St. Xavier’s College MBA registration is ongoing, and the college offers UG, PG, M.Phil. and PhD courses in Shift 1. In Shift 2, St. Xavier’s College Palayamkottai offers UG, PG, M.Phil., Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma courses. B.Sc. and B.Com. are among the main UG options, with semester fees starting from INR 7,937 and going up to INR 1.27 Lakhs in the listed courses.

SXC Palayamkottai works in 2 shifts. Shift 1 is aided, so students in that shift receive educational grants. Shift 2 is self-financed, offers a wider course list, and does not carry aid support. Most admissions are merit based, while MCA needs TANCET and MBA accepts TANCET, XAT, CAT, MAT, GMAT and related entrance scores.

SXC Palayamkottai Admission Highlights 2026

Students can check the main admission details for St. Xavier’s College below.

Particulars Details
Name of Institute St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai
Course Offered UG, PG & Doctorate Level
Popular Course B.Sc.
Application Mode Online
Selection Criteria Entrance Exam & Merit-Based
Entrance Exam Accepted TANCET, CAT, MAT, GMAT
Scholarship Offered Yes
Official Website St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai

SXC Palayamkottai Important Dates 2026

MBA applicants can use the following upcoming entrance exam dates while planning admission.

Event Date
CAT 2026 exam November 29, 2026
XAT 2027 registration closes December 6, 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT online registration closes December 14, 2026
MAT December 2026 PBT admit card available December 17, 2026, 5.00 PM onwards
MAT December 2026 PBT test December 20, 2026
XAT 2027 admit card download December 20, 2026 tentative
MAT December 2026 CBT online registration closes December 21, 2026
MAT December 2026 CBT admit card available December 24, 2026, 5.00 PM onwards
MAT December 2026 CBT test December 27, 2026
XAT 2027 exam January 03, 2027, 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM
MAT December 2026 score availability First week of January 2027

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

SXC Palayamkottai UG Admission 2026

UG admission at St. Xavier’s College is offered through marks secured in Class 12. B.Sc. is one of the major UG programmes, and students must meet the subject requirement given for the chosen specialization.

SHIFT-1 (Aided Programs)

Program Specializations Fees Per Semester Eligibility Criteria
B.Sc. Botany INR 9,922 10+2 with 1. Biology, Physics, Chemistry, OR2. Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry
Chemistry INR 9,887 10+2 with PCM
Computer Science INR 14,997 10+2 with Computer Science and PCM/ PCMB
Maths INR 9,787 10+2 with PCM
Physics INR 9,877
Zoology INR 9,937 10+2 with 1. Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or,2. Zoology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry
B.Com.(General) INR 10,247 10+2 with 1. Commerce / Business Studies, OR2. Accountancy, OR3. Maths/ Business Maths
BA Economics INR 9,247 Any Group in 10+2, Economics preferred
English Passed 10+2

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

SHIFT -2(Self- Finance Programs)

Programs Specialization Eligibility Criteria Semester Fee (INR)
B.Sc. Artificial Intelligence Any Science Group in Plus Two with Mathematics 33,600
Computer Science 10+2 with Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science / Biology 24,640
Criminology and Forensic Science Any Group in Plus Two (Science group preferred) 24,640
Geology Any Group in Plus Two 20,300
Mathematics Any Group in Plus Two (Science group preferred) 18,480
Physical Education Any Group in Plus Two (School representation in any game or sport is preferred) 16,130
Physics 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry 18,480
Visual Communication Any Group in Plus Two 28,220
BBA - Any Group in Plus Two 21,500
B.Com. Commerce 10+2 with Commerce / Business Studies, Accountancy, Mathematics / Business Mathematics / Statistics, Economics / Computer Science 20,160
Banking and Finance 10+2 with Commerce / Business Studies, Accountancy, Computer Science / Computer Applications 18,400
Corporate Secretaryship 10+2 with Commerce / Business Studies, Accountancy, Computer Science / Computer Applications 20,160
Honours 10+2 with Commerce / Business Studies, Accountancy, Mathematics / Business Mathematics / Statistics, Economics / Computer Science 47,040
Maritime Logistics Any Group in Plus Two 36,100
BA Archaeology Any Group in Plus Two 16,800
English Any Group in Plus Two / XII (or) Equivalent Examination 19,490
Tamil Any Group in Plus Two with Tamil as a First Language 13,440
BCA Computer Applications Any Group in Plus Two with Mathematics or Business Maths 24,640

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

For UG courses, students apply online and are considered mainly through their Class 12 marks and subject fit for the chosen programme.

