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.

The journey from then till date is the benefaction of committed leaders and educational initiatives.

2023
2023

Dr. (Fr.) Vinayak Jadav SJ has been entrusted to lead as Principal.

2020
2020

GSIRF ranks SXCA as the best college (5 Stars) in the state and NIRF ranks us at 59th position. The college is ranked in the Top 50 colleges in Arts, Science and BCA in both the India Today and The Week Surveys of Best Education institutes.

2019
2019
Dr. (Fr.) Lancelot D’Cruz SJ has been entrusted to lead as Principal.
2019
2019
GSIRF ranks SXCA as the best college (5 Stars) in the state of Gujarat and NIRF ranks us at 56th position.
2016
2016
DBT awards FIST Grant to SXCA, which has enhanced Research.
2015
2015
UGC grants CPE –III to SXCA.
2014
2014
St Xavier’s College is conferred Autonomous status by UGC.
2013
2013
NAAC reaccredits SXCA with A grade (3.41 CGPA).
2013
2013

SXCA obtains NOC from Govt. of Gujarat and Gujarat University to become an Autonomous College. SXCA applies for Autonomy to UGC.

2012
2012
Fr. Robert Arockiasamy SJ was entrusted to lead as the Principal.
2009
2009
DBT awards SXCA the ‘Star College Scheme’.
2008-2012
2008-2012
Fr. Vincent Braganza SJ was entrusted to lead as the Principal.
2007
2007
NAAC reaccredits SXCA with A+.
2006
2006
UGC recognizes SXCA as a College with Potential for Excellence.
2001
2001
NAAC accredits SXCA with 5 stars.
1996-2008
1996-2008
Fr. Francis Parmar SJ was entrusted to lead as the Principal.
1995-1996
1995-1996
Fr. Vincent Saldanha SJ was appointed the Acting Principal.
1970-1980
1970-1980
Fr. Francis Braganza SJ was entrusted to lead as the Principal.
1962
1962
The Sisters of Carmelites of Charity inaugurated the St Xavier’s Ladies Hostel.
1959
1959
Bro. Augustus Lobo SJ founded the Social Service League, which was absorbed into the National Service Scheme.
1957
1957
St Xavier’s College was officially inaugurated on 5th October 1957 by Shri Morarji Desai, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry.
1956
1956
Fr. Herbert de Souza SJ was entrusted to lead as the Principal.
1955
1955
The College began functioning on 20th June 1955.