Xavier’s College was founded in 1869 by the society of Jesus, a christian religious organisation started by St. Ignatious of Loyala. It started with the purpose of educating the Christian community in India. On January 30, 1869, it was affiliated to the University of Mumbai. It became a constituent college of the University, as a result of the Mumbai University Act 1953.
St. Xavier’s College conducted the BA, BSc and B.Com. Government aided degree courses on campus along with the BA, MCJ, BMS, BSc, IT and B.Com (BAF) degree courses on a self-financing basis. Masters courses (Aided( in Botany, Geology, Life science, microbiology and Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, MSc (Self-Financing) in Biotechnology, Physics, Big Data Analytics, and MA (Self-financing) in Public Policy, Psychology and Economisc are also conducted.
Diploma/ Certificate courses on Bioinformatics, Clinimcal researc, foreign science and criminal law, gemmology and gem Appreciation, Applied Philosophy and Ethics, counselling psychology, expressive arts therapy and aspects of ancient indian histiry, culture, and Archaeology are also held on collaboration with other institutions or group.
Highlights
| Founded in |
1869 |
| Accreditation |
NAAC A+ (GPA: 3.27/4) |
| Undergraduate course |
Aided: BA, BSc, B.Com
Self-Financed: BMA, BSc, BA, B.Com |
| Postgraduate couses |
Aided: MA, MSc
Self-Financed: MA, MSc |
| facilities |
Library, gym. Multimedia centres, counselling centre, placement cell, first aid centres, hostels. |
| Placement and career |
Active placement cell, career counselling and CG writing workshops |
| Special programs |
Diplomas in Bioinformatics, forensic science, counselling psychology, expressive arts therapy and gemmology |
| Infrastructure |
State-of-art research labs visual arts studio, sports facilities, and digital classrooms |
Collge Ranking
- Autonomy Extension: On 06.07,2023 the UGC granted the extension of autonomy for 10 year from 2023-24 to 2032-33.
- Education world higher education ranking 2022-23: 1st among top privat autonomous colleges in India. Has been ranked 1st since 2019-20.
- MHRD’s National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2022: 87th Rank (College category) at the National level.
- College secured an A+ Grade 9GPA: 3.27/4) in the fourth cycle of accreditation (2022) by NAAC.
- ST. Xavier’s college has been recognized as the Best Education Brand 2018-19 by the Economic times.
- The college has been conferred the Nipman Foundation Microsoft Equal Opportuity awards 2018 in the enabler category of Inclusive schools- Higher education.
- Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Star Status 2014 to Botany, Chemistry, Life science, Microbiology, Physics & Zoology. DBT Star Scheme Grant to Mathematics (2015) & Statistics (2016).
- Heritage Grant (2015) awarded by the UGC, under the MHRD, Government of India.
- Certificate of excellence by the Associated chambers of commerce & industry of India (ASSOCHAM) for best institute serving a social cause.
