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St. Xavier's University

Kolkata, West Bengal
Admission to Postgraduate Degree Courses (including LL.M.), 2025
Date: 31 Mar 2025

Admission to Postgraduate Degree Courses (including LL.M.) 2025

Courses Offered
  • Master of Commerce (M.Com.) - Morning Section (07:00 A.M.-12:00 Noon)
  • M.A. in English
  • M.A. in Economics
  • M.A. in Mass Comminication
  • M.A. in Psychology (Specialisation: Clinical Psychology / Organisational Behaviour)
  • Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) (Specialisation: HR Development & Management / Family & Child Welfare)
  • M.Sc. In Statistics (Specialisation: Industrial Statistics / Business Analytics / Biostatistics)
  • M.Sc. in Computer Science (Specialisation: Networking & Cyber Security / Data Analytics / AI & ML)
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) (Specialisation: Business Law and Criminal Law)
Last Date for Online Application: 12/05/2025, 11:00 A.M.
Application Guidelines
  • Please register using a personal Email ID and Mobile Number.
  • Verify your Mobile Number with the OTP sent to you.
  • The Email ID submitted at the time of registration will be used for all correspondence until enrolment is completed. Changing the Email ID will NOT be permitted under any circumstances.
  • Kindly read the eligibility criteria of your course before starting the application.
  • All fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
  • All information must be accurate and valid for successful submission of the application form.
  • Important Note: Provide the correct Aadhaar card number. Once entered, this information cannot be used again in more applications. (One Aadhaar card, One Application only)
  • The application form fee (Rs.1000/-) is non-refundable.
  • Please remember to click 'SAVE AND CONTINUE' or 'SAVE AS DRAFT' button before you leave the application form so that all the changes will be saved in the form.
  • Keep the following documents ready before filling up the application form:
    • Latest passport-size photograph and scanned copy of your signature (preferably less than 2 MB in .png, .jpeg, or .jpg format)
    • Scanned copy of UG Marksheets (all available semesters, merged into a single PDF file).
      Please note that it is the responsibility of the candidate to provide accurate information with regard to academic credentials.
  • Other documents required in PDF format:
    • Social Category Certificate for SC/ST/OBC/OBC-A/OBC-B candidates
    • Baptism Certificate for Christian Candidates.
    • Certificate of Disability (If Any).
    • PG Marksheets (If Any).
    • EWS Certificate for candidates applying in EWS Category.
  • Download the PDF of the completed application form and the application fee payment receipt after paying the same for future references.
Eligibility Criteria
General Guidelines
  • No candidate shall be eligible for admission after a lapse of more than Five Years from the year of passing the previous qualifying examination. The year of admission will not be taken into account while calculating 5 years from the year of passing the previous qualifying examination.
  • Every applicant must fulfil the eligibility criteria as laid down for each course.
  • The Graduation degree course must be UGC recognised and must be of at least three years. For degrees awarded by the Foreign Universities, AIU guidelines for equivalence procedures will be followed and the candidate will be required to submit the relevant document at the time of admission. For an undergraduate law degree, awarded by a Foreign University, the candidate will be required to submit an equivalence certificate from the Bar Council of India (BCI). These documents must be submitted during the admission. Candidates having degree with CGPA/GPA/DGPA etc. must have the equivalent percentage as prescribed in the eligibility criteria laid down for each course.
  • If the final degree result is not published at the time of application, percentage of marks for eligibility will be calculated on the basis of the aggregate of 1st to 4th Semester or Part I and Part II or Year 1 and Year 2 (Applicable for 3 Years Degree Course) OR 1st to 6th Semester or Part I to Part III or Year 1 to Year 3 (Applicable for 4 Years Degree Course) OR 1st to 8th Semester or Part I to Part IV or Year 1 to Year 4 (Applicable for 5 Years Degree Course) OR 1st to 10th Semester or Part I to Part V or Year 1 to Year 5 (Applicable for 6 Years Degree Course) and the candidate is required to pass in all papers.
  • If, at the time of admission, final degree mark sheet cannot be shown, the admission will be provisional and the student must produce the final degree mark sheet latest by 15th October 2025; failing which, the admission is liable to be cancelled.
  • If a student, who is admitted provisionally, fails to fulfil the eligibility regarding the required aggregate marks in graduation, admission of the student will be cancelled.
  • If the admission is cancelled due to the above-mentioned reasons, fees will be refunded as per UGC Fee Refund Policy (October 2018).
  • If it is found that information submitted by the candidate is not true, admission will be cancelled, and fees will not be refunded.
  • For M.A. in English, M.A. in Economics, M.A. in Psychology, M. Sc is Statistics, and M. Sc in Computer Science, if after the publication of final result, the student is not able to obtain the Honours/Major degree, the admission to the aforementioned courses will be cancelled and for cancellation the UGC Fee Refund Policy will be applicable.
  • RESERVATION FOR EWS (Economically Weaker Sections): A maximum 10% of the total seats for each course are reserved for EWS category. This provision is made as per the government guidelines. The candidate/s who opt for this category will be required to upload the EWS certificate issued by the competent authority. Without the certificate the application will be cancelled. Candidates are requested to check the detailed government notification before opting to apply for this category.
  • The University reserves the right to reject the candidature and/or cancel the application / admission at any stage if an applicant fails to fulfil the above conditions.
  • Admission will be based on admission test marks.
Master of Commerce (M.Com.)
Eligibility Criteria for Application: Compulsory Courses in UG B.Com. or B.B.A. or B.M.S. (Bachelor of Management Studies)
Aggregate Marks required for Application 45% for General and 40% for Specified 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: On the basis of Admission Test Marks
* Specified Category for relaxation of marks: SC / ST / OBC / OBC-A / OBC-B / Divyang (PWD) / Christian
Click here to know more about the course and department

