Archive · 11 Dec 2025
St Xavier’s University Plans Nursing School & Medical College
St Xavier's University in Kolkata wants to start a nursing school and a medical college.
They need land from the government for this.
The university is also building new classrooms, labs, and auditoriums.
They plan to offer new courses like engineering and business starting in 2026.
The university has spent a lot of money on making their campus better.
They are also planning to build swimming pools for students to play sports.
A big event called the Convocation will happen in 2026 with important guests.
St Xavier's University, Kolkata plans to establish a School of Nursing and a Medical College.
The university is seeking government land for the project and may collaborate with hospitals for healthcare facilities.
The 7th Convocation ceremony is scheduled for February 21, 2026, with Rev Dr Arturo Sosa and the Governor of West Bengal as chief guests.
The university has invested Rs 550 crore in infrastructure expansion, including new academic buildings and auditoriums.
New courses such as B Tech, MTech, Integrated MBA, Integrated B.Ed, and a School of Design will be introduced starting in 2026.
- Who
- St Xavier's University, Kolkata (SXUK)
- What
- Plans to set up a School of Nursing and a Medical College
- When
- N/A (Future plans, specific timeline not mentioned)
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, India
- Why
- To expand healthcare education and infrastructure
- Institution
- St Xavier's University, Kolkata (SXUK)
- Proposed Schools
- School of Nursing, Medical College
- Land Requirement
- 10 acres (previously requested)
- Convocation Date
- February 21, 2026
- Chief Guest
- Rev Dr Arturo Sosa, S.J.
- Presiding Guest
- Governor of West Bengal, C V Ananda Bose
- Infrastructure Investment
- Rs 550 crore
- New Courses
- B Tech, MTech, Integrated MBA, Integrated B.Ed, School of Design
