Established on 2nd January 1869, by German Jesuits, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai is under the control of Society of Jesus. It is a Catholic Christian Minority College. The main aim of Society of Jesus (Jesuits) is to provide university education to deserving students of the Catholic community in a Christian atmosphere.
It is one of the well-known colleges in India providing education in the arts, commerce and science streams and can be credited for producing many distinguished alumni. The aim of the college is to train students so that they become able leaders in all walks of life and bring about positive changes in the society.
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai is affiliated with University of Mumbai, Mumbai and it was recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) on 1st April 1975 under Act, 1956. The college was re-accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade (CGPA Score 3.63 on a 4 Point Scale in the 3rd cycle) on 25th October 2013.
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai is named after the 16th-century Spanish Jesuit saint Francis Xavier. The campus of the college is located in South Mumbai. It is built in the Indo-Gothic style and is currently recognized as a heritage structure.
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai was started as an arts college. In the 1920s, while the science departments were added, in the 1930s, the college was expanded to a large extent. The college was started with only two students. These two students belonged to a group of six students who were from St. Mary's Institution and who in 1868 had appeared for the University matriculation examination.
Many dignitaries have visited this college. Hillary Clinton, the United States Secretary of State visited the college on 18th July 2009 and engaged in an interactive session with the students of the college with regards to education and academics.
US President Barack Obama made a visit to the college in November 2010 and participated in a town hall meeting.
The college has been of service to the nation for more than 150 years. As a grant-in-aid college, the government is in charge of fixing all the facilities to be provided to the students and the fees to be paid. On 28th September 2006, the UGC conferred the status of "College with Potential for Excellence (CPE)" to the college.
Under the Maharashtra State Board of Higher Secondary education, Pune intermediate courses in science and arts streams are offered at the college with various specializations. Undergraduate courses of three years and postgraduate courses of two years in the science, commerce, and arts streams are offered at the college under the University of Mumbai, Mumbai. Specializations in various streams and add-on certificate courses are also offered.
Students seeking admission to the college must fill up online application forms provided by the college stating their academic achievements and interests. The cut-off marks to get admission to the college are specified by the college. The college also hosts various examinations that are conducted by the University of Mumbai, Mumbai.
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Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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P.U.C. in Arts | Full Time | 2 Years | 10th |
P.U.C. in Science | Full Time | 2 Years | 10th |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Doctor of Philosophy - (History) | Full Time | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Years | Master's Degree / M.Phil. |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry | Full Time | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Years | Master's Degree / M.Phil. |
Doctor of Philosophy in Ancient India Culture | Full Time | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Years | Master's Degree / M.Phil. |
Doctor of Philosophy in Botany | Full Time | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Years | Master's Degree / M.Phil. |
Doctor of Philosophy in Geology | Full Time | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Years | Master's Degree / M.Phil. |
Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Studies | Full Time | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Years | Master's Degree / M.Phil. |
Doctor of Philosophy in Life Science | Full Time | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Years | Master's Degree / M.Phil. |
Doctor of Philosophy in Microbiology | Full Time | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Years | Master's Degree / M.Phil. |
Doctor of Philosophy in Pali | Full Time | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Years | Master's Degree / M.Phil. |
Doctor of Philosophy in Zoology | Full Time | 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Years | Master's Degree / M.Phil. |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Bachelor of Science in Botany | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Science in Geology | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences & Biochemistry | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Science in Physics | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Science in Statistics | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Science in Zoology | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Master of Science in Biotechnology | Full Time | 2 Years | B.Sc |
Master of Science in Botany | Full Time | 2 Years | B.Sc |
Master of Science in Chemistry | Full Time | 2 Years | B.Sc |
Master of Science in Geology | Full Time | 2 Years | B.Sc |
Master of Science in Life Science | Full Time | 2 years | B.Sc |
Master of Science in Microbiology | Full Time | 2 Years | B.Sc |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM) | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Bachelor of Arts in Ancient Indian Culture | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Arts in Economics | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Arts in English | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Arts in French | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Arts in Hindi | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Arts in History | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Master of Arts in Ancient Indian Culture | Full Time | 2 Years | Bachelor's Degree |
Master of Arts in History | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
Master of Arts in Islamic Studies | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
Stream | Duration |
Add-On Courses: | |
Certificate Course in Criminal Investigation, Trial & Jurisprudence | 4 Months |
Certificate Course in Cyber Forensics | 6 Months |
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Research | 1 Year |
Diploma in Forensic Science | 1 Year |
Diploma in Gemmology | 3 1/2 Months |