St. Xavier’s University Kolkata announces Admission to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programs 2024, Apply now
St. Xavier’s University Kolkata Admission 2024 – St. Xavier’s University Kolkata (SXUK) invites applications for admission to various Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Courses for the academic year 2024
Read further for more details on St. Xavier’s University Kolkata UG/PG Admission 2024
Courses Offered
Undergraduate Degree Courses
- 4-Year Honours Degree Courses with Exit Option after 3 Years for Major Degree (Based on UGC Guidelines)
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com Hons)
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com Hons) – Morning Section
- Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS Hons)
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics (B.A. Hons in Economics)
- Bachelor of Arts in English (B.A. Hons. in English)
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (B.A. Hons in Psychology)
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
- BA Hons. in Mass Communication
Law Courses
- B.A. LL.B. (HONS.) – Five-year degree programme
- B.COM. LL.B. (HONS.) – Five-year degree programme
Postgraduate Degree Courses
- M.A. in English
- M.A. in Economics
- M.A. in Psychology (Specialisation in Clinical Psychology / Organisational Behaviour)
- M.A. in Mass Communication
- M.S.W. (Master of Social Work) [Specialisation in Human Resource Development & Management / Family & Child Welfare]
- Master of Commerce (M. Com) – Morning Section (7 AM -12 NOON)
- M. Sc. in Statistics (Specialisation in Industrial Statistics/ Business Analytics / Biostatistics)
- M. Sc. in Computer Science (Specialisation in Networking and Cyber Security / Data Analytics)
Important Dates
Undergraduate Degree Courses
- Online Application begins for B.A. in Mass Communication (Hons.): 01st February 2024
- Last Date of Application for B.A. in Mass Communication (Hons.): 12th April 2024
- Commencement of Online Application (Excluding B.A. in Mass Com. (Hons.): After Publication of plus Two Board Results
- Last Date of Online Application & Payment of Application Fee: Will be Notified Later
- Admit Card Release Date: 17.04.2023, 5 PM
- Mock Test: 18.04.2024 & 19.04.2024
- Tentative Date and Time of Admission Test: 21.04.2024, 10 AM to 12 PM
Law Courses
- Commencement of Online Application: 01st February 2024
- Last Date for Online Application: 12th April 2024, 5 PM.
- Tentative Date for Xavier Law Admission Test (XLAT) 2024: 20th April 2024
- Tentative dates for Publication of the Selection List on the Website: 25th April 2024
- Admit Card Release Date: 17th April 2024, 5 PM
- Dates for Mock Test: 18th April & 19th April 2024
Postgraduate Degree Courses
- Commencement of Online Application: 29th January 2024
- Last Date for Online Application: 16th May 2024, 5 PM
- Last date for the submission of online application and the application fee for PG Degree Courses (Excluding MBA): 16th May 2024, 5 PM
- Tentative dates for Publication of the Selection List on the Website: 31st May 2024
- Last Date for Payment of Fees: To be announced later.
- Date of Admission: To be announced later.
- Detailed Admission Procedures will be mentioned in the Selection List.
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Degree Courses
B.Com (Honours) [Day/Morning]
- Compulsory Subject(s) in +2 level: English plus Mathematics/Business Mathematics/Statistics/Accountancy
- Aggregate Calculation: English + Mathematics/Business Mathematics/Statistics/Accountancy + any two (other than the subjects which are to be excluded)
- Aggregate Marks required for Application: Minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate and also minimum 45% marks in each of the four subjects included in the aggregate calculation
- Selection Process: On the basis of aggregate board marks in +2 level
BMS Honours
- Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory Subject(s) in +2 level: English + Mathematics/Business Mathematics/Statistics/Accountancy
- Aggregate Calculation: English + Mathematics/Business Mathematics/Statistics/Accountancy + any two (other than the subjects which are to be excluded)
- Aggregate Marks required for Application: Minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate and must pass in each of the four subjects included in the aggregate calculation (as per the passing norm of the Board/Council)
- Selection Process: On the basis of aggregate board marks in +2 level
B.A. Economics (Honours)
- Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory Subject(s) in +2 level: English plus Mathematics/Statistics
- Aggregate Calculation: English + Mathematics /Statistics + any two (other than the subjects which are to be excluded)
- Aggregate Marks Required: Minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate and must pass in each of the four subjects included in the aggregate calculation (as per the passing norm of the Board/Council)
- Selection Process: On the basis of index calculated with the aggregate board marks in +2 level & Mathematics / Statistics Marks
- Index Calculation: (AGGREGATE % + MATHEMATICS /STATISTICS MARKS)
B.A. English (Honours)
- Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory Subject(s) in +2 level: English
- Aggregate Calculation: English + any three (other than the subjects which are to be excluded)
- Aggregate Marks: Minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate and must pass in each of the four subjects included in the aggregate calculation (as per the passing norm of the Board/Council)
- Selection Process: On the basis of index calculated with the aggregate board marks in +2 level & English Marks
- Index Calculation: (AGGREGATE % + ENGLISH MARKS)
B.A. Psychology (Honours)
- Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory Subject(s) in +2 level: English
- Aggregate Calculation: English + any three (other than the subjects which are to be excluded)
- Aggregate Marks: Minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate and must pass in each of the four subjects included in the aggregate calculation (as per the passing norm of the Board/Council)
- Selection Process: On the basis of aggregate board marks in +2 level
B.A. Mass Communication (Honours)
- Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory Subject(s) in +2 level: English
