The commerce stream comprises of subjects like finance, economics, accountancy, bookkeeping, business mathematics, etc. Students interested to study MBA cost accountancy and chartered accountancy or who want to set up their own business or who want to join the financial department of a company can opt for this stream.
Courses in the commerce stream are offered in various colleges located across Karnataka. In order to get admission to these colleges, students have to fulfill certain criteria laid down by the college. Based on our own surveys, special techniques, and media reports, we have compiled a list of top 10 commerce colleges in Karnataka.
Christ College, Bengaluru or Christ University, a "Deemed to be University”, managed by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI), under the Church of South India.
Popularly known as MMC, Bengaluru Urban, Mount Carmel College (Autonomous), Bengaluru Urban was established on July 7, 1948, by the Carmelite Sisters of St. Teresa in order to fulfill the demand of higher education for women.
Department of Commerce - Bangalore University was established in 1969 and offering M.Com, MTA, MFA, MIB, PG Diploma courses with well-qualified faculty members.
On September 6, 1999, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bengaluru was established under the management of Bodhi Niketan Trust (R) formed by the members of St. Joseph Province of the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI).
Affiliated to Bangalore University, Bengaluru, Jyoti Nivas College (Autonomous), Bengaluru Urban was established in 1966, is a minority Christian College founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Tarbes.
Affiliated to Banglore University, St. Joseph's College of Commerce (Autonomous) was established in 1949 as a Department of Commerce. Later in 1972, this department became an independent college under the present name as St. Joseph's College of Commerce.
On August 1, 1972, Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (Autonomous), Bengaluru Urban was established by K.N.V. Sastri. The college is affiliated to Bangalore University, Bengaluru and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Act, 1956.
University of Mysore (UOM), Mysore has secured 71th rank under Overall University / College by NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) India. 2023.
Established in 1980, Mangalore University (MU) is a public university situated in Konaje, Mangaluru. The university imparts higher education in a field of arts, commerce, science, law, and management with well-qualified faculty members.
Established in 1987, Kuvempu University (KU), Shivamogga is a public state university recognized by UGC under 2(f) and 12(b). The university offers undergraduate and graduates degree programs in the wide range of disciplines.