Established 1964
From a junior college for boys to a co-educational postgraduate institution serving coastal Kerala.
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Heritage, campus, programmes, and Jesuit mission along the Thiruvananthapuram coast
Overview
Heritage, campus, programmes, and Jesuit mission along the Thiruvananthapuram coast
St. Xavier's College, Thumba, is a premier centre of higher learning situated along the coastal belt of Thiruvananthapuram.
Established in 1964 as a junior college for boys, it was originally part of the Loyola Institutions at Sreekariyam before shifting to its current 35-acre site in 1965. The college redefined its mission in 1977 by becoming co-educational and was later elevated to a postgraduate institution in 2005.
Key Highlights
35-Acre Campus
A holistic learning environment nurturing intellect and character along the Thiruvananthapuram coast.
NAAC 'A' Grade
Re-accredited with CGPA 3.22 in the third cycle in June 2019.
Jesuit Heritage
A Christian Minority Institution affiliated with the University of Kerala, part of a global network of over 150 Jesuit colleges.
Section 01
Institutional Identity and Values
Jesuit Heritage
The college is a Christian Minority Institution affiliated with the University of Kerala and is managed by the Jesuits of the Kerala Province. It is part of a global network of over 150 Jesuit colleges and universities.
Vision and Mission
Its vision is to create a "knowledge society with compassion, equity and justice." The institution is guided by the Jesuit ideal of "Magis"—the pursuit of "something greater"—and its motto, "Asatho Ma Sadgamaya."
Social Commitment
A core objective of the college is to provide quality higher education to marginalized communities, particularly the fisherfolk of the coastal region.
Accreditation
The college was re-accredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade (CGPA 3.22) in its third cycle in June 2019.
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Campus and Infrastructure
The campus spans 35 acres and is designed to support a holistic vision of education that nurtures both intellect and character.
Academic Blocks
12 academic and administrative blocks.
Sports Facilities
A sprawling campus that includes the SXC-KCA International Cricket Stadium, a football ground, and a badminton indoor stadium.
Specialized Labs
Science laboratories, a Media Lab, and a Computer Lab.
Amenities
A Women's Hostel, a Women's Amenity Centre, a counselling centre, and a dedicated college bus service.
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Academic Programmes
The college offers a diverse range of programmes across Commerce, Arts, and Sciences.
Undergraduate
Nine undergraduate programmes, including traditional and new-generation courses.
Postgraduate
Two postgraduate programmes available.
FYUGP System
The Four-Year Undergraduate Programme offers students multiple pathways: a three-year UG degree, a four-year Honours degree, or a four-year Honours with Research degree.
Section 04
Patronage and Leadership
Patron Saint
The college is named after its patron, St. Francis Xavier, a pioneer missionary who traveled the southern coasts of Kerala in the 1540s.
Current Leadership
Under the leadership of Rector and Manager Dr. (Fr) Sunny Jose SJ and Principal Prof. Dr. Thomas Scaria, the institution continues to emphasize the development of "Men and Women for others."