B.A. (Hons.) in Economics 

at SXUK, Kolkata

St. Xavier's University offers an array of specialisations under its BA (H) programme. At the time of application, students must indicate the choice of specialisation. Moreover, students can check out the below list to know all the courses offered by the university:

•  BA (Hons) in English
• BA (Hons) in Economics
• BA (Hons) in Psychology
• BA (Hons) in Mass Communication

St. Xavier's University BA Hons admissions have not yet started for the year 2025. As per official sources, the university is expected to begin the admission process in the month of March 2025. Moreover, the university has not yet published the last date to apply. However, the applications are expected to close in June 2025. Candidates interested in taking admission are advised to keep visiting the official website to stay updated.

Yes, St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, provides students with the option to apply online from the convenience of their homes. Interested students can follow the below-mentioned steps to apply:

1. Go to the online admission portal of the university.

2. Register by providing the required details.

3. Log in with credentials generated in the earlier step.

4. Fill out the required details and pay the application fees of INR 1,000.

5. Preview and submit.

Yes, at St. Xavier's University, students enrolled in the BA programme are offered multiple scholarships. The scholarships cater to different students needs. Check the below list to know all the scholarships offered by the university:

• Nihil Ultra Scholarship (Merit-Based)
• Lafont Scholarship (Merit-Based)
• Mother Teresa Scholarship ( only for BA Psychology (Hons) students)
• Best Athlete Scholarship (Boys)/Best Athlete Scholarship (Girls)/Meritorious Sportsperson
• Loyola Scholarship
• Britto Scholarship
• Arrupe Scholarship
• Ignatius Scholarship (for Divyang students)

The allocation process for St. Xavier's University BA (H) seats differs based on choice of course. For three of the four BA courses, the allocation is done based on marks obtained in Class 12. For a BA in Mass Comm, the university conducts an in-house entrance test. Moreover, the students seeking admission must apply for the preferred course by visiting the official website of the university. If shortlisted, students are required to report to the university for verification of documents. Lastly, students must pay admission to secure their seats.

The admission process at St Xavier's University Kolkata differs as per course requirement. Students can check the points mentioned below for clarity:

UG Programme:- Candidate have to apply for application before Class 12 result. Aspirants must have more than 45% marks in class 12th. .

PG Programme:- PG programme like MCom, MA, MSW, in all these programs admissions are done on  the basis of test conducted by University, before that candidate must have to apply for applications.

MBA Programme:- Candidate can apply for take admission on the basis of XAT, MAT, CAT, And other National level exam.

{Source: B.A. LL.B. (Hons) students & alumni}

Based on the feedback from students and alumni, here's a summary of the pros and cons:

Pros:

* Helpful and knowledgeable faculty: Teachers are described as extremely helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable, making every effort to clear concepts and address doubts.
* Excellent infrastructure: The university has modern facilities, including air-conditioned classrooms, libraries, gyms, basketball courts, and canteens.
* Good placement record: Although no batch has passed out yet, the placement cell actively works towards providing summer internship placements, and last year, all students were placed well.
* Fun-filled campus life: The university organizes various events, festivals, and societies, offering a great social experience.
* Strict adherence to rules: The university emphasizes discipline and has an anti-ragging cell to ensure a safe environment for students.

Cons:

* No passing-out batch yet: Since the course is relatively new, no batch has graduated and received placements, making it challenging to assess the post-graduation prospects.
* Difficulty in exams: Exams are reportedly tough, and students must study diligently to pass.
* Limited industry exposure: While the placement cell is active, the lack of a passing-out batch makes it uncertain whether the placements will lead to successful careers.

Overall, while SXUK offers a good educational experience, it's essential to weigh the pros and cons before making an informed decision.

St Xavier's University has a good record of placements for courses like MBA, Bcom, M.Com and BMS, etc. In 2024, the the highest and average package offered to MBA students during St Xavier's University placements in 2024 stood at INR 12 LPA and INR 8 LPA,  respectively. Further, the participating recruiters placed 60 MBA students,  18 MA Mass Comm,  12 MA English,  14 MCom, 36 BCom and 26 BMS students during St Xavier's University placements in 2024. The the highest and average package offered to MA Mass Comm students in 2024 was INR 5 LPA and INR 4 LPA, respectively. The the highest and average package offered to MA Economic students in 2024 stood at INR 6.5 LPA and INR 5 LPA, respectively. The top recruiters of St Xavier's University in 2024 included EY, PwC, Deloitte, Genpact, Exide, Capgemini, Tresvista, KPMG, Edelweiss, Planet Spark, SVF, Axis Bank, Policy Bazaar, etc.

Yes, St. Xavier's University does provide a fee refund in case a student wishes to cancel his/her admission. However, the amount of the refund is subject to fulfillment of certain conditions. The below table showcases the refund amount and respective criteria:

Percentage of refund of aggregate fees	Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission is served to the University as per the UGC regulations
100%	15 days or more before the formally notified last date of admission
90%	Less than 15 days before the formally notified last date of admission
80%	15 days or less after the formally notified last date of admission
50%	30 days or less but more than 15 days after being formally notified the last date of admission
0%	More than 30 days after formally notified the last date of admission

The St Xavier’s University highest package secured during the 2024 placement drive stood at INR 12 LPA. The following table showcases the course-wise highest package secured in 2024 placement drive:

Course	Highest Package (2024)
MBA	INR 12 LPA
MA Mass Comm	INR 5 LPA
MA English	INR 5 LPA
MA Economics	INR 6.5 LPA
MCom	INR 5.5 LPA
BCom	INR 6 LPA
BMS	INR 6 LPA