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Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (BAF) — Step-by-Step Roadmap

Your journey, phase by phase

  1. Phase 1 · Class 11–12 Class 12 prerequisites Commerce with Accountancy is the usual route; Maths is preferred.
    • BAF usually admits Commerce students, though some colleges accept other streams.
    • Class 12 Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics and Maths are the preparation subjects.
    • Mumbai University and several others fill seats on Class 12 merit.
    • Strengthen basic maths and accounting concepts.
    Preferred stream
    Commerce
    Admission
    Mostly merit-based
  2. Phase 2 · After Class 12 Admission process Merit list admission or CUET-UG depending on the university.
    • Register on the university or college portal during the admission window.
    • Fill in your preferences and upload marksheets.
    • Check merit lists, pay fees and confirm admission.
    • Note that some autonomous colleges conduct their own interviews.
    Process
    Merit list, fee payment, confirmation
  3. Phase 3 · Year 1–3 Six semesters of study Accounting, taxation, auditing, finance and law.
    • Year 1: Financial Accounting, Business Law, Economics, Business Communication and Mathematics.
    • Year 2: Advanced Accounting, Cost Accounting, Taxation (Direct and GST), Auditing and Financial Management.
    • Year 3: Corporate Accounting, Financial Services, Management Accounting and electives.
    • The course is aligned with the skills needed for CA, CMA and CS exams.
    Semesters
    6
    Aligned with
    CA, CMA, CS syllabi
  4. Phase 4 · Year 2–3 Internships and certifications Work in accounting firms and learn software.
    • Do a summer internship in an audit or tax firm.
    • Learn Tally, Excel, SAP basics and GST filing practice.
    • Join CA Foundation or CS coaching alongside the degree.
    • Build a short portfolio of practical accounting work.
    Tools
    Tally, Excel, GST portals
  5. Phase 5 · After graduation After BAF Jobs or higher study.
    • Jobs: accountant, audit associate, tax executive, financial analyst.
    • Higher study: M.Com, MBA Finance, CA Intermediate by direct entry (as a graduate).
    • Professional courses: CFA, ACCA and CMA.
    • Government: bank and SSC exams.
    Direct entry
    Graduates can enter CA Intermediate directly

Verify on the official source

Exam dates, fees, paper patterns and eligibility rules are revised by the regulator from time to time. Treat this roadmap as your map, and confirm the current rules on the official site before you register or pay any fee.

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