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a month agoContributor-Level 9
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai BSc annual fee depends on the specific subject track you choose-
General BSc: Starts at INR 42,190.
BSc IT: INR 65,000 for the first year.
BSc Data Science/Biotechnology: INR 1,20,000- 1,25,000.
The given fees cover tuition and basic campus facilities for your BSc. Additional charges apply for hostel, mess, etc., as per service availed.
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a month agoContributor-Level 9
The BSc programme at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai offers full scholarship for BSc students whose family income is below INR 2.5 Lakhs. Those whose family income exceeds this limit can still apply for a "Freeship", which ensures that all SC students at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai receive some financial relief regardless of income.
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a month agoContributor-Level 9
To ensure transparency in scholarship allotment, St. Xavier's College Mumbai requires:
Caste certificate
Income certificate
Non-creamy layer certificate
These certificates apply for NT, VJ, SBC, ST, and OBC students. It is mandatory for the verification of the eligibility criteria as per government regulations and enables students to qualify for the financial aid based on the actual eligibility criteria.
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a month agoContributor-Level 9
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai has a better reputation for placement of undergraduate students and top corporate recruitment, with a higher median salary of INR 6 LPA for UG courses. Both colleges are reputable, with St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, having a more prestigious brand, and K J Somaiya College maintaining high standards for industry-oriented professional courses like BSc IT.
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a month agoContributor-Level 9
Both St. Xavier's College, Mumbai and Ramnarain Ruia College are top-tier choices for science. Let's analyse both on:
Style of Learning: Ruia is famous for being very strong in pure Science subjects like Biology and Physics. Xavier's is better if you want a mix of subjects, for example, a Science student at Xavier's can often pick extra classes in Arts or Management.
Helping Others: Every student at Xavier's must do social work (like helping at NGOs) to graduate, which helps you grow as a person, not just a student.
Personality Development: While Ruia is great for studies, many students feel Xavier's offers more extra activities and fests
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a month agoContributor-Level 9
Let us analyze BSc at St. Xavier's College, Mumbai to Mithibai or KC College on below basis:
Focus of Study: St. Xavier's (SXC) focuses more on research and deep academic learning. Mithibai and KC are also great but are often seen as better for connecting students with jobs and companies.
The Rules & Lessons: Xavier's is "Autonomous," which means they make their own rules and keep their lessons updated with the latest trends (like the NEP system).
Getting In: It is very hard to get a seat at Xavier's because they usually ask for very high marks in your previous exams.
The Vibe: Xavier's has a very famous, historic campus with a mix of stud
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a month agoContributor-Level 9
St. Xavier's has transitioned to a Multidisciplinary Framework. The BSc syllabus is divided into several specific credit-earning categories:
Major (Core): The primary subject of study (e.g., Physics, Zoology, Microbiology). This forms the maximum portion of the credits.
Minor: A secondary subject to add more value to your degree. For example, a Geology Major can take a Minor in Chemistry.
Open Electives (OE): This is where "well-rounded" learning happens. Science students can pick credits from the Arts or Commerce streams, such as Psychology, Economics, or Political Science.
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a month agoContributor-Level 9
St. Xavier's College Mumbai follows Multiple Entry and Exit System (MEES), allowing students flexibility in how long they study:
3-Year BSc Degree: Students who complete 132 credits over six semesters receive a standard Bachelor's degree.
4-Year BSc (Honours): Students can opt for a fourth year (total course duration: 8 semesters) to earn an Honours degree.
4-Year BSc (Honours with Research): Specifically for high scorers. The 4th year focuses on a Research Dissertation and advanced seminars.
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a month agoContributor-Level 9
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai is an autonomous college (re-accredited with an 'A+' grade by NAAC), and does not follow the standard University of Mumbai syllabus.
Dynamic Syllabus: The Board of Studies updates the BSc curriculum annually to include emerging fields like Genomics, Data Science, or Environmental Ethics.
Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA): Evaluation isn't just one big exam. It includes 20-30% internal marking through presentations, viva-voce, and innovative projects.
Streamlined Timeline: Autonomy allows the college to conduct exams and declare results faster than the general university, aiding students in timely post
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a month agoContributor-Level 9
Yes! St. Xavier's College, Mumbai offers a specialised BSc Economics (Honours) programme. To be eligible for this specific BSc course, students must have completed their Class 12 with Mathematics as a core subject with a minimum of 60% maks. BSc Economics at St. Xavier's College is a very popular course, so just meeting the minimum criteria is not sufficient; you must have scored high percentages to make it to the merit list.
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