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St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, established in 1860, is one of India’s most prestigious institutions. It is a private Catholic college affiliated with the University of Calcutta since 1862. SXC Kolkata became the first autonomous institution in West Bengal under UGC recognition in 2006.
The NAAC awarded the college an impressive “A++” grade in 2024.
St. Xavier's Kolkata is among the best colleges in India, ranking 8th in the NIRF 2025 rankings. According to Collegedunia (2025), SXC Kolkata is rated:
- 3rd in India for Arts
- 5th for Science
- 21st for Commerce
As of 2025, St. Xavier's Kolkata hosts 8,743 students enrolled in over 40 programs across humanities, sciences, commerce, and management disciplines at the UG, PG, and doctoral levels.
The B.Sc. and BBA/BMS programs are among the top choices among aspirants.
- The first-year fee for the SXC Kolkata B.Sc. program ranges between INR 72,800 and INR 1.7 lakh.
- Admissions to most UG courses are merit-based, determined by academic performance, and subject to seat availability. PG programs require an admission test.
In the academic year 2023-24, the median package secured by UG and PG students at SXC Kolkata was INR 6 LPA, while for students of the Integrated programs, the median salary was INR 5.5 LPA.
McKinsey & Company, Rupeek, DE Shaw & Co., TresVista, and Verizon were among the top recruiters at the SXC Kolkata Placement drive.
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- St. Xavier’s Kolkata Rankings
- St. Xavier's Kolkata Courses and Fees
- St. Xavier’s Kolkata Admission
- St. Xavier’s Kolkata Admissions
- St. Xavier's Kolkata Placement
- St. Xavier's Kolkata Scholarship
- St. Xavier's Kolkata Campus & Infrastructure
- St. Xavier's Kolkata Notable Alumni
- St. Xavier's Kolkata vs Amity University Kolkata
- St. Xavier’s Kolkata FAQs
St. Xavier’s Kolkata Rankings 2025
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, consistently ranks among the top 10 arts and science colleges in India.
| Ranking Agency | Course / Stream | Ranking (India) |
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Overall | 8 |
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Science | 5 |
| Commerce | 21 | |
| Arts | 3 | |
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Science | 8 |
| Commerce | 7 | |
| Arts | 9 |
St. Xavier's Kolkata Courses and Fees
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, offers more than 40 UG, PG, and doctoral programs across the disciplines of arts, commerce, education, science, and management.
- UG degrees at St. Xavier's are available as four-year honours programs with an exit option after three years as per UGC norms.
- BA Hons (Bengali, History, and Pol Sci), B.Com (Hons) are offered in Park Street Campus (Main) as well as Raghabpur Campus.
Campus Shifts:
St. Xavier's offers some programs in three different shifts.
- Morning (6 AM - 9:50 AM): B.Com (boys only)
- Day (10:10 AM - 4:45 PM): B.A., B.Sc., and B.Ed ( co-ed)
- Evening (4 PM - 8.05 PM): B.M.S., B.Com. & M.Com (co-ed)
The St. Xavier’s Kolkata Courses and Fees for the academic year 2025-26 are listed below.
| Program | Course Duration | Key Honours Subject | First Year Fee (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Education [B.Ed] | 2 years | Pedagogy & Teaching | 34,500 |
| B.Sc {Hons.} | 4 years | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Microbiology, Computer Science, Data Science, Mass Communication | 72,800 - 1.7 Lakh |
| B.Com (Hons) | 4 years | - | 19,650 - 1.56 Lakh |
| BA {Hons.} | 4 years | Bengali, History, Pol Science, Sociology | 19,250 - 72,800 |
| Bachelor of Management Studies [BMS] | 4 years | - | 1.71 Lakh |
| BA in Humanities and Social Science | 3 years | Humanities & Social Science | 17,250 - 72,800 |
| B.Sc. Mass Communication | 4 years | Mass Communication | 1.7 Lakh |
| MA | 2 years | Education, English, Pol Science, Sociology, History | 1.12 Lakh - 1.14 Lakh |
| M.Sc. | 2 years | Microbiology, Food & Science, Computer Science, Physics, Economics, Data Science | 1.18 Lakh - 1.59 Lakh |
| M.Com. | 2 years | - | 1.31 Lakh |
| M.Sc. Biotechnology ( Integrated) | 5 years | Biotechnology | 1.67 Lakh - 1.68 Lakh |
| M.Sc Multimedia (Integrated) | 5 years | Multimedia | 1.98 Lakh |
| PHD | 3 - 6 years | Computer Science, English, Pol Science, Microbiology, Biotech, Bengali, Physics, Commerce | - |
Note:
- Fees are collected semester-wise in two installments
St. Xavier’s Kolkata Admission 2026
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, has concluded admissions for the academic year 2025-26.
