A. N. College, Patna

The Self-Financed Commerce Department at A.N. College, Patna offers specialized undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to meet industry demands, providing students with cutting-edge knowledge in accounting, finance, taxation, and business management. Unlike traditional streams, this department operates on a self-sustaining model, offering enhanced infrastructure, industry-aligned curricula, and additional certification courses in collaboration with CA/CS/CMA institutes, NSE Academy, and Tally Education.

Key features include:

• Smart classrooms with digital accounting software labs Dedicated placement cell for commerce graduates Guest lectures by Chartered Accountants and financial experts Practical training in GST filing, stock market operations, and auditing

The department bridges the gap between academia and the corporate world, producing skilled commerce professionals ready for today's dynamic business environment.

The Self-Financed Commerce Department at A.N. College, Patna is equipped with specialized infrastructure to deliver industry-relevant commerce education, funded through its self-sustaining model.

1. Academic Infrastructure

• Digital Classrooms:
• 3 smart classrooms with interactive panels
• Audio-visual systems for case study presentations
• Live streaming capability for expert lectures
• Computer Lab:
• 15-workstation lab with Tally Prime, QuickBooks, and SAP software
• NSE/BSE trading simulation terminals
• Dedicated server for financial database access

2. Practical Training Facilities

• Commerce Lab:
• GST filing workstations with ASP/GSP emulators
• Physical/virtual accounting voucher systems
• Document processing center for audit practice
• Business Analytics Center:
• SPSS/Tableau workstations
• Bloomberg Terminal (planned 2024)

3. Certification & Skill Development

• Tally Academy Partner Lab
• NSE Certified Financial Markets Lab
• Dedicated CS/CMA coaching center within campus

4. Administrative Support

• Department Office:
• Student helpdesk for fee/registration
• Placement coordination cell
• Industry collaboration desk
• Digital Resources:
• Subscription to Capitaline, Prowess IQ databases
• Access to Taxmann and ICAI e-resources

5. Student Amenities

• Commerce Library:
• 500+ specialized titles
• CA/CS/CMA study material bank
• E-resource kiosks
• Discussion Lounges:
• Case study collaboration spaces
• Interview preparation cubicles

6. Technology Integration

• Blockchain-based certificate verification for courses
• AI-powered doubt resolution chatbot
• Virtual internship tracking system

This infrastructure enables:

• 100% software proficiency for graduates
• Industry-aligned certification pathways
• Enhanced placement opportunities

The department reinvests 30% of fees into annual infrastructure upgrades, maintaining NAAC-mandated quality standards while offering premium facilities beyond regular streams.