St Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad (SXCA) is a private autonomous college for arts and science, started in 1955 by the Gujarat Jesuits of the Society of Jesus. It is affiliated with Gujarat University. UGC gave the college autonomous status in 2014, and this status has been extended till 2026. SXCA has a NAAC A+ grade with CGPA 3.27 in 2022.

SXCA was ranked in the 101-150 band in NIRF Colleges 2025. It also secured the 52nd position among colleges in India in NIRF Colleges 2022. In GSIRF 2020, the college received a five-star rating and was placed #1 among Gujarat state colleges.

The college is in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Its urban campus includes science laboratories, computer facilities, a library, and performance spaces for the theatre arts programme.

  • Science (aided and self-financing): B.Sc in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Biotechnology, Information Technology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Electronics, Psychology
    • PG: M.Sc in AI, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Big Data Analytics, Applied Psychology, Costume Design
  • Commerce and Computer Science: B.Com (General and Business Process Services), BCA
    • PG: MA Clinical Psychology, MA English, M.Com
  • Arts and Humanities: BA in Economics, English, Psychology, Sociology, Gujarati, Sanskrit
  • Performing Arts: Bachelor of Performing Arts (BPA) in Theatre Arts

The total fee is INR 4.79 Lakhs for the four-year B.Sc (AI-ML) programme. B.Com costs INR 4.06 Lakhs for four years. Aided traditional science courses such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biochemistry cost INR 58,000 per year under the government grant-in-aid category.

For placements, BCA and BBA students usually receive average packages of INR 3 to 3.5 LPA. B.Com students report average packages of INR 4 to 5 LPA, while the highest package is INR 12 LPA. Many students from SXCA also choose civil services, government exams, and higher studies abroad.

Admission Update: St Xavier’s College Ahmedabad gives UG admission for the 2026-27 academic session through Class 12 merit. The session began in July 2026. PG admission depends on merit in the relevant qualifying degree. Students from CBSE, ICSE, IB, or other non-Gujarat boards must get a Provisional Eligibility Certificate (PEC) from Gujarat University before confirming admission.

SXCA Courses and Fees

SXCA offers UG and PG courses in science, commerce, arts, computer science, and performing arts. The college has both aided courses funded through government grant-in-aid and self-financing courses. Under NEP 2020, UG degrees are four-year programmes.

CourseFee
B.Sc (AI-ML), 4 years, Self-FinancingINR 4.79 Lakhs
B.Sc (Biotechnology), 4 years, Self-FinancingINR 5.01 Lakhs
B.Sc (Information Technology), 4 years, Self-FinancingINR 3.96 Lakhs
BCA, 4 years, Self-FinancingINR 3.75 Lakhs
B.Com (General), 4 years, Self-FinancingINR 4.06 Lakhs
B.Com (Business Process Services), 4 years, Self-FinancingINR 4.51 Lakhs
BA (Sociology), 4 years, Self-FinancingINR 3.73 Lakhs
BA (Economics / English), 4 years, Self-FinancingINR 2.45 to 2.47 Lakhs
BPA (Theatre Arts), 4 years, Self-FinancingINR 4.20 Lakhs
B.Sc (Physics / Chemistry / Maths / Biochemistry / Botany, etc.), 3 to 4 years, Aided (Government Grant)INR 58,000 per year
M.Sc (AI / Microbiology), 2 years, Self-FinancingINR 4.00 Lakhs
M.Sc (Biotechnology), 2 years, Self-FinancingINR 3.61 Lakhs
MA (Clinical Psychology), 2 years, Self-FinancingINR 2.99 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Aided science subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Statistics, and Electronics have government-regulated fees of INR 58,000 per year. Self-financing programmes in technology and computing, including AI-ML, IT, and BCA, have higher fees because they use modern labs and specialised faculty. SXCA also offers BPA (Theatre Arts), the only bachelor’s-level theatre arts programme at an autonomous college in Ahmedabad.

