St. Xavier’s College, Palayamkottai, is delighted to announce that the University Grants Commission (UGC) has granted a 10-year extension of autonomy for the period 2024–2034. | The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has accredited our College at "A++" Grade with a CGPA of 3.66 out of 4 on a seven point scale. | | St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai, has secured the 36th position in the NIRF 2024 rankings, reaffirming its commitment to excellence in higher education. Known for its outstanding academic programs, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and holistic student development, St. Xavier's College continues to be a top choice for students seeking quality education in India. All the best.

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St. Xavier’s College, a sylvan historian narrating a sublime tale of human excellence,endurance and commitment, was established at Palayamkottai in 1923 by Jesuit Fathers with an aim of empowering the marginalized youth of the southern districts of Tamil Nadu with proper education and preparing them for a happy, healthy and harmonious life. The Motto of the collegeis Veritate Lumen et Vita (Light and Life through Truth). It is a grant–in–aid institution recognized by the UGC Act under sections 2(f) and 12(B). The Madras University recognized St. Xavier’s College as the First Grade College in 1925 on the basis of its academic achievement. The college was affiliated to the Madurai Kamaraj University in 1966. In recognition of its service and excellence, the college was granted autonomy in 1987. The college was affiliated to the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in 1990. The UGC conferred the status of College with Potential for Excellence on St. Xavier’s College in September 2004 and extended the status in 2010 and 2014. The Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, selected St. Xavier’s College under “Star College Scheme” in 2014 and for the second time in 2017.

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103rdACADEMIC YEAR

2025 - 2026

CONGRAGULATIONS !

🩸ST. XAVIER’S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), PALAYAMKOTTAI

Honored as the Best College for Blood Donation

(By the Government of Tamil Nadu)

Dr. Prince, Coordinator of the Blood Donation Club (BDC)and Red Ribbon Club (RRC), received the award on behalf of the institution. His dedicated leadership and tireless efforts were instrumental in coordinating the successful blood donation drives conducted throughout the year.

சாகித்திய அகாதமி விருது

The Sahitya Akademi Award

Dr. P. Vimala, M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., NET.

Dept - Tamil | Assistant Professor

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Rev. Dr. S. Ignacimuthu, S.J.,

Rector of St. Xavier’s Institutions

I am delighted to connect with you and all through this little note of mine. At the outset, let me congratulate you for having joined the family of Xaverians at Palayamkottai.

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Rev. Fr. Dr. S. Lazar, S.J.

Secretary

The aim of a higher education institution is to help the students perform three important things: Producing beautiful things, Thinking new thoughts and Being good.

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Rev. Fr. Dr. Godwin Rufus, S.J.,

Principal

St. Xavier’s College, a sylvan historian narrating a sublime tale of human excellence, endurance and commitment, was established at Palayamkottai in 1923 by Jesuit Fathers with an aim of empowering the marginalized youth of the southern districts of Tamil Nadu

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26th March 2026
SXC |103rdStudent Council Valediction 2025-26

27th March 2026
SXC |103rdCollege Day Celebration 2026

25th March 2026
SXC | Service Organization Valedictory Function - Shift II 2026

25th March 2026
SXC | Service Organization Valedictory Function - Shift I 2026

19th & 22nd March 2026
DEPT OF PHYSICAL EDU|3rd Xaverian International FIDE Rating Open Chess Tournament

07th March 2026
SXC |International Women's Day Celebration 2026

05th & 06th March 2026
SXC | Data Science - ICRTDS@26

28 Feb 2026
SXC | Graduation Ceremony 2026

26 & 27 Feb 2026
SXC (Hybrid Mode) | Research Department of English | A Two-Day International Conference

25 & 26 th Feb 2026
Department of Zoology | International workshop on | BIOSTATISTICS SOFTWARE AND AI TOOLS FOR LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH

24th Feb 2026
தமிழ்த்துறை - தேசியக் கருத்தரங்கம்| தமிழ் இலக்கியங்களில் மரபும் மாற்றமும்

19 Feb 2026
SXC | Dept. of Botany - People and Plants: Profitable Cultivation of Indian Medicinal Plants for Sustainable Development

13 Feb 2026
SXC | Dept. of Chemistry - ICCEESD-2K26

27th & 28th JAN 2026
Dept of Mathematics |International Conference on Graph Theory and Applications (ICGTA-2026)

30th Jan 2026 - Deadline
SXC _ Xaverian Open Tennis Tournament 2026

26th JAN 2026
SXC | Alumni Association Meeting - 2026

23rd JAN2026
Dept of BBA | Workshop - 2026 " Mastering interview for industry 5.0"

23rd JAN2026
Dept of Zoology | ZOOFEST - 2026

13th Jan 2026
SXC Pongal| பொங்கல் விழா 2026

06th Jan 2025
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS - MATH EXPO 2026

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