How is the placement at St. Xavier's University, Kolkata at present?

I know a few people from the institute so I know a little bit about the institute. St. Xaviers University is not a good university for business management courses and the placements here are not very good. For the academic year 2020, companies like Deloitte, EY came here for placements but the package offered is very less with an average package of around 3.5 - 4.2 LPA. And the roles for which the students are hired are not even required MBA specialization. The placement officer at the institute is not very cooperative. The management also told the students who were opting for HR that there wont be enough jobs available and they wont be responsible for it. The MBA students have to appear for interviews with the same group of B.Com, Eco Hons, Eco M.A, BMS students instead of paying higher fees of almost three times and the hostel fees which are compulsory too. The course cost around 14 lakhs. Instead of joining St. Xaviers University with such high fees and poor academics and placements, it is better to choose any other business school with good placements.

How is the BA economics course at St. Xavier's University, Kolkata? What is the cutt-off for candidates who took commerce stream in 12? Is Mathematics subject compulsory for admissions?

If you are considering pursuing a degree in Economics, it is recommended that you do not prioritize Xaviers Kolkata. Youd be better off starting at one of the top ten colleges in Delhi or one of the top five in Mumbai. Kolkata lacks the atmosphere and opportunities that economics graduates require both during and after graduation. In contrast, Delhi has a great environment (coaching and guidance for higher studies in eco) and opportunities (training and internships) for eco graduates. The Finance Industry in Mumbai will be very helpful (and much needed) in obtaining internships, part-time jobs, or any other type of practical training. Calcutta is devoid of all of these. Also, Mathematics is mandatory in order to be admitted to B.A. (Eco) at St. Xaviers Kolkata. If you are not applying through any quotas (such as Christian, SC/ST, or from schools affiliated with Xaviers), you will need at least 96 percent in class 12th. Despite the fact that it appears in subsequent lists, it goes down by 1%–2%.

What is the difference between St. Xavier's University and St. Xavier's College, Kolkata? Which one should I opt for a B.Com (Hons.)?

St. Xavier’s College is an autonomous college under CU. St. Xavier’s University is a separate university. Though both of these institutes are under the same management. You should choose St. Xavier’s College for a B.Com (Hons). It is the best commerce college in the country. The professors are the best in the field. Being autonomous, curriculum to examination papers, everything is set by the college. Only the degree is offered by CU. St. Xavier’s College fees are nominal for B.Com. The course fee is only INR 2.35 Lakhs.

Which is better St. Xavier's College Kolkata or St. Xavier's University Kolkata?

St. Xavier’s College Kolkata is one of the most popular colleges in the country. It is an old college with a strict and disciplined curriculum. The college has a proven track record of offering excellent academics and co-curricular. St. Xavier’s University is a new university and is still in the early stages of development. It won’t be fair to compare the two institutions at this stage.

St. Xavier's University - [SXUK], Kolkata - Scholarship Details 2025-2026

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 2^nd 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st semester of the course enrolled for along with 75% attendance to apply for these scholarships.
Nihil Ultra Scholarship (UG only) from 1^st 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 1^st semester of the course enrolled for along with 90% attendance in the 1^st semester to apply for this scholarship.
Merit-based Scholarship for Science (Full) all PG Science Courses only from 2 nd Semester onwards waives 100% fees for students with a minimum 75% score in the previous qualifying examination.
Merit-based Scholarship for Science (Half) all PG Science Courses only from 2 nd Semester onwards waives 50% fees for students with a minimum 60% score in the previous qualifying examination.
Ravi Kant Kasat Memorial Scholarship B.Com (Hons) only for two students from 1st Semester onwards waive 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 1^st semester of the course enrolled for along with 75% attendance to apply for these scholarships.
Dr. Dhruba Chandra Scholarship B.Com (Hons) only for one student from 1st 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 1^st semester of the course enrolled for along with 75% attendance to apply for these scholarships.

General Instruction to Students:

Self-attested copies of the supporting documents must be submitted along with the signed hardcopy of the New Scholarship Application form to the Office of the Registrar. The documents are listed below:
Proof of admission (i.e. Admission & Semester Fee Payment Receipt) to respective course at St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata.
Marksheets and Pass Certificates of Secondary, Higher Secondary.
Final Marksheet and Degree Certificate of Graduation (For PG students only).
Income Tax Return/TDS Statement/Form-16 of parent(s)/guardian for the Financial Year 2022- 2023 i.e. ITR Assessment Year 2023-2024 or most recent.
Bank Statement/Bank Passbook of parent(s)/guardian for last one year, i.e. from 1st December, 2022 to 30th November, 2023.
Latest Salary Statement issued by the employer/Latest Pay Slip issued by the employer/Income Certificate (in case of business) issued by competent Govt. authority of parent(s)/guardian as per the proforma enclosed herewith as Annexure-I.
Document(s) related to the loss of job or reduction of income (in case of business) due to COVID-19 pandemic, if applicable.  Document(s) related to any previous Scholarship/Fees Concession/Govt. Aid or Assistance (if received at the last attending School/College/Institute/University).
Letter of recommendation from the Parish Priest (for Christian Students only).

Note(s):

Possessing of mere eligibility does not ensure grant of scholarship
The decision of the Vice-Chancellor of the University, being the Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee shall be final and binding with respect to grant of scholarship.
Any canvassing by or on behalf of the candidates with regard to their selection for the above scholarship shall be considered as disqualification.
Incomplete application with/without supporting documents will be summarily rejected.
The scholarship committee reserves the right to review, modify or cancel the award due to changes in academic progress or general conduct of the student in accordance with the University rules and regulations.
If the candidate is found to furnish any false information or recommended for any disciplinary action by the disciplinary committee at any stage of the course, his/her scholarship may stand revoked.
Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
The University shall not be responsible for any postal delay.

Other Requirements:

In case of outstanding sports performance, besides the income criteria, the candidate must have a podium finish in any individual/team event of the national or international level.
The candidate is expected to take part in at least one social work initiative of the University in the preceding semester.
The candidate must not have any record of disciplinary action against him/her in any of the preceding semester by the disciplinary committee of the University.

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
Merit-Based (Past Academic Score)	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
Merit-Based (Aptitude Test Score)	MAT / CMAT Score – 90 Percentile & Above	INR 1,00,000
Social Category	Students from SC/ST/PwD Category*	INR 75,000
Social Category	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
Other Category	Candidates completing graduation from any Jesuit Educational Institute	INR 50, 000

*Person with Disabilities (PwD) Category: Applicable for Students with disabilities 40% and above and have a valid certificate of disability as prescribed under rules issued by the competent authority. Disability is defined in "Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016".

Additional Eligibility Criteria: The scholarship offered will be revoked if the candidate:

Fails to submit the necessary supporting documents relating to the scholarship.
Has Arrear Papers in the first 3 semesters of the MBA degree program.
Doesn’t have a minimum of 85% attendance in the first 3 semesters of the MBA degree program / becomes attendance debarred in any semester.
Has any record of disciplinary action against him/her in any of the preceding semesters by the disciplinary committee of the University.

Note: If a candidate is eligible for a scholarship under multiple categories, then he/she will be granted the scholarship under only one category which has the highest amount of deduction.

How to Avail These Scholarships?

Candidates need to visit the official website of SXUK and navigate to the scholarship section for details on eligibility and requirements. Notifications for applications to apply for the scholarship are only downloaded from the official website. Apart from the scholarships mentioned above, the option to apply for different local and national level scholarships for financial aid is available to the candidates.