B.Com (Accounting and Finance) - In Knowledge Partnership with EY India (3+1)*

The B.Com (Accounting and Finance) – In Knowledge Partnership with EY India (3+1)* is an undergraduate program designed to build a strong foundation in accounting, finance, taxation, auditing, corporate regulations, and business economics. Structured in alignment with NEP guidelines, students completing three years are awarded a B.Com degree, while those opting for the fourth year earn a B.Com (Hons.) degree.

Co-designed with EY India, the program blends classroom learning with case studies, applied projects, software labs, and industry interactions to develop practical, job-ready skills.

A key differentiator is the 270+ hours of specialised Accounting and Finance training delivered by EY industry faculty, enabling students to build strong analytical capabilities, professional discipline, and real-world exposure from early semesters.

*As per NEP guidelines, students completing 3 years will receive a B.Com degree, while those completing the 4th year will be awarded B.Com (Hons.).

• EY India co-designed curriculum with 270+ hours of industry-led training
• Core accounting and finance coverage across six semesters
• Cloud ERP and bookkeeping tools (Tally/Zoho) exposure
• Internships and project-based learning for structured industry readiness
• Elective choices in areas such as Taxation, Investment, or International Finance

Accounting and finance roles are shifting from routine bookkeeping to digital, analytical and advisory work. Graduates with ERP/cloud accounting + analytics readiness are in demand across corporate finance teams, audit and tax practices, BFSI, fintech and shared service centres.

Career pathways include Accounts Executive, Financial Analyst, Audit Associate, Tax Assistant/Analyst, Compliance Officer, Finance Operations Associate and Business Analyst Trainee. Banking and financial services roles may include Credit Analyst, Banking Operations Executive, Relationship Officer and Treasury Assistant, while capital markets tracks can extend to equity research support, portfolio analysis and wealth management. The program also provides a strong base for professional qualifications such as CA, CMA, CFA, ACCA and CPA, and for postgraduate studies in commerce, finance and management.

Placement readiness is supported through internships, project work and software-based training, alongside employability inputs such as CV building and interview preparation. Graduates typically secure roles in accounting firms, audit and tax consultancies, banks/NBFCs, corporate finance departments, fintech firms and shared service centres, with stronger profiles (good academics + internship + certifications) often translating into faster progression and better roles.

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The minimum eligibility criteria for admission to the B.Com (Accounting and Finance) – In Knowledge Partnership with EY India (3+1)* program is as follows:

• Minimum 50% marks in Class X
• Minimum 50% marks in Class XII

*As per NEP guidelines, students completing 3 years will receive a B.Com degree, while those completing the 4th year will be awarded B.Com (Hons.).

The selection process for admission to the B.Com (Accounting and Finance) – In Knowledge Partnership with EY India (3+1)* program at UPES is based on the candidate’s performance in CUET-UG and/or a Personal Interview.

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