Best Commerce Colleges in Pune 2027: Fees & Placements

If you are searching for the best commerce colleges in Pune, the right answer depends on your Class 12 marks, your budget and what you want to do after B.Com. The names students compare most often are BMCC, Symbiosis, Ness Wadia, MES Garware, Fergusson and Sir Parashurambhau (SP) College. Most affiliated colleges admit students on Class 12 marks through the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) merit process.

As of 11 November 2026, the 2026-27 degree admissions have closed, so this guide is built to help you plan for the 2027 admission cycle. Fees, cut-offs and placements below come from the sources we could find, and each figure shows its year. Please check every figure on the college website before you decide.

Best commerce colleges in Pune: top 10 at a glance

This table lists 10 colleges for which we found the most usable details. Treat the fees and placement numbers as starting points, not final figures.

How we ranked these colleges

This is an editorial shortlist, not an official ranking. NIRF and other ranking lists differ, and we did not find an official 2027 list of Pune commerce colleges with fees and cut-offs. You can check the official NIRF rankings for university-level data.

• We picked 15 colleges that appear most often in Pune commerce listings.
• The top 10 are ordered by how much dated, usable information we found for each, not by teaching quality.
• We left out fee figures older than 2025 and any number we could not trace to a source.
• Cut-offs on many listing sites are predictions, not published data. We have labelled them that way.
• Listings disagree on how many commerce colleges Pune has, from about 6 to 98, because they count different things. That is one more reason to shortlist rather than rely on a single list.

Top 15 commerce colleges in Pune for 2027: fees, cut-offs and placements

1. Ness Wadia College of Commerce

• Fee: ₹23,450 for the total B.Com (Collegedunia, around June 2026).
• Cut-off:
• Placement: Average package ₹4.28 lakh, highest ₹7.6 lakh (Collegedunia, around June 2026). These are the best-sourced placement numbers here, but they are college-reported.
• Tentative 2027 fee: about ₹24,600, based on an assumed 5% rise.

2. Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce

• Fee: Sources differ. Shiksha shows an average of ₹88,625 (around Aug 2025) and a range of ₹88,000 to ₹4.6 lakh (around Sept 2026). Careers360 lists ₹63.34K. Use the range and check the year.
• Cut-off: Admission is through an online merit list.
• Placement: Average package about ₹6 LPA (Shiksha, around Aug 2025).
• 2026-27 status: The third BCom merit list has been declared and admissions have concluded.

3. BMCC (Brihan Maharashtra College of Commerce)

• Fee: About ₹30,000 a year (Promilo, a weaker source).
• Cut-off: Sources disagree. Collegedunia shows 94 to 98% in early merit rounds (around Sept 2026), while Beyond10th gives 88.40% for the general category in 2025-26. Check the SPPU merit list before relying on either.
• Placement:
• Application fee: ₹100 (iide, unverified).

4. MES Garware College of Commerce

• Fee: ₹8,000 to ₹14,500 (Promilo, a weaker source). This is one of the lower-cost options on this list.
• Cut-off: 78 to 88% (Promilo) and 78.80% for the general category in 2025-26 (Beyond10th). Both are aggregator figures.
• Placement:
• Application fee: ₹100 (iide, unverified).

5. Sir Parashurambhau (SP) College

• Fee:
• Cut-off:
• Placement:
• Application fee: ₹200 for the online UG form (Collegedunia). 2026-27 admissions have concluded. Collegedunia says the next cycle opens in June 2027 on the SPPU portal, but this is an aggregator claim, not an official notice.

6. Fergusson College

• Fee: The only listed figure (₹6.29K) is very old, so we have not used it.
• Cut-off:
• Placement:
• Application fee: ₹150 (iide, unverified).

7. St Mira's College for Girls

• Fee: ₹56,270 (Collegedunia) or ₹56,990 (Careers360).
• Cut-off:
• Placement:
• Tentative 2027 fee: about ₹59,100, based on an assumed 5% rise.

8. MIT Arts, Commerce and Science College

• Fee: ₹2.10 to ₹2.81 lakh. Sources conflict.
• Cut-off:
• Placement:
• Note: A Promilo listing claims EWS fee concessions. We could not verify this.

