St. Xavier’s University or SXUK is one of the top private universities in Kolkata established in the year 2017. It has been ranked 9th for Arts by the Week 2020. A number of UG, PG, and Ph.D. courses across different streams are offered by the university. The most popular courses offered by the varsity are M.B.A and M.A. 

Admission to these PG courses requires a scorecard of relevant entrance exams. The university accepts valid scores of CAT, XAT, MAT, or any other national level entrance exams for the MBA course. Apart from the entrance exam admission for PG is greatly influenced by the performance in WAT (Written Ability Test), GD (Group Discussion) and PI (Personal Interview) rounds.

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Admission for UG courses is made based on merit. Ph.D. candidates seeking admission in SXUK have the option to apply directly provided they have completed M.Phil without M.Phil you must have a valid scorecard of SET, UGC NET, and XU RET. English Proficiency Test scores (TOEFL and IELTS) are mandatory for the admission of foreign candidates. 

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St. Xavier’s University Key Points

  • St. Xavier’s University (SXUK) recently organized COVID 19 vaccination camp administering close to 850 vaccine doses.
  • The MBA is the most popular program; the fee for the course is INR 2,60,000 per semester. The hostel fee is INR 72,000 per semester, the students must stay in the hostel for this particular program. 
  • SXUK only hires highly trained teachers and other staff to deliver excellently in the classrooms and support a student's academic needs. All the teachers hold Ph.D. degrees in their relevant fields. Know More
  • SXUK conducts summer internship drives through which 100% of students are placed in several industry-leading companies.
  • The highest salary package for the year 2022 was INR 17 LPA with 55% being the placement percentage.
  • St. Xavier’s University recently organized a webinar to spread awareness about social issues through art.

St. Xavier’s University Courses & Fees 

Tabulated below are the details of the courses offered at St. Xavier’s University with their eligibility, selection process, duration, and fee details:

Program Program Details
MBA
 		 Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Minimum 50% score in graduation.
Selection Criteria: Past academic scores + CAT, XAT, MAT, or any other national level entrance exam score + performance in WAT, GD and PI + Work Experience (if any)
MSW Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Minimum 45% score in graduation.
Selection Criteria: Entrance Test of SXUK
M.A Mass Communication Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Minimum 45% score in graduation.
Selection Criteria: Entrance Test of SXUK
M.Com Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Minimum 45% score in graduation.
Selection Criteria: Entrance Test of SXUK + Marks of graduation
M.Sc 

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Minimum 45% score in graduation.
Selection Criteria: Entrance Test of SXUK + Marks of graduation
Specialisation: Statistics, Computer science
B.A Hons in Economics Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Minimum 60% score in 10+2.
Selection Criteria: Merit-Based
B.Com LLB Hons Duration: 5 years
Eligibility: Minimum 60% score in 10+2.
Selection Criteria: XLAT scores
B.Com Hons Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Minimum 60% score in 10+2.
Selection Criteria: Merit-Based

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St. Xavier’s University Placements 

  • For the St. Xavier’s University (SXUK) Placements 2021, a total of 60 reputed companies visited the campus to hire students of SXUK.
  • In the drive of 2022 the highest salary with the amount being INR 17 LPA and average salary of INR 7.5 LPA
  • More than 120+ postgraduate students participated in the 2020 drive out of which 67 students were placed in reputed companies.
  • The placement percentage for the year 2021 was 93%.
  • More than 30+ graduate students were placed in different companies.

Tabulated below is a list of well-known and popular companies that visited the SXUK campus for the drive of 2020.

PWC Deloitte HDFC Bank Marico
TATA Consultancy Services Flipkart Bank of America Netscribes
Outlook Group Calvin Klein Jaro Education Career Labs
AMRI Hospitals Artage RP Sanjiv Goenka Group Grapevine Media
Cognizant SVF Selvel Paper True
Asian Paints IBM Castrol ICRA Analytics

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St. Xavier’s University Scholarship

Scholarships for the economically weak but meritorious students are provided by the university. Generally, the university offers two types of scholarships through which 100% and 50% fee is waived for eligible students. The details for the scholarships given by St. Xavier’s University are given below.

