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St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering offers several scholarships to support students financially:

• St. Xavier's Merit Scholarship: Awarded to eligible students based on their performance in the St. Xavier's Merit Scholarship Exam (SXMSE) and their +2 marks. The scholarship amount is determined by a specific scoring formula.

• Government Scholarships:

  • Adi-Dravidar Welfare Scholarship: For students from scheduled castes, scheduled tribes, and other eligible communities in Tamil Nadu, based on financial need.
  • Backward Class Welfare Scholarship: For students from backward and most backward classes in Tamil Nadu, also based on financial need.
  • National Scholarship: For minority students, including pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-cum-means scholarships.
  • Tamil Nadu Educational Trust Scholarship: Awarded to meritorious students by the Tamil Nadu Educational Trust.
  • Ministry of Labour Scholarships: For children of beedi workers, sanctioned by the Assistant Welfare Commissioner, Government of India.
  • National Handicapped Finance and Development Corporation (NHFDC) Scholarships: For the empowerment of persons with disabilities.
  • Free Seats for Poor Students: The college offers 50 scholarships annually to poor but meritorious students, assisting with a subsidy to pay the fee for the free seat category during their course of study.
  • Pragathi Scholarship: For female candidates admitted in the first year of the degree program.
  • SAKSHAM Scholarship: For differently-abled students with more than 40% disability, applicable only for first-year degree programs.
  • First Graduate Scholarship: Launched by the Government of Tamil Nadu for students selected through the counseling category, not applicable for management quota students.

• Other Scholarships:

  • Railway Department Scholarship
  • Postal and Telecommunication Department Scholarship
  • Tamil Nadu Police Department Scholarship
  • Indian Rare Earths Limited Scholarship
  • Social Welfare and Nutritious Meal Department Scholarship for Rehabilitation of the Disabled
  • Travancore Titanium Products Ltd. Scholarship

For detailed information on eligibility criteria and application procedures, students are encouraged to visit the college's official scholarship page.

Hi. St Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering has all the requisite infrastructural facilities as per the stipulation of the government to impart technical education of the highest standard. All the departments have updated and well-equipped laboratories.

College  classrooms are fully furnished with state-of-the-art technology. The spacious, airy and comfortable classrooms enriches the learning environment for the students. Every classroom has WiFi connectivity and ergonomically designed age-appropriate furniture.

 CollegeCampus consists of more than 1000 high end Computers operating with Microsoft Windows and Linux. All the computers are networked with high-speed (100/1000 Mbps) Ethernet/OFC/Wi-Fi connectivity.

The Central Library of the college has kept pace with emerging challenges, perhaps one of the best technical libraries in the region. The state of the art library stretches over 18,000 square meters; the library has in its collection more than 29,809 volumes with 9237 titles on Engineering, Management and Humanities and subscribes to 110 technical journals, 664 online journals and 4 online databases.

St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering hostel is established to provide residential facilities with homely atmosphere for the deserving students studying in the institutions managed by college management. 

The College has a spacious Food Court. It has properly maintained dining hall as well as kitchen. The Food Court provides refreshments and meals at affordable prices to the students and staff. It helps the day scholars commuting long distance to have their food. Thanks

St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities and clubs to enhance student engagement. These include Technical, Cultural, and Social Service clubs. The college hosts various activities such as:

Annual fest and cultural events

Technical club activities

Sports days and competitions

Internship programs

Industrial visits

Student community events

The college also supports professional bodies like IEEE, IET, ACM, CSI, IEI, and ISTE. Additionally, they have specialised clubs like the Green9 EnSAv Club and SAE, which provide students opportunities for holistic development beyond academic curriculum. These activities aim to foster creativity, technical skills, and overall personality growth for students.

