St. Xavier’s College, an autonomous educational institution in Kolkata, was established in 1860 and affiliated with the University of Calcutta in 1862. It has been ranked as the 5th top college in India by NIRF in 2023. Earlier, St. Xavier’s College Kolkata was ranked 9th and 7th by The Week for Arts and Science in 2019 respectively.
The college offers a variety of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Certificate courses to students from all backgrounds. These courses include BA, B.Com, B.Sc, BMS, B.Ed, M.Com, MA, and M.Sc, among others. Admission to these courses is based on merit and entrance exams conducted by the institution. Graduates from St. Xavier’s College Kolkata are recruited by top companies such as Deloitte, PWC, Larsen & Toubro, JP Morgan, Google, IBM, Wipro, ICICI Bank, and more, with an average salary package of INR 9.5 LPA and the highest package reaching up to INR 14 LPA.
Courses and Fees
St. Xavier’s College offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The details of the courses and fees are as follows:
| Level |
Course |
Eligibility |
Selection Criteria |
Duration |
First Year Fees |
| UG |
BA, B.Com |
10+2 or equivalent |
Merit-based |
3 years |
INR 1.07 Lakhs |
| UG |
B.Sc, BMS |
10+2 or equivalent |
Admission test |
3 years |
INR 1.07 Lakhs |
| UG |
B.Ed |
10+2 or equivalent |
Merit-based and Interview |
3 years |
INR 1.07 Lakhs |
| PG |
M.Com, MA, M.Sc |
Graduation |
Merit-based/NET/JRF |
3 years |
INR 1.16 Lakhs |
| PG Diploma |
HRM, Mass Communication, Logistics, Supply Chain |
Graduation |
Merit-based |
1 year |
Varies |
placement
The placement cell at St. Xavier's College has been active since the academic year 2004-05, providing employment opportunities and organizing training workshops and campus drives. placement Statistics:
| Number of Students Placed |
627 |
| Minimum Package |
INR 3 LPA |
| Highest Package |
INR 20.5 LPA |
| Median Package |
INR 5 LPA |
Top Recruiters: Deloitte, PWC, Larsen & Toubro, JP Morgan, Google, IBM, Wipro, ICICI Bank, Usha, UBS, Cognizant, Adidas, Ernst & Young, Axis Bank, Zomato, Infosys, HDFC Bank, The Oberoi Group, 3HD Media, Viacom18, MTS, Mondelez, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Titan, Asian Paints, HSBC, etc.
Scholarships
St. Xavier’s College offers various scholarships and freeships to meritorious and needy students:
- Freeship: Based on merit.
- Late Manoranjan Mitra Memorial Prize: For toppers in English.
- Dr. Basudeb Banerjee Memorial Scholarship: For needy students.
- Other Scholarships: For M.Sc. and Physics students, along with tuition fee reimbursements from central and state governments, institutional, and private scholarships.
Faculty
St. Xavier’s College employs 365 faculty members who are highly qualified and experienced. Out of them, 24 have received national/international recognition.
- Assistant Professors: 259
- Dean/Principal/Director/Vice-Chancellor: 2
- Others: 104
Qualification of Faculty:
- PhD Qualified: 131
- NET Qualified: 41
- Postgraduate Qualified: 170
Conclusion
St. Xavier’s College Kolkata stands as a prestigious institution with a rich history and a strong reputation in academic excellence. With its diverse range of courses, rigorous admission process, excellent placement record, and robust faculty, it continues to be a top choice for students.
