Presidency University Kolkata has been ranked 151 by NIRF in 2020 among the top universities of India while St Xavier’s College Kolkata is ranked at number 9 for Arts by The Week in 2020. Both the institutions are known for their well-structured program curriculum and world-class faculty within the Arts department.

Admissions:

The total student intake for Bachelor of Arts English Honours at Presidency and St Xavier’s are 30 and 100 respectively.

• The required eligibility for admission at Presidency University is a minimum score of 65% with English as mandatory subjects. Whereas, students with a minimum score of 60% in 12th from a recognized board are eligible for admission at St. Xavier’s Kolkata.

• Presidency University conducts PUBDET for admission. At St. Xavier’s Kolkata the admission is merit-based.

• The course fee for Presidency University and St Xavier’s Kolkata is INR 13,600 and INR 60,500 respectivecourly.

Curriculum:

Presidency University Kolkata:

• The University follows a combination of grounding British literature as well as the global diversity of the English language with the aim of developing the linguistic skills of students.

• The curriculum is divided into 12 courses, with 12 core subjects and 4 optional open elective modules, which students can choose to specialize in.

St Xavier’s Kolkata:

• The course curriculum is spread across 6 semesters with a core focus on British English literature, including drama, prose, poetry, and history of writing and literature.

• It offers a more detailed course structure in terms of understanding the English language through the works of multiple writers and researchers.

Faculty:

Presidency University Kolkata:

• The faculty members within the English Honours department facilitate interactive informal discussions and tutorial sessions where students and faculty get to interact on a more personal level.

• They follow a combined routine of classroom lectures along with audio-visual aids and techniques in order to keep the curriculum updated and maintain student interest.

St Xavier’s Kolkata:

• The faculty members are academicians with a high level of expertise in research and English language methodologies.

• The core focus of teaching is to make sure that students understand fundamental concepts through interactive exercises, research work, reading manuscripts, and practicing writing through literature.

Infrastructure:

Presidency University Kolkata has a larger campus as opposed to St Xavier’s Kolkata. While both institutions offer great resources in terms of a well-equipped library, reading materials, language labs and study halls, etc.

Placements: Both Presidency University and St Xavier’s Kolkata offers decent placements.

The top recruiters at Presidency University are Cognizant, MOU, etc. Some of the major recruiters at St. Xavier’s Kolkata are Adidas, Ernst & Young, Asian Paints. Most students of BA English Honours opt for higher studies, instead of appearing for placement drive.

Based on the given factors, students can make a well-informed choice between the two institutions for BA in English Honours.

Both the colleges are different from each other in terms of rules and the curriculum. Having to know some people in both of these colleges, here are some comparative points you can refer to before making a decision.

• If you are an early riser, Narsee Monjee is the best as the classes start in the early morning. On the other hand, classes at St. Xaviers Kolkata are usually conducted in the evening from 4 pm to 8 pm. 
• Choosing between the two also depends on your perspective whether you want to be in your comfort or you want to see a change in your schedule.
• CA is not an easy subject. One of my friends has cleared IPCC and it will require a lot of dedication and hard work. 
• Coupled with B.Com it becomes more challenging. But if you are well prepared, it will not be a problem.
• The quality of education and brand name is at par for both the colleges, however, if you are an average student then Narsee Monjee is a better choice. 
• This is because you can attend the classes in the morning itself and finish by noon so that you can join coaching in the evening. 
• Both the colleges demand a minimum of 75% attendance however, in recent years Narsee Monjee has been allowing students with at least 50% attendance. So again the decision depends on your dedication towards CA.
• Being in a morning college also makes you disciplined. You will be able to work on a routine.

Overall, CA is one of the prestigious career perspectives in India and there is a huge scope for CA graduates. Thus, you must choose the college wisely. Both of these colleges stand apart from each other In terms of schedule and even location. Know your determination towards your goal and you can easily make a choice.

The University of Calcutta is among the top 10 universities in India, as per the NIRF ranking 2020. According to the India Today survey, the university got the fifth rank among all the general universities of the country. St. Xavier's College has recently ranked 7th in the NIRF, 2020. The institute is the only one with an A++ grade by NAAC.

Admission:

University of Calcutta:

• For admission to MSc programs, the university has its entrance exam followed by an interview.