M.A. in English
Eligibility Criteria for Application: Compulsory Courses in UG B.A. Honours/Major in English
Aggregate Marks required for Application 45% for General and 40% for Specified 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: On the basis of Admission Test Marks
* Specified Category for relaxation of marks: SC / ST / OBC / OBC-A / OBC-B / Divyang (PWD) / Christian
Click here to know more about the course and department

M.A. in Economics
Eligibility Criteria for Application: Compulsory Courses in UG B.A./B.Sc. Honours/Major in Economics
or
B.A./B.Sc. Honours/Major in Mathematics/Statistics
Aggregate Marks required for Application 45% for General and 40% for Specified 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: On the basis of Admission Test Marks
* Specified Category for relaxation of marks: SC / ST / OBC / OBC-A / OBC-B / Divyang (PWD) / Christian
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M.A. in Psychology
Eligibility Criteria for Application: Compulsory Courses in UG Graduate with Honours/Major in any discipline
Aggregate Marks required for Application 45% for General and 40% for Specified 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: On the basis of Admission Test Marks
* Specified Category for relaxation of marks: SC / ST / OBC / OBC-A / OBC-B / Divyang (PWD) / Christian
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M.A. in Mass Communication
Eligibility Criteria for Application: Compulsory Courses in UG Graduate in any discipline
Aggregate Marks required for Application 45% for General and 40% for Specified 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: On the basis of Admission Test Marks
* Specified Category for relaxation of marks: SC / ST / OBC / OBC-A / OBC-B / Divyang (PWD) / Christian
Click here to know more about the course and department

Master of Social Work (MSW)
Eligibility Criteria for Application: Compulsory Courses in UG Graduate in any discipline
Aggregate Marks required for Application 45% for General and 40% for Specified 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: On the basis of Admission Test Marks
* Specified Category for relaxation of marks: SC / ST / OBC / OBC-A / OBC-B / Divyang (PWD) / Christian
Click here to know more about the course and department

M.Sc. in Statistics
Eligibility Criteria for Application: Compulsory Courses in UG B.Sc. Honours/Major in Statistics
or
B.Sc. Hons./Major in Mathematics and Statistics as general elective subject.
Aggregate Marks required for Application 45% for General and 40% for Specified 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: On the basis of Admission Test Marks
* Specified Category for relaxation of marks: SC / ST / OBC / OBC-A / OBC-B / Divyang (PWD) / Christian
Click here to know more about the course and department

M.Sc. in Computer Science
Eligibility Criteria for Application: Compulsory Courses in UG B.Sc. Honours/Major in Computer Science / Information Technology / Computer and Information Science
or
B.Tech in Computer Science / Information Technology / Electronics & Communication
or
Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
or
B.Sc. Honours/Major in Physics / Mathematics/ Statistics/Electronics with Computer Science as general elective subject
Aggregate Marks required for Application 45% for General and 40% for Specified 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: On the basis of Admission Test Marks
* Specified Category for relaxation of marks: SC / ST / OBC / OBC-A / OBC-B / Divyang (PWD) / Christian
Click here to know more about the course and department

Master of Laws (LL.M.)
Eligibility Criteria for Application: Compulsory Courses in UG 3 Year LL.B. degree recognised by BCI after completion of a Graduation Degree of minimum 3 years.
or
Any 5 Year / 6 Year Integrated LL.B. Degree recognised by BCI.
Aggregate Marks required for Application 50% for General and 45% for Specified 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: On the basis of Admission Test Marks [XLAT-PG]
* Specified Category for relaxation of marks: SC / ST / OBC / OBC-A / OBC-B / Divyang (PWD)/Christian
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Admission Test Details
Mode of Test and System Requirement
Internet Based Test (IBT) will be held for all PG Courses. The minimum system requirements are mentioned below: Candidates who are willing to appear for the Admission Test (IBT Mode) from the University Campus may send an application to admission.enquiry@sxuk.edu.in. It will be in IBT mode and same procedure will be followed like other candidates; the University will only provide the infrastructural support. The request must be made by 14/05/2025, 03:00 P.M.

