M.A. in Economics 

at SXUK, Kolkata

Yes, students officially enrolled in the SXUK MA programme are able to choose from a wide palette of scholarships. The scholarships cater to different students needs. Mentioned below is a list of all the scholarships offered by the university:

• Snegam Scholarship
• Deo Maheshwari Scholarship
• Exide Scholarship
• Best Athlete Scholarship (Boys)/Best Athlete Scholarship (Girls)/Meritorious Sportsperson
• Vijay Chopra Scholarship

St. Xavier's University MA total fee is a combination of different fee components, such as tuition fees, examination fees, training fees, etc. As per official sources, the total fee to pursue this programme ranges from INR 5.67 Lacs to INR 6.6 lakh. Interested students can refer to the below table to know the breakdown of the total fees:

Fee components	Amount
Tuition	INR 2.66 Lacs - INR 3.59 lakh
Hostel	INR 3 lakh
One-time Payment	INR 1,000
Total Fee	INR 5.67 Lacs to INR 6.6 lakh

Note: The above-mentioned fee is as per the official sources. However, it is indicative and subject to change.

Yes, St Xavier's University offers good placements annually to its MA Mass Communication students. The key highlights of St Xavier's University placements for the MA Mass Comm Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)
the highest package	INR 5.5 LPA	INR 5 LPA
Average package	INR 4.5 LPA	INR 4 LPA
the lowest package	INR 3 LPA	INR 3 LPA
Total students registered	20	15
Total students placed	19	12
Total recruiters	24	20

Core subjects included in the SXUK MA curriculum help students cultivate a deep understanding of the programme. Some of the core subjects included in the MA curriculum are as follows:

• Advertising & Public Relations
• Film Studies
• Development Communication
• Consumer Behaviour & Market Research
• Sports Journalism
• Digital Media Marketing 
• Mass Communication Theories

For the MA programme, St. Xavier's University offers a total of 220 seats. These seats are distributed among the specialisations offered under the programme. Check below to know the specialisation-wise distribution of MA seats:

• MA in Economics: 40
• MA in English: 60
• MA in Mass Communication: 60
• MA in Psychology: 60

{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.

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.

The St. Xavier's University Kolkata determines its 2023 cut-off marks for MBA programs based on the Common Management Admission Test (CMAT). For the General category, the overall cutoff for CMAT is set at 85 percentile across all specializations, including MBA Business Analytics, Finance, Human Resource, and Marketing. This means candidates need to score higher than or equal to 85 percent of the candidates appearing in the CMAT exam to be eligible for admission to these MBA programs at St. Xavier's University Kolkata. For the most accurate and detailed information regarding the admission process, I recommend checking the official university website or contacting the university directly.

 

 

 

The St Xavier’s University the lowest package secured during the 2024 placement drive stood at INR 3 LPA. The following table showcases the course-wise the lowest package offered in 2024 placement drive:

Course	the lowest Package (2024)
MBA	INR 6 LPA
MA Mass Comm	INR 3 LPA
MA English	INR 3 LPA
MA Economics	INR 4 LPA
MCom	INR 4 LPA
BCom	INR 3 LPA
BMS	INR 3.5 LPA