Bankura Sammilani College was established in the year 1948. The commerce department has started its journey in 5th February, 1958 with the course of I.Com. In the year 1959, pass course in its wings and from 1969 Honours course have been started. Many renowned teachers served this department from time to time. Students after graduating from the department have been engaged successfully in various professions like banking, insurance, audit and accounts, marketing sector etc. A good number of students are also engaged in their own business. At present, the department is consisting of four full time teachers of them 3 faculty members hold Ph.D. degree and one faculty member hold CA. Apart from them, faculty members of Economics, Mathematics are also participated to teach in their respective subjects. Students are admitted to B.Com. (both in Honours and Programme) strictly on the basis of merit (as per the norms laid down by the Bankura University).