What does AUTONOMY for St. Xavier’s college mean?

SXC as an Autonomous college, please note, is not a DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY and therefore not empowered to offer degrees. It is permitted to formulate its own syllabus, and establish its own evaluation system, i.e. conduct exams and publish the results.

Degree certificates to be issued by Calcutta University :

Though the college has been empowered to conduct examinations for its students, the Degree Certificates will be issued by the University, with the signature of the Vice Chancellor of Calcutta University, bearing the name of the College.

Dated :30 May 2018
Grant of Extension of Autonomous Status to St. Xavier’s College, 30, Mother Teresa Sarani, Park Street, Kolkata 700016, West Bengal affiliated to University of Calcutta, 87/1, College Street, Kolkata 700073, West Bengal. View Certification.