In 2026, digital marketing is a non-negotiable pillar for every business, driven by industry leaders like Google and Meta. The learning path is split into three sections: Short-term certifications, Professional Diplomas (e.g., IIDE or Simplilearn), and strategic Degree programs from institutes like MICA and NMIMS. In India, fees currently range from ₹10,000 for certificates to ₹5,00,000+ for premium degrees. This investment unlocks a massive career scope, with starting salaries of ₹2.5L - ₹5L and senior or specialized roles scaling to ₹15L+.

Courses after 12th commerce without Mathematics in 2026 include professional qualifications like Chartered Accountancy (CA), Company Secretary (CS), and Cost and Management Accountant (CMA), along with degrees such as Integrated Law (BA LLB / BBA LLB), BBA, BMS, B.Com (General), Digital Marketing, BHM, BJMC, B.Des, BFT, and BEM. CA offers ₹8-13 LPA (fresher) scaling to ₹25-75+ LPA, CS ₹4.5-6.5 LPA to ₹10-20 LPA, CMA ₹4-6 LPA to ₹12-22 LPA, Integrated Law ₹3-5 LPA to ₹10-25 LPA, BBA ₹2.5-4.5 LPA to ₹13-25 LPA, BMS ₹2.5-4 LPA to ₹10-18 LPA, B.Com General ₹1.5-3 LPA to ₹6-10 LPA, while Digital Marketing grows from ₹2.5-4 LPA to ₹8-15 LPA

In 2026, BBA Specialisations like Digital Business, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Finance, Marketing, HR, and Operations, covering key subjects such as data tools, social campaigns, and investments. They open the career paths in analysis, agency, and banking roles.  Key BBA colleges in Mumbai including IIDE, KES Shroff College, Thakur College, NMIMS, and HR College offering latest specialisations with strong placements and tech focus. The annual fees at these colleges range between ₹30,000 to ₹2,00,000. 

Courses for Girls after 12th commerce in 2026 include professional qualifications like Chartered Accountancy (CA), Company Secretary (CS), and Cost Management Accountancy (CMA), CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), along with degrees such as B.Com (Hons), BBA, BMS, B.Com LLB, and Actuarial Science. CA offers ₹8-13 LPA (fresher) scaling to ₹25-75+ LPA, CS ₹4.5-6.5 LPA to ₹10-20 LPA, CMA ₹4-6 LPA to ₹12-22 LPA, B.Com Hons ₹1.8-3.6 LPA to ₹8-10 LPA, BBA ₹2.5-4.5 LPA to ₹13-25 LPA, while Actuarial Science grows from ₹4-7 LPA to ₹25-50+ LPA.