10.4 LPA; 150+ recruiters (Bain, Accenture, KPMG).shiksha.com
Campus vibe: A blend of active student societies and a strong research culture in economics & commerce.

4. Loyola College, Chennai

Ranking: The Week–Hansa Survey top-5 commerce institute 2024.srcc.edu
Placements 2024: Highest ₹22.5 LPA; average ₹6.34 LPA; 1,170 students placed (NIRF 2025 data).collegedunia.comcareers360.com
Highlight: Jesuit ethos emphasising ethics and community engagement alongside industry-linked curriculum.

5. Hansraj College, Delhi

India Today Rank #6 in 2024 and fast climbing.shiksha.com
Placements 2024: Highest ₹23 LPA; average ₹8.2 LPA; 280+ offers across consulting, finance and analytics.hansrajcollege.ac.in
Edge: State-of-the-art Bloomberg lab and the DU Innovation & Incubation Centre on campus.

6. Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru

Reputation: AACSB-member university with global tie-ups (Western Michigan U, James Cook Singapore).
Placements 2024: Highest ₹20 LPA; average ₹6 LPA; 50+ recruiters including Dell, Oracle, Deloitte, Wells Fargo.collegedunia.comgetmyuni.com
Notable for: Inter-disciplinary minors (Data Science, FinTech) inside a NEP-aligned four-year B.Com (Hons) structure.

7. Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics (NM College), Mumbai

Ranking: The Week #8 commerce college 2024; possesses autonomous status under Mumbai University.srcc.edu
Placements 2023-24: Highest ₹22.55 LPA (DE Shaw); average ₹6.1 LPA; 135 offers across Barclays, EY, KPMG.collegedunia.comnmcollege.in
Strength: Mumbai location gives unrivalled access to internships with Big 4, banks and start-ups.

8. St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

Placements 2024: Highest ₹12 LPA; average ₹8 LPA; recruiters include Deloitte, KPMG, Accenture.collegedekho.com
Academics: Choice-based credit system lets commerce majors blend psychology, statistics, media studies or Computer Science.
Legacy: 150-year Jesuit institution with notable alumni in finance, cinema and public policy.

9. Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce (SCAC), Pune

Placements 2024: Highest ₹23.05 LPA; average ₹5.6 LPA; Deloitte, TresVista, Deutsche Bank among top recruiters.shiksha.com
Campus advantage: Part of Symbiosis International ecosystem — students access cross-faculty electives in data analytics, law and design.

10. St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (SJCC), Bengaluru

Rankings: India Today commerce Rank #13 (2024).collegedunia.com
Placements 2023-24: Highest ₹30 LPA; median ₹5.15 LPA; 493 UG students placed, 115 PG students placed.careers360.com
Differentiator: Pioneering B.Com (Analytics) and ACCA-integrated honours programmes, plus compulsory social internship.

How to Pick the Right Commerce College for You

Placements vs. ROI
Compare average CTC with total programme cost (fees + living expenses). Institutes like SRCC or Hansraj deliver double-digit average LPA on sub-₹40 k annual fees — unmatched ROI.collegedunia.comshiksha.com
Curriculum Flexibility
Look for NEP-compliant four-year degrees that let you add minors in analytics, entrepreneurship or a foreign language (Christ, SCAC, SJCC).
Professional Credentials
Integrated CA/ACCA/CMA tracks (NM College, Loyola) can shave years off your qualification journey.
Location & Industry Links
Mumbai & Bengaluru campuses enjoy denser corporate engagement, but Delhi’s DU network offers unmatched civil-services prep culture.
Campus Fit
Visit virtually or in person. Culture—from women-centric LSR to Jesuit-run Xaviers—affects peer network and extracurricular growth.

Final Word

Commerce is no longer a “safe” fallback; it’s the fast lane to careers in investment banking, analytics, fintech and ESG consulting. Any of the colleges above will give you a head-start, but the best one is the campus where your academic goals, financial realities and personal values intersect. Start with this shortlist, dive deeper into each prospectus, talk to alumni on LinkedIn—and good luck cracking those CUET cut-offs!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Choosing a Commerce College in India

#	Question	Quick Answer
1	What entrance test should I prepare for?	Most central universities now use the CUET-UG (Common University Entrance Test). Deemed and private universities may conduct their own tests (e.g., Christ’s CUET-C, NM’s NPAT) or consider Class XII boards plus a personal interview.
2	How high do SRCC and LSR cut-offs go?	In recent CUET cycles, a 99+ percentile in relevant domain papers (plus a solid language score) has been the safe zone. Absolute numbers change yearly, so always check the latest DU CSAS cut-off lists.
3	Is Mathematics compulsory for B.Com (Hons)?	For most top colleges, yes—either as a core Class XII subject or as an entrance-test domain. A few institutes (e.g., some autonomous Mumbai colleges) waive it for plain B.Com but keep it for B.Com (Analytics) or Eco (Hons).
4	B.Com vs. B.Com (Hons): what’s the real difference?	Honours programmes go deeper into accounting, finance and econometrics, usually carry a heavier credit load, and are favoured by recruiters for consulting and IB roles. Plain B.Com is broader and gives you room to add professional courses (CA, CMA) alongside.
5	How much will I spend per year?	Government colleges like SRCC, Hindu or Hansraj cost ₹15 k–₹40 k in tuition annually, while elite private campuses (Christ, Symbiosis, SJCC) range ₹1.5 – 2.2 lakh. Add ₹80 k–₹1.2 lakh for living expenses in metros.
6	Do these colleges offer hostel accommodation?	Most DU and Jesuit campuses have limited on-campus hostels (seats <30 % of intake). Bengaluru and Pune private universities typically guarantee a hostel or managed residence to all first-years—though fees vary sharply.
7	What’s a “good” placement package?	For tier-1 colleges, an average CTC above ₹8 LPA is a strong signal. Top 10 % of the batch at SRCC/LSR/Hindu often cross ₹20 LPA, but remember medians matter more than flashy highs.
8	Can I study abroad for a semester?	Yes. Christ, Symbiosis, Loyola and SRCC all run semester-exchange MoUs with universities in Europe, Australia and East Asia. Credits usually transfer if you match the syllabus grid.
9	Which add-on certifications are worth pursuing?	Popular picks are ACCA, CFA Level 1, NISM modules and Power BI/Tableau micro-credentials. Many colleges let you stack these as elective “Skill Enhancement Courses” under the NEP.
10	I want to clear CA alongside college—does the choice of college matter?	Choose a campus with proven CA support cells and lighter lecture loads (e.g., NM College, Loyola, SCAC). Morning-batch schedules leave afternoons free for Articleship once you clear CA Inter.