SXCA Admission Process

UG Admission (B.Sc / B.Com / BCA / BA)

UG admission at SXCA is based on Class 12 marks. The college does not conduct an entrance test for general UG courses. After Gujarat GSEB or equivalent board results are declared, SXCA prepares merit lists and publishes them on its official website. Students from outside Gujarat need a Provisional Eligibility Certificate (PEC) from Gujarat University, or they must apply for it.

  • Eligibility: Passed 10+2 from a recognised board (GSEB, CBSE, ICSE, IB, or equivalent)
  • Science programmes: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and the required third subject, Biology for life sciences and Mathematics for CS/IT/AI
  • Commerce, BCA, and Arts: 10+2 from any stream
  • BPA (Theatre Arts): 10+2 with an interview and/or audition held by the college

Students from Gujarat and nearby states choose SXCA for Jesuit education, a liberal arts learning style, and the mix of aided and self-financing courses available on the same campus.

PG Admission (M.Sc / MA / M.Com)

PG admission depends on marks in the qualifying UG degree. M.Sc applicants need a relevant B.Sc with at least 50% aggregate. MA (Clinical Psychology) is for students with BA or B.Sc (Psychology) and 50% aggregate. M.Com is open to B.Com graduates with 50% aggregate. PG admissions are usually held from June to August according to the Gujarat University schedule.

SXCA Placements

SXCA has a campus placement cell that helps final-year students meet recruiters. BCA and BBA students receive an average package of INR 3 to 3.5 LPA. For B.Com students, the average package is INR 4 to 5 LPA, and the highest package is INR 12 LPA. Placement activity generally takes place from December to February in the final year.

The college’s outcomes are not limited to corporate jobs. Many science and arts students prepare for UPSC, GPSC, banking exams, CA, entrepreneurship, and higher studies in India or abroad. Campus hiring is more active for B.Com, BCA, M.Sc (AI, Big Data), and MA (Clinical Psychology) students.

ProgrammePlacement Outcome
B.Com / BCA / BBAAverage INR 3 to 5 LPA, top package INR 12 LPA
M.Sc (AI / Big Data / Microbiology)Recruitment from IT, pharma, and analytics sectors
MA (Clinical Psychology)Work opportunities in counselling centres, hospitals, NGOs, and corporate wellness
Science UG (traditional streams)Government exams, research, CA, and higher studies

TCS, Infosys, Wipro, KPMG, Bank of America, Federal Bank, and Zydus Cadila are confirmed recruiters. Zydus Cadila is important for SXCA because the company is based in Ahmedabad and regularly hires students from Life Sciences and Biotech. M.Sc (Clinical Psychology) and MA students mainly find roles in healthcare and corporate wellness instead of the usual IT or finance profiles.

SXCA Rankings

SXCA has remained one of Gujarat’s well-ranked standalone colleges. In NIRF Colleges 2025, it was placed in the 101-150 band. It earlier ranked 52nd among Indian colleges in NIRF Colleges 2022. GSIRF 2020 placed SXCA as the best college in Gujarat with a five-star rating.

Ranking BodyCategory2025 Rank2022 Rank
NIRFColleges101-150 band52

The college holds a NAAC A+ grade with CGPA 3.27 in 2022 under Cycle IV. SXCA was also among the first colleges in Gujarat to receive NAAC accreditation in 2001. GSIRF, Gujarat’s state rating framework, awarded it five stars in 2020.

SXCA Campus and Infrastructure

SXCA is located in Navrangpura, a central education area in Ahmedabad. The location gives students access to public transport and the city’s academic and cultural spaces. On campus, the college has laboratories for Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, and Electronics, along with computing labs for BCA, B.Sc IT, and AI-ML.

The infrastructure also includes a library, seminar and conference rooms, a student recreation area, and a performance and rehearsal space for the BPA (Theatre Arts) programme. SXCA does not have residential hostels on campus. Students usually look for accommodation in nearby Navrangpura and Usmanpura areas of Ahmedabad.

