Chennai is an important destination in Southern India when it comes to higher education. There are colleges in Chennai which are running since the pre-independent era and have established their names in the list of pristine colleges. Chennai is home to approximately 100 colleges that offer Bachelor of Commerce degree programs with different specializations. Here is the list of the top 8 BCom colleges as per their quality of education, job opportunities, etc.
Loyola College, Chennai
Loyola College is a Catholic Minority institute, which was set up by the Society of Jesus of the Madras Province, in the year 1925. It is one of the prime Commerce and Arts Colleges in Southern India. The college has been graded by the NAAC, with a grade of “A” and alongside, it is also approved by the UGC. It is an autonomous institute that is affiliated with the University of Madras, Chennai. Along with the General and Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree program, the college offers BCom with specializations in Accounts & Finance, Corporate Secretaryship, and Computer Applications. The admissions into these degree programs are completely based on the marks scored in class 12, followed by a round of Personal Interview.

Madras Christian College, MCC Chennai
Madras Christian College is a leading institute that was established in the year 1837. It is ranked 5 in the overall category by India Today in the year 2020. MCC Chennai is accredited with a grade of “A+” by the NAAC and is also approved by the UGC. As MCC is an autonomous college, it is affiliated with Madras University. It offers a total of two Bachelor of Commerce degree programs i.e., BCom Regular and BCom Accounting & Finance, and admissions into these programs are based on the merit scored in the class 12 exam.

Stella Maris College, SMC Chennai
Stella Maris College is another pristine Catholic institute in Chennai. It is a public autonomous institute that is affiliated with the University of Madras. The college was set up by the Society of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary, in the year 1947. It is also approved by the UGC and is accredited by the NAAC with a grade of “A”. SMC Chennai offers a Regular Bachelor of Commerce degree and also has specializations in Corporate Secretaryship and Accounting & Finance. The admissions are granted upon securing a place in their merit lists which is prepared as per marks of class 12.

Presidency College, Chennai
Presidency College is one of the oldest colleges in Chennai which was built in the year 1840. The institute is accredited with a grade of “A” by the NAAC and is approved by the AICTE. It is also a public autonomous institute that is affiliated with the University of Madras. Apart from the General Bachelor of Commerce degree program, the college also offers BCom in Corporate Secretaryship.
SRM University, Chennai
SRM University is one of the leading private deemed universities of India. It was set up in the year 1985 and is presently accredited by the NAAC with a grade of “A” is also approved by the UGC and AICTE. It offers many different Bachelor of Commerce degree programs. Apart from Regular BCom, it offers specializations in Corporate Secretaryship, Information System & Management, and Accounting and Finance. It also offers BCom Honours and BCom Honours in Professional Accounting. Apart from these, there is also an integrated course i.e., BCom + LLB. The admissions to all of these programs are based on clearing the merit-based eligibility criterion mentioned by the university.

Guru Nanak College, GNC Chennai
Guru Nanak College was established as a unit of Guru Nanak Educational Society, in the year 1971. It is a private institute and is affiliated with the University of Madras. It is graded by the NAAC, with an “A”. GNC Chennai offers a Regular Bachelor of Commerce program and also a specialized program in Corporate Secretaryship. All the admissions for these programs are merit-based only.
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, RMVC Chennai
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College is a private autonomous institute in Chennai. The college was established in 1946. Being accredited by NAAC and approved by AICTE, it is being affiliated with the University of Madras. Apart from the regular BCom degree, RMVC Chennai offers specializations in Accounting & Finance, Corporate Secretaryship, Computer Application, etc. Admissions into these programs are completely meritocratic.

The Queen Mary’s College, Chennai
The Queen Mary’s College is an all-women college for Arts and Commerce, situated in Chennai. The college was established by the Govt. of Madras in the year 1914. It is a public autonomous institute that is accredited with a grade of “A” by the NAAC and is affiliated with the University of Madras. The college offers a regular Bachelor of Commerce degree program and also a specialised BCom program in Corporate Secretaryship. Admissions for the same are based on the performance in class 12.
By: Subham Har
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