Courses offered
UG courses
| Course |
Fees for 2024-25 |
Notes |
| Undergraduate Courses |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
₹13,971 - ₹15,471 (FY) |
Includes options with/without Statistics. |
| Bachelor of Accounting & Finance (BAF) |
₹75,000 (FY) |
Self-financed course. |
| Bachelor of Arts (Mass Comm. & Journalism) |
₹75,000 (FY) |
Self-financed course. |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) |
₹13,971 (FY) |
Aided course. |
| Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) |
₹14,771 (FY) |
Includes options for Computer Programming/Neuroscience (TY). |
| Bachelor of Science (IT) (B.Sc.-IT) |
₹65,000 (FY) |
Self-financed course. |
| Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) |
₹75,000 (FY) |
Self-financed course. |
| Postgraduate Courses |
| MA in Ancient Indian History, Culture |
₹38,500 (Part 1) |
Aided course. |
| MA in Psychology (Lifespan Counselling) |
₹1,50,000 (Part 1) |
Self-financed course. |
| MA in Public Policy |
₹95,000 (Part 1) |
Self-financed course. |
| MA in Economics |
₹1,25,000 (Part 1) |
Self-financed course. |
| MSc in Big Data Analytics |
₹1,50,000 (Part 1) |
Self-financed course. |
| MSc in Biotechnology |
₹1,20,000 (Part 1) |
Self-financed course. |
| MSc (Botany, Geology, Life Sci., Micro.) |
₹22,000 (Part 1) |
Aided courses. |
| MSc Physics (Astrophysics) |
₹1,20,000 (Part 1) |
Self-financed course. |
| Diploma & Certificate Courses |
| Bioinformatics (PG Diploma) |
₹75,000 |
Hybrid course. Eligibility: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Biological Science streams. |
| Counselling Psychology (PG Diploma) |
₹80,240 (Inclusive of GST) |
Eligibility: Master’s in Psychology, Social Work, or related fields. |
| Expressive Arts Therapy (PG Diploma) |
₹2,28,000 |
Open to graduates of any subject. |
| Comparative & Applied Ethics (Online) |
₹5,900 (General), ₹2,950 (Students) |
Includes modules. |
| Forensic Science & Criminal Law |
₹27,500 |
Eligibility: Minimum HSC certificate. |
| Gemmology (PG Diploma) |
₹40,000 (+ GST) |
3-month course. |
| Intellectual Property Rights (Diploma) |
₹30,000 (Certificate), ₹50,000 (Diploma) |
Basic to advanced topics in Intellectual Property Rights. |
| Admission Process |
Admission for UG/PG based on marks, entrance tests, or interviews. Online applications via college website. |
Admission Process
Admission of students into the autonomous degree courses will be based on the aggregate marks in the qualifying examination or its equivalent, for both the Undergraduate and the postgraduate courses.
An entrance exam is conducted for
UG courses: Arts (Mass communication and journalism- MCJ), Management Studies (BMS) and BSc (IT).
PG course: Public Policy, Psychology, Big Data Analytics, Physics (Astrophysics), and Economics.
- Admission for the courses MSc in Botany, Geology, Life Science and Microbiology, Big Data analytics, Biotechnology, Physics, MA in Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology, Public Policy, Psychology, Economics is based on 60% weightage to the entrance test (objective question paper) and 40% weightage to class XII aggregate marks.
The University of Mumbai has made it mandatory for all candidates seeking admission to the first-year courses in the Degree colleges to fill in the ‘Pre-Admission Online Registration form’ which is available on http://mum.digitaluniversity.ac/
Actual admission to all courses will be on the announced days, through an interview of the candidate and a parent/guardian. The offer of admission will be notified on the website and the college notice board. On being admitted, the student shall immediately submit the following documents (original along with attested photocopies):
Required documents
- Class XII Statement of Marks for UG
- Class XII copy of admit card (Hall Ticket) for UG
- Degree Marksheets and Pass Certificate for PG (Original +2 Attested copies)
- Baptism Certificate (for Minority Community - Christians)
- Caste Certificate (wherever applicable)
- Documentary Evidence for Special Category status
- Passing Certificate (required for getting Eligibility Certificate)
- Migration Certificate (required for getting Eligibility Certificate)
Scholarship
Under the government of India Scholarship or Government of Maharashtra Freeship schemes for BC students (SC/ST/DT/NT/OBC/SBC), certain scholarships/ freeships are provided to the students who have the certificate issued by the Maharashtra Government.
Annual Family income (AFI) Eligibility conditions for scholarship/ Freeship
- SC students: AFI<2 lakh PA (Scholarship)
- SC students: AFI> 2 lakh PA ( Freeship)
NT/VJ/SBC/ST and OBC categories students will have to submit the Non-Creamy-Layer certificate for such fee concessions.
Candidates with necessary document who qualify for the aforementioned scholarships/ freeship are required to pay, along with the exam fee, a nominal fee of Rs. 445 (For FY and SY) and Rs. 795 (for TY) at the time of admission.