St Xavier’s College Ahmedabad vs H.L. College of Commerce vs St Xavier’s College Mumbai

Students in Gujarat often compare SXCA with H.L. College of Commerce in Ahmedabad and St Xavier’s College, Mumbai, which is the older institution in the Jesuit education network. All three attract strong applicants, but their course focus and city setting are different.

ParameterSt Xavier’s College, AhmedabadH.L. College of Commerce, AhmedabadSt Xavier’s College, Mumbai
Established195519391869
AffiliationGujarat University (Autonomous)Gujarat University (Autonomous)University of Mumbai (Autonomous)
NAAC GradeA+ (CGPA 3.27)A+A+ (CGPA 3.72)
Programme FocusScience, Commerce, Arts, CS, Performing ArtsCommerce and ManagementScience, Commerce, Arts
LocationNavrangpura, AhmedabadNavrangpura, AhmedabadChurchgate, Mumbai

H.L. College of Commerce is more focused on commerce and management, so it is a common option for B.Com students in Ahmedabad. St Xavier’s Mumbai has a higher NAAC CGPA and an older alumni network, but it is in another city with a higher cost of living. SXCA Ahmedabad has the widest course spread among the three because it offers Biotechnology, AI-ML, Theatre Arts, traditional science, and commerce.

SXCA FAQs

Ques. What does SXCA mean, and which organisation started it?

Ans. SXCA means St Xavier’s College Ahmedabad. It is a private autonomous arts and science college started in 1955 by the Gujarat Jesuits of the Society of Jesus. The college is affiliated with Gujarat University, has UGC Autonomous status, and holds NAAC A+ accreditation from 2022.

Ques. How has St Xavier’s Ahmedabad performed in NIRF rankings?

Ans. St Xavier’s College Ahmedabad ranked 52nd among Indian colleges in NIRF 2022. In NIRF 2025, it was placed in the 101-150 band under the Colleges category. GSIRF 2020 also ranked it the best college in Gujarat with a five-star rating.

Ques. How much does B.Sc cost at St Xavier’s Ahmedabad?

Ans. B.Sc fees vary by programme type. Aided subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biochemistry, and Botany cost INR 58,000 per year under government-regulated fees. Self-financing B.Sc (AI-ML) costs INR 4.79 Lakhs, while B.Sc (Biotechnology) costs INR 5.01 Lakhs for the four-year NEP 2020 degree.

Ques. Do students need an entrance test for St Xavier’s Ahmedabad admission?

Ans. No entrance exam is needed for UG courses at SXCA. Admission is given through Class 12 merit. BPA (Theatre Arts) also includes an interview or audition. Students from CBSE, ICSE, IB, or other non-Gujarat boards must get a Provisional Eligibility Certificate (PEC) from Gujarat University before admission.

Ques. What placement packages do students get at St Xavier’s Ahmedabad?

Ans. BCA and BBA graduates receive an average package of INR 3 to 3.5 LPA. B.Com students report average packages of INR 4 to 5 LPA, and the highest package is INR 12 LPA. Recruiters include TCS, Infosys, Wipro, KPMG, Bank of America, and Zydus Cadila. Many science and arts students also move towards competitive exams, CA, and higher studies abroad.

Ques. Does St Xavier’s Ahmedabad have autonomous status?

Ans. Yes. SXCA received UGC Autonomous status in 2014, and it has been extended through 2026. The college can design its syllabi, hold examinations, and award marks independently, while the final degrees are issued through Gujarat University.

Ques. Are hostels available inside the SXCA Ahmedabad campus?

Ans. St Xavier’s College Ahmedabad does not run on-campus residential hostels. Students generally stay in nearby areas such as Navrangpura and Usmanpura. The central campus location keeps students close to public transport and city facilities.