St. Xavier's College (Autonomous)
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About St. Xavier's College (Autonomous)
St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai, is an elite Jesuit institution established in 1923 by Fr. Jerome D'Souza. Affiliated with Manonmaniam Sundaranar University and granted autonomous status, the college has consistently maintained top-tier academic standards, earning an A++ grade from NAAC and stellar rankings in NIRF. Set across an expansive 58-acre green campus, the college offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in arts, science, commerce, computer applications, and management, fostering men and women for others with deep intellectual and social commitment.
Highlights
Courses Offered
Admission Process
Online Application
Register and submit online application forms via the college admission portal.
Entrance & Merit
Merit-based selection for standard courses; entrance scores (TANCET/CAT/MAT) for MBA/MCA.
Rank Publication
Selection lists published transparently on the official college website.
Personal Interview
Candidates undergo a personal interview with faculty panels and Jesuit management.
Admission Confirmation
Verification of original certificates and fee payment completes enrollment.
Facilities
Placement Information
Scholarships
- Government Backward Classes & MBC Scholarships
- Adi Dravidar Welfare Scholarships
- Jesuit Management Concessions & Freeships
- National Merit Scholarship Awards
- Alumni Association Educational Endowments
- First Graduate Tuition Waivers
- Sports Excellence Scholarships
- Blind and Physically Challenged Assistance Grants
Hostel Facilities
Events
- Xavotsav Annual National Cultural Fest
- Xavier Inter-Collegiate Sports Tournament
- National Research Seminars & Symposia
- College Day and Graduation Ceremony
- Magis Youth Leadership Camp
- Alumni Homecoming Meets
Campus Life
Technical Clubs
- Xavier Computer Science Forum
- Artificial Intelligence & Coding Club
- Science Academy & Research Guild
- Management Association (XIBA)
Cultural Clubs
- Xavier's Fine Arts Club
- Western and Classical Music Troupe
- Dance and Dramatics Society
- Literary and Debating Academy
- Nature and Eco Club
Community Service
- Xavier's Service Legion (XSL)
- National Service Scheme (NSS)
- National Cadet Corps (NCC)
- Youth Red Cross (YRC)
- Village Outreach and Literacy Projects
- Disaster Relief and Medical Camps