One-Year PG
Available to students who have completed a four-year UG Honours programme at the institution.
Programmes
PG Programmes
Advanced Degrees in Science & Commerce
St. Xavier's College, Thumba offers a range of Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes in Arts, Science and Commerce. The programmes are designed in accordance with the curriculum of the University of Kerala, providing students with strong academic foundations, practical exposure, research opportunities, and holistic development.
The college was elevated to postgraduate status in 2005 and offers advanced degrees for students seeking deeper academic focus and professional excellence.
Programmes Offered
Science
PG Department of Physics
The curriculum for this programme includes advanced topics such as Classical Mechanics, Mathematical Physics, Basic Electronics, Modern Optics, Electromagnetic Theory, Thermodynamics, Statistical Physics, and Quantum Mechanics.
- Classical Mechanics
- Mathematical Physics
- Modern Optics
- Quantum Mechanics
Commerce
PG Department of Commerce
This programme offers a specialization in Finance. The syllabus covers areas such as Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Research Methodology, Strategic Management, Financial Econometrics, and International Business.
- Corporate Governance
- Research Methodology
- Strategic Management
- Financial Econometrics
Programme Duration
The eligibility duration is directly linked to the student's previous UG pathway:
Two-Year PG
Mandatory for students who exit after a three-year UG degree.
Assessment Structure
Internal assessment is referred to as Continuous Assessment (CA) in postgraduate programmes. For both the PG Department of Physics and the PG Department of Commerce, each course is evaluated out of 100 marks:
Continuous Assessment (CA)
25 marks per course
End Semester Assessment (ESA)
75 marks per course
Total
100 marks per course
Research & Project Work
Research projects are a standard component of postgraduate study. Both the PG Department of Physics and the PG Department of Commerce require a project report in their final semester, supervised by qualified faculty members.
Admissions
Admissions to all postgraduate programmes are conducted in strict accordance with the criteria and notifications issued by the University of Kerala. The college adheres to UGC guidelines and follows the Government of Kerala's reservation policy.
The admission process is managed by a dedicated Admission Committee chaired by the Principal, Prof. Dr. Thomas Scaria, and coordinated by Dr. (Fr.) Shibu Joseph. All final admission decisions and seat vacancies are communicated through the University of Kerala.
Mandatory Digital Requirements
APAAR ID
Students must generate an Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID via the Ministry of Education.
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
Students must register with the ABC facility through DigiLocker to enable digital storage and transfer of academic credits.