  • Loyola Scholarship (UG and PG) except for MBA from 2nd Semester onwards waive 100% fees for students with a monthly family income not more than INR 3,60,000. A minimum 60% score is mandatory in the previous qualifying examination and in the 1st semester of the course enrolled for along with 75% attendance to apply for these scholarships.
  • Britto Scholarship (UG and PG) except for MBA from 2nd Semester onwards waives 50% fees for students with a monthly family income not more than INR 4,20,000. A minimum 60% score is mandatory in the previous qualifying examination and in the 1st semester of the course enrolled for along with 75% attendance to apply for these scholarships.
  • Snegam Scholarship and Deo Maheshwari Scholarship (MSW only) waive 100% fees for students with a monthly family income not more than INR 3,60,000. A minimum 60% score is mandatory in the previous qualifying examination and in the 1st semester of the course enrolled for along with 75% attendance to apply for these scholarships.
  • Deo Maheshwari Scholarship (MSW only) from 1st Semester onwards for two girl students waive 100% fees for students with a monthly family income not more than INR 3,60,000. A minimum 60% score is mandatory in the previous qualifying examination and in the 1st semester of the course enrolled for along with 75% attendance to apply for these scholarships.
  • Rupa Scholarship offers 100% scholarship for MA Psychology, MSW, B.Com & M.Com from the 1st Semester onwards for 5 students with a monthly family income not more than INR 3,60,000. A minimum 60% score is mandatory in the previous qualifying examination and in the 1st semester of the course enrolled for along with 75% attendance to apply for these scholarships.
  • Nihil Ultra Scholarship (UG only) from 1st Semester onwards waives 100% fees for students with a minimum 95% score in the previous qualifying examination and 75% score in the last semester of the course enrolled for along with 90% attendance to apply for this scholarship.
  • Fr. Beckers Scholarship (MBA only) waives 50% fees for students with a monthly family income not more than INR 6,00,000. A minimum 70% score is mandatory in the 1st semester of the course enrolled for along with 90% attendance in the 1st semester to apply for this scholarship.

​Xavier Scholarship for MBA Students of 2023-25 Batch

Category Eligibility Criteria  Amount to be deducted from Semester IV Tuition Fee (INR)
Merit-Based (Past Academic Score) 90% marks or more in Class X & XII + 80% marks or more in Graduation INR 1,00,000
80% marks or more in Class X & XII + 70% marks or more in Graduation INR 50,000
Merit-Based (Aptitude Test Score) CAT / XAT Score – 75 Percentile & Above INR 1,50,000
MAT / CMAT Score – 90 Percentile & Above INR 1,00,000
Social Category Students from SC/ST/PwD Category* INR 75,000
Christian Students INR 75,000
Other Category Candidates having full-time work experience of minimum of 3 Years in one or more registered companies. (Internships won’t be counted) INR 1,50,000
Candidates completing graduation from any Jesuit Educational Institute INR 50, 000

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St. Xavier’s University Facilities

All the classrooms, computer labs, halls, etc., are equipped with the latest communication systems – PowerPoint projectors, Internet Connections and are fully air-conditioned. Keeping in pace with the current technological advancement, XBS uses smart classrooms to enable knowledge sharing across borders and time zones via the blended mode framework for conducting sessions. A brief about the same is as follows:

Computer Lab: XBS provides its students with a well-equipped lab, with updated systems installed with data analytics software such as SPSS, R Studio, Tableau which helps them in their research-related work throughout the course. The efforts have resulted in numerous e-initiative taken up in the Wi-Fi-enabled campus.