• Applicants should have at least 55% marks in BSc (Hons.) Computer Science or equivalent.

1st-year fee for MSc in Computer Science is Rs.2,314.

St. Xavier's College:

• Admissions to PG courses, including MSc in Computer Science are based on the entrance test conducted by the university.

• Applicants must have attained a bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent (BIT/BCA) with a minimum of 55% in Honors. The minimum percentage required is 45% for the reserved category.

The total fee for the 1st year in MSc Computer Science is Rs.22,000.

Placement Statistics:

University of Calcutta:

The university is partnered with various government agencies and private organizations to provide placement and training workshops to the students.

• Few of the partner companies are BSNL, ONGC, CSIR, SBI, GSI, DLF, Albert David, and Cognizant.

• The average salary package offered was 3 LPA in the last academic year.

• Top recruiters are Axis Bank, TCS, Wipro, HSBC, PWC, Tata Motors, Samsung, NSE, ITC, Reliance, Nestle, etc.

St. Xavier's College:

• SXC has witnessed an increase in the number of offers and average CTC offered during the on-campus placements in the past three years.

• During the 2016-17 academic session, around 30 companies participated in the placement drive, and in the 2018-19 session, this increased to 43.

• Students got placed with an annual CTC ranging from 3 Lakhs to 20.5 Lakhs.

• The highest package offered by the companies is 14 Lakhs, and the average package is around 9.5 Lakhs

• Uber, Adidas, Cognizant, Sony India Ltd., HSBC, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, J.P. Morgan, Google, Zomato, Infosys, etc. are the top employers.

These are the few factors that you need to consider while comparing these two institutes for MSc Computer Science. As for which institute will be a better option, you should decide that.

In the NIRF rankings 2020, the Jadavpur University has secured 5th position in the 'University' category, 17th position in the 'Engineering' category, and 12th in the 'Overall' category. St. Xavier's college has ranked 7th in the NIRF rankings 2020.

Given below is a brief overview of the BSc(Hons) Chemistry program at Jadavpur University and St. Xaviers Kolkata.

Admission:

• St. Xavier's College accepts applications from students who studied Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics at their +2 level. The selection is based on an index calculated with the board marks at the +2 level.

• At the Jadavpur University, admissions are offered on a merit basis (+2 marks) for undergraduate science courses.

Placement Statistics:

St. Xavier's College:

The placement cell acts as a bridge between the corporate world and the students.

• In the academic year 2018-2019, more than 650 students were recruited through the Placement Cell.

• Some of the top recruiters at the institute are Deloitte, PWC, Larsen & Toubro, JP Morgan, Google, IBM, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Usha, Infosys, Tata Capitals, MTS.

Jadavpur University:

• The university has shown rapid growth in the placement records over the years.

• Nearly 80% of the students got placed in top companies/organizations during the 2019-20 academic year.

• More than 100 organizations have participated in the campus drive during the current session.

• Amazon, Airtel, Bajaj Auto, CESC, CGI, Microsoft, Adobe, Samsung, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), Texas Instrument, etc. are a few of the popular recruiters.

Go through the above-mentioned facts and choose which institute will be better for you according to your convenience.

The general preference is that none of the two colleges is a feasible option for pursuing B.Sc (Chemistry). The reasons behind this are listed separately below for both the colleges:

• Xavier’s is not a good option for chemistry. The faculty is not equipped in teaching in-depth concepts. They do not provide the requisite exposure for broadening a student's knowledge base.
• A general tendency of faculties is that they don’t recommend books. A huge amount of knowledge is gained by using internet sources which in turn makes them dependent on electronic sources.
• Internal politics is also an inevitable element of the campus culture. A lot of distraction is inherent in the day-to-day activities.
• Jadavpur University also gives very less exposure in terms of the knowledge base.
• A large amount of attention is focused on internal politics which hampers the educational and professional growth of the candidates.

Both the colleges reflect quite a dismal picture for this particular course, but even if the choice has to be made it will shift towards Xavier’s Kolkata as in:

• It is the only NAAC Accredited A++ institute in West Bengal making your degree more reputed and acceptable. It will provide larger scope for better career options in the market.
• It allows individuals to look out to different personality domains of a candidate as it gives opportunity in the form of various cultural & social events.

Overall, Xavier’s is a better option than Jadavpur University in every aspect.