Established in the year 1869, St. Xaviers College was founded by St. Francis Xavier. The college is known for its academic excellence and for its outstanding activities. The college is known for nurturing its students into strong individuals.

USP of the college:
The fact that Xaviers is a brand name by itself is enough to attract people all over the country to the college. Besides this, the college is known for its extravagant inter-collegiate festival `Malhar` which is held in the month of August. The college is probably one of those few colleges in Mumbai that boasts of a beautiful campus. The architecture of the college is Indo-Gothic in nature.

Streams:
Though the college is best known for its Arts stream, it includes other streams such as science stream, mass media and management studies.

Last-year cut-off:
Arts: 82.5%
Science: 82%

No. Of seats:
Arts- 330, Science- 330.

Quota:
The College offers 50% quota for Christians.

Availability of hostel facilities:
The capacity of the hostel is 60 students. However only senior students can avail of this facility.

Other institutes
Xaviers campus also boasts of premium institutes such as:
Xaviers Institute of Management Research: The institute offers its students courses on Management. These courses are designed to make managers of global standards. The vision of the institute is to become one of the premium global management institutes.
Eligibility: Graduation in any stream.
For details: www.ximr.com

Xaviers Institute of Counselling: Founded in the year 1972, the institute nurtures its students so as to meet the growing need for Professionals in the Helping Professions.
Eligibility: Not mentioned
For details: www.xaviers.edu

Xaviers Institute of Communications: The institute was found in the year 1969. XIC is one of the largest non-governmental media institute in Asia. The institute offers professional courses in mass media. Ranging from courses on corporate communications to journalism, advertising and digital technology, XIC offers certificate, diploma and distance education courses.
Eligibility: a) For Certificate courses: under-graduates/graduates b) For Diploma, Distance courses: graduation
For details: www.xic.org

Heras Institute of Indian History and Culture: The institute was founded in the year 1926. The institute aims at promoting Historical and Cultural research in India.
Eligibility: Not mentioned
For details: www.xaviers.edu

Famous Alumni:
Xaviers has been known for producing some eminent personalities such as:
Anil Kapoor (actor)
Shabana Azmi (actor)
Gerson Da Cunha (advertising professional)
Alque Padamshee (advertising professional and playwright)
Sunil Gavaskar (cricketer)
Rajdeep Sardesai (journalist)

Contact Address:
St. Xaviers College, 5, Mahanagarpalika Marg, Dhobi Talao, Mumbai- 400001 Tel. no: 022-22620661/2/5 Website: www.xaviers.edu