St. Xavier's University Kolkata offers various scholarships to its meritorious students. The general scholarships provided by this university consist of two types through which 100 percent and 50 percent fee is exempted for eligible students. Students from St. Xavier's University Kolkata can also claim Government Scholarships and educational loans. Some of the scholarships provided by St. Xavier's University are as follows:
FOR BOTH PG & UG COURSES (EXCEPT MBA)
Ignatius Scholarship applies to students having 40% or more of the following Disabilities as defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016: Blindness, Low Vision, Leprosy – cured persons, Hearing Impairment (deaf & hard of hearing), Locomotor Disability, Dwarfism, Intellectual Disability, Mental Illness, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Chronic Neurological Conditions, Specific Learning Disabilities, Multiple Sclerosis, Speech and Language Disability, Thalassemia, Haemophilia, Sickle Cell Disease, Acid Attack Victim, Parkinson's Disease, and Multiple Disabilities.
| S. No. | Scholarship | Scope | Annual Family Income | Minimum marks required in the previous exam | Minimum marks required in the preceding semester | Minimum attendance required in the preceding semester | Total Waiver Granted (on tuition fees only) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loyola Scholarship | All UG & PG Courses except MBA from 2nd Semester onwards | ₹ 3,60,000 | 60% | 60% | 75% | 100% |
| 2 | Britto Scholarship | All UG & PG Courses except MBA from 2nd Semester onwards | ₹ 4,20,000 | 60% | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| 3 | Rupa Scholarship | MA Psychology, MSW, B.Com & M.Com from 1st Semester onwards for five (5) students | ₹ 3,60,000 | 60% | 60% | 75% | 100% |
| 4 | Arrupe Scholarship | All UG & PG Courses except MBA for 3rd/5th/7th/9th Semesters | ₹ 4,80,000 | 60% | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| 5 | Ignatius ScholarshipI (for Divyang students) | All UG & PG Courses except MBA from 2nd Semester onwards | NA | 50% | 50% | 75% | 100% |
FOR PG COURSES ONLY (EXCEPT MBA)
| Sl. No. | Scholarship Scheme | Scope | Income Limit (Annual) | Min. Marks (Last Exam) | Min. Marks (Last Semester) | Attendance | Fee Waiver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Snegam Scholarship | MSW (1 girl, 1st semester onwards) | ₹3,60,000 | 60% | 60% | 75% | 100% |
| 2 | Deo Maheshwari Scholarship | MSW (2 girls, 1st semester onwards) | ₹3,60,000 | 60% | 60% | 75% | 100% |
| 3 | Merit-based Scholarship (Full) | PG Science (2nd semester onwards) | NA | 75% | 60% | 75% | 100% |
| Merit-based Scholarship (Half) | PG Science (2nd semester onwards) | NA | 65% | 50% | 75% | 50% | |
| 4 | Exide Scholarship | PG courses (7 students, preference to M.Com & M.Sc. students) | ₹3,60,000 | 60% | 60% | 75% | 100% |
FOR UG COURSES ONLY
- For Nihil Ultra Scholarship: candidate should have 95% or more in Class X & Class XII board exams. Marks will be calculated according to CBSE/ CISCE/ State Board.
- Lafont Scholarship For Lafont Scholarship, the student should have a minimum of 90 per cent marks in both Class X & Class XII board examinations. Calculation of Marks shall be as per CBSE/ CISCE/ State Board guidelines.