SXC Palayamkottai PG Admission 2026

At the PG level, St. Xavier’s College offers MA, M.Sc., M.Com., MCA, MBA and MSW courses. Most PG admissions depend on graduation marks. MCA admission is based on TANCET scores, while MBA applicants must appear for TANCET, CAT, MAT, XAT, GMAT or another accepted management entrance test.

SHIFT-1 (Aided Programs)

Program Specializations Fees Per Semester Eligibility Criteria
M.Sc. Botany INR 9,062 B.Sc. Botany, Plant Biology & Biotechnology, Life Science
Maths INR 8,562 B.Sc.(Maths)
Zoology INR 9,112 B.Sc. Zoology, Adv. Zoology & Biotechnology Life Science
M.Com. INR 12,562 B.Com.
MA Folklore INR 7,937 Any UG Degree
Tamil B.A. Tamil/ Any UG Degree

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

SHIFT-2 (Self-Finance Programs)

Program Specializations Fees Per Semester Eligibility Criteria
M.Sc. Chemistry INR 22,850 B.Sc. Chemistry with Mathematics as an Allied subject
Computer Science INR 29,570 B.Sc. Computer Science
Data Science INR 31,360 Any UG/PG Degree with Mathematics / Business Mathematics/ Statistics/B.E /M.E./M.C.А.
Maths INR 22,850 B.Sc. (Maths)
Physics INR 21,500 B.Sc.(Physics)
MCA INR 33,600 Business Mathematics or at 10+2 level, should have studied Mathematics/ Business Mathematics / Statistics/ B.E.
MA Economics INR 12,100 BA(Economics)
English INR 20,160 B.A.(English)
MBA INR 1.27 Lakhs Any UG degree
MSW INR 22,850

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

PG students must complete the online application. Merit based courses use qualifying degree marks, while MBA and MCA also need the required entrance exam score.

SXC Palayamkottai PhD and M.Phil. Admission 2026

St. Xavier’s College includes M.Phil. and PhD courses in Shift 1. Shift 2 also includes M.Phil. courses. Students must follow the college admission process for the research course offered in the chosen shift.

SXC Palayamkottai Certificate and Diploma Admission 2026

Shift 2 at SXC Palayamkottai offers Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma courses. These programmes are part of the self-financed shift, so students do not receive aided-shift support for these courses.

SXC Palayamkottai TANCET Cutoff 2026

For the OC category, SXC Palayamkottai TANCET Cutoff 2025 falls between 20.647 and 78.091 marks overall.

Courses Round 1(Cutoff marks)
MCA 78.091
MBA 20.647

SXC Palayamkottai TANCET Cutoff Comparison

The MBA and MCA admissions at St. Xavier’s College, Tamil Nadu, use TANCET scores. The year wise Round 1 cutoff marks are given below, from newest to oldest.

Courses 2025 Round 1 (Cutoff marks) 2024 Round 1(Cutoff marks) 2023 Round 1(Cutoff marks) 2022 Round 1(Cutoff marks)
MCA 78.091 97.998 89.234 61.178
MBA 20.647 74.957 78 78.317

In 2025, both MCA and MBA cutoff marks were lower than the marks recorded in the previous 3 years.

SXC Palayamkottai Scholarship 2026

SXC Palayamkottai offers scholarships to admitted students. The available support includes Government scholarship, Jesuit Scholarship, merit based scholarship and other government scholarships linked to course and category.

