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ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS)

PALAYAMKOTTAI – 627 002

Tel : 0462 2560744 | Fax: 0462 2561765 |

OUR HISTORY

St. Xavier’s College was established at Palayamkottai in 1923 by Jesuit

Fathers of the Jesuit Madurai Province with an aim of preparing generations

of students for a happy, healthy and harmonious life. It is a grant-in-aid

institution recognized by the UGC Act under sections 2(f) and 12(B). The

College is affiliated to the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University. In

recognition of its service and excellence, the College was granted autonomy

in 1987. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)

accredited the College at Five Star Level in 2000 and re-accredited at “A”

Grade in 2006 and 2012 with a CGPA of 3.50. The UGC awarded the status of

“College with Potential for Excellence” to our college in 2004 and again in

2010 and 2014. STAR College scheme has been awarded by DBT,

Government of India. In the ranking conducted by the National Institutional

Ranking Framework (NIRF), our college has got 74th rank out of 1304 colleges

in College Category.

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ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Students can apply from the online (www.stxavierstn.edu.in).

The cost of an application is as follows:

1. All U.G. Courses : Rs. 55/-

2. All P.G. Courses : Rs. 65/-

3. M.C.A. Course : Rs. 100/-

Candidates of all gender can apply for all the UG, PG, MCA, MBA and M.Phil., courses of both Shift-I

(Aided) and Shift-II (Self-Financing). Our college is basically a men’s college. As per Govt. rule 30% of

women candidates will be admitted.

After filling up all the necessary details, candidates should take the printout of the filled-in application and

the same should be submitted to the College Office either in person or by post, addressed to The Principal,

St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai – 627 002, immediately after the publication of +2 results. The mark

statements downloaded from the internet should be attested by a Gazetted Officer.

All filled-in applications should reach the College Office within 10 working days from the date of issuing of

+2 mark statement. Applications submitted after ten working days will be treated as LATE APPLICATIONS.

The list of provisionally selected candidates will be published on the college notice board. The candidates

will have to appear for a personal interview along with their parents. If any candidate fails to appear for

the interview at the notified time, the provisional selection will automatically get cancelled. After the

interview, the eligible candidates must be prepared to pay the fee immediately.

Photocopies of the following certificates must be enclosed along with application form.

1. QUALIFYING EXAMINATION MARK SHEET (HSC).

2. COMMUNITY CERTIFICATE (BC / BCM / MBC / DNC / SC / ST /SCA).

3. A LETTER FROM THE PARISH PRIEST FOR ROMAN CATHOLICS.

4. CERTIFICATE OF PROOF TO BE PRODUCED BY DIFFERENTLY ABLED, SON OR DAUGHTER OF EX.

SERVICEMAN AND FOR PARTICIPATION IN SPORTS / NCC / NSS in School.

All the Original Certificates along with TRANSFER CERTIFICATE should be produced at the time of

interview.

NOTE:

“Admission is subject to verification of mark certificates by the Director of Government Examinations and if

the mark certificate is found to be bogus, admission is liable for cancellation besides criminal action being

taken.”

Incomplete applications will be rejected.

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COURSES – ( SHIFT – I )

AIDED COURSES (8.30 A.M. - 1.30 P.M.)

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COURSES REQUIREMENTS

B.Sc. Mathematics Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science.

B.Sc. Physics Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science.

B.Sc. Computer Science Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, any other subject

Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry.

B.Sc. Chemistry Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Micro-biology,

Computer Science.

B.Sc. Botany Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Micro-biology.

Botany, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology.

B.Sc. Zoology Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Micro-biology,

Zoology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry, Biotechnology.

COM B.Com. Commerce, Accountancy, Mathematics, Business Maths,

Statistics, Computer Science, Economics.

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B.A. English Literature Any Group in Plus Two.

B.A. Economics Any Group in Plus Two.

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M.Sc. Botany B.Sc. Botany, Plant Biology & Biotechnology, Life Science.

M.Sc. Zoology B.Sc. Zoology, Adv. Zoology & Biotechnology, Life Science.

COM M.Com. B.Com. (Corporate, Bank Management), B.B.A.

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TS M.A. Tamil B.A. Tamil, Any UG Degree.

M.A. Folklore Any UG Degree.

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Mathematics Tamil

PG Degree in respective discipline.

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1. Botany 2. Chemistry 3. Commerce 4. Computer Science 5. English 6. Folklore 7. Mathematics 8. Physics 9. Tamil 10. Zoology 11. Economics 12. Management Studies.