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| Sl. No. | Scholarship Scheme | Scope of the Scholarship | Annual Family Income Limit | Min. Marks (Previous Exam) | Min. Marks (Preceding Semesters) | Min. Attendance (Preceding Semesters) | Total Waiver Granted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nihil Ultra ScholarshipII (Merit Based) | All UG Courses only from 1st Semester onwards | NA | 95% | 75% | 75% | 100% |
| 2 | Lafont ScholarshipIII (Merit Based) | All UG Courses only from 2nd Semester onwards | NA | 90% | 75% | 75% | 50% |
| 3 | Ravi Kant Kasat Memorial Scholarship | B.Com (Hons) only for two (2) students from 1st Semester onwards | ₹ 4,20,000 | 60% | 60% | 75% | 50% |
| 4 | Dr. Dhruba Chandra Scholarship | B.Com (Hons) only for one (1) student from 1st Semester onwards | ₹ 3,60,000 | 60% | 60% | 75% | 100% |
| 5 | Mother Teresa Scholarship | B.A. Psychology (Hons) only for one (1) girl student from 1st Semester onwards | ₹ 3,60,000 | 60% | 60% | 75% | 100% |
| 6 | Sampa Bose Memorial Scholarship | B.Com (Hons) only for one (1) student from 1st Semester onwards | ₹ 3,60,000 | 60% | 60% | 75% | 100% |
FOR MBA ONLY
| Sl. No. | Scholarship Program | Coverage of the Scholarship | Maximum Annual Family Income | Required Minimum Marks in Previous Qualification | Required Minimum Marks in Previous Semester(s) | Required Minimum Attendance in Previous Semester(s) | Total Tuition Fee Waiver Granted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xavier Scholarship | MBA Only, Admission Session 2024-25 onwards, granted on final semester of course. | Please visit the website of Xavier Business School for detailed criteria and eligibility. | ||||
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Meritorious Sportsperson Scholarship- The student must have National/State Level Achievements and has to be recommended by the Sports Officer.
| Serial Number | Scholarship Scheme | Scope of the Scholarship | Maximum Family Income Limit per Year | Minimum Marks Required in the Last Qualifying Exam | Minimum Marks Required in the Previous Semester | Minimum Attendance Requirement in the Previous Semester | Total Fee Waiver Provided |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Athlete Scholarship (Boys) | One (1) boy student who is named Best Athlete (Boys) in the Annual Sports Meet 2025 | NA | NA | No Arrear papers | 75% | Full Waiver of Tuition Fees & Development Fees Only for the Academic Year |
| 2 | Best Athlete Scholarship (Girls) | One (1) girl student who is named Best Athlete (Girls) in the Annual Sports Meet 2025 | NA | NA | No Arrear papers | 75% | Full Waiver of Tuition Fees & Development Fees Only for the Academic Year |
| 3 | Meritorious Sportsperson | One (1) student with exceptional performance in sports | NA | NA | No Arrear papers | 75% | Full Waiver of Tuition Fees & Development Fees Only for the Academic Year |
Government Scholarships
In addition to the above mentioned schemes, students at the University can also apply for the following Central & State Government Scholarships by applying through the given websites:.
| Sl. No. | Name of Scheme | Website | Offered by Department | Notification Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Scholarships and Fellowships administered by UGC, AICTE & other Ministries/Departments of Govt. of India, Union Territories and States | https://scholarships.gov.in | UGC, AICTE, Govt. of India, Union Territories and other State Governments | Throughout the Year |
| 2. | WB Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Scheme & Kanyashree Scholarship Scheme | https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in | Higher Education Dept., Govt. of West Bengal | July - August |
| 3. | Aikyashree Scholarship Schemes for Minority students:
(a) Aikyashree Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (b) Aikyashree Post Matric Scholarship (c) Aikyashree SVMCM Scholarship |
http://serv3.wbmdfcscholarship.in | West Bengal Minorities' Development & Finance Corporation, Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department, Govt. of West Bengal | July - August |
| 4. | WB Post-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST & OBC students | http://www.oasis.gov.in | Backward Classes Welfare Department and Tribal Development Department, Govt. of West Bengal | July - August |
| 5. | WB Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship (v3.0) 2022-23 for Non-NET Ph.D Scholars | https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in | Higher Education Dept., Govt. of West Bengal | Quarterly throughout the Year |
Educational Loans (Facilitated by Government)
Students can also apply for the following Educational Loan Schemes which are facilitated by the Government.
| Sl. No. | Name of Scheme | Website | Offered by Department | Notification Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | WB Student Credit Card Scheme (Educational Loan up to ₹ 10 lakhs from various Nationalised banks at cheaper rate of interest facilitated by the Govt. of West Bengal) | https://wbscc.wb.gov.in | Department of Higher Education, Govt. of West Bengal | Throughout the Year |
| 2. | Educational Loan at a cheaper rate of interest for the students of SC, ST and OBC category facilitated by the Govt. of West Bengal | https://www.wbbcdev.gov.in/education-loan | West Bengal SC, ST & OBC Development & Finance Corporation, Govt. of West Bengal | September-October |
All interested applicants are requested to go through the scheme of scholarship, details of eligibility and process of application given in the above website before applying. For further query, guidance and clarification regarding application please contact 033-66249846.
