St. Xavier's College Alumni Association (Mumbai)

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St. Xavier's College (Autonomous) Mumbai awarded the College of Excellence (CE) by the University Grants Commission

St. Xavier's College (Autonomous) Mumbai has been awarded the College of Excellence (CE) by the University Grants Commission for the period April 2014 to March 2019.

Excellence of an academic institution involves reaching outstanding levels of performance in teaching, research and related academic pursuits and attaining peerless position in the areas offered for study and research. Excellence was achieved in stages through a process of continuous improvement in content and quality of the pursuits. A dedicated academic community and adequate infras tructural facilities are essential ingredients of excellence. The College of Excellence status was awarded based on a score of more than 3.5 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) awarded by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council.

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai has three Padma awardees in 2013

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, has three Padma awardees this year 2013

  1. Adi Godrej received the Padma Bhushan for Industry,
  2. Dr. Mustansir Barma - Director of the TIFR in Mumbai and a member of the Academic Board of our Autonomous College received the Padma Shri
  3. Ms. Mahrukh Tarapor received the Padma Shri for Art and Culture.

This year's three, come close on the heels of last year's 5 ! In 2012:

  1. Mr. Mario Miranda received posthumously the Padma Vibhushan.
  2. Dr. Jose Pereira received the Padma Bhushan for Literature and Education.
  3. Ms. Shabana Azmi, received the Padma Bhushan for Art and Cinema.
  4. Dr. Ms. Vidya Dehejia received the Padma Bhushan for Art
  5. Dr. Ms. Swati Piramal received the Padma Shri for Trade and Industry.

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