A Christian Minority Educational Institution, St. Xavier's was founded in 1860 by a Catholic Christian Minority Religious body, the Society of Jesus, and was affiliated to Calcutta University in 1862. While preference is shown to the educational and cultural needs of the Minority community, admission is open to all irrespective of caste, creed and Nationality!
St. Xavier's College offers UG and PG courses under five faculties : Arts, Science, Commerce, Business Administration, and Education.
As a Jesuit educational institution, St Xavier’s pursues a policy in admission, formation and training, in favour of the poor i.e. socially and financially marginalized including SC / ST / OBC. Financial assistance in terms of scholarships, direct financial assistance, book bank etc are generously offered to deserving and talented, irrespective of caste and creed.
Started as a pure arts college 1860, soon science teaching was introduced
affiliated to Calcutta University in 1862
B.Ed (BT) was introduced in the 1940s.
B.Com in 1946
In 1976 the college opens to girls in all departments except B.Com.
Values added: Computer Centre in 1985, EMRC in 1988, Accredited to DOEAC to conduct its courses, accredited to IGNOU.
1977: HS courses offered, later phased out from 2001.
Founding of SXCCAA – 1985.