Below is the tentative schedule for the 2026-27 admissions:
| Particulars | Dates (Tentative) |
|---|---|
| Merit List (BCom/BMS) | June 16, 2026 |
| Merit List (BA/BSc) | June 18, 2026 |
| Last Date of Admission (UG) | June 29 - July 2, 2026 |
| PG Application Form | June 12 - July 16, 2026 |
| PG Admission Test | July 20 - 22, 2026 |
| PG Merit List | July 26 - August 1, 2026 |
St. Xavier’s Kolkata Admissions
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, conducts admission online through admissions.sxccal.edu.
The St. Xavier's Kolkata admission policy is largely merit-based. Selection criteria vary by course:
- B.M.S. and B.Sc. require an entrance test, while most other UG programs are based on Class XII marks.
UG Admission
| Course | Basis of Admission | Key Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| B.A / B.Com (Hons.) | Merit | Based on Class XII marks |
| B.Sc (Hons.) | Entrance / Merit | Class XII (Science Stream) |
| BMS / BBA | Entrance Test + Interview | 10+2 with English |
| B.Sc. Mass Communication | Entrance Test | Class XII (any stream) |
| B.Ed | Merit + Interview | Bachelor's Degree (any stream) |
PG Admission
Admission to St. Xavier's PG program is based on entrance tests. The institute conducts a 100-mark test for all PG programs, respectively, and based on the scores, a merit list is prepared.
PhD Admission
St. Xavier's Kolkata accepts PhD candidates under:
- JRF qualified category (100% weightage to viva-voce)
- Candidates qualified for Assistant Professorship without JRF
- NET score (70% weightage to NET score, 30% to viva-voce)
St. Xavier's Kolkata Placement
St. Xavier's Kolkata’s placement statistics for 2025 are yet to be released.
The latest available data regarding St. Xavier’s Kolkata Placement is for the academic year 2023-24.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| CTC Range (INR) | 4 LPA - 24 LPA |
| Median Package (UG) | INR 6 LPA |
| Median Package (PG) | INR 6 LPA |
| Median Package (Integrated PG) | INR 5.5 LPA |
| Students Placed | UG: 371PG: 136Integrated PG: 16 |
| Total Recruiters | 770+ |
| Internship Opportunities | Aditya Birla Insurance, Britannia, Pepsico, Unstop, Lacozy, Deltastep, Swiggy, Jio group |
St. Xavier's Kolkata Scholarship
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, offers numerous merit and need-based scholarships, including partial and full fee waivers. Some key and major St. Xavier's Kolkata Scholarships include:
- Late Rukmini Devi Goenka Scholarship.
- Infar (India) Scholarship.
- Uma Kanta Agarwal Scholarship.
- Sandeep Darolia Memorial Award. (To the Best B.Com. Part-I student)
- Fr. Joris Memorial Scholarship.
- Luxmi Baid Memorial Scholarship.
- D. K. Ghosh Memorial Gold Medal
- Late Prof. D. K. Ghosh Scholarship.
- Manoj Mody Memorial Scholarship.
- Prabudha Bhattacharya Memorial Scholarship
- Late Raj Prakash Mall Scholarship.
- Mamraj Agarwala Scholarship.
- Sri Harsh Chandra Baldwa Memorial Award. (Best 1st Year B.Com Student)
- Dr Basudeb Banerjee Memorial Scholarship
- Manoranjan Mitra Memorial Award (for the best English grades)
St. Xavier's Kolkata Campus & Infrastructure
St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata, renowned for its academic excellence and vibrant student life, offers a dynamic campus experience that blends tradition with modernity.
SXC Kolkata has two campuses:
- The main campus is situated at 30, Mother Teresa Sarani, Kolkata.
- The Raghabpur Campus is an additional extension situated at Nepalgunge, Kolkata.
Academic and Research Facilities
- Central Library
- Laboratories: Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Central Computing, Data Science, and Multimedia Studio
- Central Research Facility
- Cyber Room
- Finance Lab (provides hands-on data analysis and modelling experience)
Sports and Recreation
- Facilities for football, basketball, cricket, hockey, volleyball, badminton, and rowing
- An annual sports event held every year
- Canteen serving meals throughout the day
Societies and Clubs:
- Among the many student organisations are: Science Association, English Academy, Fine Arts Society, Xavier's Consultancy Club, Xaverian Debating Society.
