St. Xavier's College

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE

THUMBA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Students collaborating on campus at St. Xavier's College, Thumba

Admissions

Online Admission Procedures

University-Guided Admissions with Digital-First Academic Integration

General Admission Criteria

Conducted in accordance with University of Kerala notifications, UGC guidelines, and government reservation policy.

Admissions to St. Xavier's College, Thumba, are conducted in strict accordance with the criteria and notifications issued by the University of Kerala. The college ensures all procedures align with the guidelines and norms issued by the UGC and other statutory bodies, while also adhering to the government's reservation policy.

Guidelines

Admissions are conducted based on the criteria notified by the University of Kerala, adhering to guidelines issued by the UGC and other statutory bodies.

Reservation Policy

The institution follows the government's reservation policy as updated from time to time.

Library Membership

At the time of admission, students are issued a Library Membership Form which grants them access to facilities throughout their course of study.

Digital Registration

Digital & Administrative Requirements

To facilitate a modern, digital-first academic record, the college requires several mandatory registrations during the admission process:

APAAR ID

Every student is required to create an Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID, which is generated by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)

In line with UGC regulations, the college utilizes the DIGILOCKER facility for the digital storage and accumulation of academic credits via the ABC facility. Dr. (Fr.) Shibu Joseph serves as the designated NAD/ABC Nodal Officer to assist students with these digital registrations.

Admission Committee

The process is overseen by a formal Admission Committee, which includes the Principal, Bursar, Vice Principals, Heads of Departments, and the PG Coordinator.

Oversight

Admission Committee

  • Principal

    Prof. Thomas Scaria

  • Bursar

    Dr. (Fr.) Biju Joy

  • Vice Principal

    S/Lt Rajesh M

  • Vice Principal

    Dr. Renuka O

  • Admission Officer

    Dr. (Fr.) Shibu Joseph

  • PG Co-ordinator

    Dr. Shijumon K J

  • Members

    Heads of the Departments

  • Office Superintendent

    Mr Sheen Jose T

  • Administrative Staff

    Mr Reuben S L

Programmes

Programme Pathways

The institution offers nine undergraduate programmes and two postgraduate programmes. Under the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) framework, students can navigate different entry and exit points:

Honours with Research

Admissions to the 4th year of this specific degree pathway commence only after the Semester VI results are officially declared.

PG Programmes

M.Sc. Physics and M.Com (Finance) are available, with the duration of the programme (one or two years) depending on whether the student previously completed a three-year or four-year UG degree.

Post-Admission

Fees and Post-Admission Integration

Fee Structure

Tuition and other fees are collected either in a single installment at the beginning of the year or in two installments per semester. Specific payment details and deadlines are communicated via the College Notice Board.

Library Automation

At the time of admission, students receive a Library Membership Form. This allows them to be registered in the library's automated system, which utilizes KOHA software to regulate circulation and access to e-resources.

Caution Deposit

Students are required to remit a caution deposit (ranging from ₹360 to ₹600 depending on the course), which is refundable upon completion or discontinuation of the course, provided the original receipt is produced.

Application Portal

While admissions are based on university notifications, the specific URL for an online application portal is not listed in the institutional handbook. Visit the official college website for direct access to the application portal.

www.sxcthumba.ac.in