This programme has re-imagined and restructured the traditional B.Com. (Hons.) by embracing ongoing developments in business, banking, finance and technology. Our unique industry relevant curriculum is designed after consultation with globally renowned academicians, bankers and industry experts. This programme aims to educate tomorrow's global business and finance leaders. The world-class faculty and practitioners put in their best efforts to help you attain your goals and aspirations.

Customisable Curriculum

• The curriculum is crafted in consultation with industry experts, providing a dynamic and customisable approach to learning. Students have the flexibility to choose from a range of courses that match their interests and career aspirations.

Industry-Relevant Skills

• The programme focuses on developing industry-relevant skills that prepare students for careers in the commerce and business sectors. Communication and leadership skills are emphasised to prepare students for leadership roles in their respective fields.

Professional Certifications

• The programme offers opportunities for students to earn professional certifications, enhancing their employability and making them stand out to potential employers.

Analytical Tools & Research Collaborations

• The programme equips students with analytical tools and research collaborations, allowing them to apply theoretical concepts to real-world business problems. This practical experience gives them an advantage in their careers.

What Makes It Different at JGU? 

• Jindal School of Banking & Finance (JSBF) is a globally recognized institution that offers a four-year fully residential B.Com. (Hons.) degree programme. The school is focused on developing a new generation of leaders for the financial services industry, using a research-led, future-oriented, and interdisciplinary approach. JSBF offers a dynamic and customizable curriculum that is crafted in consultation with industry experts, emphasizing communication and leadership skills. The B.Com. programme is designed to provide students with a global perspective and practical skills that are highly sought-after in the industry.
• JSBF offers an interdisciplinary education that draws on the strengths of 12 collaborative schools. Students can choose from four different inter-disciplinary pathways, including Financial Planning & Management, Banking & Finance Law, Fintech & Analytics, and Global Consultancy & Entrepreneurship. The programme offers 100+ optional electives, allowing students to tailor their curriculum to their interests and career goals.
• JSBF partners with EY, KPMG, NISM, NSE Academy, and ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, the U.K.) to provide professional certification and training to B.Com. students, enabling them to explore rewarding career opportunities. The school also offers international collaborations, including summer/winter school, short-term study abroad, semester exchange, dual-degree programme, and certification programme.

The Bachelor of Commerce Honours programme at Jindal School of Banking and Finance (JSBF) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary commerce and business practices. The programme curriculum comprises both core and elective courses, which engage students in practices of enquiry, contemplation, and analysis of practical business problems. The teaching methods provide a strong foundation in the subject matter, fostering in-depth learning of the concepts to make students industry-ready for the globalised world.

The core courses of the B. Com programme include Financial Mathematics, Corporate Finance, Financial Technology, Law, Accounting, Economics and Statistics, while the elective courses are comprised of allied fields relating to the core courses. The teaching methods include critical thinking, real-life business case-solving, building professional certifications, and skill-based training on analytical tools such as R, Python, Tableau, and MS Excel.

To obtain a 4-year B. Com. (Hons.), a student needs to complete 180 credits; it covers 164 credits for the core as well as elective courses, and the remaining 16 credits should be earned from other activities that include 08 credits from industry internships and the remaining 08 credits from research, TA ship, and other co-curricular activities

Duration- 4 Years

Imbibing the best practices from international universities, Jindal School of Banking & Finance follows a holistic admission process. An applicant is evaluated on the basis of a combination of Academic and non-academic performance. The selection process of B.Com(Hons.), B.Com(Hons.) Finance & Entrepreneurship, B.Com(Hons.) Capital Markets and Global B.Com involves evaluation based on an applicant’s Class X and XII scores, Entrance Exam and faculty interview round.

Round 1 – Application Assessment

To start your application, register with an active email address. Your login details will be sent to this email account after due verification. All relevant information will be communicated to the applicant at this registered email address.

The applicant should provide all the information sought in the application, both in the mandatory and non-mandatory sections, as it will help in better evaluation.

Please keep scanned copies of the following documents at hand for uploading.

• Class X Board Scores or Equivalent and Class XII Board Scores or Equivalent (if completed)
• Passport Size Photograph
• Competitive exam score

X and XII Board Exam Scores

Applicants are required to upload their Grades/Scores of class 10th (or equivalent) and class 12th (or equivalent). If the applicant does not have their Class XII grades/scores at the time of filling an application, he/she may mention ‘Awaited’ in the relevant column. We don’t accept IB certificate course.