NOTE:

For PG Admission, students can apply with the First Five Semester Mark Statements

(I - V Semesters), if they do not have VIth Semester results.

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COURSES – ( SHIFT – II )

SELF FINANCING COURSES (1.45 P.M. - 6.45 P.M.)

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B.Sc. Mathematics Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science.

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B.Sc. Physics Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science.

B.C.A. Any Group in Plus Two with Mathematics.

B.Sc. Computer Science Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology.

Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Chemistry.

B.Sc. Visual Communication Any Group in Plus Two.

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B.B.A. Commerce, Accountancy, Mathematics, Business Maths, Statistics,

Computer Science, Economics.

B.Com. Corp. Secretaryship Commerce, Accountancy, Economics, Computer Science,

Mathematics, Business Maths, Statistics.

B.Com. Commerce, Accountancy, Mathematics,

Business Maths, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics.

B.Com. Additional Sec. Commerce, Accountancy, Mathematics,

Business Maths, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics.

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B.A. Tamil Any Group in Plus Two.

B.A. English Literature Any Group in Plus Two.

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M.Sc. Mathematics B.Sc. Mathematics.

M.Sc. Physics B.Sc. Physics.

M.Sc. Chemistry B.Sc. Chemistry with Mathematics as allied subject.

M.Sc. Computer Science B.Sc. Computer Science.

M.Sc. Information Tech. Any UG Degree.

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M.A. English Literature B.A. English Literature / Any UG Degree.

M.A. Economics B.A. Economics / Any UG Degree.

M.S.W. (Social work) Any UG Degree.

MC

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M.C.A. (AICTE approved)

TANCET Exam.

Any Degree with Mathematics / Business Mathematics at +2 level should have studied Mathematics, Business Mathematics / Statistics at degree level.

Lateral entry permitted as per rules.

MB

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M.B.A. (AICTE approved) Ref. XIBA Website: www.xibasxc.com

M.P

HIL

. Commerce, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science English

PG Degree in respective discipline.

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B.Sc. VISUAL COMMUNICATION has great potential for employment and self- employment. Students

with artistic talents and interest in media and other communication-related fields will benefit a lot by

this degree course. Eligibility: Any Group in Plus Two.

M.A. FOLKLORE is a postgraduate course which has a two-tier structure with Folkloristics and Media

Studies along with practical components. Folklore, which is defined as artistic communication in a

small group, never confines itself within the boundaries of traditional contexts, but travels across

different domains of traditional and popular channels of communication including print, radio, film,

television and other electronic modes. This course will facilitate the students to have a clear

understanding on folklore and culture, and it will also help them to emerge as trained media

specialists with human concern. Eligibility: Any UG Degree.

MSW – MASTER IN SOCIAL WORK is a popular course as its job potential both in Govt. Sectors and in

the Corporate / Voluntary Sectors is a known fact. Students are given the choice to specialize in

“Community Development (CD)’’ or ‘’Personnel Management (PM)’’. Students with CD/PM

specialization are in big demand in the voluntary sectors and in Human Resource (HR) Departments of

companies. Eligibility:

Students of any UG degree with 55% Marks are eligible to apply for MSW For Personnel Management, students should

have 60% Marks.

MCA - MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS was started with AICTE norms in the year 2000. It

started functioning as a separate department as per the AICTE recommendation from the year 2001. It

has a well equipped separate computer lab with internet and 4 servers, 75 client systems, 6 demo

systems, 5 projectors and printers. A separate seminar hall and a library with 4000 books have been

crucial in the holistic development of our students. We strongly believe in Industry-Institute

Interactions. Several of our students have been placed in various MNCs through campus interview.

Eligibility: Pass in Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration with Mathematics at +2 level or at Graduate

level with 50% (45% in the case of candidate belonging to reserved category) of marks in the qualifying degree

examinations. (10 + 2 years H. Sc. +3 (or) 4 Years Bachelor’s degree pattern (or) 10 +3 Years Diploma +3 years

Bachelor’s degree pattern).

MBA – Since August 2012 XAVIER INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (XIBA), the Department

of Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,

Tirunelveli and approved by AICTE, has been offering M.B.A. programme in our college.

Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline from a recognised University with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate in

the Major and Allied subjects are eligible to apply.

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OUR CURRICULUM – CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)

The curriculum has been updated and diversified under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) with a

variety of choices to the learners according to their aptitude and competence. Students must earn a

minimum of 140 credits to get UG Degree, 90 credits to get PG Degree and 140 credits to get M.C.A.

