St. Xavier’s College (SXC) is an autonomous college situated in Ranchi and was established in the year 1944. This college offers a variety of courses for both Undergraduate, Postgraduate levels in Arts, Commerce and 6 such other disciplines. The admission process is either merit-based or entrance-based.

St. Xavier’s has been affiliated with Ranchi University which resides in Ranchi itself. This institute is UGC approved. It has been ranked 31 for Overall by India Today for the year 2020. Apart from that, it has also been graded ‘A’ by NAAC. It is known for the best faculty and facilities provided to students.

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St. Xavier’s College Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1944 | Autonomous (Public)
Set By Ranchi Government
Approved by University Grants Commission (UGC)
Affiliated To Ranchi University
Entrance Exam NEET, NEET-PG, CET
Courses Offered UG, PG, Certificate, Diploma Courses
Popular Courses B.A., BBA, M. Com
Application Mode Only Online Mode
Admission Criteria Both Merit-based & Entrance Test Based
Campus Area 29.8 Acres
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Scholarship, Auditorium, Medical Facilities
Official Website https://www.sxcran.org/Default.aspx

St. Xavier’s College Courses

COURSES DETAILS
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: English, History, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Political Science, Hindi
Masters in Arts (M.A.)
  • Eligibility: A minimum aggregate score of 50% marks must be obtained by the interested student overall as well as in the desired Hons subject. Pass course students must not apply.
  • Duration:2 Years
  • Specializations: English, History, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Hindi
Bachelor of Science (B. Sc)
  • Eligibility: The interested candidate must have a minimum aggregate score of 50% marks in 10+2 in the science discipline. Candidates with no Maths in 10+2 can also apply.
  • Duration: 3 Years
B. SC Computer Applications/ B. SC Information Technology (IT)
  • Eligibility: The interested candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate score of 50% marks in the science stream/discipline. He/she must have Mathematics as a compulsory subject with a 45% minimum score. The applicants must own their computers or laptops.
  • Duration: 3 Years
Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA)
  • Eligibility: The interested candidate must have a minimum aggregate score of 50% marks in 10+2. It is mandatory to have 50% in English and 40% minimum in other subjects to apply to BBA.
  • Duration: 3 Years
Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) / B. Com Hons
  • Eligibility: Applicant must have passed 10+2 in commerce stream with 50% marks along with 45% marks in each subject individually.
  • Duration: 3 Years
Masters in Commerce (M. Com)
  • Eligibility: The interested candidate must have passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate score of 40-50% marks in Commerce discipline and a valid score in the Entrance Test and Personal Interview
  • Duration: 2 Years
Masters of Science (M.Sc.)
  • Eligibility: A minimum aggregate score of 50% marks must be obtained by the interested student overall as well as in the desired Hons subject. Pass course students must not apply.
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specializations: Physics, Botany, Zoology, Geology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics
PG in Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)
  • Eligibility: The interested candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum score of 50% marks in any discipline.
  • Duration: 2 Years

St. Xavier’s College Admissions

The below-mentioned are the steps to follow during the admission procedure at SXC:

How to Apply?

  • The selection of the candidates for different courses at SXC is purely based on entrance test, Class 12 percentage, personal interview, reservation policies, and the available number of seats.
  • The candidate is required to fill the Admission Application Form and register himself/herself.
  • The admission application mode is Online only.
  • No direct applications are processed.
  • The interested candidate must apply for the desired course.
  • The candidate has the option to apply for more than one course.
  • The candidate must fill out the mandatory sections in the form already marked.
  • Next, the candidate must make sure to submit the application form before the stated last date.
  • After filling out the mandatory information and details, the payment of prescribed fees must be made.
  • It can be done through Credit/Debit, UPI, Net Banking and other online payment modes.
  • Lastly, it is advised that the candidate must take a printout of the application after submission in case of any future situations.
  • Once the application procedure is completed, the merit list of selected candidates is listed out.
  • The candidates in the list are selected for the interview round based on the application, eligibility, and entrance test rank.
  • Further, the interview process is completed and,
  • The seat allotment process is initiated afterward for the selected candidates.

