St Xavier's College, Ahmedabad: Courses, Fees, Facilities

Noora Salam

St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad was established in 1955. The college is managed by the Gujarat Province of Society of Jesus. Xavier’s vision is to motivate each student to nurture three special values: to be professionally innovative, to be persons of integrity, and to be socially inclusive. The college attracts its students with well-educated, dedicated, and talented faculties. St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad encourages its students and faculties to participate in research activities.

St. Xavier's College offers various specializations in undergraduate and postgraduate programs through its departments. The college hired dedicated faculty for administrative purposes. St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad admission can be done online by registering the student's profile on the official website. The college is affiliated to Gujarat University. St. Xavier's College is accredited by NAAC, 'A+' grade.

The college is recognized by UGC. St. Xavier's College has collaborations with various International and National Universities. The college was awarded SXC ‘Star College Scheme’ by DBT. Later the college was conferred with the Autonomous Status by UGC. The first batch of Arts and Science at St. Xavier's College began in June 1956. The institution was accredited with 5 stars by the NAAC.

St. Xavier's College Quick Links:

• St. Xavier's College Rankings
• St. Xavier's College Departments
• St. Xavier's College Courses
• St. Xavier's College Facilities
• St. Xavier's College Collaborations
• St. Xavier's College Scholarships
• St. Xavier's College Placements
• St. Xavier's College Alumni
• St. Xavier's College Eligibility Criteria
• St. Xavier's College Admissions
• St. Xavier's College Hostel

St. Xavier's College Rankings:

St. Xavier's College has been recognized multiple times for its work in the field of education, placements, research, and many more. Some of the rankings and awards received by the university are mentioned below.

• St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad ranked 65th over India by the national institutional ranking framework [Ministry of HRD].
• India Today has ranked the college 24th in Science stream, 25th in Arts & 11th in BCA.
• St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad ranked 25th in Arts & 9th in Science in the ranking of educational institutions.

St. Xavier's College Departments:

The St. Xavier's College offers various courses in undergraduate and postgraduate programs through its departments.

• Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Mathematics
• Department of Botany
• Department of Zoology
• Department of Physics and Electronics
• Department of Economics
• Department of Psychology
• Department of English
• Department of Gujarati-Hindi 
• Department of Sanskrit

St. Xavier's College Courses:

The St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad offers specializations in courses of undergraduate and postgraduate programs through its departments. A few major St. Xavier's College courses include B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, M.Sc, and other courses. The various courses & its specializations are mentioned below.

St. Xavier's College Facilities:

St. Xavier's College sports impeccable infrastructure along with relevant and modern campus facilities. The facilities are offered for both academics and overall growth. St. Xavier's College facilities are mentioned below.

Library:

The St. Xavier's College Library facilitates its students with a wide range of periodicals and magazines of Indian and Foreign publications to provide them with up-to-date knowledge. The library has its set of rules and regulations that the students are requested to follow. At the time of admission, students must file the applications to avail themselves of books from the St. Xavier’s Students Aid Library which loans textbooks to deserving students.

Hostel:

The St. Xavier's College has a men's hostel with a capacity of 170 students, and a women's hostel with a capacity of 140 students. There are three students accommodated in each room. Each student is provided with a cupboard, table, chair, a bed, and all the essentials. The hostels at St. Xavier's College provide hygiene mess facilities to students.

Placement and Training Cell:

The St. Xavier's College has a placement and training cell that provides essential training to students to face the corporate world. Every year more than 600 students graduate from college. The cell invites various companies to conduct an on-campus interview. The cell acts as a bridge between students and corporates. Over the years, the St. Xavier's College has established collaborations with different institutes at various levels. Students go to some of the institutes for internships and others for research.  

Laboratories:

St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad facilitates its students and faculties in research and development activities. The St. Xavier's college has various laboratories assisting research and development programs.

1. Theoretical Physics Laboratory [TPL]
2. Plant Tissue Culture Lab [PTCL]
3. Xavier Laboratory for Research and Development [XLRD]
4. Super Computer Lab
5. Xavier Industrial Chemistry Unit

Anti-Ragging Cell:

St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad has been following a ‘Zero tolerance’ policy against ragging since its commencement. Each student of the College and his/her parents or guardians are required to submit separate undertakings in the form of an affidavit at the time admission/registration, in the format prescribed by UGC which is mandatory for admission/registration at St. Xavier's College.

SC-ST/ ICC Women's Cell:

From the very inception of the St. Xavier's College, the management and the staff have been taking care of women staff and students in various ways. The cell organizes Awareness camps, Leadership camps, Motivation workshops, English courses, Computer classes, Cultural events, Exposure programs in the name of 'JAGRAT' for the students at St. Xavier's College.

Other facilities include:

St. Xavier's College Collaborations:

St. Xavier's College has established collaborations with different institutes at various levels. Students go to some of the institutes for internships and others for research.

Collaborated Institutes:

• St Josephs University Philadelphia, USA
• Marquette University Wisconsin, USA
• Sophia University, Japan
• ACTI, Ahmedabad
• IPR, Ahmedabad 

St. Xavier's College Scholarships:

St. Xavier's College provides financial assistance to students who do not have adequate financial resources. The College has reserved funds for such students. Every year college offers many numbers of scholarships, freeships, and prizes. The college also supports poor students to pay their college fees, buy books, secure bus passes, pay up mess bills, and others. St. Xavier's College also facilitates students with various scholarships offered by the Government.

St. Xavier's College Placements:

The ST. Xavier's College has a Placement Cell that acts as a bridge between students and Corporates. St. Xavier's College Placement is assisted by dedicated faculties from the college. Every year more than 600 students graduate from college. St. Xavier's College has established collaborations with different institutes at various levels. Students go to some of the institutes for internships and others for research. The college witnessed many alumni recruited from reputed companies.

St. Xavier's College Alumni:

St. Xavier's college, Ahmedabad has an alumni association built to maintain a strong bond with its alumni. The alumni association invites alumni to continue to be a part of the institution. The college resembles the alumni to be role models to current and all future batches of students. St. Xavier's College organizes alumni talk to provide guidance and to reveal their story that will be valuable in enhancing their journey through life.

St. Xavier's College Eligibility Criteria

St. Xavier's College offers multiple courses and specializations in various fields. Candidates with a minimum aggregate of 60% are eligible to apply. More details about the eligibility criteria for all the courses are mentioned below.

St. Xavier's College Admissions:

St. Xavier's, Ahmedabad admission is made online. The students should register their profile on the college official website. Once the registration is done he/she will receive a system-generated email on registered email id and an SMS, with login credentials and link to be re-directed for complete admission form fill-up process with unique Registration Number. A list of short-listed candidates [Based on merit] will be put up on the St. Xavier's College website, as well as intimated through SMS. They will be required to first appear for informal counseling with the respective department followed by a meeting with Fr Principal for selection at the designated time & date to complete the formality.

St. Xavier's College Hostel Details

The St. Xavier's College provides accommodation facilities to its students. St. Xavier's College infrastructure facilitates the students. The College has a men's hostel with a capacity of 170 students and a women's hostel with a capacity of 140 students. There are three students accommodated in each room. Each student is provided with a cupboard, table, chair, a bed, and all the essentials. The hostels provide hygiene mess facilities to students of St. Xavier's College.