St. Xavier's College, Ahmedabad

St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, established in 1955, offers programmes in Arts-Humanities, Sciences, Computer Sciences and Commerce. Being one of the first colleges in the state of Gujarat to have been accredited by NAAC in the year 2001 with five been accredited by NAAC in the year 2001 with five stars, it has thereafter been an impetus to maintain a continuum of quality education and grow with every accreditation and the Autonomy status. The academic autonomy has allowed the institution to foray into higher realms of education. To provide access to excellence in academics, research and service learning to all strata of society with special attention to marginalized groups, discriminated people, and victims of social and economic disparity. To provide students access to a variety of disciplines so that education is inter- and multi-disciplinary and leads to holistic development. To create opportunities for self-learning, creativity and innovation. To provide special academic and personal attention to disadvantaged and differently-abled students. To promote gender sensitivity and equality. To develop a scientific temper and encourage the staff and students to engage in research work. Provide students the means to understand and live in a digitalized world which takes care of Nanoscience and Big Data. To foster an experience of urban and rural extension work so that students are inspired to look for better opportunities for all. To foster collaborations with other educational institutes and industries. To provide opportunities to enhance the employability of the students and their entrepreneurial capacities. St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad, established in 1955, offers programmes in Arts-Humanities, Sciences, Computer Sciences and Commerce. Being one of the first colleges in the state of Gujarat to have been accredited by NAAC in the year 2001 with five stars, it has thereafter been an impetus to maintain a continuum of quality education and grow with every accreditation and the Autonomy status. The academic autonomy has allowed the institution to foray into higher realms of education. With its Ignatian pedagogical paradigm that encompasses the three elements of experience, reflection and action, a holistic view of the world is pronounced. The ethos and energy of the institution is due to its values, inclusiveness, equity and diverse cultures. The college has been ranked in the top colleges by GSIRF, NIRF, the India Today and The Week Surveys of Best Colleges. Xavier’s is not just a college, it is a way of life.