Library: The MBA Library is well equipped with modem facilities and resources (print and electronic) in the form of online databases, micro-documents, books, journals, reports, etc. It has also developed a full-fledged Digital Library to provide remote access to the students. The library already has over 7,000 titles/books and more books and journals are being added on a regular basis. It has access to E-Journals and E-Books and the students feel encouraged to make use of these facilities. The library has a dedicated reading room which is accessible to the students on weekends as well.

Conference Room: The Conference Room is well-equipped with audio and video conferencing facilities. This multi-purpose room is used for hosting faculty meetings, student committee meetings, Mock GD and Personal Interviews, On-campus recruitment drives, etc. in a much secure and technologically advanced environment. The entire facility is fully air-conditioned with a dedicated power backup for a seamless experience.

Auditorium: Fr. Albert Huart Hall is a colossal structure of pride for Xavier Business School, St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata. The auditorium with a seating capacity of 500 people, acts as a common ground for students and faculty for organizing seminars, conferences, cultural programs, faculty development programs, workshops, etc. Various events and competitions are held in this auditorium throughout the year which gives a variety of exposure to the students in showcasing their talents and in grooming their inborn virtues.

Hostel: The MBA Programme being residential, has separate hostel buildings for men and women namely “Tagore Residence for Boys” and “Mother Teresa Residence for Girls” respectively inside the campus. The hostels are designed to provide comfortable, safe, inclusive and secure living. The hostel life is a platform for lasting friendships. Residential staff is always available to support the students from different backgrounds to promote Community Living on campus. The hostels accommodate about 600 students – 300 girls and 300 boys. The hostel mess provides 3 meals per day (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) and both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food.

Indoor & Outdoor Games: The campus has an extravagant football field and a high intensity lighted basketball court which is graced by several intra and inter-college tournaments throughout the year. Apart from outdoor activities, certain indoor games facilities like carom, chess and table tennis are also available for students to enjoy their time after the tedious class hours. The University ground hosts the Annual Sports Day of the University every year in the month of January.

Gymnasium: The gymnasium has all modern equipment to keep the students fit and healthy. Exercise reduces the risk of any ailment, helps to release stress and fatigue, improves concentration, and helps to build new friendships in the common space. A full-time trainer is also available to guide on personal needs.

Student’s Cafe: The Student’s cafeteria, is much more than only about food. It’s a place holding a million memories that remain enshrined in every student’s heart even after they graduate. The café serves both Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian food. In addition, there is a student mess committee, that always keeps an eye on the quality of food & tries to accommodate the suggestions by fellow students for a possible change in the food menu.

St. Xavier’s University FAQs 

Ques. What is the semester-wise fee for B.A. (Hons) in Mass Communication at St. Xavier’s University?

Ans. St. Xavier’s University charges INR 60,500 per semester for B.A. Hons Mass Communication.

Ques. Is it possible to get admission to St. Xavier’s University MSW without appearing for its entrance test?

Ans. St. Xavier’s University strictly follows its admission rules for MSW courses. Admission is given only based on the entrance test. The university does not entertain direct admission for MSW courses without a score on the university’s entrance test.

Ques. What facilities are provided by St. Xavier’s University?

Ans. The following facilities are provided by St. Xavier’s University:

  • Separate hostels for boys and girls.
  • Humongous Library with a separate reading room.
  • Amphitheaters and gallery-type classrooms and computer labs.
  • Basketball and Badminton court and a Football field.
  • Gym and indoor games room
  • Open Stage, Art Studio and Auditorium
  • Food court, Mess, and University store
  • On-campus banking and ATM facilities

Ques. How is the BA economics course at St. Xavier's University?

Ans. BA economics course at St. Xavier's University is not as good in comparison to the top ten colleges in Delhi or Mumbai. If you are pursuing a degree in Economics, it’s better to start in a city where you will not lack the atmosphere and opportunities.

Ques. In how many specializations does St. Xavier’s University offer its MBA?

Ans. St. Xavier’s University offers the MBA course in 3 specializations namely Finance, HRM, and Marketing.