Assam Don Bosco University (ADBU) offers a two-year, full-time M.Com with a Finance and Investment specialisation at its Azara campus in Guwahati. The course has four semesters and 60 seats shared by three specialisations. ADBU is a private university managed by the Salesians of Don Bosco, and it holds a NAAC A grade. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.76 Lakhs, and INR 3.10 Lakhs with the Azara hostel and food. You need a B.Com with 50% marks, and then you sit a test and an interview on the same day. In 2024-25, ADBU placed 108 of its 742 PG graduates at a median pay of INR 3.36 LPA.
The total fees with hostel is INR 3.10 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.76 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 1.24 Lakhs. You pay in four parts, each July and January, and the first part at admission is INR 59,000. The university sets one fee for every student. The caution deposit of INR 10,000 comes back when you finish the course.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 1.24 Lakhs | INR 31,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Annual fee | INR 34,000 | INR 17,000 a year, 2 years |
| Admission fee | INR 18,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Azara hostel and food | INR 1.32 Lakhs | INR 33,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Hostel admission fee | INR 2,000 | One time |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.76 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.10 Lakhs | Full course |
The 2026 batch started classes on 3 Aug 2026, so the next intake is 2027. The 2027 form is expected to open in Apr 2027, and classes should start in Aug 2027. The Admission Office gives you your test and interview date by email or phone. If you do not pay the admission fee by 5 pm that day, you lose the seat.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Online application form opens | Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| Entrance test and personal interview | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Result and admission offer | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Admission fee, same day by 5 pm | May 2027 | Tentative |
| Balance first-semester fee, within 7 days | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Document check with originals | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Hostel room booking | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start and induction | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You need a bachelor's degree in Commerce with at least 50% marks. The 50% rule is the same for every category. ADBU does not ask for a national exam, because its own test and interview decide. If you are in your final year, you can take a provisional seat and show your pass marksheet by 31 Oct.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor's degree in Commerce from a UGC recognised university |
| Marks | 50% aggregate, the same for every category |
| Entrance | ADBU test and personal interview on one day |
| Final-year students | Provisional seat, pass marksheet by 31 Oct |
You apply online and pay the INR 600 form fee, then sit the test and interview on one day. The Admission Office makes the offer on your past marks and the test. You pay the admission fee before 5 pm that day and the rest within 7 days. If you miss the 5 pm deadline, the seat goes to another student.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply online | Fill the form on the ADBU admission portal and pay INR 600 |
| 2. Test and interview | Both on one day; the date comes by email or phone |
| 3. Admission offer | Based on your past marks and the test and interview |
| 4. Pay the fee | Admission fee before 5 pm that day, the rest within 7 days |
| 5. Document check | Original marksheets, birth proof, caste paper if any, health form |
The only fixed mark is 50% in your B.Com, and it is the same for every category. ADBU does not publish a cutoff list for M.Com. Your past marks and the same-day test and interview decide the seat. ADBU keeps 10% of seats for students from Don Bosco institutions and 20% for Christian minority students.
| Category or quota | Minimum B.Com marks | Year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 50% | 2026 |
| SC, ST and OBC | 50% | 2026 |
| Don Bosco institution quota, 10% of seats | 50% | 2026 |
| Christian minority quota, 20% of seats | 50% | 2026 |
ADBU placed 108 of its 742 PG graduates in 2024-25, at a median pay of INR 3.36 LPA. Another 30 went on to higher studies. These are university-wide PG figures, because ADBU does not publish M.Com-only numbers. The median has gone up from INR 1.92 LPA in 2022-23. The commerce department's 2026 campus drives brought Tata Electronics and Whirlpool.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| PG graduates, 2024-25 | 742 |
| PG graduates placed | 108, which is 15% |
| Median pay, 2024-25 | INR 3.36 LPA |
| Median pay, 2023-24 | INR 2.76 LPA |
| Median pay, 2022-23 | INR 1.92 LPA |
| Higher studies | 30 |
| Campus drives, 2026 | Tata Electronics through Quess Corp, Whirlpool |
ADBU's merit scholarship gives up to INR 68,000 over the course to a student with 90% marks. A means scholarship gives INR 40,000 to students whose family income is below INR 2 Lakhs. Each scheme has only a few places, so ask for it when you take admission. You keep it only if you keep the grade the table names.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Merit, 90% marks | 90% in B.Com, then 8.5 SGPA each semester, 3 places | INR 68,000 over the course |
| Merit, 80% marks | 80% in B.Com, then 8.0 SGPA each semester, 2 places | INR 44,000 over the course |
| Sports | Played for a North East state, then 7.0 SGPA, 1 place | INR 28,000 over the course |
| Means scholarship | Family income below INR 2 Lakhs a year, no F grade | INR 40,000 over the course |
| Physically challenged | Disability certificate, no other scholarship | INR 40,000 over the course |
ADBU holds a NAAC A grade from 2021. It was placed in the 151 to 300 rank range of NIRF's innovation list in 2023. NAAC grades a university on teaching, research and campus. NIRF's innovation list looks at start-up and patent work.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | 2021 | A |
| NIRF Innovation | 2023 | 151 to 300 |
Semesters 1 and 2 are the same for every specialisation. The Finance and Investment papers start in semester 3 and end with a dissertation in semester 4. Every student also does a project in semester 3.
| Semester | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Statistics, financial statement analysis, managerial economics, cost accounting |
| Semester 2 | Research methods, business law, corporate finance, marketing |
| Semester 3 | Advanced corporate finance, investment banking, project work 1 |
| Semester 4 | Financial institution management, portfolio management, dissertation |
The course is taught at the Azara campus on Airport Road, Guwahati. The Azara hostel costs INR 33,000 a semester with food. You can book a room only after you pay the first semester fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | Azara campus, Airport Road, Guwahati |
| Hostel with food | INR 33,000 a semester |
| Hostel caution deposit | INR 5,000, refundable |
| Booking | Only after the first semester fee is paid |
This course suits commerce graduates who want finance subjects at a low fee and can look for a job on their own.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 and its admission procedure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. These are the 2026 batch fees; the 2027 fees are not out yet. Turn on the toggle to add the Azara hostel and food.
Source: ADBU Prospectus 2026 fee and hostel schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
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ADBU publishes no cutoff for this course, so no past number tells you your chances. Your B.Com marks and the same-day test and interview decide the seat.
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