About Us

About the College

Celebrating its legacy of women empowerment for six decades, St. Xavier’s College for Women (Autonomous), Aluva, adorns a unique status among higher education institutions of Kerala. The college functions under the management of the Congregation of Teresian Carmelites (CTC), holding steadfast to its motto “on the path of Knowledge, love and service.”
St. Xavier’s College for Women was founded in 1964 by luminaries Rev. Mother Mary Magdaline CTC, Rev. Msgr. Augustine Maveli and Rev. Mother Isabel CTC.

A humble endeavour that began with four Pre-degree batches of 238 students and 22 faculty, today the institution offers 17 Undergraduate, 7 Postgraduate and 3 Research programs along with a number of add-on and certificate courses. St. Xavier’s College scored a landmark achievement when it became the first college in the state to attain a CGPA of 3.68 in the
fifth cycle of NAAC accreditation in 2022. This race towards excellence pinnacled with the attainment of the coveted autonomous status in 2024.

Nestled on the pristine banks of Periyar and flanked on all sides by prestigious institutions, the college is located in the heart of Aluva, the head of the metro rail system, accessible via land, rail or even air. An important educational hub in the state, Aluva is populated by many other educational institutions and centres of historical significance. Its dedicated service and committed interaction with the community has made St. Xavier’s College the Kohinoor on the crown of Aluva. Raising strong womenfolk and placing them in all arenas, the Xaverian sorority takes long, confident strides towards an equitable, sustainable future.

The history of St. Xavier’s College for Women is the story of struggles, sacrifices, determination and enthusiasm. The glorious history uphold the far-sighted vision of our Founders: Rev. Mother Mary Magdaline CTC, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Augustine Maveli, and Rev. Mother Isabel CTC. The harmonious effort of management, teachers, non- teaching staff, students and its
stakeholders accomplish the noble ideals of CTC’s Foundress Mother Eliswa and Heavenly Patron St. Francis Xavier.

St. Xavier’s College for Women, Aluva aims at the formation and upliftment of young women enabling them to live a richer life, fulfilling their individual and social responsibilities. Every young woman with a receptive mind finds her life in the campus a rewarding and stimulating experience. Our young scholars, singers, dancers, artists, and sports stars
have upheld the name and fame of the college by their meritorious achievements all through years.