St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, one of the city’s most prestigious educational institutions, has officially released its First Merit List for the academic year 2025-26. The Empowered Autonomous Institute continues to maintain its reputation for academic excellence, with competitive cutoffs across all undergraduate programs.
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Overview of Admission Process
St. Xavier’s College follows a comprehensive admission process that varies by course. While some programs are based purely on Class XII board exam percentages, others incorporate entrance examinations with a weighted formula of 60% entrance exam and 40% board exam scores.
First Merit List Cutoffs
Commerce Programs
| Course | Christians (MH Board) | Christians (Other Boards) | General (MH Board) | General (Other Boards) | SWD/Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Com (General) | 50.67% | 55.00% | 76.33% | 91.60% | 85.83% / 45.80% |
| B.Com (BAF) | 88.00% | 84.00% | 92.17% | 97.20% | 95.33% / 64.67% |
| B.Com Management Studies | 69.53* | 71.13* | 75.93* | 82.04* | 77.53* / 64.53* |
*Scores based on 60% Entrance + 40% Board Exam formula
Science Programs
| Course | Christians (MH Board) | Christians (Other Boards) | General (MH Board) | General (Other Boards) | SWD/Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc (General) | 50.83% | – | 65.00% | – | 60.00% / NIL |
| B.Sc (BCB – Biotech) | 81.67% | 83.71% | 91.67% | 95.00% | 82.67% / 85.20% |
| B.Sc (Data Science & AI) | 84.00%** | 67.00%** | 95.00%** | 96.00%** | 100.00%** |
| B.Sc (IT) | 59.40* | 50.56* | 63.27* | 69.27* | NIL / 65.47* |
*Scores based on 60% Entrance + 40% Board Exam formula **Based on Mathematics scores
Arts Programs
| Course | Christians (MH Board) | Christians (Other Boards) | General (MH Board) | General (Other Boards) | SWD/Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.A (Aided) | 76.50% | 79.17% | 90.00% | 97.40% | 95.20% / 62.67% |
| B.A Economics & Statistics | 80.17% | 91.00% | 89.83% | 97.80% | 96.20% / 80.17% |
| B.A Psychology & English | 86.50% | 84.17% | 93.33% | 98.00% | 97.20% / 87.00% |
| B.A Mass Comm (MCJ) | 65.80* | 52.53* | 76.80* | 77.60* | 57.53* / 66.12* |
*Scores based on 60% Entrance + 40% Board Exam formula
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Quick Tips for Students:
🎯 Highest Cutoffs (Most Competitive):
- B.A Psychology & English: Up to 98%
- B.Sc Data Science & AI: Up to 100% *
- B.Com (A&F): Up to 97.20%
📚 Moderate Cutoffs (Good Options):
- B.A (Aided): 76.50% – 97.40%
- B.Sc (BCB): 81.67% – 95%
- B.Com Management Studies: 69.53 – 82.04 points
✅ Most Accessible:
- B.Com (General): Starting at 50.67%
- B.Sc (General): Starting at 50.83%
- B.Sc (IT): Starting at 50.56 points
Current Third Merit List Cutoffs (June 5, 2025)
Arts (Aided) Program
- Christians (HSC Arts): 66.33%
- Christians (Others): 65.83%
- General (HSC Arts): 87.83%
- General (Others): 97.00%
- Special Category: 90.33%
*HSC (Arts) refers to Maharashtra State Board Std. 12th Arts Stream
*Admission subject to availability of subject combination
Special Category Provisions
St. Xavier’s College continues its commitment to inclusive education through special provisions for Students with Disabilities (SWD). Cutoffs for this category vary significantly across programs, with some courses offering substantial relaxation in admission criteria.
Key Observations
- Trend Analysis: General category students from boards other than Maharashtra consistently face higher cutoffs across most programs, reflecting the competitive nature of admissions.
- Program Popularity: Psychology & English, Data Science & AI, and B.Com (A&F) emerge as the most competitive programs with cutoffs reaching up to 98-100%.
- Entrance-Based Programs: Courses using the 60:40 entrance-to-board exam ratio provide alternative pathways for admission, potentially benefiting students who perform well in competitive exams.
- Christian Minority Advantage: As expected from a Christian minority institution, students from the Christian community enjoy reserved seats with relatively lower cutoff requirements.
What’s Next?
Students who have made it to the First Merit List must complete their admission formalities within the stipulated time frame. Those who haven’t made the cut should wait for subsequent merit lists, as cutoffs typically decrease in later rounds.
Important: Keep checking the college website and notice board for updates on subsequent merit lists and admission procedures.
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Important Disclaimer
Always verify cutoffs from official college sources before making admission decisions.
- Visit the college campus notice board for latest updates
- Check official college website regularly :- https://xaviers.ac
- Contact college admission office directly for any queries
This is an informational summary only.
