St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai
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| Motto |
Veritate Lumen et Vita Light & Life through Truth |
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| Established | 1923 |
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Religious affiliation
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Jesuit (Roman Catholic) |
| Rector | Dr.Danis Ponniah, S.J. |
| Principal | Dr. Gilburt Camillus, S.J. |
| Location | Palayamkottai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Campus | 58 acres |
| Affiliations | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University |
| Website | txavierstn.edu.in |
St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai, is a Jesuit college of arts and science affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu, India. The school was founded in 1923 by Jesuit Fr. Jerome D'Souza (1897–1977).
The Bachelor of Arts degree (BA) is offered in English and economics, besides a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom). The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is offered in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, botany, and zoology. The Master of Arts (MA) is offered in Tamil and folklore and communication, along with the Master of Commerce (MCom). The Master of Science (MSc) is offered in mathematics, botany, and zoology. Part-time and full-time programmes award the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Tamil, mathematics, and zoology. The doctorate (PhD) is offered in Tamil, English, folklore and communication, commerce, mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, botany, and zoology.
Sciencia Acta Xaveriana (SAX) is an international research journal of basic and applied sciences which publishes original research papers, review articles, book reviews, and dissertation abstracts in the various areas of science. It has been published twice annually since 2010.
The College has an active Alumni Association. One of its projects is the medical service extended to the students, the teaching community of the college, and the public in the area. It offers blood analysis and other tests like electrocardiogram (ECG) at a reduced price.
Prominent alumni
Coordinates: 8°43′4.87″N 77°44′19.57″E / 8.7180194°N 77.7387694°E
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