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SVEEP 3's Football Tournament Held

The Electoral Literacy Club and NSS units of St. Xavier's College, Vaikom, organized an open-to-all "3's Football Tournament" on March 30, 2026. Held at the college ground as part of the SVEEP campaign, the competitive sports event featured cash prizes to promote democracy and electoral literacy.

Inter-School Elocution Competition Organized

An Inter-School Elocution Competition for Higher Secondary School students was held at St. Xavier's College, Vaikom, on March 30, 2026. Jointly organized by the NSS, Alumni Association, Department of Political Science and Journalism, and IQAC, the contest focused on democracy, media freedom, rights, and justice.

Warm Farewell

St. Xavier's College, Vaikom, organized a heartfelt farewell ceremony for Head Accountant Sri Joseph K. C. on March 26, 2026, at the college auditorium. The event honored his three decades of dedicated service to the institution spanning from 1996 to 2026.

Faculty Milestone: Faculty Member Joins Board of Studies

Dr. Aparna U Nair, a faculty member at St. Xavier's College, Vaikom, has been appointed as a member of the Board of Studies in Hindi at Mahatma Gandhi University. The college community celebrated her selection with official greetings and congratulations.

Faculty Milestone: Nomination to Academic Council

Principal Dr. K. J. Abraham and Assistant Professor Sri Bibu V. N of St. Xavier's College, Vaikom, have been appointed as esteemed members of the Academic Council of Mahatma Gandhi University. The institution extended its warm congratulations to both faculty members for this prestigious achievement.

College Day 2026 Celebrated

The Ekatha College Union of St. Xavier's College, Vaikom, celebrated its annual College Day on March 6, 2026. Renowned writer and film director Susmesh Chandroth graced the grand event as the chief guest.

National Science Day Celebrations

St. Xavier’s College celebrated National Science Day on March 2, 2026, in collaboration with the Kerala Academy of Sciences. The event at the Mini Theatre featured invited talks by scientists Dr. Rameshkumar K. B. on herbal technology and Dr. Vinoth Thomas on industrial rubber crops.

Faculty Milestone

Dr. Subi Joseph, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at St. Xavier’s College, has been officially recognized as a Research Guide. She will serve in this role at the Postgraduate and Research Department of Chemistry, Bharata Mata College, Trikkakara.

Physics Students Visit Space Museum

The Department of Physics organized an educational outreach programme featuring a visit to the VSSC Space Museum in Thiruvananthapuram on February 18, 2026. The trip offered students hands-on insights into space exploration and rocket technology displays.

Gender Equality Seminar Conducted

The Women Cell and NSS units of St. Xavier's College jointly organized a seminar on "Empowering Gender Equality Together" on February 16, 2026. Adv. Anilkumar V from the Taluk Legal Service Committee, Vaikom, served as the resource person for the event at the Mini Theatre.

Annual Athletic Meet 2026

St. Xavier’s College hosted its Annual Athletic Meet on February 13, 2026, featuring 11 track and field events for boys and girls. Organized by the Department of Physical Education, participants gathered at the college ground for the competitive lineup.

World Pulses Day Celebrated

The Department of Food Science and Quality Control, in association with IQAC, celebrated World Pulses Day on February 10, 2026, with a "Pulses Art Competition." Held under the theme "Pulses of the World: from Modesty to Excellence," the event featured cash prizes for the winners.

Social Media Workshop Concluded

The Department of Political Science and Journalism, along with IQAC, organized a workshop on "Social Media Content Production" on January 28, 2026. Entrepreneur and social media expert Anagha Jayan E led the session at the college's Mini Theatre in partnership with the AYNA Institute of Media.

National Seminar on Democracy

A national seminar titled "The Role of Judiciary and Media in Safeguarding Democracy" was organized at St. Xavier’s College, Vaikom, on January 22, 2026. The event was conducted by the Department of Political Science and Journalism alongside IQAC, in association with the Institute of Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Kerala.

