About St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa
St. Xavier’s College at Xaviernagar, Mapusa, is a Goa University affiliated college offering BA in 13 subjects, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA and an MA in Psychology.
St. Xavier’s College stands at Xaviernagar in Mapusa, the main town of Bardez taluka in North Goa, and is affiliated to Goa University. It has one of the widest BA subject choices in the state, including English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani, Portuguese, French, history, philosophy, psychology, political science, economics and sociology. The B.Sc covers physics, chemistry, botany, mathematics, microbiology, electronics and computer science, and Goa University also lists biotechnology and analytical chemistry here. The college runs a B.Com, a BBA and a BBA in Travel and Tourism, and is the Goa University centre for the MA in Psychology.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Arts | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Merit
Undergraduate admission is made online through the Goa Samarth eGov admission portal, which runs in rounds after the Class 12 (HSSC) results. Students from boards other than the Goa Board also need a provisional eligibility certificate from Goa University. Seats in each subject are filled on merit, with reservation as per Government of Goa rules.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Business Administration: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
- Bachelor of Commerce: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks and may ask for Mathematics or Accountancy
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Master of Arts: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; three- or four-year bachelor's degree; subject requirements vary (e.g. DU M.A. Economics needs Mathematics in Class 12 or 4 credits of Mathematics in the degree)
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Other colleges in Mapusa
Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre
Frequently asked questions
Which BA languages can I study at St. Xavier's Mapusa?
English, Hindi, Marathi, Konkani, Portuguese and French.
Does the college offer BBA?
Yes, a BBA and a BBA in Travel and Tourism.
Is there a postgraduate course?
Yes, Goa University lists it as the centre for the MA in Psychology.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- General Education Colleges - Goa University · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- List of Under-Graduate Government & Aided Programmes - Directorate of Higher Education, Goa · Government portal, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Bachelor's Programmes - Goa University · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Master's Programmes - Goa University · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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