St. Xavier's College, Burdwan is a recipient of the prestigious Star College Scheme of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Government of India.

About the Star College Scheme:
The Star College Scheme was launched by DBT to strengthen undergraduate science education in India. The scheme provides financial support to selected colleges to:

• Upgrade laboratory infrastructure


• Introduce hands-on training and innovative experiments


• Promote research culture at undergraduate level


• Enable student-faculty interaction with research institutions


• Support participation in national and international seminars

SXCB's Achievement:
St. Xavier's College, Burdwan was selected under the Star College Scheme recognising its commitment to excellence in science education, particularly in Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, and Life Sciences.

Benefits to Students:

• Access to advanced laboratory equipment


• Opportunities for research internships


• Exposure to cutting-edge scientific methodologies


• Enhanced practical training beyond the standard curriculum

The Star College status reflects SXCB's dedication to nurturing the next generation of scientists and researchers.