Information on Scholarships, Freeships and Awards
Scholarships and Freeships: Deserving/Eligible students are encouraged to take advantage of the financial aid in terms of Scholarships/Freeships as shown below:
- Government of India Scholarship/ Freeship for SC students
- Government of India scholarships/ freeship for OBC students
- Government of India scholarships/ freeshps for VJ/NT students
- Government of India scholarshops/ freeships for SBC students
- Government of India scholarship/ freeships for ST students
- Government of India minority scholarship
- Open merit scholarship for Junior and senior college
- PTC freeship
- STC freeship
- EBC freeship
- Ex-servicemen freeship
- PG Merit scholarship/ freeship
- Rajashri Shahu Maharaj Scholarship
- University financial assistance
- Other state scholarship/freeship
- College graded scholarship
- Student’s beneficiary fund
- Students of the year awards
Scholarship and freeship for special class: Students are also advised to check http://www.scholarships/ for the scholarship listed below:
- Post-mertic scholarship schemes for minorities
- Post-martic scholarship schemes for SC students (UT Only)
- Maluana Azad National Fellowship for Minority students
- Post-matric scholarship for persons with Disabilities
- Scholarship for Top-Class education for students with disabilities
- Central sector scheme of scholarship for college and university students
- PG Indira Gandhi Scholarshop for single Girl child
Campus
Library: The college library provies print and electronic resources for all academic and related activities of the students and staff, services for the retrieval and use of these resources and adequate infrastructure and spaces for their use.
Computer center: It is called the ‘Xavier Knowledge centre’. It is solar-powered and is situated on the first floor of the Hostel Building and Invluces 5 computer Laboratoreis having about 125 computers in all.
Gymkhana: It is called the fell gymkhana. It has facilities for body-building, badminton, table-tennis, carrom and chess. The college has full-size basket ball and volleyball courts. The college has leased from the BMC the use of a cricket pitch on Azad Maidan.
Multi-Media centres
The smith centre for audio-visual instruction (SCAVI): The SCAVI was inaugurated in December 1979. It has audio-visual instruments and techniques at the service of staff and students.
The Multi-Media Romm (MMR): is a centralised facility for multimedia-based instructions and presentations for their staff and students.
SH Mehta Hall: was inaugurated in February 2020, with a grant from the Onward Foundation, in memory of their alumna Shaila Mehta.
Common Rooms: There are separate Common rooms for male and females students as well as for the teaching and non-teaching staff members.
Canteen anf foyer: This is a spacious area with a view of greenery. A variety of refreshments and meals are available here. It is a place on the campus not only for leisure and refreshment but also for students to bond, discuss and even work on assignments and projects.
Hostels: The campus hotel can accommodate 104 male students. Only first and third years UG students and PG students are admitted into the hostel. The rooms in the hostel are either for 2,3 or 4 occupants. Applications are accepted only after admission to the college has been secured.
Placement
This centre endeavours to bring reputable companies for campus placement for their students. It alsi trains students to write their CV and get acquainted with the selection process of corporates. A staff-student committee operated this centre.
Counselling centre
It provides personal conuselling- Interview for better personal and social adjustment, personality evaluation tests for self-improvement, vocational testing, information on careers, professions and specialised studies in India and abroad, information on scholarships and financial assistance schemes. It also helps in organising orientation programms for the newly admitted students.
Conclusion
St. Xavier’s College was established in 1869 and is known for its quality education. It focuses on academic excellence, inclusivity, and the overall development of students.
St. Xavier’s offers a variety of programs, including undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses in different fields. The college has excellent facilities, modern research equipment, strong placement support, and a student-centered approach.
Recognized with an A+ grade by NAAC, St. Xavier’s is consistently ranked among India’s top autonomous colleges. It remains a guiding choice for students seeking to succeed academically and professionally.
