BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HONOURS)

2018-21

Institute of Commerce, Nirma University M-Block, Nirma University, S.G. Highway,

Ahmedabad- 3824 81, Gujarat, India

Phone: +91-79-30642600, 604, +91-2717-241911-15

Fax: 02717-241916

Email: admissions.ic@nirmauni.ac.in

Website: www.nirmauni.ac.in/icnu

Note: The information provided in the brochure is pertaining to the current status, and is subject to change. The admission

process of the Institute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Ahmedabad.

Dr Karsanbhai K. Patel established the NERF in 1994 with a view to promote and support

higher education in India. The NERF is a trust that crystallized his long cherished dream of

providing world-class education and inculcating the spirit of social relevance among the

young students of the country. Among many social projects that he has initiated, NERF is

monumental of his commitment to the society.

Shri Ambubhai M. Patel

Managing Trustee, Nirma Education

and Research Foundation

Shri Rakeshbhai Patel

Vice Chairman, Nirma Limited

Shri Hirenbhai K. Patel

Managing Director, Nirma Limited

Dr Pankajbhai Patel

Chairman and Managing Director

Zydus Cadila Health Care, Ahmedabad

Shri J. P. Joshipara

Academician

Dr P. N. Bhagwati

Industrialist and Educationist,

Chairman, Bhagwati Sphero Cast Limited

Dr. Alka Mahajan

Dean, Faculty of Technology and Engineering,

Nirma University

G. Ramachandran Nair

Executive Registrar (Secretary)

Dr Anup K. Singh

Director General, Nirma University

Smt Anju Sharma, IAS

Principal Secretary, Higher and Technical

Education, Education Department,

Government of Gujarat, Gandhinagar

Shri R. D. Shah

Chartered Accountant, Trustee

Nirma Education and Research Foundation

Prof. N. R. Madhava Menon

Hon. Director, Bar Council of Kerla

M. K. Nambyar Academy for Continuing Legal

Education

Shri Kamalbhai Trivedi

Advocate General

Gujarat High Court, Ahmedabad

Shri Vipinbhai S. Parikh

Advocate

Prof. Utpal Sharma

Dean, Faculty of Architecture, Nirma University

BOARD OF GOVERNORSDr Karsanbhai K. Patel

Chairman, Nirma Limited,

Chairman, Nirma Education and Research Foundation,

President, Nirma University

NIRMA EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION (NERF)

MISSION

Nirma University emphasizes the all-round

development of its students. It aims at producing

not only good professionals, but also good and

worthy citizens of a great country, aiding in its

overall progress and development.

It endeavours to treat every student as an individual,

to recognize their potential and to ensure that they

receive the best preparation and training for

achieving their career ambitions and life goals.

QUALITY STATEMENT

To develop high quality professionals

who reflect and demonstrate values

that the university stands for, through

innovation and continuous

improvement in facilitation of learning,

research and extension activities

VISION

Shaping a better future for mankind by developing effective and

socially responsible individuals and organizations

Accreditation

The Institute of Commerce, Nirma University is a constituent Institution of Nirma University. Nirma

University and its constituent Institutions are accredited with 'A' grade by National Assessment and

Accreditation Council (NAAC), an autonomous accreditation institution of the University Grants

Commission, Government of India.

The letter grade 'A' is the highest grade awarded to an institution of higher education by NAAC. This

accreditation status indicates that Nirma University and all its constituent Institutions meet the

standards of quality as set by NAAC, in terms of their performance related to educational processes and

outcomes covering the curriculum, teaching-learning, evaluation, faculty, research, infrastructure,

learning resources, organisation, governance, financial well-being and student services.

Approvals

• Institute of Commerce is a constituent Institution of the Nirma University, a statutory university

established under the Gujarat Government Act, 2003. The University is recognized by the University

Grants Commission (UGC) under Section 2(f) of the UGC Act.