St. Xavier's Kolkata Hostel
- Separate hostels for boys and girls
- Available room type: single, double and three seater
- Facilities include: 24-hour LAN,
| Room Type | Annual Fee (INR) | Monthly Fee | One-Time Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Seater | 8000 | 9650 | 18,000 |
| 2-Seater | 8000 | 9150 | 18,000 |
| 3-Seater | 8000 | 8650 | 18,000 |
St. Xavier's Kolkata Notable Alumni
SXC Kolkata alumni include Suredranath Tagore, former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly, Leander Paes (Tennis hall of fame), former C.M Kamal Nath, Lakshmi Mittal, among others.
St. Xavier's Kolkata vs Amity University Kolkata
St. Xavier's College and Amity University are both private institutions in Kolkata. Both colleges provide an extensive range of UG and PG degrees in a variety of fields, including arts, commerce, science, and management.
The table below lists some of the significant distinctions between the two colleges.
| Particulars | St. Xavier's College, Kolkata | Amity University, Kolkata |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 1860 | 2015 |
| Type | Private, Catholic, Autonomous College | Private University |
| Affiliation | University of Calcutta | Amity Education Group; Recognized by UGC, AIU, BCI, AICTE |
| Location | Park Street, Kolkata | New Town, Kolkata |
| NIRF Ranking (2024) | 6th among colleges in India | 39th in Law category; 25th in Architecture category |
| Flagship Courses | B.Sc (Hons) and BBA | B.Tech |
| Flagship Course Fee | B.Sc- 60,500 - 1.65 Lakhs (1st Year Fees)BBA- 2.35 Lakhs (Total Fees) | BBA- INR 2.21 Lakhs (1st Year Fees) |
| Specializations | B.Sc- Microbiology, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Economics, Mass Communication, BBA General | BBA General |
| Seat intake | BBA- 160 B.Sc- approximately 50 for each specialization | BBA- 60 seats approximately |
| Website | sxccal.edu | amity.edu/kolkata |
St. Xavier’s Kolkata FAQs
Ques. What is the attendance policy at St. Xavier's Kolkata?
Ans. St. Xavier's Kolkata requires all UG and PG students to maintain a 75% attendance record in each paper. Condonation is allowed for PG students with at least a 55% attendance record (60% for M.Com.).
Ques. What specialisations does St. Xavier's Kolkata offer in the B.Sc {Hons.} and BA (Hons), and BA courses?
Ans. The various specializations offered by SXC Kolkata for B.Sc {Hons.} and BA (Hons) and BA courses are mentioned below:
| Courses | Specialisations |
|---|---|
| B.Sc {Hons.} | Microbiology, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Economics, Mass Communication |
| BA {Hons.} | English, Political Science, History, Sociology, Bengali, |
| BA | General, Journalism, Film Studies, History, Hindi, Communicative English, Environmental Studies, Humanities |
Ques. Is there a hostel facility at SXC Kolkata?
Ans. Yes, St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, operates two hostels for boys and girls. The hostels of SXC Kolkata have the following features:
- Single, double, and triple occupancy rooms.
- Hostels are equipped with 24-hour LAN connectivity
- Generators for an uninterrupted power supply
- Water heaters
- Purified drinking water facilities.
The hostel fee can range from INR 34,650 to INR 35,650 per year, depending on room type.
Ques. Does St. Xavier's Kolkata have indoor and outdoor sports facilities?
Ans. Yes, SXC Kolkata has many indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Facilities are available for football, basketball, cricket, hockey, volleyball, badminton, and rowing. Students can engage in chess, table tennis, carrom, and foosball. SXC Kolkata also organizes many sports events, especially in December
Ques. Does St. Xavier's Kolkata offer scholarships?
Ans. Yes, there are various government as well as universities’ private university scholarships offered by SXC Kolkata. Some of the most availed scholarship of SXC Kolkata is mentioned below:
- Shilpi Bhargava Memorial Scholarship.
- Lal Chand Kanoi Scholarship.
- Uma Kanta Agarwal Scholarship.
- Sandeep Darolia Memorial Award. (To the Best B.Com. Part I student)
- Fr. Joris Memorial Scholarship.
- Luxmi Baid Memorial Scholarship.
- D. K. Ghosh Memorial Gold Medal
- Late Prof. D. K. Ghosh Scholarship.
