Honours with Research
A FYUGP pathway requiring 177 credits, including a mandatory 12-credit research project or dissertation in the eighth semester.
Research & Innovation
Student Research Projects
Training Excellent Researchers & Knowledge Workers
Research-Integrated Learning
Inquiry, critical thinking, and innovation woven into undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
St. Xavier's College, Thumba, places a significant emphasis on research, explicitly stating its objective to train students to be excellent researchers and knowledge workers. This focus is primarily integrated into the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP), which offers a specific pathway for a Four-Year UG Degree (Honours with Research). To earn this degree, students must complete a total of 177 credits, which includes 12 credits dedicated to a mandatory research project or dissertation conducted in the eighth semester.
For a student to be eligible for the research pathway, they must achieve a CGPA of 7.5/10 (75%) or above after finishing their first six semesters. A relaxation of 0.5 in the CGPA is allowed for students belonging to SC/ST/OBC, differently-abled, and EWS categories. All research projects must be supervised by a faculty member who is either a university-approved research guide or qualified to be one. Research projects are also a standard component of postgraduate study, with both M.Sc. Physics and M.Com programmes requiring a project report in their final semester.
Key Pathways
Research at a Glance
Eligibility Criteria
CGPA of 7.5/10 (75%) or above after six semesters, with a 0.5 relaxation for SC/ST/OBC, differently-abled, and EWS categories.
Faculty Supervision
All projects must be supervised by a faculty member who is a university-approved research guide or qualified to be one.
Postgraduate Research
M.Sc. Physics and M.Com programmes require a project report in the final semester.
Student Support
Institutional Support for Student Research
- Students are encouraged to undertake supervised research projects, field studies, and experiential learning activities as part of their academic journey.
- Research projects, dissertations, and capstone studies form an integral component of eligible undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
- The institution promotes student participation in research exhibitions, seminars, conferences, and scholarly forums to showcase original work.
- Outstanding student researchers may be recognised through awards, certificates, scholarships, or other forms of academic appreciation.
- Collaborative research and publications involving faculty mentors and students are actively encouraged.
Governance
Research Committee
Research activities and development within the institution is guided by the college's Research Committee, detailed below.
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Ajith M Thomas | Convenor |
| Dr. (Fr) Shibu Joseph | Member |
| Dr. Priya P S | Member |
| Dr. Renju R Krishnan | Member |
| Dr. D Legio Meril | Member |
| Dr. Divya Thomas | Member |
| Dr. Sunil C Vattappalam | Member |
| Dr. Ansi Rahila | Member |
| Dr. Girilal M | Member |
Convenor
Dr. Ajith M Thomas
Member
Dr. (Fr) Shibu Joseph
Member
Dr. Priya P S
Member
Dr. Renju R Krishnan
Member
Dr. D Legio Meril
Member
Dr. Divya Thomas
Member
Dr. Sunil C Vattappalam
Member
Dr. Ansi Rahila
Member
Dr. Girilal M
Explore Research at SXC
Learn more about the Research & Development Cell and the institution's broader research ecosystem.