• All academic programmes offered by the Institute are recognized by the UGC.

ProgrammeThe Institute, currently,

offers only

Bachelor of Commerce

(Honours) Programme

Nirma University

Nirma University, Ahmedabad, was established as a Statutory University in 2003. The

University is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) of the

UGC Act. The University is also accredited with ‘A’ grade by National Assessment and

Accreditation Council (NAAC). Nirma University is Ranked among the top 100 universities by

by MHRD, GOI.

Nirma University consists of the Faculty of Technology, Faculty of Management, Faculty of

Commerce, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Architecture &

Planning and Faculty of Research and Doctoral Studies. The graduate, post-graduate, and

doctoral level programmes offered by these faculties are rated highly by accreditation

agencies, industry, business magazines, and students.

Innovation, quality, and excellence are the key driving forces on the campus which have

translated the vision of the University Institutions into reality. Today, the campus vibrates with

not only world class curricular activities but also with myriad of activities like international

conventions, symposia, conferences, student competitions, conclaves, short-term industry

relevant programmes, cultural activities, etc.

The Institute

Founded on the vision of Padmashree Dr. Karsanbhai K. Patel, the Institute of Commerce,

Nirma University symbolizes the principles of brilliance, excellence and professionalism. It

aims to impart top-class education in the field of Accounting as well as Banking,Financial

Services and Insurance (BFSI) Sector.

The Institute of Commerce believes in serious academic pursuit by means of prudent mix of

relevance and rigor in its curriculum design and delivery aimed at imparting the relevant

skills, knowledge and ideas through intellectually stimulating debates & discussions,

innovative teaching pedagogies and exposure to industry practices. The Institute is dedicated

to its goal of adding value to life and professional standards.

Institute of Commerce, a centre of learning where knowledge fuels the desire for distinction,

aims to pioneer in serving the changing needs of the industry. The campus infrastructure and

amenities are comparable to any reputed university around the world. It hosts fully equipped

classrooms where focused discussions, interactive study sessions, role plays, presentations,

case studies etc. are held.

Curriculum

Summer InternshipThe students are required to undergo Summer Internship for a period of four weeks at the end

of 4th Semester. The internship is arranged at companies/industries to enable the students to

gain practical/real-life experience of industry/corporate world.

The Bachelor in Commerce intends to prepare students for their career in Accounting

profession and BFSI sector. It aims to develop requisite knowledge, skills, and attitudes in

them to meet the challenges of the accounting, auditing, taxation and BFSI sector domains.

The endeavour of the programme is to develop skills focused in accounting. The programme

focuses equally on theoretical and practical aspects of the above mentioned domains,

promoting an attitude of life-long learning among the students and preparing them as a

professional. It comprises of six semesters (two semesters in each year). On successful

completion of the six semesters, a degree of Bachelors in Commerce (Honours) [B.Com.

(Hons.)] is awarded to the students.

Unique Features:• Focused and relevant course contents with rigour in teaching and assessment.

• Academic support and resource persons from Institute of Management, Institute of Law

and Other Institutions of Nirma University.

• Curriculum includes summer internship.

• Provides strong pathway for gainful employment and for pursuing higher studies in India

and abroad.

• Rich library resources

Programme Structure/Design:• Duration – 3 years (six semesters)

• Medium of Instruction – English

• Credits – Total 150 credits

• Courses – 1 to 6 credits (one credit hour equals one contact hour per week).

