St. Xavier's College, Calcutta
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| Motto | Nihil Ultra (Latin) |
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Motto in English
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Nothing Beyond |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 16 January 1860 |
| Founder | Henri Depelchin |
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Religious affiliation
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Jesuit (Roman Catholic) |
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Academic affiliation
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University of Calcutta |
| Rector | Dominic Savio S.J. |
| Principal | Felix Raj S.J. |
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Administrative staff
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1100 |
| Students | 7853 |
| Undergraduates | 6628 |
| Postgraduates | 571 |
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Other students
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604 |
| Location | 30, Mother Teresa Sarani Kolkata – 700016  (Map) |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colours | Blue and White |
| Athletics | Track and Field |
| Sports | Basketball, Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Table Tennis |
| Nickname | Xaverians |
| Website | www |
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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 has now become a full university through the St. Xavier's University Bill 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.
The college was founded in 1860 by the Jesuits, an all-male Catholic religious order formed by Saint Ignatius of Loyola. The college is named after Francis Xavier, the 16th century Jesuit saint from Navarre, north of Spain. The founder of the college is Fr. Henri Depelchin, who oversaw most of the ground work during the foundation years.
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