Top 10 Commerce Colleges Rankings 2013

Commerce is the most sought after academic stream in India. Pursuing a program in the commerce field educates a person about the know-how of a business. After the course completion in the commerce field, the person becomes more well –versed with the basics of trade, economics, market policies and fluctuations. The commerce stream is broadly divided into – Finance, Accounting, Economics, E-Commerce and Business Administration. On this channel you will find information about different  

With globalization and economic developments cutting loose in every nook and cranny of the country like never before, a career in commerce seems to be the best pick for an aspirant nowadays. Are you planning to enroll yourself in one of the best commerce institutions across the country? Graduating from a premier commerce college has its set of advantages, as most of the business firms are always on the lookout for graduates from the top commerce colleges in India.

Some of the leading Commerce institutions in the country are:

Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi –

Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC), Delhi was established in 1920. SRCC is one of the first Commerce and Economics institutes of India. SRCC was initially a Commercial School. Later on in 1932, the college was converted into a degree college. In 1926, SRCC was affiliated to University of Delhi. SRCC is a specialized constituent college of the University of Delhi located in New Delhi, India.  In 1932, the College was upgraded to the status of a degree College and started awarding its graduates the B.A. (Pass) (Commerce Group) degrees of the University.

The B.A. (Honours) (Commerce Group) degrees were introduced in 1943.  Closely on its heels, the same year saw the entry of M.A. (Economics) and in 1948 M.Com was introduced.  In 1949, when the B.Com (Honours) Degree was instituted in the University of Delhi, teaching the course seemed to be natural task of the College.  The B.A. (Honours) Economics was introduced in 1958.

Loyola College, Chennai–

Loyola College, Chennai was established in 1925 by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Loyola College became autonomous in 1978. The College, however, continues to be affiliated to the University of Madras and is autonomous, with 18 departments (Arts, Sciences and Commerce) and 9 special Institutes offering more than 111 programs to over 10,000 students. NAAC re-accredited the college in 2006 and awarded A+ status.

The colleges aim is to train young men and women of quality to be leaders in all walks of life, with the hope of playing a vital role in bringing about the desired changes for the betterment of the people of the country, more particularly of the dalits and other poorer and marginalized sections of society.

St. Xavier's College, Kolkata –

St. Xavier's College, Kolkatawas established in 1860 by a Catholic Minority Religious body, the Society of Jesus and was affiliated to Calcutta University in 1862. With one hundred and fifty one years of service to the nation, St. Xavier's College has grown today into a leading educational institution in India. Both St. Xavier's School and College are proud of their contribution to the cause of education and culture in Bengal for 151 years.

These twin institutions have produced many great educationists and students who earned regard and respect for their Alma Mater. St. Xavier's College offers UG and PG courses under five faculties. It also offers various professional degree and diploma courses under career oriented programs, IGNOU convergence scheme.

Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi –

Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), New Delhi was established in 1956 and has long been recognized as a premier institution of higher learning for women in India. As a centre for academic excellence and achievement, the college is today one of the finest institutions for Social Sciences, Humanities and Commerce, while also offering a B.Sc. program in statistics. The aim of the institution was to provide access to higher education of quality to women.

LSR is recognized as a centre of excellence that nurtures intellectual and academic striving, vibrant extracurricular activity, outreach initiatives and civic engagement. Acknowledged as one of the nation’s finest colleges, it sends out some of the brightest young people to the world of work and the best institutions of higher learning the world over.

Christ University, Bangalore–

Christ University, Bangalore, formerly Christ College (Autonomous) affiliated to Bangalore University was established in 1969. It has the rare distinction of being the first institution in Karnataka to be accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) UGC for quality education. In 2004, UGC conferred Autonomy on the Institution. In 2005, it became the first College in South India to be reaccredited with A+ by NAAC. In 2008, the college declared it as Deemed to be University, in the name and style of Christ University.

The college became the most preferred educational institution in the city of Bangalore within the first three decades. By the introduction of innovative and modern curriculum, insistence on academic discipline, imparting of holistic education and with the help of the creative and dedicated staff, Christ College has been continually rated among the top 10 educational institutions of the country.

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai–

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai was established in 1869 and accredited by NAAC with A+ grade. It is an autonomous college under the University of Mumbai. The aim of the college is to promote human wisdom and also seek to accompany in faith, the men and women molded by the potent cultural forces inherent in the university as an institution. The college strives to form men and women who will build a more just and humane world. It strives for an intellectual endeavor that focuses on critical and creative thinking, with the aim of social transformation.

The college makes a preferential option for the marginalized and it seeks to give an all round formation, inculcating both human and spiritual values. They seek to encourage competence, compassion and commitment which are the hallmarks of the human person. The college is dedicated to research, teaching and the various forms of cultural service, as the indispensable horizon and context for a genuine preservation, renewal and communication of knowledge and human values.

Hindu College, New Delhi–

Hindu College, New Delhi established in 1899 by Late Shri Krishan Dassji Gurwale. The college is recognized as one of the premier academic institutions in the country. It stands tall in public esteem and also in the memories of its alumni, many of whom are now prominent figures in government, business and industry, the media and education.

The college provides a liberal, lively and competitive environment enabling students to carve out a niche for themselves in their chosen arenas. Besides the infrastructural facilities, the strength of the college lies in its congenial and enriching atmosphere, which plays a crucial role in maintaining the excellent record the college is renowned for.

Ramjas College, New Delhi –

Ramjas College, New Delhiwas established in 1917 by the great educationist and philanthropist, Rai Kedar Nath. Ramjas College is one of the oldest colleges of Delhi. Beginning from the humble precincts of Darya Ganj in Old Delhi, the college today boasts of a spacious campus, state-of-the-art infrastructure and an esteemed faculty of scholars trained at leading universities in India and abroad. At Ramjas, they believe in holistic education that goes beyond achieving academic excellence and vocational training.

The College philosophy is to realize the overall intellectual, creative, cultural and socio-political growth and development of both the students and the college community in its entirety. The college offers a wide range of courses, extra-curricular activities and technologically advanced facilities accessible to the faculty, the students and the support staff.

Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai–

Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai was established in 1964, is a leading college affiliated to Mumbai University. The College was established by Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM), a professionally managed trust with a large number of prestigious academic institutions, under its umbrella. SVKM is the brain child of leading industrialists and socially conscious philanthropists who wanted to contribute to the local area by founding educational institutions.

Today, Narsee Monjee College is one of the leading colleges in the Commerce stream in Mumbai by assimilating to global development in education and adopting the technology. N M College was ranked as the top college amongst commerce colleges affiliated to University of Mumbai in a survey conducted in June 2010 by AC Nielsen ORG Marg for the India Today Magazine.

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Source: India Today Via minglebox.com