SXC Palayamkottai B.Com Corporate Secretaryship: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The B.Com (General) is an Aided programme under Shift I with very low fees (INR 10,247 per semester) and covers standard commerce subjects. The B.Com (Corporate Secretaryship) is a Self-Financing programme under Shift II (INR 18,000 per semester) with a specialised curriculum focused on company law, corporate governance, secretarial practice, SEBI regulations, and securities law. The Corporate Secretaryship variant is specifically designed for students aspiring to become Company Secretaries (CS) or work in corporate compliance and governance roles, and its curriculum is aligned with the ICSI syllabus.

Ans. Yes, graduates of B.Com (Corporate Secretaryship) from a recognised university are eligible to directly register for the ICSI Executive Programme, bypassing the Foundation Programme. This is a significant advantage as it saves approximately 8-12 months in the CS qualification journey. Students can even register for the ICSI Foundation Programme while pursuing B.Com (Corporate Secretaryship) in their first or second year, and then transition directly to the Executive Programme after graduation.

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as Company Secretaries (after completing ICSI qualification), compliance officers, legal advisors, corporate governance professionals, secretarial auditors, and corporate law consultants. They can also work in roles such as Registrar of Companies, SEBI compliance officer, or in the legal departments of listed companies. The median starting salary for B.Com (Corporate Secretaryship) graduates is around INR 1.32 LPA at entry level, which increases significantly after completing the full CS qualification (INR 6-12 LPA for qualified CS professionals). Many graduates also pursue LLB, MBA, or M.Com after this degree.

Ans. The B.Com (Corporate Secretaryship) is offered under Shift II (Self-Financing) at SXC Palayamkottai, with classes running from 1:45 PM to 6:45 PM. This timing is advantageous for students who wish to attend ICSI Foundation or Executive Programme coaching classes in the morning. Since it is a self-financing programme, the fees are higher than the Shift I aided B.Com (General), but the specialised curriculum and career alignment with the CS profession make it a worthwhile investment for students with clear career goals in corporate secretaryship.

Ans. The curriculum covers both standard commerce subjects and specialised corporate secretaryship subjects. Core subjects include Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Business Law, Taxation, and Business Economics. Specialised subjects include Company Law, Secretarial Practice, Corporate Governance, Securities Law and SEBI Regulations, Drafting of Corporate Documents, and Corporate Restructuring. Value-added courses such as Tally, Typewriting, and Office Automation are also compulsory. Internship and project work are mandatory components of the curriculum.

Ans. B.Com (Corporate Secretaryship) is generally less competitive than B.Com (General) at SXC Palayamkottai, as the General programme has only 64 aided seats and is extremely popular. The Corporate Secretaryship programme also has 64 seats under Shift II (Self-Financing). Since it is a specialised programme with a specific career focus, it attracts students who are specifically interested in the CS profession or corporate law, rather than the broader student population. Students with Commerce background in 10+2 and a clear interest in corporate governance and company law are the ideal candidates for this programme.