St. Xavier's College is a graduate and undergraduate college located in Kolkata, India. Founded in 1860 by Henri Depelchin it is named after St. Francis Xavier, a Navarre Jesuit of the 16th century, who ministered in India. In 2006, it became the first autonomous college in West Bengal, India, and is affiliated to the University of Calcutta. The college is soon to become a full university, and will add new courses including an MBA. The St. Xavier's University Bill was passed on 16 December 2016, by the state assembly of West Bengal, India.Currently, St. Xavier's College, Kolkata offers Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees, diplomas and certificates. A Student after completing his/her Degree, Diploma or Certificate course is referred to as a 'Xaverian'. The college was awarded the "College Of Excellence" status in April, 2014 and "Special Heritage Status" in July, 2015 by the University Grants Commission (India). The college was also awarded Grade - A++ (CGPA: 3.77/4) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.
