St. Xavier’s University Kolkata to set up a nursing college & medical college

St Xavier's University in Kolkata is soon going to start a School of Nursing and a medical college, a senior official with the university has stated.

Vice Chancellor Father Felix Raj added they will begin with School of Nursing.

"We will try to acquire a piece of land from the government for this project. Whether it is a nursing college or a medical college, you will have to have healthcare facilities and infrastructure. Or a tie-up with a hospital," he added on Tuesday.

Two years ago, a 10-acre piece of land had been demanded by the university from the state government for an expansion project of the university, which is yet to be accomplished, he added.

"The 7th Convocation Ceremony will be conducted on the 21st of February, 2026, at the Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in New Town," announced Raj.

Rev. Dr. Arturo Sosa, SJ., Superior General of the Jesuits based in Rome, Italy, has graciously consented to honor this event with his presence as our chief guest. The Governor of West Bengal, a visitor to our university, Shri C V Ananda Bose, is expected to preside over this function with Rev," he added.

"The university has gone through a complete revamp since 2017 in terms of both infrstructure and academics," added another VC, "And they have already invested Rs 550 crore in thisprocess."

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"The second academic building is nearly complete and will provide facility for modern class rooms and laboratories, libraries, moot court, etc. The proposed auditorium will have a seating capacity for 2,000 people, while two other auditoriums will have a seating capacity for 600 and 300 people, respectively," he added.

To make students take part in game and sport activities, the university is also considering constructing two swimming pools.

St. Xavier's University will start B Tech from 2026, and MTech will be added in due course of time, he added. "The university will start a variety of programs including integrated MBA, integrated B. Ed, School of Design," other than School of Nursing and a medical college, he added.