Saint Xavier's College, Kolkata, offers a merit-based admission process that spans approximately three months. Applicants submit their Class 12 certificates and marks online, and a merit list is released, often in late June, with 2-3 rounds for various courses. Faculty members are highly qualified, with postgraduates and some holding PhDs, and are generally student-friendly, although there can be instances of mechanical teaching. The college charges a course fee of about 3 lakhs, with annual fees around 40,000 INR and admission fees ranging from 30,000 to 56,000 INR, paid digitally. Despite being relatively costly, especially for middle-class families, fee concessions and stipends are provided for economically disadvantaged students. The college has an effective placement program, with companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon participating, leading to approximately 70% of students securing jobs. Salary packages range from 6-7 LPA to 24 LPA, with an average of 4-5 LPA. Science students often opt for higher studies, while B.Com students benefit significantly from placements. Internships start in the first year, offering stipends of 1,000 to 3,000 INR. Various scholarships are available for economically weaker and meritorious students, including the Inspire Scholarship and GP Birla Scholarship, with the college assisting in the application process. Support is extended to students in financial crises and those from sports or reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC). While no formal loan program exists, the college may help arrange loans on special occasions. Annual valedictory and convocation ceremonies are also organized to celebrate student achievements.
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