SXC Palayamkottai Application Process 2026

For most UG and PG courses at SXC Palayamkottai, selection is based on marks in the last qualifying examination. Students must keep the following points in mind before applying.

a) Applications must be submitted only in online mode. A printed copy of the application is not required.

b) The application cost with processing fee is INR 100 per UG program and INR 120 per PG program.

c) Applications must be submitted within 10 working days after the publication of the 10+2 results.

d) SC/ST/SC(A) candidates, including Dalit Christians, get free application for one program.

NEW USER REGISTRATION

  • New applicants should register with their own mobile number, email ID and date of birth. They should not use the mobile number of an internet centre or a friend.
  • After registration, the applicant gets a User ID, which is the personal mobile number, and a Password, which is the Date of Birth.
  • For later logins, students must use the personal mobile number as User ID and Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy) as Password.
  • The same login ID and password can be used for applying to other programs.

Applicants must fill the online application form through the admission section on the college website. The form filling steps are listed below.

STEP I - PERSONAL DETAILS

At first login, the applicant can enter Personal Details, Family Details and Reservation Details, if applicable. After checking the details, the applicant must click the 'Save & Continue' button.

STEP II - UPLOADING OF SCANNED DOCUMENTS

  • Upload Passport Size Photo (file size: 50 kb (Min) - 300 kb (Max))
  • Upload Scan Copy of Your Signature (file size: 30 kb (Min) - 100 kb (Max))
  • Upload the following Scanned Documents (file size: 80 kb (Min) - 300 kb (Max))
  • Community Certificate
  • Baptism Certificate (Only if Applicable)
  • Disability Certificate (Only if Applicable)
  • Ex-Serviceman Certificate (Only if Applicable)
  • Income Certificate (Only if Applicable)

STEP III - ENTRY OF 10+2 MARKS INSTRUCTIONS:

  • For UG Admission, marks must be entered only after the 10 + 2 results are declared.
  • For PG Admission, applicants without VI semester results can apply using mark statements from the first five semesters (I to V Semesters).

(i.) Upload the 10+2 Mark Statement. If the mark statement is not available, upload an attested copy of the 10+2 results from your HM/Principal. (file size: 80 kb (Min) - 300 kb (Max)).

STEP IV - ONLINE PAYMENT OF APPLICATION FEE

After the payment is completed, the applicant receives a payment confirmation message and the Application Number.

SXC Palayamkottai Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Which files should I keep ready for the SXC Palayamkottai application?

Ans. Students applying to SXC Palayamkottai need the following documents for the form.

  • Passport Size Photo (file size: 50 kb (Min) - 300 kb (Max))
  • Scan Copy of Your Signature (file size: 30 kb (Min) - 100 kb (Max))
  • Community Certificate
  • Baptism Certificate (Only if Applicable)
  • Disability Certificate (Only if Applicable)
  • Ex-Serviceman Certificate (Only if Applicable)
  • Income Certificate (Only if Applicable)

Ques. What is the usual timeline for SXC Palayamkottai admissions?

Ans. SXC Palayamkottai generally starts admission soon after the Tamil Nadu State Board results are announced, usually in May/June, for MBA and MCA programs. For most programs, the application form has been open since April. Students should submit the form within 10 days of their 10+2 results, because late applications receive lower preference.

Ques. Are scholarships available at SXC Palayamkottai?

Ans. Yes. SXC Palayamkottai offers Government scholarship support to students admitted to different programs. The scholarship options include Jesuit Scholarship, merit based scholarship and other government scholarships, depending on the course and category.

Ques. Where can applicants submit the SXC Palayamkottai form?

Ans. Candidates can apply online through the official college website: http://stxavierstn.edu.in/. The form has to be completed online with scanned copies of the required documents.

Ques. What course levels are offered by SXC Palayamkottai?

Ans. SXC Palayamkottai offers courses at the following levels:

  • UG Courses: B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.B.A., B.C.A.
  • PG Courses: M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., M.S.W.
  • Research: M.Phil., Ph.D.

Ques. Do all courses at SXC Palayamkottai need an entrance test?

Ans. No. Most SXC Palayamkottai admissions are based on merit in the qualifying examination. Entrance test scores are needed for selected PG courses, and MBA and MCA require a valid TANCET score.