- Aggregate Calculation: English + any three (other than the subjects which are to be excluded)
- Aggregate Marks: Minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate and must pass in each of the four subjects included in the aggregate calculation (as per the passing norm of the Board/Council)
- Selection Process: Admission Test
- Index Calculation: ADMISSION TEST MARKS (OUT OF 100)
Law Courses
B.A. LL.B. (HONS.) – Five-year Degree Program
- Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory Subject(s) in +2 level: English
- Aggregate Calculation: English + any three subjects (other than the subjects which are to be excluded)
- Marks Required: Minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate and must pass in each of the four subjects included in the aggregate calculation (as per the passing norm of the Board/Council)
- Selection Process: Based on Admission Test Marks
B.COM. LL.B. (HONS.) – Five-year Degree Program
- Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory Subject(s) in +2 level – English plus Mathematics/Business Mathematics/Statistics/Accountancy
- Aggregate Calculation: English + [Mathematics/Business Mathematics/Statistics/Accountancy] + any two subjects (other than the subjects which are to be excluded)
- Marks Required: Minimum of 45% marks in the aggregate and must pass in each of the four subjects included in the aggregate calculation (as per the passing norm of the Board/Council)
- Selection Process: Based on Admission Test Marks
Postgraduate Degree Programs
M.A. in English
- Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory Courses in UG – B.A. Honours/Major in English
- Aggregate Marks Required: 45% for General and 40% for Reserved Category for relaxation of marks
- Marks Calculation: Percentage will be calculated on the basis of Honours/Major papers (as shown in the marksheet) or the Hons. Course (as shown in the marksheet excluding compulsory language and compulsory ENVS Papers)
- Selection Process: On the basis of Admission Test Marks
M.A. in Economics
- Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory Courses in UG – B.A. /B.Sc. Honours/Major in Economics
- or B.A./B.Sc. Honours/Major in Mathematics/Statistics or B.A./B.Sc. Honours/Major in any subject with Mathematics at Plus Two level and at least one course of Mathematics at least in two semesters at degree level.
- Aggregate Marks Required: 45% for General and 40% for Reserved Category for relaxation of marks
- Marks Calculation: Percentage will be calculated on the basis of Honours/Major papers (as shown in the marksheet) or the Hons. Course (as shown in the marksheet excluding compulsory language and compulsory ENVS Papers)
- Selection Process: On the basis of Admission Test Marks
M.A. in Psychology
- Specialisation in Clinical Psychology/Organisational Behaviour
- Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory Courses in UG – Graduate with Honours/Major in any discipline
- Aggregate Marks Required: 45% for General and 40% for Reserved Category for relaxation of marks
- Marks Calculation: Percentage will be calculated on the basis of Honours/Major papers (as shown in the marksheet) or the Hons. Course (as shown in the marksheet excluding compulsory language and compulsory ENVS Papers)
- Selection Process: On the basis of Admission Test Marks
M.A. in Mass Communication
- Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory Courses in UG – Graduate in any discipline
- Aggregate Marks Required: 45% for General and 40% for Reserved Category for relaxation of marks
Marks Calculation
- For those having Hons. Degree: Percentage will be calculated on the basis of Honours/Major papers (as shown in the marksheet) or the Hons. Course (as shown in the marksheet excluding compulsory language and compulsory ENVS Papers)
- For those having General Degree: Percentage will be calculated on the basis of the all the papers except compulsory language and compulsory ENVS Paper
- Selection Process: On the basis of Admission Test Marks
Master of Social Work (MSW)
- [Specialisation in Human Resource Development & Management / Family & Child Welfare]
- Eligibility Criteria: Compulsory Course in UG – Graduate in any discipline
- Aggregate Marks Required: 45% for General and 40% for Reserved Category for relaxation of marks
Marks Calculation
- For those having Hons. Degree: Percentage will be calculated on the basis of Honours/Major papers (as shown in the marksheet) or the Hons. Course (as shown in the marksheet excluding compulsory language and compulsory ENVS Papers)
- For those having General Degree: Percentage will be calculated on the basis of the all the papers except compulsory language and compulsory ENVS Paper
- Selection Process: On the basis of Admission Test Marks
Application Procedure
- Interested candidates can apply online through website https://www.sxuk.org/default.aspx
- Applications have to be filled in and uploaded online, as per instructions available on the University website
- Admission fee for all courses: Rs.30000/- (excluding the candidate who has completed his/her graduation degree in St. Xavier’s University, Kolkata)
- Security deposit (refundable): Rs.5000 (to be paid at the time of admission)
- Alumni membership fee: Rs.5015 (to be paid along with 4th semester course fees)
Application Fee
- Application Fee: Rs.1000/- (non-refundable)
- Mode of Payment: Through Online Mode
Selection Process
- UG Courses: On the basis of aggregate board marks in +2 level
- Law Courses: On the basis of Admission Test (XLAT 2024) Marks
- PG Courses: On the basis of Admission Test Marks
Entrance Exam Pattern
For Law Courses
- Mode of Test: Internet Based Test (IBT)
- Total Marks: 100
- Time: 2 hours
- Question Pattern: MCQ
- Each question will carry One (1) mark.
- No negative marking
For PG Courses
- Mode of Test: Internet Based Test (IBT)
- Total Marks: 100
- Time: 2 hours
- Question Pattern: MCQ
- Each question will carry One (1) mark.
- No negative marking
Scholarship
- St. Xavier’s University offers scholarships to the deserving students who are economically weak. Two types of scholarship are offered to the undergraduate and Postgraduate students:
- 100% fee waiver and 50% fee waiver.
- Special scholarships are available for M. Com and MSW students.
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website