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Commerce stream (Class 11-12)
Stream choice
Commerce leads to business, accounting, finance, banking, law, and professional courses such as CA, CS and CMA. It also leaves civil services and many degrees open.
Who can join
10th pass. Maths in Class 11-12 is useful for economics, statistics and some finance courses.
Courses and options inside this path
- Commerce with or without Maths
- Commerce with Economics or Accountancy
What you can do after this
- After Commerce: B.Com, BBA, CA, CS, CMA, law, banking and finance careers, design and hotel management
Next steps
- Decide whether to take Maths or not, based on the courses you want later.
- Look at the foundation levels of CA, CS and CMA to see if they interest you.
- Check scholarships for Commerce students on this site.
Official links
Fees change every year and differ by college and state, so they are not listed here. Check the fee structure on the official admission site before you decide. Career guidance on this page is general information compiled from official sources and is not a substitute for the official notification of an exam, college or scheme. Dates, eligibility and fees change every year. Always confirm on the official link before you pay or apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is Commerce stream (Class 11-12)?
Commerce leads to business, accounting, finance, banking, law, and professional courses such as CA, CS and CMA. It also leaves civil services and many degrees open.
Who can join Commerce stream (Class 11-12)?
10th pass. Maths in Class 11-12 is useful for economics, statistics and some finance courses.
What can you do after Commerce stream (Class 11-12)?
After Commerce: B.Com, BBA, CA, CS, CMA, law, banking and finance careers, design and hotel management.