Three - Year UG Degree
Students can exit after three years (6 semesters) upon securing a minimum of 133 credits.
Admission Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
Admission Requirements for UG & PG Programmes
General Admission Policy
All admissions follow University of Kerala notifications, UGC guidelines, and the Government of Kerala's reservation policy.
Admissions to all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are conducted in strict accordance with the criteria and notifications issued by the University of Kerala. The college adheres to the guidelines and norms established by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and follows the Government of Kerala's reservation policy for all admissions.
FYUGP Framework
Undergraduate (UG) Programmes
St. Xavier's offers nine undergraduate programmes under the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) framework. The eligibility for progression and degree awarding is based on the following pathways:
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.
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.
Eligibility for "Honours with Research" Pathway
Students wishing to opt for the "Honours with Research" stream in their fourth year must meet the following institutional and academic benchmarks:
Institutional Continuity
The student must have satisfactorily finished all courses up to the sixth semester within the same institution.
Academic Merit
A minimum CGPA of 7.5/10 (equivalent to 75% marks and above) after the first six semesters is required.
Relaxation Policy
In compliance with UGC norms, a relaxation of 0.5 in the CGPA (i.e., 7.0/10) is allowed for students belonging to the following categories:
- SC/ST
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)
- Differently Abled
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Seat Allotment
The number of seats 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.
Advanced Degrees
Postgraduate (PG) Programmes
The college offers two postgraduate programmes: M.Sc. Physics and M.Com (Finance). The eligibility duration is directly linked to the student's previous UG pathway:
One-Year PG
Available to students who have completed a four-year UG Honours programme at the institution.
Two-Year PG
Mandatory for students who exit after a three-year UG degree.
Digital Registration
Mandatory Digital Requirements
As part of the modern admission process, every student is required to complete the following registrations to facilitate credit management.
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.
Admissions Oversight
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.