St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, Goa

St. Xavier's College is a private Catholic university college located in the town of Mapusa in the district of North Goa. It is the largest and oldest college in Goa, India. The college is accredited by the NAAC with a Grade "A", or CGPA 3.12 out of 4. History The college was among the first set up, in 1963, soon after the end of Portuguese rule in Goa in 1961. It was set up by a team of two Jesuit priests from Bombay (now Mumbai), and is currently administered by the Archdiocese of Goa Courses offered Undergraduate BSc – Biotechnology BSc – Computer Science BSc – Electronics BSc – Microbiology B.A. – Journalism Bachelor of Computer Applications Bachelor of Business Administrations B.A. – Mass Communication & Videography BSc – Botany, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics Bachelor of Business Administrations (Travel & Tourism) B.Com. – Accounting, Cost Management Accounting, Business Management, & Banking B.A. – Psychology / English / Hindi / Konkani / Marathi (6 units in each) B.A. – Economics / History / Sociology / Philosophy (3 units in each) Postgraduate M.A. – Clinical Psychology, Human Resource Management, Counseling Psychology M.Com. – Accounting and Finance, Business Management MSc – Physical Chemistry Achievements and Recognition St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa has received several academic and institutional recognitions since its establishment in 1963. The college is accredited with an “A” Grade (CGPA 3.12) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and has been designated a “College with Potential for Excellence” by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It has also been selected under the Star College Scheme of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. In terms of rankings, the college was placed in the Rank Band 201–300 in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings 2024, and was ranked 116th nationally in the India Today 2024 list for Commerce (B.Com/Accounting & Commerce). The institution has also been recognised for its excellence in sports. In 2023–24, it was declared the Best College in Sports by Goa University for the second consecutive year. Students such as Vinay Harji (TYBA) and Chanel Crizzle (FYBA) were named the Best Sportsman and Best Sportswoman of Goa University, respectively, while others secured victories in inter-collegiate tournaments, including hockey and powerlifting. Controversy On 22 January 2022, ABVP Goa protested at the college campus over non-installation of the student council for the year 2022-23 On 20 April 2025, a Nagpuri cultural event was held at the college which turned into a controversy after it was reported that attendees were consuming alcohol on campus, despite the event having prior approval from the college and guidelines prohibiting such activities. The event, organized by a Jharkhand-based group, was expected to attract a large crowd and promote Nagpuri music, dance, and traditions. However, videos circulating on social media showed violations of the college's rules, leading to criticism and a police complaint. Crowds were also reported to have gathered at the Mapusa Bus Stand, engaging in public drinking, further exacerbating the situation References