St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai (SXC Mumbai) is one of the oldest and top private institutions in India. Run by the Bombay Province of the Society of Jesus in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, it was established in 1869 and affiliated with the University of Mumbai. It has been approved by the UGC.
SXC Mumbai offers undergraduate, post graduate and diploma degrees across disciplines of Arts, Science, Business, Commerce and Public Policy. The courses are namely: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Media, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Management Studies, and Bachelor of Science. Admissions are purely based on academic merit and an entrance test. Applicants can fill out an online form along with their academic details then apply for a course-specific entrance examination set by SXC Mumbai. In order to be eligible for admission, applicants must have successfully completed a 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised board. The faculty at SXC Mumbai are the most renowned academics in the country. They are highly experienced and competent in their own fields and their pedagogies integrate research and practical skills to create a holistic learning experience for students. SXC Mumbai provides both merit and need-based scholarships. Students can avail different State and National level scholarships like Government of India Scholarships, Freeships for SC students, Government of India Scholarships, Freeships for OBC students, Government of India Minority Scholarship, Open Merit scholarship for Junior and Senior College, PTC Freeship, STC Freeship, EBC Freeship, Rajashri Shahu Maharaj Scholarship, University Financial Assistance, College Graded Scholarship, Students’ Beneficiary Fund (provided by SXC Mumbai), Students of the Year Awards (offered by SXC Mumbai), Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students, Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes for Minorities, Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes for SC Students (U.T. only), Post-Matric Scholarship for Persons with Disabilities, Scholarships for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities, Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students, etc.
SXC Mumbai has established a Personal Counseling Cell run by a staff-student community that organizes personality evaluation tests for self-improvement, vocational testing, campus fairs, interviews, industrial training and much more. The cell ensures that the maximum number of students get employed every year and has built a strong network with industries and organizations within and beyond India. Top recruiters include DE Shaw, JP Morgan, KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, BYJU’s and more. The library contains a large collection of books that includes textbooks and reference works. It also offers print and electronic resources and databases such as OPAC. They also have an Institutional Repository by digitizing rare books and college publications. The campus has both indoor and outdoor games facilities and encourages students to participate in national and state level tournaments. The campus also has department-specific labs, doctor-on-call, infirmary, and other medical facilities, smart classrooms, auditoriums for various functions. They have a hostel facility for only boys with double and triple seater rooms accompanied by a mess facility that provides timely meals.
Highlights
UGC
NAAC A
Colleges - Rank 89
Admission Procedure
The St. Xavier's College, Mumbai admissions are conducted online. Also, it is mandatory that the candidate has to qualify for the entrance test conducted by the SXC Mumbai authority. To apply for their undergraduate degrees, candidates must meet all the required eligibility requirements of the course for which they candidate is applying. The candidate has to go through the online admission portal on the website where they have to register themselves, fill out the application form for the entrance test, and have to submit it there as a part of the application process. Admission to any course depends on the merit secured in the entrance test. Apart from that, all students need to pass their 10+2 school leaving test from a recognized board of secondary education. SXC Mumbai is a co-ed college, therefore anybody of any gender can apply for the courses in this college.
SXC Mumbai also provides postgraduate degrees ( M.A / M.SC) and Ph.D. degrees with various specializations. To apply to their PG program candidate must qualify Xavier Eligibility Test. For a Ph.D. degree, the candidate must qualify CSIR/UGC-NET/SLET/PET entrance examination.
Faculty
The quality of education provided by the teachers of St. Xavier's College, Mumbai is very good. The teachers are very professional and educated. They are also very concerned about each and every student when it comes to learning. Last but not the least they have a bunch of world-class professors to teach there.
Placements
SXC Mumbai, features a Personal Counseling Cell that offers a variety of services, including setting up interviews for better personal and social reintegration, personality evaluation tests for self-improvement, vocational testing, information on careers, professions, and specialised studies in India and abroad, and information on scholarships and financial aid programmes. It also assists in the organisation of Orientation Programmes for newly admitted students. A placement cell is also there and active at SXC Mumbai. This cell makes an effort to bring reputable companies for their students placement. Additionally, it teaches students how to write a CV and how corporate hiring procedures work. This cell is run by a staff-student committee.
Scholarships
Students of the St. Xavier's College, Mumbai can avail different State and National level scholarships like Government of India Scholarships / Freeships for SC students, Government of India Scholarships / Freeships for OBC students, Government of India Scholarships / Freeships for VJ / NT students, Government of India Scholarships / Freeships for SBC students, Government of India Scholarships, Government of India Minority Scholarship, Open Merit scholarship for Junior and Senior College, PTC Freeship, STC Freeship, EBC Freeship, Rajashri Shahu Maharaj Scholarship, University Financial Assistance, Other State Scholarship / Freeship, College Graded Scholarship, Students’ Beneficiary Fund (provided by SXC Mumbai), Students of the Year Awards (offered by SXC Mumbai), Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students, Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes for Minorities, Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes for SC Students (U.T. only), Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students etc. Awardees of scholarships get the financial benifits diposited directly into their bank account.
Contact Details
5, Mahapalika Marg, Dhobi Talao, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Area, Fort, Mumbai-400001
022 22620661
webadmin@xaviers.edu
Latest Updates: 17th January, 2024
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