Updated On - December 21st, 2019
St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai is a private roman catholic college affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The college offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Certificate, and Diploma programs in the fields of Arts, Science, Business and Commerce. Admission to these courses is both merit and entrance based. The cut off for the entrance exam conducted by the college ranges between 92-98 percentile for the general category students.
St. Xavier’s College Highlights
| Established | University type | 1869 | Private (Autonomous) |
| Recognized by | UGC |
| Courses offered | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
| Selection criteria | Merit and Entrance-based |
| Application mode | Online |
| Facilities available | Hostel, Library, Counselling center, etc. |
| Official website | Contact number | http://xaviers.edu/ | 022 22620661 |
St Xavier's College Mumbai Courses
The college offers various programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate and diploma courses in multiple specializations. The list of UG courses consists of BA, B.Sc., B.Sc.(IT), B.Voc, B.Com, BMS, and BMM, while MA and M.Sc. at postgraduate level. It also provides diploma and certificate courses in 6 disciplines.
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St Xavier's College Mumbai Admission
The registration for all programs is done through both online and offline mode. Those who wish to apply can submit the application form on the official website of college as well as they can download the same. Applicants are suggested to check eligibility criteria before applying for any program.
The basic eligibility is 10+2 for UG courses while for PG programs applicants must have a graduate degree in a relevant discipline from a well-recognized university or institute. The minimum marks required for admission is 50%.
Admission to all UG and PG courses is made through the entrance exam. Shortlisted candidates on the basis of their performance in the entrance exam are called for interview round.
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St Xavier's College Mumbai Placement
The college has a unique Training & Placement Cell to work on the interests of the students as per their desire to choose their career paths after the due academic courses. The college organizes on-campus recruitment sessions as well as off-campus internship programs by various elite and reputed industries. Every year, many prominent companies have been invited for the campus Placement sessions as the college provides the best placement opportunities to its students. Some of the prominent recruiting visitors of the college are such as Accenture, Axis Bank, Crisil, Mahindra & Mahindra, SAP, and many more like them.
St. Xavier’s College Faculty
The faculty of St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai is highly qualified with a Ph.D./ M.Phil degree in their relevant field and has experience in teaching. The faculty has published many research papers and is working on various teaching posts at the college. Here is a list of the same:
- Dr. Rajendra Shinde
- Qualification: M.Sc and Ph.D.
- Experience: 30 years
- Designation: Associate Professor & Principal, HOD Botany, Director Blatter Herbarium
- Dr. (Fr.) Roy Pereira, S.J.
- Qualification: M.Th., MA, M.Sc, Ph.D.
- Experience: 25 years
- Designation: Assistant Professor, HOD, Director, Provost/ Vice-Principal (Academics)
- Dr. Hrishikesh Samant
- Qualification: M.Sc (Applied Geology), M.Tech (Geoexploration), and Ph.D.
- Experience: 20 years
- Designation: Associate Professor & Principal (Science)
- Dr. Annapurna Shankarnarayanan
- Qualification: M.Sc, DCST, DORM, and Ph.D.
- Experience: 25 years
- Designation: Associate Professor & Vice-Principal (Arts)
- Dr. Anita Rane Kothare
- Qualification: MA and Ph,D.
- Experience: 29 years
- Designation: Associate Professor & HOD & Vice Chairman Museum Society of Mumbai
- Dr. Aditi Sawant
- Qualification: MA and Ph.D.
- Experience: 12 years
- Designation: Associate Professor & HOD
- Dr. Pearl Pastakia
- Qualification: MA, Ph.D., and M.Phil.
- Experience: 22 years
- Designation: Assistant Professor & HOD
- Ms.Alpana Palkhiwale
- Qualification: MA
- Experience: 19 years
- Designation: Associate Professor
- Dr. Avkash Jadhav
- Qualification: MA and Ph.D.
- Experience: 24 years
- Designation: Associate Professor & HOD
- Ms. Ruby Pavri
- Qualification: MA and B.Ed
- Experience: 22 years
- Designation: Assistant Professor & HOD
St. Xavier's College Facilities
- Hostel: College has a small hostel for senior male students which can accommodate 60 students.
- Library: College library consists of over 133489 books out of which half are reference books. College Library also subscribes to 62 national and 14 international journals and 6000 periodicals.
- Audio-Visual Centre: College has two audio-visual centers, the Smith Centre for Audio-Visual Instruction (SCAVI), with a seating capacity of 100, and the Multi-Media Room (MMR), with a seating capacity of 110.
- Classrooms: Classrooms have IT enabled accessories, fiberglass boards, and pull down screens.
- Counseling Centre: Counseling center was founded in the year 1954 in order to provide information on various studies, professions in India and abroad
St Xavier's College Mumbai Extra-Curricular Activities
- Indian Music Group
- Economic Circle
- Xavier College Chorus
- Stats Society
- Sociology Academy
St. Xavier’s College Department
There are a total of 26 Departments in the college. Below are names of all the departments:
| Ancient Indian Culture | Biotechnology |
| Botany | Chemistry |
| Commerce (Arts) | Commerce (B.Com) |
| Economics | English |
| French | Geology |
| History | Information Technology |
| Inter-Religious Studies | Lifesciences and Biochemistry |
| Management Studies | Mass Media |
| Mathematics | Microbiology |
| Physics | Political Science |
| Psychology | Public Policy |
| Sociology | Statistics |
| Vocational Studies | Zoology |
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Is there any entrance exam for BA psychology
Hi Anand, admission to all the UG courses is provided solely on the basis of merit in qualifying examination i.e. intermediate.
Can i get admission for ba in this collage with 60% marks from Punajb school open board.?
Hi Rohit, yes, you are eligible for admission to this course as students who have scored 45% or above are taken eligible. However, merit-based admission will be done.
Hi I'm from Shillong Meghalaya and I study in St.Anthony's School and it's an MBOSE board and so also, I happen to be an ST. If I happen to pass my board exams with 80% wil I get into St Xavier'?
Hi Eden, this depends on the course you are seeking admission in. Admission to some of the courses is done on merit basis while for others, an entrance exam is conducted by the college. You can check the Admission Procedure for the concerned course (if available) in the college from here.
I HAVE SCORED 63% IN HSC IN COMMERCE STREAM SO IS THERE ANY CHANCE THAT I COULD GET AN ADMISSION IN THIS COLLEGE
Hi Ryan, kindly mention the course in which you wish to take admission. You can also check the Eligibility Criteria for the concerned course in the college from here.
Can I pursue BBA without maths in this college?
Hi Anjali, this course is not available in the college.
do youhave hostel
Hi Susmita, yes, the college provides hostel facility.
Will I get admission in this college my percentage is 44%
Hi Sharon, kindly mention the course in which you want to take admission. You may also check the Admission Procedure of the concerned course (if available) in the college from here.
I want to take in commerce
Candidates who have scored 45% (40% for reserved categories) or more in intermediate will be considered eligible for the course. Hence, if you belong to any reserved category viz SC/ST/OBC, then, you are liable to apply. However, admission will be based on merit in qualifying examination.
Will I get admission in this college
Will I get admission for ba psychology in 2020-2021 if I have 77% in my hsc??
Hi Michelle, yes, you can apply for admission to the same course in the coming year. As admission is done on merit basis, admission cannot be assured for now as merit depends on number of applicants and availability of seats.
Is bsc and msc in maths available here??
Hi Twinsi, B.Sc in Mathematics is available in the college but M.Sc Mathematics is not offered in the college.
Is BBA available in St Xavier's Mumbai
Hello Chandamala, The college doesn't provide BBA course.
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