About Faculty of Commerce, The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Started in 1942, MSU Baroda’s Faculty of Commerce in Vadodara runs B.Com, many M.Com specialisations, PG diplomas and PhD across eight departments.
The Faculty of Commerce of The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda traces its start to 1942, when it began as the Maharaja Pratapsinh College of Commerce and Economics. It has eight departments, including Accounting and Financial Management, Banking and Insurance, Business Economics, Business Law, Commerce and Business Management, and Cooperative Management and Rural Studies. At undergraduate level it offers a three-year B.Com, including a B.Com in Accounting and Financial Management that needs 50 percent in Class 12. It also runs a wide range of M.Com programmes, such as Human Resource Management, Marketing Management and Banking and Insurance, along with PG diplomas and PhD. Admissions are made through the MSU online portal.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Commerce | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit
Students apply through the MSU Baroda online admission portal for B.Com, M.Com and diploma programmes. B.Com in Accounting and Financial Management needs Class 12 from GSEB, CBSE or an equivalent board with at least 50 percent. PhD admission follows the university's PhD notices.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
- Master of Commerce: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; B.Com (Hons/Pass) or equivalent such as BBA, BMS or BBE (University of Delhi)
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Other colleges in Vadodara
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School of Chemical and Industrial Sciences, GSFC University
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School of Management and Entrepreneurship, GSFC University
School of Liberal Studies and Education, Navrachana University
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Frequently asked questions
When was the MSU Baroda Faculty of Commerce started?
It began in 1942 as the Maharaja Pratapsinh College of Commerce and Economics.
What is the eligibility for B.Com at MSU Baroda?
Class 12 from GSEB, CBSE or an equivalent board with at least 50 percent, for the B.Com in Accounting and Financial Management.
Which M.Com specialisations are offered?
Options include Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Banking and Insurance, Business Economics, Accounting and Financial Management, and Cooperative Management and Rural Studies.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Faculty of Commerce - MSU Baroda · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Commerce And Business Management - MSU Baroda · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Financial Management - MSU Baroda · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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