Insight ’26 Program Held

St. Xavier’s College, Vaikom, in collaboration with esSENSE Global, hosted the "Insight ’26" program on January 20 and 21, 2026. Organized by the Ekatha College Union, the event featured prominent speakers including Arif Hussain Theruvath, Ragesh R, Ravichandran C, Praveesh Chandrapal, and Sharath Kaaranat.

St. Xavier's College Vaikom Hosted Webinar on Gandhian Ideas for a Sustainable Future

AIKOM, OCTOBER 2, 2025: St. Xavier's College Vaikom commemorated Gandhi Jayanti 2025 by hosting a successful online webinar titled "Gandhian Ideas for a Sustainable Future" on October 2, 2025, at 8:00 PM. The virtual event, conducted via Google Meet, aimed to explore the contemporary relevance of Mahatma Gandhi's principles in addressing global sustainability challenges.

St. Xavier's College Vaikom Hosts Electoral Literacy Program to Engage Future Voters

VAIKOM, September 25, 2025 – St. Xavier's College, Vaikom, successfully conducted a comprehensive Electoral Literacy Program aimed at sensitizing young and future voters about their democratic rights and responsibilities. The program, organized by the college's Electoral Literacy Club (ELC), focused on strengthening the culture of electoral participation among the student community.

World Ozone Day Celebrations

St. Xavier's College Vaikom Marks World Ozone Day with Competitions and Awareness Campaign

Vijnanolsavam

Vijnanolsavam conducted on July 1st to mark the beginning of 1st year degree classes.

“Prayukthi” Mega Job Fair Organized at St. Xavier’s College, Vaikom

A one-day mega job fair titled “Prayukthi” was held at the college auditorium, providing a significant career platform for aspiring job seekers. The event was jointly organized by the National Employment Service (Kerala) and District Employment Exchange & Model Career Centre, Kottayam, in collaboration with St. Xavier's College, Vaikom.

Seminar on ““The History and Culture of Reading”.” Marks National Reading Day Celebration

As part of the National Reading Day Celebration, the Department of Languages, Literary Club, and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) jointly organised a thought-provoking seminar on the topic ““The History and Culture of Reading”.” at the Mini Theatre.

National Reading Day and Reading Week Observance Held at College

The National Reading Day Celebration and the Reading Week Observance were inaugurated at the college auditorium in a vibrant programme jointly organized by the College Library, Readers Club, and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC).

Say No to Drugs: World No Tobacco Month Observance Held at College

In observance of World No Tobacco Month, the National Service Scheme (NSS) and the Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of the college, in collaboration with the Block Family Health Centre, Edayazham, organised a meaningful awareness programme titled “Say No to Drugs” at the college auditorium.

Environment Day

On the occasion of Environment Day, various programs were organized at St. Xavier's College under the joint auspices of Political Science and Journalism, Chemistry, Zoology departments, NSS and College Union.

Orientation Programme

An orientation programme for the students of the Research and PG Dept. of Commerce will be held on 4th June 2025 at Mini Theatre at College.

Department of Commerce is now a Research Centre

We are glad to announce that Mahatma Gandhi University has approved the PG Department of Commerce as a Research Centre. Dr. Mathew Abraham and Dr. Titto Varghese will be the Research Guides at the Centre.

Dr. Abraham K.J. is the new Principal

Dr. Abraham K.J. is the new Principal of St. Xavier's College Vaikom. Dr. Abraham K.J., a famous academician, is currently the Chairperson of Mahatma Gandhi University's Expert Committee on Aquaculture. He was also the former Chair of the Board of Studies at M.G. University.

