There are several competitive exams that commerce students can take depending on their career goals and interests. Here are some common ones:
- Common Admission Test (CAT): While primarily for management studies, CAT is taken by many commerce graduates for admission to prestigious Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and other top business schools in India.
- Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT): Similar to CAT but accepted globally for admission to various management programs, including MBA.
- Chartered Accountancy (CA): Administered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), CA is one of the most prestigious professional courses for commerce students aspiring to become chartered accountants.
- Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA): Offered by the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI), this course focuses on cost and management accounting and is another popular choice among commerce students.
- Company Secretary (CS): Administered by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), CS is a professional course focusing on corporate governance, company law, and corporate secretarial practices.
- National Eligibility Test (NET): Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), NET is for those aspiring to become college or university-level lecturers in commerce subjects or to pursue research in commerce.
- Banking Exams (IBPS, SBI PO/Clerk): Various banking exams are conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), State Bank of India (SBI), and other banks for recruitment in the banking sector.
- Insurance Exams (LIC, NICL): Exams conducted by Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), National Insurance Company Limited (NICL), and other insurance companies for recruitment of administrative officers, assistants, etc.
- Civil Services Examination: While not specific to commerce, many commerce graduates also appear for the Civil Services Examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for recruitment to various civil services of the Government of India.
These are just a few examples, and there are many other competitive exams and certifications available depending on specific career interests within commerce. It’s important for students to research and choose exams that align with their career goals and aspirations.