Passport Size Photograph

Please upload the recent front-facing picture (2 x 2) with a neutral background. Selfies not permissible.

Qualifying Examination

Mention the relevant score (JSAT/ACT/SAT) in the application form. If an applicant is yet to appear for any qualifying examinations or is awaiting the examination results, he/she may click ‘Awaited’ in the relevant column. Students who have not appeared for SAT / ACT / UGAT / CUET are encouraged to apply by selecting JSAT- Jindal Scholastic Aptitude Test.

Supported Documents for Extra-Curricular Activities

The applicant can attach relevant documents (certificates, artwork, writing samples, letters of recommendation, etc.) for the extra-curricular section.

An Online Application Number will be displayed upon successful submission of the form by making the payment. The applicant must use the ‘Application Number’ as a reference while communicating with us.

Round 2 – Entrance Examination

Applicants who have advanced to Round 2 will have to follow the below-mentioned steps:

Appearing for Entrance Exam ( JSAT, if not given SAT/ACT/CUET, and UGAT)

Students qualifying the minimum cutoff requirements in the entrance exam will be notified over call/e-mail and shall move to Round 3.

Round 3 – Faculty Interview

This is the most important part of the application process. Applicants who get to this round will have an interview with a member of the faculty for their respective schools. There is no set format for these interviews, it is an opportunity with the applicant to find out more about a programme from faculty member directly.

Emphasis in these interviews is placed on oral communication, confidence, curiosity, clarity of expression, and nuanced thinking.

Some applicants may be asked to face a second interview*. This does not mean that the applicant is weak. Sometimes faculty members request an additional opinion or want the applicant to speak to a faculty member aligned to the applicant’s interests.

Important Instructions

• Candidates shortlisted after Interview shall receive a Provisional Offer of Admissions over email.
• If an applicant does not respond within the stipulated time their application is declared inactive.
• Candidates willing to enroll are required to pay the registration fee to secure a seat.
• After declaration of Board results students need to forward their transcripts to the Admissions team.

Waitlisted Applicants

Applicants may also be waitlisted depending on their results. Waitlisted applicants are requested to upload their XII results as soon as they are released. Such applicants may also be asked to do an additional interview.

Tuition Fees*: 4,00,000 (INR per annum)

*The Tuition fee, accommodation charges and other allied service charges are subject to an annual increase of ten percent (10%).

**The security deposit will be fully refunded, subject to the completion of studies and/or receipt of a ‘No Dues Certificate’. The security deposit shall not carry any interest.

Graduates of the B.Com. (Hons.) programme at Jindal School of Banking and Finance have a wide range of career opportunities available to them.

The programme’s industry-relevant curriculum and practical learning experiences prepare students for roles in various sectors, including project management, consultancy, corporate law and data governance, research and academia, start-up and family-run businesses, and the banking and financial services industry.

Students are also encouraged to actively participate in co-curricular activities such as the JSBF Report, the flagship conference of the Jindal School of Banking & Finance, and the Jindal Centre for Social Innovation+ Entrepreneurship.

Additionally, graduates have the opportunity to work on faculty-led and industry projects, participate in research internships, and pursue independent research projects, which can help them gain practical experience and develop essential skills.
 

The B.Com. (Hons.) programme at Jindal School of Banking & Finance is designed to provide students with a unique and customisable curriculum that can cater to their interests and career aspirations.

The programme offers varied range of electives related to Financial Planning and Risk Management, Banking Laws and Financial Regulations, Fintech and Analytics, and Global Consultancy and Entrepreneurship.

• The Financial Planning and Risk Management pathway prepares students for a career in the stock markets and includes courses on credit appraisal, behavioural finance, corporate restructuring, and international corporate finance.

• The Banking Laws and Financial Regulations pathway equips students with knowledge of the intricacies of regulations and guidelines that financial institutions must follow, making them suitable for a career in international law firms, investment banks, accounting firms, international corporations, or as fund managers.

• The Fintech and Analytics pathway prepares students to apply emerging technologies such as blockchain, robotics, and data analytics to banking and finance.

• The Global Consultancy and Entrepreneurship pathway provides students with the knowledge and skills required to solve problems faced by organizations as part of global consulting firms or launch new ventures to make the most of new business opportunities.

Students can also choose from various optional electives that cover topics such as data analysis, risk management, management consulting, money in the making of the modern world, social impact and entrepreneurship, global political economy, strategic cost management, renewable energy financing, income tax, and fraud risk assessment and governance mechanisms.

Students can also choose an elective course from the other 11 schools as per their interest.