Required Documents-

  • Mark sheet of 10th/ 12th
  • Passing certificate of 10th/ 12th
  • Bachelor’s Degree Photocopy
  • Photograph of the candidate
  • Aadhar Card

St. Xavier’s College Placements

SXC, Ranchi has a placement cell of its own. It was commenced in the year 2003 and has successfully placed a big number of students in reputed organizations. Several recruiting companies from the IT sectors, commerce field, and such others visit the college from time to time. Seminars, interviews, written tests, registrations, hiring procedures take place throughout the year. Around 65-70% of students are placed with the help of a placement cell. Infosys, CCL, Wipro, Godrej, ICICI are some of the recruiting companies associated with the college.

St. Xavier’s College Scholarships

SXC, Ranchi does offer scholarship to meritorious students who are in need of financial assistance. SXC also provides loan facilities to selected students based on their scores and performance. The students can get scholarship in accordance with the scholarship policy of the college.

St. Xavier’s College Facilities

SXC, Ranchi has several facilities at its campus to cater to the needs of both students and faculty members.

  • Hostel: SXC offers hostel facilities for male students only. The hostel has an attached Mess, T.V. Room & Sports facilities. Apart from that 24/7 water backup and electricity supply is also offered.
  • Gym: Gym membership is available for students as well as staff under different membership plans.
  • Library: The college includes a central and large library offering over 1 lac journals and books.
  • Sports Complex: Apart from the gym, a common room offering indoor games, newspapers, magazines, is available. As well as students are allowed to play sport such as volleyball, basketball and more.
  • Cafeteria/Mess: A canteen with top quality and hygienic food facilities is present. SXC Canteen offers only refreshments and light snacks. Timings of the cafeteria are 6:30 am to 6 pm.
  • Ground: A huge and properly maintained ground is present for the students for leisure time and sports activities.
  • Classrooms: The classrooms are large, well ventilated with Kiosk technology, blackboard facility. It offers education in audio-visual mode.
  • Other Facilities: Other than that, Bank/ATM Facilities, Transportation Facilities, Parking, NCC, NSS and AICUF, Laboratories, are also offered by the college.

St. Xavier’s College Faculty

The Faculty members at SXC Ranchi are highly qualified, experienced, and knowledgeable. They are well-versed about their job and do their utmost to pass on their experience to the students. The faculty is friendly, interactive, and creates a comfortable environment for the students. The faculty is well-supportive and encouraging. Besides that, the course curriculum is very relevant. There are over 400 faculty members involved in the different departments as teaching staff and around 50 involved in the non-teaching staff.

FAQs

Ques. Can a candidate apply to SXC courses while taking his final examinations?

Ans. Yes, a candidate is eligible to apply to any SXC Course while taking his final examinations. The candidate will be provided admission on a provisional basis till the result of the final examinations is declared.

Ques. Does SXC Ranchi offer internships?

Ans. No, the college does not have the provision to offer direct internships but the students can reach out to the placement cell for placement opportunities.

Ques. Are courses offered by SXC Ranchi valid for jobs abroad?

Ans. Yes, all the course offered at SXC Ranchi are valid throughout India and are also recognized by universities and companies on a global level as well.

Ques. Are reserved seats available in the courses offered at SXC?

Ans. Yes, reserved seats are offered for students as per the reservation policy and guidelines followed by SXC Ranchi. The students can go through the details regarding the reservation policy on the official website of the college.

Ques. What is the SXC campus like?

Ans. Several annual functions such as Xavier Utsav, socio-cultural events, fests, debates, etc. are carried out throughout the year. Numerous clubs like the Rotaract club are organized for the students. Students are involved in numerous co-curricular activities from time to time. The campus is large and properly maintained with proper discipline maintained throughout.