About Department of Commerce, University of Calcutta
Started in 1922, the Commerce department at the College Street campus of the University of Calcutta runs a large M.Com, an MBA in Financial Management and PhDs.
The Department of Commerce of the University of Calcutta dates from 1922 and works from the College Street campus. Its M.Com has 420 day and 420 evening seats, filled on merit from B.Com (Honours) graduates under a CBCS syllabus revised in 2018. A self-financing MBA in Financial Management takes 30 Indian and 5 foreign students through CAT or MAT, and a PG Diploma is run with the Calcutta Stock Exchange. More than 100 scholars are doing PhD work, and the department publishes the journal Business Studies.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration Accepts: CAT; MAT |
Full-time | 2 yrs | 35 | — | — |
| Master of Commerce | Full-time | 2 yrs | 840 | — | — |
| 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, Entrance test
M.Com seats go to B.Com (Honours) graduates in order of merit, in day and evening sections. The self-financing MBA (Financial Management) needs a degree plus a CAT or MAT score. M.Com applications are made on the University of Calcutta UCSTA portal; PhD admission follows the university PhD regulations.
Typical eligibility
- Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- 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.
Facilities
- Library
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Frequently asked questions
How is M.Com admission done at Calcutta University?
Seats go to B.Com (Honours) graduates in order of merit
Does the Commerce department offer an MBA?
Yes, a self-financing MBA (Financial Management) with 30 Indian and 5 foreign seats, needing CAT or MAT.
Where is the department?
At the College Street campus, 87/1 College Street, Kolkata 700073.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Commerce - University of Calcutta · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- University of Calcutta - Official Site (address, admission links) · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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