Archive · 12 Dec 2025
SXU Kolkata Expands with New Courses and Infrastructure
St Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK) is getting ready for its 7th Convocation Ceremony on February 21, 2026.
The university is making big changes to become one of the best in eastern India.
They are building new classrooms, labs, and even a big auditorium.
They also plan to start new courses like engineering, business, and nursing.
The university is using new technology like an AI-powered learning system to help students.
They want to have 10,000 students by 2030.
Important people like the Governor of West Bengal and the head of the Jesuits will be at the ceremony.
SXUK is preparing for its 7th Convocation Ceremony on February 21, 2026, at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town.
The university has invested ₹550 crore in infrastructure, including a grand auditorium and advanced laboratories.
New academic programs such as B.Tech, M.Tech, Integrated MBA, and a medical college are planned for 2026.
SXUK has introduced an AI-powered Learning Management System (LMS) in collaboration with UK-based Shiksak.
The university aims to achieve 10,000 student enrolments by 2030 as part of its Vision 2030 target.
- Who
- St Xavier’s University, Kolkata (SXUK)
- What
- Announcement of academic and infrastructural developments
- When
- February 21, 2026
- Where
- Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town
- Why
- To position SXUK among the fastest-growing higher education institutions in eastern India
- Event
- 7th Convocation Ceremony
- Date
- February 21, 2026
- Location
- Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town
- Chief Guest
- Rev. Dr. Arturo Sosa, S.J.
- Investment in Infrastructure
- ₹550 crore
- New Programs
- B.Tech, M.Tech, Integrated MBA, Integrated B.Ed., School of Design, School of Nursing, Medical College
- AI Learning System
- AI-powered Learning Management System (LMS)
- Vision 2030 Target
- 10,000 student enrolments