Alumni General Body

General body meeting of the Alumni Association

NAAC PEER TEAM VISIT

18 & 19 DECEMBER 2024

HARAM AHARAM 2.0 - FOOD FEST

MOBILE FOOD TESTING LAB VISIT

WORLD FOOD DAY & FOOD WEEK CELEBRATION

WINNERS - VAIKOM CIRCLE COOPERATIVE UNION

ACHIEVERS IN NATIONAL LEVEL RBI QUIZ

HOLY MASS - JESUS YOUTH

OBSERVANCE OF GANDHI JAYANTI - TALK ON GANDHIAN THOUGHTS ON CLEANLINESS

GANDHI JAYANTI WISHES

SWACHH BHARAT DIWAS - NCC

ALUMNI MEET 2024

ALUMNI MEET 2024

FINISHING SCHOOL INDIA - SEMINAR

CELEBRATING NSS DAY

ONAM WISHES

YIP - ONLINE ORIENTATION

ONAM 2024 - ONASADHYA

ONAM 2024

ONAM CELEBRATIONS 2024 - POOKKALAM

ONAM CELEBRATIONS - POOKALAM

ONLINE TALK ON MULLAPERIYAR ISSUE

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CLUB & VAIKOM MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

ASSOCIATION INAUGURATION - DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

ASSOCIATION INAUGURATION - DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE & QUALITY CONTROL

ONLINE SESSION ON UNDERSTANDING LANDSLIDES

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CLUB & VAIKOM MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

MERITORIOUS SERVICE - PRESIDENT'S POLICE MEDAL - SHRI.P.RAJKUMAR (Alumnus, B.Sc.Physics 1993-96)

MERITORIOUS SERVICE - CHIEF MINISTER'S EXCISE MEDAL - SHRI.MAJU T.M (Alumnus, B.A Economics 1994-97)

MERITORIOUS SERVICE - WAYANAD RELIEF TEAM MEMBER - SHRI.PRABATH P (Alumnus, B.Com 2010-13)

AWARD FOR THE BEST FISH FARMER - PROF. SUNNY JOSE (FORMER HOD, ZOOLOGY)

OBITUARY - REV.FR.JOSEPH PUTHUSSERY (FORMER MANAGER OF THE COLLEGE)

NSS - INDEPENDENCE DAY ACTIVITIES

NSS - INDEPENDENCE DAY ACTIVITIES

NSS - INDEPENDENCE DAY RALLY

INDEPENDENCE DAY - NSS ACTIVTIES

INDEPENDENCE DAY - NSS ACTIVTIES

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION - NCC

HAR GHAR TIRANGA

INDEPENDENCE DAY QUIZ

ORGANISED BY LIBRARY, ST.XAVIER'S COLLEGE VAIKOM

SUPPORT WAYANAD

KARGIL VIJAY DIWAS

SESSION ON 'ITR FILING'

ONLINE TALK ON GLOBAL WARMING & CLIMATE CHANGE

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT CLUB AND VAIKOM MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

BUDGET LIVE TELECAST AND DISCUSSION

PUNARJEEVANAM - MY EARTH, MY LIFE LECTURE SERIES INAUGURATION BY SRI.K.SURESHKURUPU

NCC - PIPPING CEREMONY 2024

PUNARJEEVANAM - My Earth, My Life (Lecture Series)

ORIENTATION PROGRAMME FOR FIRST YEARS

FOOD SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAMME

IIC IMPACT LECTURE SERIES - IPR

Sponsored by Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell

IIC IMPACT LECTURE SERIES - ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Sponsored by Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell

IIC IMPACT LECTURE SERIES

Sponsored by Ministry of Education's Innovation Cell, AICTE & Institution's Innovation Council

LIBRARY ORIENTATION

READERS CLUB ACTIVITIES

READERS CLUB ACTIVITIES

SUCHITWA MISSION - CLEAN CAMPAIGN

CLEAN VEMBANADU DRIVE

CLEAN VEMBANADU CAMPAIGN

CLEAN VEMBANADU DRIVE

"VINJANOLSAVAM 2024" - FOUR YEAR HONOURS PROGRAM INAUGURATION

Inauguration of Mahatma Gandhi University Under Graduate Four Year Honours Programme