Yes, St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering has a robust Training and Placement Cell (TPC) with comprehensive facilities and services. The placement cell is located in the Bishop Leon Memorial Block and features a state-of-the-art conference hall, placement office, two group discussion halls, and eight interview panel rooms. The cell provides regular internal and external training, with dedicated trainers for soft skills, coding skills, and quantitative aptitude. They conduct "TechMindz" competitions, offer credit courses, and maintain strong industry connections to support student placements. The placement cell aims to prepare students for job market opportunities and has successfully placed students in companies like Infosys, TCS, Wipro, and other leading organizations

Hi. The Training and Placement Cell provides regular internal and external training with the objective that the students get ready for the new-fangled opportunities in the job market. The TPC has two soft-skills trainers, five coding skills trainers and one quantitative aptitude trainer.  From the 3rd sem to the 7th sem, 10% of the total academic schedule is allotted for placement training.

The highest package of St Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering is Rs 8.4 LPA and the average salary is Rs 2.84 LPA. For detailed placement records years, you can see the college website. The top recruiters at this college were Tactii, IBM, Accenture, TCS,   IET, HR Block, etc. Thanks.

B.E./B.Tech at St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering is considered a great choice for several reasons:

1. Reputation and Accreditation: The college is well-known for its strong academic track record and is affiliated with a reputed university, ensuring quality education. The programs are also accredited by relevant authorities, which enhances the value of your degree.

2. Experienced Faculty: St. Xavier's boasts a team of highly qualified and experienced faculty members who are dedicated to providing students with a thorough understanding of engineering concepts.

3. Industry-Oriented Curriculum: The college's B.E./B.Tech programs are designed to equip students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, making them industry-ready. Students get exposure to current technologies and trends.

4. Infrastructure: The campus is equipped with modern facilities, including labs, workshops, and libraries, to support students' academic and research interests.

5. Placement Opportunities: St. Xavier's has strong placement support with collaborations and tie-ups with leading companies, offering students the chance to start their careers with top organizations.

6. Holistic Development: The college offers various extracurricular activities, including clubs, seminars, and internships, to promote overall personality development alongside academic learning.

Hi. UG Admission at St Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering :
BE the First Year
Being a minority institute, the institute is eligible to fill up to 50% of seats as management quota of the total intake for each UG programme through Anna University Tirunelveli Self-financing Engineering Colleges Management Association. The remaining 50% of the total seats will be filled through single-window counselling by the Tamil Nadu government.
In addition to the management seat, the institute can fill up 5% of the total approved intake under the fee waiver scheme if all counselling seats get filled up for the respective program. Those beneficiary students will be selected from those candidates
registered for counselling whose parents earn less than Rs. 6 Lakhs per annum.
Eligibility:
According to DOTE All students who have passed higher secondary or its equivalent with mathematics, physics and chemistry as subjects with 45% ( 40% for reserved category) in the final higher secondary public examination are eligible for studying B.E. and B.Tech. 

Thanks

The selection criteria for the B.E./B.Tech course at St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering typically follow these steps:

1. Eligibility: Candidates must have completed their 10+2 (or equivalent) education with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. The minimum required marks may vary, but it is generally around 50-60% in these subjects.

2. Entrance Exam/Rank: Admissions are based on the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) rank or other state-level entrance exams. Candidates must secure a valid rank to be eligible for the counseling process.

3. Counseling: After the entrance exam results are declared, candidates are invited for the counseling process, where they can select their preferred branch of engineering based on their rank and available seats.

4. Document Verification: During the counseling process, candidates must provide necessary documents for verification, including their mark sheet, certificates, and photo ID.

5. Final Admission: Once the selection is made during counseling and documents are verified, candidates are offered final admission to the course.

