The Students’ Council of St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous) Kolkata for the academic year of 2024-2025 assumed office on the 14th of November, 2025 on the day of Annual General Meeting of the Students’ Council 2025. Rev Dr Dominic Savio, SJ Principal, St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata chaired the meeting as the President of the Council. The AGM was attended by 98 Class Representatives from various departments and 9 Society Secretaries. The members met to elect the General Secretary, Assistant General Secretary, along with 10 Working Committee Members. Following are the current members of the Council:
President: Rev Dr Dominic Savio, SJ
Deputy President: Dr. Romit Beed
Vice-Deputy Presidents: Dr. Ritendra Roy,
Dr. Soma Nath, Prof. Sougata Banerjee
General Secretary - Priyanshu Dutta (BA Political Science)
Assistant General Secretary - Salini Biswas (BCom. Evening)
Luvaditya Sharma (COMA)
Samarth Jaiswal (COMA)
Ayush Kedia (CMEA)
Aishi Banerjee BA
Aryamaan Biswas BSc
Sania Rahaman BSc
Maheen Alam MA
Subarna Pahari MSc
Ujaan Roy B.Ed
Ananya Lal BMS
The Students’ Council of St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata orchestrated a dynamic series of events in 2024-2025, blending cultural vibrancy, athletic spirit, academic pride, and social consciousness. The highlight was Xavotsav 2025, the annual inter- college cultural fest held on 22nd–23rd January, which celebrated the theme "Shifting Silhouettes" through 12 genres of events featuring 51 events like, dance, fine arts, literary competitions, and quizzes. The days of the fest concluded with electrifying performance by Nikhil D’souza, leaving an indelible mark on participants and students of the college.
Sports took centre stage with the Xavier’s Premier League (XPL) held on 27th–28th September, 2024 where students competed in various games like basketball, football, e- sports, chess, table tennis darts, throw ball, volleyball, showcasing skill and sportsmanship.
The Inter-College Sports Championship (16th–23rd March), was oragnised by the Education Directorate, Government of West Bengal in collaboration with St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata as the host college, this brought together athletes from across the state for high-energy competitions in athletics, football, and kho kho. This event was immensely contributed by the student’ council and the students of the college.
The council also honoured tradition and mentorship along with SXCCAA during Teachers’ Day, where faculty were felicitated for their contributions followed by the customary Cake Cutting Ceremony, and the Christmas celebration was also held on the 19th of December, graced by Hon’ble Chief Minister Smt. Mamata Banerjee, it featured carols and the historic renaming of Short Street to Saint Francis Sarani. The Convocation Ceremony on 16th January celebrates graduates with nostalgic reflections and a captivating performance by XADAM. This year like every year, the students’ council actively participated in organisation and management of the ceremony.
Representatives of the Council also attended and participated in an International Leadership Seminar in Nepal.
Beyond festivities, the Students’ Council also demonstrated social responsibility through a Tax Awareness Campaign on the 5th of November and had also organised a march on the 16th of August, 2024 in solidarity with the victim of the RG Kar Medical College tragedy
The Student’s Council also plays an active role in the inauguration ceremony of the first year students. The Council also played a crucial role in the NAAC visit.
The revival of the Students’ Council Election on 14th November, 2024 after five years marked a renewed commitment to student governance and welfare in the college. The Xaverian Parliament was also organised on the 13th of March, 2025 where all class representatives and students across departments came up and addressed issues to the authorities followed by the certificate handing over ceremony of the Class Representatives.
Under the guidance of the President, the Deputy President, the Vice- Deputy Presidents, and the Honorary Secretary, SXCCAA, the Students' Council continues to uphold its dedication for the welfare of the students’ community in the college and their commitment to achieve greater heights.
Priyanshu Dutta
General Secretary
Students’ Council 2024-2025
St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous) Kolkata
