St. Xavier's College Mumbai

In India, every student of Commerce and Arts backgrounds dreams of getting into DU. But St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, is a strong contender and is often called Mumbai's SRCC. Offering academic excellence, vibrant extracurricular and top notch exposure, it rivals Delhi's best. Located near BSE and RBI, it provides students with prime financial and cultural access. Though its old building lacks AC but the campus infrastructure provides relief from Mumbai's heat, making it highly sought after.Read Full Review

Once you choose the course you want to pursue, the inevitable question that follows is, “where do you want to pursue it?” I was in the same dilemma 2 years back when I had decided to pursue Mass Media but had no clue which college in India would be the best for this course. My research included intense scouring of the internet and talking to people working in the media field. The name that kept repeating was St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai. I had seen its indo-gothic architecture, arches and majestic quad on my screen before in the innumerable films and ads that were shot in Xavier’s. I knew the famous alumni, but since I wasn’t a native of Mumbai, I didn’t know much else. On further research and consideration, Xavier’s became my top choice considering its location in Mumbai, the centre of the media and the high praise of it from the many media persons that I spoke to. Entering into my second year now, I’ve been a part of the college for slightly over a year and in this one year I’ve seen Xavier’s live up to the hype that surrounds it. Xavier’s believes in the practical application of everything that one learns in theory. With fests happening every other month, students are encouraged to be a part of the workforce, choosing to work in various departments ranging from performing arts to public relations and administration. The college offers the perfect balance of extracurricular and academics. In my year here, I’ve never felt overwhelmed by either. Under the New Education Policy, we are the first batch who got the opportunity to pursue a minor along with our major subject. The New Education Policy has also added certain electives, skills and ability enhancement courses. Thus, changing the curriculum. But it requires time adjusting to it, because we are the first batch functioning under this change. The college has tried its best to make the experience smooth and seamless. If you’re a student interested in pursuing mass media, be it advertising, journalism or film, Xavier’s is the perfect college for you as it offers great opportunities to hone your skills and pushes you to step out of your comfort zone to explore the media landscape on your own.Read Full Review

Honestly, going to Mumbai for my bachelor's was never the plan, nor was the course on my mind. I always wanted to go to the Delhi University. But its results come out late and I got in the first merit list of Xavier's. My college started in the first week of July. I knew that in a month, as I get my CUET result, I'll head to Delhi. But on the 3rd day of college, Anmol Gupte sir, the Director of Taare Zameen Par came for an interaction with us and I was amazed. In the period of one month, I started liking Xavier's and was quite settled, so I gave up on the idea of going to the Delhi University even after scoring really high marks. I think Xavier's teaches you how to live life and how to survive in the fast paced world. The city of Mumbai, especially teaches you how to catch a running train otherwise you will be late for your lecture. Xavier's as people say is a way of life. It teaches you to make a spot for yourself in the highly competitive world and regularly provides you with opportunities inside and outside the college to explore your interests and discover yourself. I think one should go to the St. Xavier's College if they want to know themselves. Before college you either have a lot of expectations or nothing at all but during college you will see a lot of changes in yourself and realize your interests and aspirations. Xavier's truly transforms oneself and I can proudly say that my one year at Xavier's has been amazing, I genuinely couldn't have asked for a better college.Read Full Review