'VINJANOLSAVAM 2024' - INAUGURATION OF DEGREE HONOURS PROGRAMME

VINJANOLSAVAM 2024

Environment Day Celebrations

Bhavikam

Motivation Session

Career Guidance Seminar

Mukhamukham

PHYSICS ASSOCIATION DAY - INVITED LECTURE

Self Defence Training - Women's Cell and Safety Wing, Kerala Police

NATIONAL SCIENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS 2024

KERALA KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY MISSION - DWMS REGISTRATION

Hair Donation Camp

Hair For You

Model Parliament

IPA

Gender Sensitization Program

Women Cell

NATIONAL SEMINAR - DAY 2 PANEL OF EXPERTS

NATIONAL SEMINAR - DAY 1 PANEL OF EXPERTS

NATIONAL SEMINAR 'ECONOMICS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS:AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE'

IIC RANKING BY MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

NSS Orientation Programme

COLLEGE UNION & ARTS CLUB INAUGURATION

Arts Club Inauguration - National Award Winner Sinoy Joseph

College Union Inauguration - Malayalam Poet & Lyricist Ajeesh Dasan

Commerce Association Inauguration - Adv. Tanoosha Paul

HACCP & FOSTAC Training

Food Science Association Inauguration

'Thakadhimi- Onam Celebrations

College is now a member of ICT Academy of Kerala

Invited talk

Blessing Ceremony of Chemistry Lab

On August 16, 2023, Rev. Reju Kannampuzha, College Manager, blessed the renovated Chemistry lab.

Vaikom Beach Cleanup Programme

A cleanup activity at Vaikom Beach was organized by the college's NCC and NSS units in conjunction with the celebration of Independence Day on August 15.

Independence Day Celebrations

New Bus Service from College

Following a lengthy period of community demand, the Keral State Road Transport Corporation began a new bus service on August 8 between Kothavara and Vaikom to assist with the travel requirements of students and teachers.

Drug Abuse Awareness Class

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Reading Week Celebration

Yoga Day

ISRO Programme - Exploring the Borders of Space

Unarv

Mediascape V 2.0

Political Science Association Inauguration

Christmas Celebrations

One million Goal campaign

Computer Centre Inauguration

National Library Week Celebration

Women's Cell Inauguration

Bodhapoornima Campaign and Manushya Changala

Bodhapoornima campaign had an official closing on November 1st.

Inauguration of Electoral Literacy Club

Electoral Literacy Club was inaugurated by Mr. Sajikumar V.R.

Inauguration of ED Club activities

ED Club's 2022-23 academic year's activities were inaugurated.

ED Club

Invited Lecture by Mr. Saju K Surendran IES on Entrepreneurship

Campaign and Poster presentation against Drug Abuse

The Anti-Narcotic Cell, in association with the National Service Scheme and the National Cadet Corps, has organised a poster making competition on the theme "Drug free society" on October 3rd

Alumni General Body

The general body meeting of College Alumni was held on 1st October.

Gandhi Jayanti Exhibition

In honour of Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, the Department of Political Science and Journalism has organised a special exhibition.

Invited Lecture on IPR

Invited lecture by Mr. James V. George on Intellectual Property Rights

Onam Celebrations

Onam was celebrated in a grand manner

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Online National Quiz

National Level Quiz

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Blood Donation Drive

Blood donation camp at College

Independence Day Celebration

Independence Day was celebrated on 15th August 2022

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Cycle Rally

Cycle Rally to Vaikom

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Padayathra

Padayathra at Vaikom Town

21st Century Employability Skill Development Programme

Official Launch of 21st Century Employability Skill Development Programme in collaboration with Wadhwani Foundation, USA

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Celebrating 75 years of Independence

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav - Invited Lecture on Indian National Movement: Phases, People & Politics

Invited Lecture on Indian National Movement: Phases, People & Politics by Dr. Sebastian Joseph, General Secretary, Kerala History Congress

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan - NCC Volunteers of St. Xavier's College Vaikom

LEGAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME

NSS unit of St. Xavier's College and Taluk Legal Services Committee, Vaikom jointly organized a Legal Awareness Programme on 27 July 2022.

