St Xavier's University, Kolkata : Admission 2026, Cutoff, Courses, Fees, Placement, Ranking

The university offers various courses related to Management, Arts, Law, Commerce and Science. Applicants who want to study in these areas can apply for their chosen course. Admission is based on merit and the university entrance test. All applications are submitted online through the St. Xavier’s University student login portal. The application fee is INR 1000 for most courses and INR 2500 for PhD. Students must pay an admission fee of INR 30,000 and a refundable security deposit of INR 5,000 in the first semester. The university also charges an alumni membership fee of INR 5,015, which is paid in the sixth semester. MBA applicants have to pass exams like XAT, CAT, MAT, CMAT or NMAT, while most other courses require university admission tests.

St. Xavier’s University course admissions for international students start only at the beginning of the academic year. The university does not allow mid-course entry unless it is through a special exchange program. Foreign nationals, PIO, OCI, and NRI students can apply under the international category. All details and updates can be checked through the St. Xavier’s University student login system online.

St Xavier's University Kolkata Dates & Events 2026

Note: Those who applied in Phase 1 or Phase 2 can apply again for the same PG course during the extended Phase 2 on request. 

St Xavier's University Kolkata Admission Eligibility Criteria 2026

St. Xavier’s University Kolkata offers multiple programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, law and management fields. Every course has certain academic criteria and admission guidelines which must be fulfilled by the students before applying. The points below explain the eligibility criteria for each program in a clear and easy way.

UG Courses - Students must pass Class 12 with at least 45% marks in the required subjects.

PG Courses - Applicants must have a graduation degree with at least 45% marks (40% in some reserved categories). The admission depends on the marks in the Admission Test.

LLM - Candidates must hold a 3-year LLB degree recognised by the BCI or a 5 to 6 year integrated LLB degree. The minimum marks required are 50% for the general category and 45% for the specified categories.

BA LLB (Hons) and B.Com LLB (Hons) - Applicants must have at least 45% marks overall and must pass in all four main subjects as per the Board/Council rules. Admission is based on the Admission Test marks.

MBA - Students must have a 3-year undergraduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university. A minimum of 50% marks is required (45% for SC/ST/OBC/Christian candidates). If final results are not available, marks from previous semesters will be considered. Applicants must appear in national-level MBA entrance exams such as XAT, CAT, MAT, CMAT, or NMAT. The initial selection for GD-PI-WAT is based on the entrance exam scores.

MBA Executive - Applicants must hold a 3-year undergraduate degree with at least 45% marks. They must have at least 2.5 years of full-time work experience and should be currently employed in a registered company.

St. Xavier’s University is a great choice for students who want to build a career in Arts, Commerce, Management, Science and Law. The university provides full support to help students create a better future. From the start, students receive training through aptitude practice, resume building, communication classes and personality development. They also attend seminars, workshops, industrial visits and expert talks, which help them understand the real world.

Many top companies, such as Deloitte, PwC, HDFC Bank, Godrej, EY, KPMG, Wipro and Flipkar,t visit the campus every year.  The M.Sc. Statistics 2022–2024 batch at St. Xavier’s University Kolkata did well in placements and internships. Around 67% of students got jobs, and 100% students completed internships. Students also gained valuable experience through internships at top institutes such as ISI, University of Kolkata, NKDA and Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute. The MSc Statistics from 2022–2024 to 2024-2026 is given in the table below. 

To know more about placements, students can visit the placement page.

St. Xavier’s University supports students who are bright but face financial difficulties. The university gives two main scholarships. One can cover the full tuition fee (100%), while the other covers half (50%) of the fee. These scholarships are for students who meet the eligibility requirements.

St. Xavier University provides UG and certain PG scholarships according to merit, financial requirements or special groups. They cover 50% or 100% of tuition fees and require good marks and attendance. Some are for first-semester students, others for later semesters or specific courses.

St. Xavier’s University provides many scholarships for PG students to support their studies. Some scholarships give a full tuition fee waiver, while others give half. They are provided based on merit, financial need or special students such as girls or students with disabilities. There are scholarships applicable to all the PG courses and others only to certain courses, such as MA Psychology, MSW or M.Com. Scholarships can begin in the first semester or subsequent semesters. Students must meet eligibility rules, such as minimum marks or income limits, to qualify.

The university provides MBA scholarships for high marks, test scores, work experience or category-based students. Fees can be reduced from INR 50,000 to INR 1,50,000.

St. Xavier’s University helps BA LLB and B.Com LLB students with scholarships. They offer full or half fee waivers for meritorious, financially needy or special category students. Eligibility depends on marks, income and semester requirements.

Apart from the university scholarships, students can also apply for Central and State Government scholarships.