St. Xavier’s College, affiliated to the University of Kerala is established and maintained by the Jesuits of Kerala Province. At its inception in 1964, it was a Junior College for boys and was part of the Loyola Institutions at Sreekariyam. In 1965 the College was shifted to the present site, about 4 kilometers west of Kazhakuttom. It was upgraded and made co-educational in 1977. It was raised to a Post Graduate College in 2005. It imparts quality education in Commerce, Arts and Sciences, to boys and girls, especially of the marginalized communities, making them intellectually alert, spiritually firm, morally sound, religiously tolerant and socially committed men and women.
Multi-Media Room (MMR):
The Multi-Media Room (MMR) is a centralized facility for Multimedia-based instructions and presentations for our staff and students. It has a seating capacity of 120.
First Aid Centres:Basic first aid is available with the College General Office. The College General Office personnel will facilitate the calling of a doctor in case of an emergency or the person concerned can be immediately taken to the nearby Fatima Hospital, Thumba.
College Canteen: College Canteen has a large spacious area, with a view of greenery and a variety of refreshments and meals available. It is a place on the campus not only for refreshment but also for student bonding, discussions and even for working on assignments and projects.
Library : The Library provides print and electronic resources for all academic and related activities of the students and staff. The library has a collection of 27,178 books and 40 journals. Over 200 Educational CDs on different subjects are available for student use.
Hostel Facility
St. Xavier’s College Ladies Hostel:
The campus hostel is only for female students of the college. Constructed with the help of UGC and Kerala Jesuit Society the hostel has a capacity to accommodate 60 students with three occupants in a room. Applications are accepted only after admission to the College has been secured. The College Principal is the overall in-charge of the Hostel. However, sisters of St. Gerome are entrusted with the administration of the hostel with Fr. Pious Vachaparambil acting as the director. Sr. Kocuthresia is the warden and Sr. Shincy is the assistant warden.
Scholarship Facility
Government Scholarships
1.Post-Matric scholarship
2.Higher Education Scholarship
3.Central Sector Scholarship
4.State Merit Scholarship
5.Hindi Scholarship
6.Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship
7.Blind/PH Scholarship
8.CH Muhammedkoya Scholarship
9.Single Girl-child Scholarship for P G students
10.University Merit Scholarship - Based on Marks in the previous examination
College Scholarships
1 Nepones Mary Scholarship I
2 Nepones Mary Scholarship II
3 Mrs. Elizabeth Vattakunnel Scholarship
4 M. P. D'Cruz Scholarship
5 P T A Scholarships
6 Management Scholarships (7nos)
7.Staff Welfare Awards(9 No.s)
8.Endowments (5 No.s)
9. Scholarships instituted by individuals and agencies (30 No.s)