HISTORY
St. Xavier's College, Ranchi, was started by the Ranchi Jesuit Society, on July 3, 1944. Ever since 1889 and pre-independece era, when many secondary schools were started in Ranchi, the Society felt the need of starting a College. Those days, for higher education, students had to go to Patna or to Kolkata. St. Xavier's College was started in 1944 and was then affiliated to Patna University; from 1950-1960 the college was under Bihar University and when the Ranchi University came into existence in 1960, the college was affiliated to Ranchi University. Since its inception, the College was rated as the best college and most sought after College after Science College, Patna.
St. Xavier's College is a premier institution of the State of Jharkhand, imparting quality education and has remained a center of excellence till this day. This is a minority educational institution. it has been accredited by NAAC with 4 star level in 1999 and B++ in 2006. The University Grant Commission conferred Autonomous status in 2005 and granted "College with Potential for Excellence" status in 2006.
VISION
The College draws its inspiration and vision from the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and particularly from the life of St. Ignatius of Loyala, the founder of the Society of Jesus in 1540 and from the life of St. Francis Xavier who established many educational institutions in India. The College is named after this great scholarly saint.
MISSION
St. Xavier's College, Ranchi is committed to impart higher education to tribal students of this area and particularly to the under privileged group. The College is also open to other deserving students.
OBJECTIVES
To translate the vision into action with our collaborations and lead our students to:
- Strive to produce intellectually, morally, socially and spiritually sound and committed men and women in the service of humanity and the nation.
- Empowering the less privileged students, particularly the tribal and poorer sections of the society.
MOTTO
The motto of this College is "Lucens et Ardens" which means, "Light and Warmth".
MANAGEMENT
The College is affiliated to Ranchi University.The College is having a Governing Body whose Chairman is the Provincial and the Principal is the Secretary of the College. After the college was granted Autonomous status, it has own Governing Board, Academic Council, Board of Studies and Finance Committee.
AFFILIATION
Although the College is affiliated to Ranchi University, the College is following the UGC Guidelines for Autonomous Colleges. The College offers undergraduate courses in B.A./B.Sc./B.Com, Vocational Courses and Self-financing courses under autonomous pattern. The College offers P.G. Course in English, Commerce and P.G. Diploma in Human Rights.
ADMISSION
Admission to all the courses is made on the basis of entrance test and interview. A student with 45% marks in Intermediate / +2 level is eligible to apply for a particular course. English and Hindi languages are used as the medium of instruction and examination. Fluency in both the languages is essential. It is a co-ed College, therefore, admission is open to both male and female students.
HOSTEL
Hostel accommodation is limited to the socially and economically underprivileged group. About 350 seats are available in the Hostel.
ATTENDANCE
As per the norms of the UGC and the College, 75% attendance of class room lectures delivered and practicals held is the requirement for admission to semester examination.
FREESHIP
Application for freeship is accepted after one is admitted to the College. Only those student are eligible whose parents' income is less than Rs. twenty thousand a year and have two children. It is granted from 2nd year on the basis of performance at College test and attendance.
SCHOLARSHIP & PRIZES
Scholarship at the College is distributed to those students who secure first position in College exams. This is given on the Annual Day.
LIBRARY & READING ROOM
There is a main library, Department libraries and Book Bank for poor students. More than one lakh books and important Journals are available. The Automation of the library is near completion. The reading room opens at 6.00 am - 4.30 p.m. on all working days and Sundays. About 100 students can sit and study. Newspapers and periodicals are also available for the students.
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