St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
One of India's premier autonomous colleges — arts, science & commerce.
Overview
An autonomous Jesuit institution and one of the oldest, most respected colleges in eastern India, with rigorous academics across arts, science and commerce.
Highlights
- NIRF #6 · College · NAAC A++
- Median salary ₹5.5 L (NIRF)
- 6 programmes offered · Autonomous
- Established 1860 · Kolkata, West Bengal
- Top recruiters: Deloitte, EY, TCS, ITC
Courses offered
6 programmes offered here. Linked programmes have a full course page (fees, syllabus, careers).
| Programme | Level | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Honours) | UG · 3 yrs | 480 |
| B.A — Economics (Hons) | UG · 3 yrs | 150 |
| B.Sc — Physics (Hons) | UG · 3 yrs | 90 |
| BBA — Business Administration | UG · 3 yrs | 180 |
| M.Sc — Physics | PG · 2 yrs | 60 |
| M.A — Economics | PG · 2 yrs | 60 |
Admission process
Admission to St. Xavier's College is merit-based — through a national or state entrance exam, followed by centralised counselling and seat allotment.
Accepted entrance exams
Step-by-step
- Appear for the relevant entrance exam and secure a valid score / rank.
- Register for the counselling process (JoSAA / CSAB / state / institute, as applicable).
- Fill & lock your programme and college choices in order of preference.
- Seats are allotted over multiple rounds — accept and pay the seat-acceptance fee.
- Complete document verification and report to the institute.
Always confirm the current cycle and dates on the official institute & exam websites.
Scholarships & financial aid
Eligibility and amounts vary each year — verify on the institute's financial-aid page.
Placements
| Year | Highest | Average | Top recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ₹24.0 L | ₹7.5 L | Deloitte, EY, TCS, ITC, PwC |
| 2024 | ₹21.5 L | ₹6.9 L | KPMG, Wipro, Cognizant, ITC |
| 2023 | ₹19.0 L | ₹6.2 L | Deloitte, Infosys, Genpact |
Top recruiters
Cut-offs
| Course | Category | Cut-off |
|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Honours) | General | 92% |
| B.A Economics (Hons) | General | 90% |
| B.Sc Physics (Hons) | General | 93% |
Campus & facilities
Established in 1860, St. Xavier's College is located in Kolkata, West Bengal, with a student community of around 8,188.
On campus
- Hostels & residential facilities
- Central library & digital resources
- Modern laboratories & research centres
- Sports complex, gymnasium & student clubs
- Campus-wide Wi-Fi, medical centre & dining
Facility details are indicative — confirm specifics on the official campus page.
News & updates
Verified announcements — rankings, placement milestones, new programmes and initiatives for St. Xavier's College — will appear here. CourseLane publishes only confirmed updates, never fabricated.
Salary & package
We show the official NIRF median salary (the figure institutes actually report) rather than an unverifiable "average" — these are institute-level across all programmes; branch-wise figures (e.g. CSE) are typically higher. 6 programmes feed into these outcomes.
Fees
| Programme | Annual fee | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| B.Com (Honours) | ₹38,000 / yr | 480 |
| B.A — Economics (Hons) | ₹41,000 / yr | 150 |
| B.Sc — Physics (Hons) | ₹46,000 / yr | 90 |
| BBA — Business Administration | ₹95,000 / yr | 180 |
| M.Sc — Physics | ₹52,000 / yr | 60 |
| M.A — Economics | ₹40,000 / yr | 60 |
Fees shown are tuition-level and revised each cycle; hostel & mess are extra. See Scholarships for waivers.
Is St. Xavier's College the best-fit for you?
Treat the figures above as a starting point rather than a verdict. What decides it is what you want the qualification to do — the fee you can commit to, the city you can move to, and the outcome you are actually after. Where a number here is blank, it is blank because we could not source it officially, and we would rather show you the gap than fill it with a guess. Weigh St. Xavier's College against your own shortlist and decide whether it is the best-fit for you.
Frequently asked questions
Where is St. Xavier's College located?
St. Xavier's College, Kolkata is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
What courses does St. Xavier's College offer?
St. Xavier's College offers 6 programmes across levels — see the Courses tab above for the full list with fees and seats.
When was St. Xavier's College established?
St. Xavier's College was established in 1860.
Is St. Xavier's College accredited?
Accreditation: NAAC A++. Always verify current status with the accrediting body.
How do I get admission details for St. Xavier's College?
Use the enquiry form on this page for admission information, or contact the institution's admission cell directly. Figures here are indicative — confirm the detail that applies to you.
Verify against: UGC·AICTE·NIRF · the institution's official website