9. Indira College of Commerce and Science

• Fee: ₹75,000 (Shiksha) or ₹78,000 (Promilo). Sources conflict.
• Cut-off:
• Placement:
• Application fee: ₹200 (iide, unverified).

10. Desai College of Commerce, Arts and Science

• Fee: ₹75,000 (Collegedunia).
• Cut-off:
• Placement:
• Tentative 2027 fee: about ₹78,750, based on an assumed 5% rise. Collegedunia lists it with an NAAC A grade.

11. Sinhgad College of Commerce

• Fee:
• Cut-off: Admission is on Class 12 marks (iide).
• Placement:
• Application fee: ₹200 (iide, unverified).

12. St Vincent College of Commerce

• Fee: About ₹18,530 on average (Promilo, a weaker source).
• Cut-off:
• Placement:

13. MMCC (Marathwada Mitra Mandal's)

• Fee: Only an old CollegeDekho figure exists, so we have not used it.
• Cut-off:
• Placement:
• Note: kollegeapply names it among top commerce colleges in Pune.

14. ICCS Pune

• Fee: Only an old figure exists, so we have not used it.
• Cut-off:
• Placement:

15. Modern College

• Fee:
• Cut-off: We found only a search query about cut-offs.
• Placement:

Government vs private colleges: fee comparison

Pune's commerce colleges broadly fall into two groups. SPPU-affiliated colleges mostly admit on Class 12 merit, while private, autonomous and deemed colleges set their own fees and admission routes. No official side-by-side fee comparison was available, so the table below uses the sourced figures.

Our sources do not explain the reason for this gap. Ask each college for its fee structure in writing, including tuition, exam and other charges. Some listings claim fee concessions for EWS students, but we could not verify those rules.

Entrance exams you need for commerce colleges in Pune

• Affiliated BCom colleges: For most of them there is no separate entrance test. Admission is based on your Class 12 marks through SPPU's central merit list (Collegedunia and Shiksha).
• SPPU OEE: Some pages say the SPPU Online Entrance Examination (OEE) covers BCom in 2026. Buddy4study says the OEE applies only to SPPU's own campus programmes. That explanation fits the other sources best, but confirm it on unipune.ac.in before you plan.
• BBA at Symbiosis SCMS: You need a valid SET score and a separate SCMS registration.
• SET 2026 dates (official SCMS page): Registration closed on 15 April 2026. Test 1 was on 2 May, Test 2 on 10 May, results on 20 May and the merit list on 18 June. BBA classes started from 31 July 2026.
• SET 2027: Registration is expected in December 2026, but this is not confirmed. Check set-test.org.
• Other listings: Some pages mention the Maharashtra CET for BBA or BMS. Confirm this on the college website before you rely on it.

Admission timeline for the 2027 cycle and what to expect

Most dates for the 2026 cycle have passed, so use this table as a record and as a guide for 2027.

The FYJC process has five rounds in total. The second round must be completed within 10 days, and each later round within 8 days. The process has been run statewide online since 2025-26. Check the Maharashtra FYJC admissions portal for the latest notices.

BCom application windows differ by source. Collegedunia gives 13 April to 15 May 2026, while iide gives 1 June to 10 July for BMCC and 5 June to 8 July for Garware and Fergusson (unverified). Check each college's site for its own window. For 2027, watch the SPPU website and college websites, because dates are not yet published.

Average fees and placement ranges for Pune commerce colleges

• Average fee: We could not calculate a reliable average. Sources disagree, and some figures are per year while others cover the whole B.Com. Compare fees only after you confirm the basis.
• Fee range we found: From about ₹23,450 (Ness Wadia, total B.Com, around June 2026) to ₹2.81 lakh (MIT ACSC, sources conflict).
• Placement range: Only two colleges have sourced figures. Ness Wadia shows an average of ₹4.28 lakh and a highest package of ₹7.6 lakh (around June 2026). Symbiosis shows an average of about ₹6 LPA (Shiksha, around Aug 2025). These are college-reported numbers, so ask for the placement report.
• Planning estimates for 2027: About ₹24,600 for Ness Wadia, ₹59,100 for St Mira's, ₹78,750 for Desai and ₹93,000 for Symbiosis. These assume a 5% rise on the latest sourced figure. They are assumptions, not published fees.

