After choosing commerce, most students think:
👉 “CA ya BCom?”
But the truth is:
👉 Commerce has MANY career options.
If you are a commerce student and confused about your future, this guide is for you.
Why Commerce Students Feel Confused?
Most commerce students feel confused because:
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Everyone talks only about CA
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No one explains real options
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Parents pressure
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Friends influence
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Lack of guidance
So let’s understand commerce career options clearly.
💼 Top Career Options After Commerce
1️⃣ CA (Chartered Accountant)
🎓 Course:
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CA Foundation → Intermediate → Final
🎯 Career:
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Auditor
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Tax consultant
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Corporate finance
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Business advisor
💰 Salary Scope:
₹6 LPA – ₹50+ LPA
⚠️ Reality:
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Very difficult
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Long journey
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Not for everyone
2️⃣ CMA (Cost & Management Accountant)
🎯 Focus:
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Costing
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Corporate finance
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Management accounting
💰 Salary Scope:
₹5 LPA – ₹25+ LPA
👉 Good alternative to CA.
3️⃣ CS (Company Secretary)
🎯 Focus:
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Corporate law
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Company compliance
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Legal roles
💰 Salary Scope:
₹5 LPA – ₹30+ LPA
👉 Best for students interested in law + corporate.
4️⃣ BCom (Bachelor of Commerce)
🎓 Course:
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General commerce degree
🎯 Career:
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Corporate jobs
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Banking
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MBA later
💰 Salary Scope:
₹3 LPA – ₹10+ LPA
⚠️ Reality:
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Alone, BCom is not enough.
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Skills are required.
5️⃣ BBA / BMS
🎓 Focus:
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Management
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Business
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Leadership
🎯 Career:
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Corporate management
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Startups
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MBA
💰 Salary Scope:
₹4 LPA – ₹15+ LPA
👉 More practical than BCom.
6️⃣ Banking & Finance
🎯 Options:
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Banking exams (IBPS, SBI, RBI)
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Finance roles
💰 Salary Scope:
₹4 LPA – ₹20+ LPA
7️⃣ Digital Marketing (Trending 🔥)
🎯 Roles:
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Social media marketer
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SEO expert
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Content strategist
💰 Salary Scope:
₹3 LPA – ₹25+ LPA
👉 Perfect for creative commerce students.
8️⃣ CFA / FRM (International Courses)
🎯 Focus:
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Investment
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Risk management
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Finance
💰 Salary Scope:
₹8 LPA – ₹50+ LPA
👉 High-paying but tough.
9️⃣ Law (LLB)
🎯 Career:
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Lawyer
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Corporate legal advisor
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Judiciary
💰 Salary Scope:
₹4 LPA – ₹30+ LPA
🔥 Underrated Career Options After Commerce
Most students don’t know these:
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Business analytics
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Entrepreneurship
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Supply chain management
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HR & psychology
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Data analytics
👉 Commerce ≠ limited options.
🧠 Biggest Mistakes Commerce Students Make
❌ Choosing CA because friends chose it
❌ Doing only BCom without skills
❌ Not exploring options
❌ Thinking commerce is easy
❌ Late career planning
🧠 Infostaan Advice for Commerce Students
If you are a commerce student:
👉 Don’t blindly follow others.
👉 Explore multiple career options.
👉 Build skills along with degree.
On Infostaan, you will find:
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Simple career guides
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Course comparisons
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College lists
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Real salary insights
Infostaan is built for confused students.
✅ Final Truth
Commerce is not a weak stream.
👉 Commerce = smart careers
👉 Commerce = business mindset
👉 Commerce = multiple options
Your future depends on clarity, not stream.