Degree.

UG Courses Credits

Part I Tamil 12

Part II English 12

Part III Major & Allied 95

Part-IVNon.Major Courses 21

Total 140 Credits

PG Courses Credits

Core Courses Including projects 70

Elective 20

Total 90 Credits

MCA Credits

MCA (Master of Computer Applications) 140 Credits

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SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE

In 2016 a new matrix with Schools and Centres of Excellence was introduced in the college to promote

inter-disciplinary programmes and initiatives.

SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES

Dept. of Botany

Dept. of Zoology

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING SCIENCES

Dept. of Computer Science

Dept. of Computer Applications

Dept. of Information Technology (IT)

Dept. of Mathematics

Dept. of Mathematics

SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES

Dept. of Chemistry

Dept. of Physics

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SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES AND CULTURE

Dept. of Tamil

Dept. of English

Dept. of Folklore

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Xavier Institute of Business Administration (XIBA)

Dept. of Business Administration

Dept. of Commerce

Dept. of Corporate Secretaryship

Dept. of Economics

SCHOOL OF MEDIA STUDIES AND SOCIAL WORK

Dept. of Visual Communication

Dept. of Social Work

SCHOOL OF HUMAN EXCELLENCE

Dept. of Foundation Courses

Dept. of Guidance and Counselling

Campus Ministry

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CENTRES OF INTEGRAL GROWTH

Centre for Biodiversity and Biotechnology (CBB)

Plant Molecular Biology Research Unit

Plant Biotechnology Unit

Centre for Advanced Research in Plant Sciences (CARPS)

Centre for Aquaculture Research and Extension (CARE)

Crop Protection Research Centre (CPRC)

Vector Biology and Pharmacology

Materials Research Centre

Crystal Research Centre

Folklore Resources and Research Centre (FRRC)

Entrepreneurial Development and Research Centre (EDRC)

Centre for Environmental Studies

Centre for Ambedkar Studies

Centre for Women’s Studies

National Testing Service (NTS)

Arrupe Academy of Vocational Education (AAVE)

Centre for Outreach Programmes and Social Awareness – Student

Training and Action for Neighbourhood Development (STAND)

Centre for Career Guidance and Placement

Judge Joseph Clinical Lab

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CO-CURRICULAR AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

The College offers Co-curricular and Extra-curricular programmes such as N.C.C., N.S.S., A.I.C.U.F.,

St. Vincent de Paul Society (S.V.P.), Democracy Forum, Enviro Club, Consumer’s Club, Youth Red Cross(YRC)

Red Ribbon Club(RRC), etc. Students will have to join any one of these programmes during their

undergraduate studies. Four credits are allotted to N.C.C. as per the University norms.

EXTENSION PROGRAMME

All the second year UG and first year PG students have to participate in the Student Training and Action for

Neighbourhood Development (STAND) Extension Programme of Social Awareness which is an integral part

of the curriculum in St. Xavier’s College. This extension programme is a unique venture of our college

which has completed 25 years of existence in 2018 -2019.

PLACEMENT CELL

A committee under the chairmanship of the Principal of the College has been constituted to monitor,

supervise and conduct programmes to realize the objectives of the cell. This is a forum which helps

students set their goals to choose a better career in life. Our students have received 504 job orders in the

academic year 2018 – 2019.

COLLEGE LIBRARY

In order to help our students, to develop their reading habit and improve their knowledge in various fields,

the library has a comprehensive collections of books and journals for all the departments. At present, the

total volume in the library has crossed 1.30 lakh and back volumes of 3835.

INTERNET CENTRE

A separate Internet Centre with 45 computers provides internet service to the students. They can

download study materials from the internet and copy it on CDs. The internet Centre is kept open on all

working days.

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LANGUAGE LAB

The College has a Language Lab, which consists of 65 computers with cable box RJ45 connector DVD Rom

drive and headphones attached to the computers. Students can develop their communication skills and

make use of the facilities in the Language Lab.

STATE BANK OF INDIA, ST.XAVIER’S COLLEGE BRANCH

The State Bank of India is operating a branch within the campus exclusively for the benefit of the staff and

students of our college. The working time of the bank is from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. and on the first and

third Saturdays from 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. Students can open an account in their names in the bank and

learn to make use of the banking facilities.

COUNSELLING

Full time and part-time counsellors are available in the college to counsel and guide the students on

working days. Moreover, staff members are involved in guiding the students in their academic and

personal life through Tutor-Ward system.

