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CA with B.Com at Besant Women's College | LeAF Academy
B.Com + CA · Mangaluru

Don't wait until graduation to start your CA journey.

Pursue B.Com at Besant Women's College while preparing for CA Foundation and both groups of CA Intermediate with LeAF Academy, creating a genuine head start before articleship.

Besant Women's College × LeAF Academy·Integrated with your B.Com journey
Besant Women's College and LeAF Academy collaboration
10CA Foundation + Intermediate papers
2 yrsArticleship after Intermediate
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Besant Women's CollegeKodialbail, Mangaluru
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CA (ICAI)India’s professional accounting qualification
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6 SemestersFoundation + Intermediate pathway
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LeAF AcademyDedicated CA coaching
The opportunity

Use your B.Com years to move through CA Foundation and Intermediate.

Besant Women's College students can pursue Chartered Accountancy alongside their B.Com, with Foundation and both Intermediate groups paced across the degree.

Programme at a glance
CollegeBesant Women's College, Kodialbail, Mangaluru
DegreeB.Com
QualificationCA (ICAI, India)
During B.ComCA Foundation + Intermediate, both groups
After B.Com / articleshipCA Final
FormatIntegrated with the B.Com timetable
A collaboration built for students

Besant's academic environment meets a rigorous professional pathway.

Besant Women's College has an environment centred on holistic development and empowering women through education. LeAF Academy adds structured CA preparation around that academic foundation.

CA coaching structured around the Besant academic schedule.
Foundation and both Intermediate groups planned during B.Com.
Mentoring for exam attempts, pacing and articleship planning.
Besant Women's College and LeAF Academy MoU announcement
Why Besant Women's College

A campus built around holistic development.

Besant Women's College has spent decades building an environment centred on holistic development and empowering women through education, alongside academic and co-curricular opportunities.

For B.Com students taking on CA, that supportive environment matters because the professional qualification demands consistency, time management and sustained preparation.

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Empowerment-focused culture

The college’s mission around women’s education aligns naturally with a demanding professional qualification.

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Well-rounded student life

Sports, cultural associations and community programmes sit alongside academics.

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Supportive environment

A close-knit academic setting can help students balance university and CA preparation.

Why do both?

B.Com gives you the foundation. CA takes it into professional practice.

CA builds directly on the accounting, law, taxation and economics foundations students develop during B.Com.

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Double reinforcement

Accounting, business law and related concepts are encountered through both university and ICAI curricula.

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A head start on articleship

Clearing Foundation and both Intermediate groups during B.Com can allow articleship to begin immediately after graduation, subject to ICAI requirements.

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A safety net

The B.Com degree remains an independent qualification regardless of CA exam outcomes.

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Better exam discipline

CA preparation develops rigorous study habits and time management that can carry across university and professional exams.

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CA Foundation + both Intermediate groups during B.Com.

The recommended six-semester pathway is designed to cover all four Foundation papers and both groups of Intermediate before graduation, leaving CA Final for the articleship stage.

The exact sequence is recommended and should be aligned with the college calendar and ICAI exam sessions for each batch.

Your 3-year roadmap

Six semesters. Foundation through Intermediate.

The recommended sequence uses two semesters for Foundation and two semesters for each Intermediate group, subject to the student’s pace and ICAI exam calendar.

Semester
Subject
Level
Semester 1
CA Foundation
Foundation
Semester 2
CA Foundation
Foundation
Semester 3
CA Intermediate — Group 1
Intermediate
Semester 4
CA Intermediate — Group 1
Intermediate
Semester 5
CA Intermediate — Group 2
Intermediate
Semester 6
CA Intermediate — Group 2
Intermediate
By graduation

Clear the early CA milestones before articleship begins.

The goal is to complete Foundation and both Intermediate groups during the three-year B.Com, so students can move into articleship with a meaningful head start.

10Foundation + Intermediate papers
2 yrsArticleship after Intermediate
What you get with LeAF Academy

Structured CA support beyond the classroom.

The coaching component is designed around the college timetable and ICAI exam cycle.

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Experienced Faculty

Faculty-led preparation focused on concepts, application and exam readiness rather than generic exam-pattern drilling.

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Regular Class Tests

Frequent topic- and paper-wise testing helps identify gaps early, while there is still time to address them.

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Mock Exams

Full-length mocks under realistic, timed conditions help students become comfortable with the actual professional-exam format.

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Additional Study Resources

Supplementary notes, practice question banks and exam-technique guidance built around students balancing a degree and professional qualification.

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Dedicated LMS Support

Recorded sessions, study material and practice resources help students revisit difficult concepts without falling behind.

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Revision Sessions

Structured revision is planned around the college academic calendar and professional exam windows.

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Personalised Mentoring

Ongoing guidance on pacing, exam attempts, paper selection and career planning throughout the programme.

Career direction

Career opportunities after CA

A CA qualification supports careers across audit, taxation, finance, banking, controllership, compliance and independent practice in India and beyond.

Statutory & internal auditBig 4 and mid-tier CA firms
Taxation & GSTTax and GST advisory
Corporate financeFinance and controller roles
Banking & NBFCCredit, risk and compliance
GCCsControllership and FP&A roles
Independent practiceAudit, tax and GST consultancy
For parents

A coordinated path towards articleship.

The B.Com degree and CA qualification remain independent, while the coaching schedule is designed to make both manageable during the college years.

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Two independent qualifications

B.Com is awarded by Besant Women's College / its affiliating university; CA is awarded by ICAI.

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Academic continuity

Students remain full B.Com candidates regardless of CA progress.

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Coordinated attendance

CA coaching is planned around the college timetable.

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Articleship planning

Mentoring helps students understand the transition from Intermediate to articleship.

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Progress guidance

Regular testing and mentoring help students stay aligned with the ICAI exam cycle.

Eligibility & fees

Know the essentials before you enrol.

Eligibility

B.Com admission requirements are set by Besant Women's College and its affiliating university. CA Foundation requires a Class 12 pass; current ICAI rules should be confirmed before registration.

Fees

College fees are set by Besant Women's College. ICAI registration and exam fees are set directly by ICAI, while LeAF Academy's coaching fees are separate. Contact the admissions team for current figures.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is this a combined B.Com + CA degree?
No. B.Com and CA are separate qualifications pursued concurrently, with LeAF Academy providing the CA coaching component.
Can CA Final be completed during B.Com?
No. CA Final follows the required practical-training/articleship stage. The pathway therefore focuses on completing Foundation and Intermediate during B.Com.
Will CA classes affect regular attendance?
Coaching is scheduled around the college timetable so the two can be coordinated.
How much of CA can be completed during B.Com?
The recommended pathway covers all four Foundation papers and both groups of Intermediate across six semesters.
Who handles fee information?
Besant handles B.Com fees, ICAI sets its own registration/exam fees, and LeAF Academy handles CA coaching fees.
Does studying CA make B.Com harder?
The overlapping accounting, law and related subjects can reinforce one another, while structured scheduling reduces avoidable clashes.

Ready to start your CA journey during B.Com?

Speak with LeAF Academy about the B.Com + CA pathway at Besant Women's College and understand the roadmap, schedule and next steps.