About the Programme:

Sem. Course Code Course Title Credit

I CC1 Financial Accounting – I 6

CC2 Elements of Commerce 5

GE1 Business Mathematics 4

GE2 Principle of Micro Economics 4

AECC1 General English 4

SEC1 Computer Application 2

II CC3 Financial Accounting – II 5

CC4 Cost Accounting 6

SEC2 Business Statistics 4

GE3 Principle of Macro Economics 3

AECC2 Business Communication 4

GE11 International Business 3

III CC5 Corporate Accounting – I 6

CC6 Cost & Management Accounting 6

CC7 Company Law 5

AECC3 Environmental Studies 4

GE5 Indian Economy 4

IV CC8 Direct Tax Law 6

CC9 Corporate Accounting – II 6

CC10 Financial Management 6

GE6 General and Commercial Laws 4

University Elective 3

V Core Courses

CC11 Indirect Taxation 5

CC12 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance 5

Electives: Students have to Choose either first three

(Accounting) or last three (BFSI)of the courses

DSE–A–1 Advanced Accounting and Reporting 5

DSE–A–2 Auditing 5

DSE–A–3 Project Feasibility and Financing 5

DSE–B–1 Indian Financial System 5

DSE–B–2 Banking 5

DSE–B–3 Insurance 5

VI Core Courses* (*Awaiting approval from University Authorities)

CC13 Entrepreneurship 5

CC14 Business Research Methods 5

Electives: Students have to Choose either first three

(Accounting) or last three (BFSI)of the courses

DSE–A–4 Corporate Tax Planning 5

DSE–A–5 Strategic Management Accounting 5

DSE–A–6 Financial Statement Analysis 5

DSE–B–1 Fundamentals of Investment 5

DSE–B–2 Merchant Banking and other Financial Services 5

DSE–B–3 Study of International Financial Services Centre 5

Grand Total 150

Beyond AcademicsWe believe that it is our responsibility to develop our students as professionals right on the

campus while they are still students. We consider students as active partners in managing the

Institute and its activities such as conferences, guest lectures, seminars, placement, etc., and

ensures that they play an active role in the life of the Institute rather than being passive

recipients. The time that students spend at the campus, are designed to be the most

fulfilling periods of their lives.

Co-curricular and Extra-curricular Activities

The students are encouraged to plan, organize and participate in various co-curricular

activities on their own with basic support from the Institute. Such an atmosphere inculcates a

spirit of leadership and an understanding of different aspects of management. They

undertake such activities not merely for the learning value but also for the pleasure that

comes with the experience of well accomplishment of a job. The students get to recognize

their talents and skills in the process, and are inspired to develop themselves further.

• Institute Lecture Series

• Institute Lecture Seminars

• Sports meets

AdmissionsNumber of seats: 60

Upto 15% of seats are allocated for admission to NRI/NRI Sponsored category.

Admission Categories:

A] General Category

B] NRI(Self)/NRI Sponsored Category

C] FN/PIO/Gulf & South East Asia (CIWGC-SEA) Category

Eligibility:

The students seeking admission in the first year of Degree Programme leading to Bachelor of

Commerce (Honours) [B.Com(Honours)] shall have passed the HSC examination (10+2) or

any other recognized examination considered equivalent by Nirma University with English as

a subject alongwith any one of the following subjects: Accountancy/Business

Administration/Economics/Statistics/Mathematics

Selection Process :

Merit of admission is based on aggregate percentage of marks in qualifying examination (i.e.

12th Standard).

Apply Online : Online Application Form is available on http://www.nirmauni.ac.in/icnu

th Last Date to apply : 11 June, 2018

Fee Structure :

Fee Head FEE ( 2018 – 19)

Tuition Fee (General Category) Rs. 75,000 per annum

Foreign Nationals/PIO Tuition Fee US$ 2500 or equivalent in

Indian Rupees per annum

NRI/NRI Sponsored Tuition Fee US$ 5000 or equivalent in

Indian Rupees per annum

Gulf & South East Asia (CIWGC-SEA) Tuition Fee US$ 2000 or equivalent in

Indian Rupees per annum

Foreign Nationals/PIO from SAARC Countries Tuition Fee US$ 2000 or equivalent in

Indian Rupees per annum

Examination Fee Rs. 7000 per annam

Enrollment Fees Rs. 1000/-

Eligibility Certificate (If required) Rs. 1000/-

Library Deposit Rs. 5500/-

Other Deposit Rs. 1500/-

Activity Fee Rs. 5,000/- per annum

JurisdictionThe admission process of the Institute shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of

Ahmedabad. The Information provided in the Brochure reflects the current status and is

subject to change.