How to shortlist the right commerce college for you

1. Start with your marks. Affiliated colleges rank applicants on Class 12 marks, so a college with a higher cut-off will not admit you, whatever its reputation.
2. Check the fee basis. Confirm whether a figure is per year or for the whole course, and whether it includes exam, lab and other charges.
3. Compare three types of college. Pick one affiliated college, one private college and one college that publishes a placement report.
4. Ask for documents in writing. Request the fee structure, the placement report and the year each figure refers to.
5. Read cut-offs as a guide. Use the SPPU merit list for the year you are applying, not an old aggregator page.
6. Match the college to your career. If you are aiming for CA, CS or CMA, read our CA vs CS vs CMA guide first. For a wider view of commerce options, read Scope for Commerce Students: Courses, Jobs, and Growth.
7. Look for financial support. Check EWS and scholarship rules on official sites, and read our National Scholarship Portal guide.

Next step: talk to a career counsellor

Still confused after comparing colleges? You do not have to decide alone. At Infigon Futures, students and parents can talk to a certified career counsellor and take a psychometric assessment that looks at interests and strengths, along with marks and budget. You can find a career counsellor or learn more about our career counselling service. If you want to know what to look for first, read our guide on how to choose a Pune career counsellor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best commerce college in Pune for 2027?

There is no single best college for everyone. The right choice depends on your Class 12 marks, your budget and your career plan. Ness Wadia, Symbiosis, BMCC, MES Garware and SP College are compared most often, but for several of them we could not confirm current fees, cut-offs or placements. Compare at least three colleges using their official sites and the SPPU merit list before you decide.

What is the B.Com fee in Pune?

Fees vary widely. Ness Wadia lists ₹23,450 for the total B.Com (around June 2026), while MES Garware is listed at ₹8,000 to ₹14,500 on Promilo, a weaker source. Symbiosis shows a range of ₹88,000 to ₹4.6 lakh on Shiksha (around September 2026). Always check whether a figure is per year or for the full course, and confirm it in the college prospectus.

What cut-off do I need for B.Com at BMCC?

Sources do not agree. Collegedunia reports 94 to 98 per cent in early merit rounds (around September 2026), while Beyond10th gives 88.40 per cent for the general category in 2025-26. Neither is an official SPPU figure. Use the merit list published for the year you are applying, and treat aggregator cut-offs as estimates.

Do I need an entrance exam for B.Com colleges in Pune?

Most affiliated colleges admit students on Class 12 marks through SPPU's central merit list, with no separate entrance test. Some pages say SPPU's Online Entrance Examination covers B.Com, but Buddy4study says it applies only to SPPU's own campus programmes. Confirm this on unipune.ac.in. For BBA at Symbiosis SCMS, a valid SET score is required.

Is SET required for BBA at SCMS Pune?

Yes. Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) Pune requires a valid SET score plus a separate SCMS registration. For the 2026 cycle, SET registration closed on 15 April 2026, and BBA classes started from 31 July 2026. SET 2027 registration is expected around December 2026, but that date is not confirmed, so check set-test.org before you plan.

Is admission open for commerce colleges in Pune for 2027?

As of 11 November 2026, the 2026-27 degree admissions have closed. Symbiosis has declared its third BCom merit list, and SP College reports that its 2026-27 admissions have concluded. Dates for the 2027 cycle are not yet published. Keep checking the SPPU website and college websites, and speak to a counsellor about your options.

Do Pune B.Com colleges offer fee concessions for EWS or reserved students?

Some listings claim concessions. For example, one Promilo listing says MIT Arts, Commerce and Science College offers EWS fee concessions, but we could not verify the rules. Ask the college fee office for its written policy, and check the National Scholarship Portal for government scholarships that may apply to you.

Is Fergusson College the best commerce college in Pune?

Fergusson is one of the most recognised names in Pune, but we could not confirm its current fee, cut-off or placement figures. The only fee we found is an old listing, so we have not used it. Compare Fergusson with other colleges on current data, and check its admission window on the official site.