Hello Aspirant,

Considering all your options, yes, you can take an accounting course from any private institution after B. Com from IGNOU. IGNOU is a UGC recognized university, so your degree is valid and accepted by most private institutions. I've narrowed down a few good, popular short-term accounting courses such as Tally, GST, Income Tax, SAP FICO or an even deeper professional course level course such as CMA, or CA, if you're looking for a career in accounting!

The Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) offers a three-year Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com. Hons) program. Admissions for the 2025-26 academic year are ongoing, with the application deadline for B.Tech courses (not B.Com Hons) being May 30, 2025. For B.Com, the document verification and admission process for the first merit list is scheduled for June 12-19, 2025. The eligibility criteria require a 10+2 pass with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks, with Maths or Economics as compulsory subjects.

Key Dates:

Application Submission Deadline (B.Com, 2/3 Year): June 19, 2025

Document Verification and Admission (1st Merit List): June 12-19, 2025

Eligibility:

10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks.

Maths or Economics as compulsory subjects at the +2 level.

Course Duration:

B.Com. (Hons) is a three-year undergraduate program.

Note: HPU also offers various diploma and postgraduate programs, with admission processes and eligibility criteria specific to each program.

With your AP ICET rank of 5861, you fall within the 3001 to 10000 rank range, which generally aligns with Tier D level colleges for free seat admissions in Andhra Pradesh. Based on previous cutoffs and trends, here are ten MBA colleges where you have a good chance of getting a free seat during the July counselling:

Andhra University College of Arts and Commerce Visakhapatnam
Sri Krishnadevaraya University Anantapur
JNTU School of Management Studies Self Finance Kakinada
Nimra College of Engineering and Technology Jupudi
SVU College of Commerce Sri Venkateswara University
JNTU College of Engineering Self Finance Vizianagaram
SD College of Information Technology Tanuku
Aditya Degree College for Women Rajahmundry
RVR and JC College of Engineering Guntur
Rajiv Gandhi Degree and PG College Rajahmundry

With a merit rank of 8160 (EWS category) for B.Com (Hons.) at NMIMS, you have a good chance of getting admission. EWS cut-offs usually go up to 8500–9500, so you're likely to be selected in the merit list. Keep checking the NMIMS portal and be ready to confirm your seat.

Hey! After completing your BCom, there are plenty of great career options depending on your interests, skills, and whether you want to pursue further studies or start working right away.

If you're into finance and accounting, going for CA (Chartered Accountancy) or CMA (Cost and Management Accounting) is a solid choice. These are professional courses with high respect in the field and can open up great salary packages once you clear the exams.

If you enjoy management and business, you can go for MBA. It’s one of the most popular paths after BCom. Cracking entrance exams like CAT, XAT, or MAT can get you into top business schools in India. With an MBA, you can work in HR, marketing, finance, or operations based on your specialization.

For something more analytical, Data Analytics, Financial Modeling, or even Digital Marketing are trending fields you can explore through short courses or certifications. These don’t always need a master’s degree but offer good job opportunities and career growth.

You can also consider preparing for government exams like UPSC, SSC, banking (IBPS, SBI PO), or state PSC exams. A lot of BCom graduates take this route because these jobs offer stability and benefits.

Lastly, if you’re into teaching or academics, pursuing MCom or going for NET/JRF exams after postgraduation can lead to a career in lecturing or research.

Think about what excites you most, and try to build your skills in that direction. You've got options—finance, business, tech, or even public service.

Hope this helps!