1. UG Admission at St Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering :
Be the First Year
Being a minority institute, the institute is eligible to fill up to 50% of seats as management quota of the total intake for each UG programme through Anna University Tirunelveli Self-financing Engineering Colleges Management Association. The remaining 50% of the total seats will be filled through single-window counselling by the Tamil Nadu government.
In addition to the management seat, the institute can fill up 5% of the total approved intake under the fee waiver scheme if all counselling seats get filled up for the respective program. Those beneficiary students will be selected from those candidates
registered for counselling whose parents earn less than Rs. 6 Lakhs per annum.
Eligibility:
According to DOTE All students who have passed higher secondary or its equivalent with mathematics, physics and chemistry as subjects with 45% ( 40% for reserved category) in the final higher secondary public examination are eligible for studying B.E. and B.Tech. 
2. PG Admission at St Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering :
As per the order of the Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai, the minority institutes can fill up to 70% of seats of the total intake for each PG programme through Tirunelveli self-financing consortium on a merit basis. The remaining 30% of the total seats will be filled through single-window counselling by the government.
Master of Business Administration
Candidates with a pass in recognised Bachelor’s degree of minimum 3 years duration and with at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved categories) shall be eligible for first year admission.
Master of Engineering
A pass in recognised Bachelor degree in BE or equivalent in the relevant field and obtained at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidates belonging to reserved categories) in the qualifying degree examinations.
Master of Computer Applications
Candidates with a pass with prescribed minimum eligibility norms in any recognized Bachelor degree of minimum 3 years duration with mathematics as one of the subjects in +2 or degree with 10+2+3 pattern shall be eligible for first-year
admission.
However, it is up to the management to decide the percentage of seats surrendered for counselling year by year.
Those seeking admission in Masters programs should have passed TANCET/GATE to be eligible for admission through counselling and as for the admission in management quota, they should have passed the examination conducted
by the relevant consortium. Thanks.

The eligibility criteria for B.E. / B.Tech at St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering (SXCCE) are as follows:

1. Educational Qualification:

   • Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) or its equivalent with Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry as subjects.
   • For candidates with a vocational stream background, engineering/technology-related vocational subjects with Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry are also eligible.

2. Minimum Marks:

   • For General Category (OC): Minimum 45% aggregate marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry combined.
   • For Backward Class (BC) and Backward Class Muslim (BCM): Minimum 40% aggregate in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
   • For MBC, MBCV, and DNC: Minimum 40% aggregate in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
   • For SC, ST, and SCA: Minimum 40% aggregate in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.
   • Vocational Stream: Candidates must have passed in any engineering-related vocational subject with a minimum of 45% for General Category and 40% for other categories in the combined theory and practical marks in related subjects.

3. Rounding of Marks: Rounding off the minimum eligibility marks is not permitted.

4. HSC Vocational: Candidates from the vocational stream with engineering-related subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry must meet the minimum eligibility criteria specific to their category.

This is the eligibility for admission into B.E. / B.Tech courses under the Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA).

St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering (SXCCE) is indeed a well-known and respected institute in Tamil Nadu. Established in 1998, the college has several notable achievements that contribute to its reputation. It is NAAC accredited with an 'A' Grade and offers 21 courses across 14 specializations with a total seat intake of 1,089. The institute is known for its excellent placement record, with over 90% of students getting placed in top companies like Infosys, Tata, HCL, and IBM. The median salary is INR 2,65,789, with some students receiving packages up to 19.5 LPA. Additionally, the college is permanently affiliated with Anna University and has been recognised for its quality education, experienced faculty, and industry-ready curriculum1

St. Xavier's Catholic College of Engineering (SXCCE) is renowned for several key reasons. The college boasts an impressive placement record, with over 90% of students securing jobs in top companies like Infosys, Tata, HCL, and IBM12. It offers high-quality education with a median salary of INR 2,65,789 and placement packages ranging from 3.6 to 10.5 LPA2. The institute is NAAC accredited with an 'A' Grade and recognised by Anna University, ensuring academic excellence. Additionally, the college provides a comprehensive learning environment with experienced faculty, modern infrastructure, state-of-the-art laboratories, and a focus on industry-ready curriculum. Its commitment to holistic student development, including internship opportunities and extracurricular activities, further enhances its reputation as a top engineering institution in Tamil Nadu1