St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar is one of the most competitive +2 Science colleges in Nepal. Every year, thousands of students ask the same question: is there a scholarship at St. Xavier’s, and how do you get it? This guide covers both scholarship pathways, the regular admission process, fees, and everything you need to know before applying.
Is There a Scholarship at St. Xavier’s College?
Yes – St. Xavier’s College offers scholarship seats for Grade 11, but through a specific channel only. Scholarship seats at St. Xavier’s are reserved for students from Community Schools who are selected and recommended by the Education Department of Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC). These are not open scholarships that any student can apply for directly to the college.
To access a St. Xavier’s scholarship seat, you must:
- Be a student from a Community (government) school
- Apply through your Ward Office or the KMC Education Department
- Be selected and recommended by KMC’s Education Department
- Meet the college’s academic criteria after KMC recommendation
There is no separate scholarship application form or exam run directly by St. Xavier’s – the scholarship pipeline runs through Kathmandu Metropolitan City. Students from private/institutional schools are not eligible for these KMC scholarship seats.
KMC Scholarship – How It Works
- KMC allocates a limited number of scholarship seats at St. Xavier’s and other top colleges in Kathmandu each year
- Community school students apply through their ward office or KMC Education Department after SEE results
- Selection is based on SEE GPA and an interview at the college
- No written entrance examination is conducted for KMC scholarship candidates – shortlisting is merit-based on SEE GPA
- If two or more candidates have the same GPA, ranking is determined by individual subject grades in a fixed priority order
- Shortlisted candidates must appear for an interview with their parent or guardian
- Foreign board percentages are converted into the NEB grading system for comparison
Monitor the KMC Education Department notices and St. Xavier’s official website at sxc.edu.np after SEE results for the current year’s scholarship schedule.
Regular Grade 11 Admission at St. Xavier’s College
For students who are not accessing the KMC scholarship route, admission to St. Xavier’s Grade 11 Science is through a competitive merit-based process.
Key Facts – 2025 (2082 BS) Admission
- Total seats: 490
- Groups available: Biology group and Computer group – you can only apply for one
- Group change: Not permitted after application submission
- Entrance exam: Previously conducted; for 2083 BS admission, selection is based on SEE GPA and interview only – no written entrance exam
- Application fee: NPR 125 (paid via Khalti or eSewa)
- Application portal: Online only at sxc.edu.np
- Contact: 01-5321365 / 01-5344636 | plus2admission@sxc.edu.np
2025 (2082 BS) Admission Timeline
- Online forms open: June 27, 2025 (Ashad 13, 2082)
- Form submission deadline: July 10, 2025 (Ashad 26, 2082), 12:00 PM
- Shortlist publication: July 11, 2025 (by evening)
- Entrance test / Interview: July 12, 2025 (Ashad 28, 2082)
2026 (2083 BS) Admission Timeline
- Application deadline: Jestha 7, 2083 (May 21, 2026)
- Shortlist with interview schedule: Jestha 8, 2083 (May 22, 2026)
- Interview: Jestha 9, 2083 (May 23, 2026), 7:30 AM onwards
- No written entrance examination – selection based on SEE GPA and interview
Eligibility for Grade 11 Admission at St. Xavier’s
- Passed SEE or equivalent from a recognised board
- Minimum GPA as specified in the current year’s admission notice – St. Xavier’s is highly competitive; in practice, students with GPA 3.6 (A grade) and above have the strongest chance
- Valid email address required – admit card and all communication is sent by email
- Apply for only one group (Biology or Computer) – dual applications are not accepted
- All admission is merit-based; no recommendations or external influence entertained
About St. Xavier’s College, Maitighar
- Location: Maitighar, Kathmandu
- Established: 1988
- Managed by: Nepal Jesuit Society
- Programmes offered: +2 Science (NEB), A-Level Science and Non-Science (Cambridge), BBA (TU affiliated)
- Official website: sxc.edu.np
- Phone: 01-5321365 / 01-5344636
- Affiliated with: National Examinations Board (NEB) for +2; Cambridge Assessment International Education for A-Level; Tribhuvan University for BBA
St. Xavier’s is widely considered the most competitive +2 Science college in Nepal. In a recent cycle, over 42,000 students applied for 490 seats – a ratio that underscores why the admissions process is strictly merit-based and why even students with very high GPAs are not guaranteed selection.
St. Xavier’s College Fee Structure
- +2 Science (NEB): Approximately NPR 80,000 – 1,20,000 per year (confirm exact fees for the current session from the Information Booklet on sxc.edu.np)
- A-Level (Cambridge): Higher fees due to Cambridge affiliation – confirm from the college directly
- KMC scholarship students: Fees are covered or subsidised through the KMC scholarship allocation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a scholarship in St. Xavier’s College?
Yes. St. Xavier’s College has scholarship seats for Grade 11, but they are allocated exclusively through Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) for students from community schools. There is no open scholarship application process directly through the college. Community school students must apply through the KMC Education Department after SEE results to be considered for these seats.
How to apply for St. Xavier’s College scholarship?
To apply for a St. Xavier’s scholarship seat, you must be from a community school and apply through the KMC Education Department or your ward office after SEE results. KMC recommends selected students to St. Xavier’s – the college does not accept direct scholarship applications from students independently.
What is the St. Xavier’s College scholarship form process?
The scholarship process runs through KMC, not through a separate college form. After SEE results, KMC announces the scholarship application window for community school students. Selected students are recommended to St. Xavier’s and go through an interview. Monitor KMC Education Department notices and sxc.edu.np for the current year’s schedule.
What GPA is required for St. Xavier’s College Grade 11?
St. Xavier’s does not publish a fixed minimum GPA cutoff – selection is purely merit-based with no predetermined threshold. In practice, given the extremely high competition (42,000+ applicants for 490 seats), students with GPA 3.6 (A grade) and above are in the most competitive range. Even a 4.0 GPA does not guarantee selection given the volume of applicants.
Does St. Xavier’s conduct an entrance exam?
St. Xavier’s has historically conducted written entrance examinations. For the 2083 BS (2026) admission cycle, the college announced that selection will be based solely on SEE GPA and an interview – no written entrance test. This may change in future years – always check the current year’s admission notice at sxc.edu.np.
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