- Manoj Mody Memorial Scholarship
Ques. How many campuses do St. Xavier's Kolkata operate?
Ans. St. Xavier's Kolkata operates two campuses: the Park Street Campus (main) and one at Raghabpur in Nepalgunge. The Raghabpur Campus offers the same syllabus and degree as the Park Street Campus.
Programs offered at the Raghabpur Campus include:
- B.A.: Bengali, History, Political Science, Humanities & Social Science
- B.Com
- M.A. (Bengali)
- PhD (Bengali)
The rest of the program catalogue is offered through the Park Street Campus.
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Yes, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata, does offer B.A. (Honours) programs in History, Political Science, and Economics in the English medium
ST Xavier's Kolkata PG Diploma Human Resource Management is offered as 1 Year full-time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for PG Diploma are a Graduation. The total fees for ST Xavier's Kolkata PG Diploma Human Resource Management in 2025 are INR 62,000 for the complete course duration. St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata, offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (HRM) through its Career Oriented Programme (COP). Admission is direct, based on an online application, followed by an interview.
St. Xavier's Kolkata B.Com {Hons.} is offered as 3 Years full-time program. The minimum eligibility criteria for B.Com {Hons.} are 10+2. The total fees for ST Xavier's Kolkata B.Com {Hons.} in 2025 are INR 1.42 Lakhs for the complete course duration.
ST Xavier's Kolkata UG Admission 2025 is open. Interested candidates are advised to apply online at the earliest. The minimum eligibility criteria for BMS {Hons.} is 10+2 with 60%+CUET.
Yes, St. Xavier's College, Kolkata, offers the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program, which is officially titled the Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) Honours. The fee for the BMS course is mentioned below:
Admission to the UG course will be based on the academic performance and interview conducted by the College. Selection to Law courses, MBA, Post Graduation courses and PhD programme will be based on the entrance examination conducted by the College. The interview will be conducted for admission in B.Ed. The application form can be submitted online through the official website of the college (https://sxuk.edu.in/). The application form for PhD admission can be downloaded from the website of the College. The application fee should be submitted through Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card.
St. Xavier's Kolkata conducts its entrance test or admits students based on merit, depending on the course. CUET is not mandatory for admission to UG and PG courses.
St. Xavier's College - [SXC], Kolkata offers the BBA course. The cut-off for the Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS), a program similar to BBA, was 95.87% for general category students.
The fee varies as per the course. The fee ranges between INR 18,500 to 78,200 at the St. Xavier's College - [SXC], Kolkata.
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B.Sc. Honors Biomedical Course is not available in St. Xavier’s College Kolkata. There are other specialisations available in the course such as Statistics and Physics.
The admission process of St. Xavier’s College varies from course to course. Click here to get the course wise admission criteria of the UG and PG levels.
Selection will be based on the marks secured in the qualifying examination and interview. The college will upload a merit list based on the performance in the last examination. Shortlisted candidates will be eligible for the interview conducted by the college. The final merit list of selected candidates will be uploaded on the official website of the college. The application form can be submitted online for the UG, MBA, and Integrated Law admission and the application form for Ph.D. admission can be downloaded from the official website of St. Xavier’s College. The application fee can be paid through the Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card or Cash.
The total fee for the BSc in microbiology is INR 60,500 at St. Xavier's College Kolkata, Kolkata. Candidates seeking admission to 3-year B.Sc program should have passed 10+2 in a relevant discipline from a recognized board of education. The application form can be submitted online through the official website of the college
Admission to the UG course will be based on the academic performance and interview conducted by the College. Selection to Law courses, MBA, Post Graduation courses and PhD programme will be based on the entrance examination conducted by the College. The interview will be conducted for admission in B.Ed. The application form can be submitted online through the official website of the college. The application form for PhD admission can be downloaded from the website of the College. The application fee should be submitted through Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card.
Yes, you are eligible to apply for a B.Ed program at SXC Kolkata after completing your B.Com degree. However, there are entrance exams required for the B.Ed program.
The total fee structure for B.Sc Computer Science course for 3 years is INR 60,500 and you must have passed 12th with minimum aggregate marks to be eligible.
All the courses which are offered in major mode are also offered in minor options to the students. Also, the credits required for minor courses at SXC Kolkata are:
(i) 32 credits for a 4-year Hons. degree or (ii) 24 credits for a 3-year Major degree.
The SXC Kolkata entrance exam date for BBA course hasn’t been annnounced yet but it will be somewhere conducted around June 2024.