PARENTS MEETING

The college believes in establishing a healthy relationship with parents of the students studying in our

college. The Parents meeting provides the parents with an opportunity to articulate their expectations

and makes the college management, the teachers and the parents to work for the healthy growth of the

students. Every year two meetings are organized at the time of distribution of mark statements.

GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP

After admission into the college students belonging to different communities (SC, ST, BC, MBC / DNC) are

asked to apply for various Govt. Scholarships through college office.

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MANAGEMENT SCHOLARSHIP

The management gives scholarship to deserving Dalit and other poor students. After studying the socio-

economic and cultural background of the students this scholarship will be given to deserving students.

EXTRA – CREDIT COURSES

In order to cater to the divese needs of students, extra credit courses are condicted by the college. In the

UG Course at least 6 Extra-Credit Courses (Self – Study / taught) will be offered by each department; these

courses are open to all the UG students. Extra Credit Courses are offered for PG Students also. Students

are expected to enrich their knowledge and develop their skills by joining extra credit course outside the

class hours. This facility enables the students to earn more credits.

ARRUPE ACADEMY OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (AAVE)

SHORT TERM COURSES FOR LIFE LONG PROGRESS

ARRUPE ACADEMY OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION (AAVE) St. Xavier’s College offers Diploma / Certificate

courses to promote interest in college students and general public to master different skills which will

shape their future. Parents, employers and the general public feel that students, who come out of the

college, must have some Diploma / Certificate courses which will enhance their special skills in addition to

the degree. Government encourages every student to do add-on-courses before leaving the College.

These courses are designed to provide technical skills and academic knowledge to the students in their

area of interest.

AAVE offers the following Diploma / Certificate Courses

Communicative English

Spoken French (French for Beginners)

Embroidery for women students

Short film Analysis

Painting

Premier Pro-Video Editing

Professional Photography

Web designing

Driving

Yoga

Music / Dance

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OUR HOSTELS

FOR BOYS

XAVIER HOSTEL, situated in the College campus, accommodates only male students who need hostel

accommodation. After getting admission in the College, students must approach the Director, Xavier Hostel for

hostel accommodation.

FOR GIRLS

Mother Teresa Women’s Hostel, constructed with the support of UGC and the Management, admits undergraduate

girl students of shift I and shift II. Postgraduate women students are accommodated in Britto Hostel.

FEE STRUCTURE

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English 305 -- 328 25 Tamil 5 250 -- 319 25 Economics 305 -- 328 25 Folklore 5 250 -- 319 25 B.Com 305 -- 328 25 M.Com. 5 375 -- 319 25 Maths 305 40 328 25 Maths 5 375 -- 319 25 Physics 305 130 328 25 Botany 5 375 250 319 25 Chemistry 305 140 328 25 Zoology 5 375 350 319 25 Botany

305 175 328 25 M.Phil. Courses: Tamil

5 500 -- 319 25

Zoology 305 190 328 25 Maths 5 750 -- 319 25 Computer Science 305 250 328 25

NB: Fees structure is subject to revision by the Govt.

Fees will be paid in two semesters: June and November

For PG and M.Phil., the SC/ST students are exempted from paying tuition fees (shift-I).

FEES PAYABLE AT

STATE BANK OF INDIA, ST.XAVIER’S COLLEGE BRANCH, PALAYAMKOTTAI.

Working hours: 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

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TO THE KIND ATTENTION OF STUDENTS AND PARENTS

i) Smoking and use of tobacco are strictly forbidden in the College & Hostel

premises.

ii) The use of alcohol and drugs is strictly prohibited. Any student found

using or having used drinks, drugs or any other intoxicants will be

summarily dismissed from the college.

iii) Ragging in any form is a serious offence and those indulging in it will be

summarily dismissed.

iv) Students who

(i) Are guilty of rude language towards the staff of the college or hostels,

(ii) Assault or attempt to assault staff or fellow students of the college or

hostels will be severely dealt with as per the educational rules of the

Tamil Nadu Government (1978). If proved guilty, he / she will be

dismissed from the college.

v) Possession or use of Camera cell-Phone / Ordinary cell-Phone is strictly

prohibited in the Campus.

vi) Regular attendance at all classes is insisted upon in this college.

PLEASE NOTE

Asking, receiving and giving bribe for admission is an

offence. Complaints about bribe for admission should be

brought to the notice of the Principal immediately.