Admit Card Release Date: 13/05/2025, 06:00 P.M.
Dates for Mock Test: 14/05/2025 and 15/05/2025

(Admit Card downloading link and all details related to Mock Test will be communicated to the candidates through e-mail)

Dates for Admission Test:
Date Day Time Course
16/05/2025 Friday 2 PM to 4 PM M.A. in Economics, LL.M. [XLAT-PG]
17/05/2025 Saturday 10 AM to 12 PM

M.A. in English, M.COM &

M. Sc. in Computer Science
2 PM to 4 PM M. Sc. in Statistics, M.S.W.
18/05/2025 Sunday 10 AM to 12 PM M.A. in Psychology
2 PM to 4 PM M.A. in Mass Communication
Download Admission Test Syllabus

Other Important Dates:
  1. Last date for the submission of online application: 12/05/2025, 11:00 A.M.
  2. Tentative date for Publication of the Selection List on the Website: 22/05/2025, 05:00 P.M.
  3. Last Date for Payment of Fees: 03/06/2025, 05:00 P.M.
  4. Date of Admission: Between 04/06/2025 and 10/06/2025 (Detailed Admission Procedures with the course-wise dates for admission will be mentioned in the Selection List)
  5. Tentative date for Publication of the Second Selection List (if any) on the Website: Will be announced with Selection List
Fee Structure
  1. Application Fee: 1000 (Non-refundable)
  2. Components of Fee Structure for Session 2025-2027 (All in Indian Rupee [ ])
    • Admission fee for all courses: 30,000
    • Security deposit (refundable): 5,000 (to be paid at the time of admission)**
    • Alumni membership fee: 5,015 (to be paid along with 4th semester course fees)
    Course Tuition Fee Development Fee Examination Fee Library Fee Sports & Activities Fee IT Infrastructure Fee Total Fees (Per Semester)
    M.A. English 53,000 7,500 2,500 1,500 1,000 1,000 66,500
    M.A. Economics 53,000 7,500 2,500 1,500 1,000 1,000 66,500
    M.A. Psychology 53,000 7,500 2,500 1,500 1,000 1,000 66,500
    M.A. Mass Communication 72,000 11,000 2,500 1,800 1,500 1,000 89,800
    M.S.W. 45,000 7,500 2,500 1,500 1,000 1,000 58,500
    M.Sc. Statistics 54,000 7,500 2,500 1,500 1,000 1,000 67,500
    M.Sc. Computer Science 54,000 7,500 2,500 1,500 1,000 1,000 67,500
    LL.M. 53,000 7,500 2,500 1,500 1,000 1,000 66,500
    M.Com. 53,000 7,500 2,500 1,500 1,000 1,000 66,500
    ** Students to apply for the refund of security deposit within 3 Months from the date of Convocation or at the time of receipt of Transfer Certificate.

    - SAARC Countries: same course fees
    - Other Asian countries: 2 times of the course fees
    - All other foreign countries: 3 times of the course fees

    Note: If the candidate completed his/her graduation degree in St. Xavier's University, Kolkata and paid the alumni membership fee, is not required to pay again. Also, he/she is not required to pay the Admission Fee
  3. Fee Refund Policy: As per UGC Notification, (October 2018).
Scholarships (As applicable in Academic Year 2024-25)
Sl. No. Scholarship Scheme Scope of the Scholarship Annual Family Income Limit Minimum marks required at UG Level Minimum marks required in the preceding semester(s) Minimum attendance required in the preceding semester(s) Tuition Fee Waiver Granted
1 Loyola Scholarship From 2nd Semester onwards 3,60,000 60% 60% 75% 100%
2 Britto Scholarship From 2nd emester onwards 4,20,000 60% 60% 75% 50%
3 Exide Scholarship From 2nd Semester onwards 3,60,000 60% 60% 75% 100%
4 Arrupe Scholarship From 3rd Semester onwards 4,80,000 60% 60% 75% 50%
5 Rupa Scholarship MA Psychology, MSW & M.Com from 1st Semester onwards 3,60,000 60% 60% 75% 100%
6 Ignatius Scholarship
(for Divyang students)		 From 2nd Semester onwards NA 50% 50% 75% 100%
7 Snegam Scholarship MSW only from 1st Semester onwards for one (1) girl student 3,60,000 60% 60% 75% 100%
8 Deo Maheshwari Scholarship MSW only from 1st Semester onwards for two (2) girl students 3,60,000 60% 60% 75% 100%
9 Merit-based Scholarship for Science (Full) All PG Science Courses only from 2nd Semester onwards NA 75% 60% 75% 100%
Merit-based Scholarship for Science (Half) 65% 50%
10 Vijay Chopra Scholarship M.Com. only from 1s semester for one student 3,60,000 60% 60% 75% Full Waiver of all Fees
(except Examination Fee)
For detailed criteria, kindly visit the our website www.sxuk.edu.in/scholarship or contact the Office of the Registrar on working days between 9 AM to 5 PM on 033 6624 9846 or send an email to scholarship@sxuk.edu.in.

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