St. Xavier's College [SXC], Palayamkottai was established in the year 1923 as a Public Educational Institution, currently having 48th position in NIRF Ranking 2025. SXC Palayamkottai is approved by UGC, accredited by NAAC-A++, and is affiliated with MSU, Tirunelveli. St. Xavier's College Palayamkottai offers admission in the field of Management, Humanities and Science at UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate level. Dr. Godwin Rufus is the Principal.
| Institute Name | St. Xavier's College, Palayamkottai |
| Estd. Year | 1923 |
| Affiliated to | MSU, Tirunelveli |
| Approved/Recognised by | UGC |
| Type | Public |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A++ |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate |
| Principal | Dr. Godwin Rufus |
| Address | 21 North Highground Road, Palayamkottai - 627002, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Contact Number | 0462-2560744 |
| Official Website | http://stxavierstn.edu.in/ |
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|
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48 out of 300 | 2025 (Colleges) |
| 36 out of 300 | 2024 (Colleges) | |
| 55 out of 200 | 2023 (Colleges) | |
| 68 out of 200 | 2022 (Colleges) | |
| 67 out of 200 | 2021 (Colleges) |