The Campus

The University is situated about 15 kms. from Ahmedabad city, on the Sarkhej-Gandhinagar

Highway. A 110-acre lush green campus in picturesque surroundings provides a refreshing

environment, stimulating intellectual alertness and creativity. The campus has an ambience

that motivates the students to grow. The University building has several amphitheaters, flat

classrooms, an auditorium with a capacity of 450 seats, computer centre, a communication

lab, a fully automated library, an art gallery, faculty and administrative blocks, conference

rooms, and other facilities. Modernity, aestheticism, and grandeur characterize the buildings.

The campus also has modern sports facilities. The overall atmosphere is distinguished by

serenity, which is conducive for intellectual pursuits.

Classrooms

The classrooms are equipped with multimedia and audio-visual equipment to facilitate

effective learning. Classrooms are designed to promote maximum interaction between the

faculty and students. Each classroom has internet connectivity through LAN and Wi-Fi.

Computing Facilities

Computing facilities for the students include a well-equipped lab. A state-of-the-art gigabyte

network connects every corner of the Institute. High-speed servers running on a variety of

platforms to suit all kinds of requirements support the entire network. A 256mbps dedicated

optic fiber leased line and wi-fi hotspots enable round the clock internet connectivity. The

Institute has also acquired the latest software, namely SPSS and Oracle,among others.

Internet and Intranet mail servers are available to students and faculty round the clock.

Library Resource Centre (LRC)

The library provides access to a wide range of business related sources that include leading

national and international business periodicals in addition to an impressive collection of

business databases, digitized corporate annual reports, and CDs/DVDs. The library has more

than 33,500 volumes of books.

The library subscribes to 13 databases. Around 15000 e-journals are subscribed through

databases such as EBSCO's Business Source Complete, and Academic Search Complete, Elsevier's

Science Direct: Business, Management & Accounting package, Emerald Management, JSTOR

archival e-journal package and Oxford e-bundle. The library subscribes to ISI Emerging Markets

database which provides trade related information from all over the world. The financial and

economic databases subscribed by the library are Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy's-

Industry Outlook, Ace Equity and Ace Mutual Fund from Accord Fintech, IndiaStat, EPWRF India

Series, Frost and Sullivan, and SCOPUS. The library also subscribes to Indiastat.com and has

Springer e-books collection. All databases are accessible on Campus IP's and remote access is

given on request as well.

The library is fully automated through Koha: an open source software, accessible on the campus

LAN. This user-friendly package facilitates issue and return of books with Web-catalogue. The

library has adopted the latest information technologies like CD, DVD, multimedia kits, barcode

scanners, and text and graphic scanners for effective use of library services.

Infrastructure

CS Tejpal Sheth

Ms. Deeksha Gahlaut

Ms. Manjari Mundand

Monita Shastri

Librarian

M.L.I.Sc.

Prof. Dhyani Mehta

Dr. Shreya Biswas

Shri Devang Patel

Indranil Banerji

Head, Corporate Relations,

PGDM (Marketing)

Prof Vishal Jani

Prof. Dhiren Jotwani

Ms. Shweta Trivedi

Senior Assistant

Faculty

Full Time Faculty

Visiting / Guest Faculty

Officers

Prof Deepak Danak

M.Com., PhD

Area: Economics & Finance

Dr. Avani Shah

M.Com., M.Phil, PhD

Area: Accountancy, Financial

Management, Commerce

Prof. Udai Paliwal

M.Com., PhD

Area : Accounting & Finance

Dr. Sumita Shroff Goyal

M.Com., PhD

Area : Accounting &

Financial Management