Option 1
Three - Year UG Degree
Students can exit after three years (6 semesters) upon securing a minimum of 133 credits.
Programmes
UG Programmes
Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP)
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 has transitioned to the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) framework, which offers students multiple pathways for their degrees.
Official Document
FYUGP 2026 Prospectus & Scheme
Access the official Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP 2026) prospectus and curriculum scheme issued by the University of Kerala. Discover comprehensive details on programme regulations, credit allocation, admission procedures, and course pathways.
FYUGP Degree Options and Pathways
Under the new FYUGP regulations, students can choose between three main completion options based on their interests and academic performance:
Option 2
Four - Year UG Degree (Honours)
Awarded after completing eight semesters with a minimum of 177 credits, including advanced courses in the seventh and eighth semesters.
Option 3
Four - Year UG Degree (Honours with Research)
Available to highly motivated students who maintain a CGPA of 7.5 or above (with relaxations for specific categories). This requires a mandatory 12-credit research project/dissertation in the eighth semester.
Honours with Research Eligibility
- The student must have satisfactorily finished all courses up to the sixth semester within the same institution.
- A minimum CGPA of 7.5/10 (equivalent to 75% marks and above) after the first six semesters is required.
- A relaxation of 0.5 in the CGPA (i.e., 7.0/10) is allowed for SC/ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Differently Abled, and EWS categories, in compliance with UGC norms.
- Seat allotment is limited based on the availability of University-approved research guides (maximum of five students per guide). If applicants exceed available seats, allotment is based on reservation rules and merit.
Additional Courses and Academic Support
To supplement the primary degree programmes, the college offers various specialized courses:
Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC)
Language-based courses offered by the English and other language departments.
Multi-Disciplinary Courses (MDC)
Courses from disciplines outside the student's Major and Minor, such as "Pop Culture," "Organic Farming," or "Digital Resources".
Value Added Courses (VAC)
Courses aimed at holistic development, including "Electoral Literacy," "Diversity, Equality and Inclusion," and "Environmental Studies".
Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)
Focused on practical skills like "Visual Design," "Digital Media Marketing," and "Soft Skills for Tourism".
Summer Internships
Mandatory 60-hour engagements in industry or research labs to gain practical experience.
Online Courses
Students are encouraged to take MOOCs through platforms like SWAYAM.