Capacity Building Training

Capacity Building Training on Organic Farming conducted by the Department of Political Science in association with Krishibhavan Thalayazham

Celebration of National Reading Week 2022

St. Xavier’s College Library ‘LibXav’ and IQAC in association with 5 other College Libraries and SanBella Edutech, Kottayam celebrated National Reading Week 2022 by conducting an Online Author Talk Series from 19-25 June 2022.

Awareness Programme on 'DRUG ABUSE' organised by NSS

NSS Unit organized an awareness class on "Get Real About Drugs" as part of "International day against drugs abuse" on 27th June 2022 at St. Xavier's College Auditorium.

One Week Employability Skill Training Programme

An Employability Skill Training Programme was jointly organised by the IQAC, Department of Commerce & Career and Placement Cell of the College to empower the graduate female students with diverse employable skills.

Workshop on Water Hyacinth

“Workshop on water hyacinth: A socio-economic resource for livelihood” organised by The National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore, Centre for Earth Research and Environment Management, Kochi and Department of Zoology, St. Xavier’s College, Vaikom was held on 22nd June, 2022.

Congratulations to Dr. Titto Varghese, PG Department of Commerce for reaching 100 citations in Google Scholar with an h-index of 5.

Website Relaunched

Rev. Fr. Reju Kannampuzha, the college's manager, launched the college's new website, www.stxavierscollegevaikom.ac.in, at a function held in the media conference room.

Rank holders get together.

On the 17th of June, the college management, IQAC, Department of Political Science and Journalism, and Department of Chemistry held a gathering at the media conference room to celebrate the rank holders of M.G University's UG programme.

NSS Observed World Environment Day

NSS unit of St. Xavier’s College on 15 June 2022 celebrated World Environment Day by planting seedlings and saplings in the College campus.

St. Xavier’s College grabs university ranks

St. Xavier’s College grabbed the university ranks when the 6th semester UG results came in last week.

Invited Lecture on Environment & Development

An Invited Lecture on Environment & Development by Mr. K.S. Harikumar (Rtd. Deputy Manager, FACT) was delivered on 07 June 2022 as part of the World Environment Day Celebrations.

World Bicycle Day Celebrations

The NCC Unit of St.Xavier’s College undertook a campaign on June 3rd, 2022, as "World Bicycle Day".

Dr. Gimson D Parambil is the new Principal of St.Xavier’s College Vaikom

Dr. Gimson D. Parambil, took charge as the new Principal of St. Xavier’s College on 1st June 2022.

Dr. Rajumon T. Mavunkal, Principal, St. Xavier’s College retired from service

Dr. Rajumon T. Mavunkal, Principal, St. Xavier’s College, retired from service on May 31st, 2022. He has been serving as the principal since 2015.

Blood Donation Drive

St. Xavier’s Collge in association with JCI Vaikom YUVA and IMA Voluntary Donor Blood Bank organised a blood donation drive on 21st May 2022 at Govt. Boys High School Vaikom.

Alumni Reunion & Farewell Ceremony

Department of Chemistry organised an Alumni Reunion on 21 May 2022 in the College Auditorium.

Webinar on Career Prospects in Library and Information Science and Documentation

Faculty Development Programme on Innovative Teaching Pedagogy

The IQAC of the college organised a one-day faculty development programme on "Innovative Teaching Pedagogy" on May 16th, 2022. Mr. Benny Kurien, President, Synergy HR Solutions, Kochi, was the resource person for the event.

Farewell function

A farewell meeting was organised to extend gratitude to Dr. Rajumon T Mavunkal and Prof.Payas Varghese on their retirement from service on 24th April 2022.

PROFICIENCY PRIZE WINNERS

Proficiency Prize Winners of I DC B.COM in the Internal Examinations April 2022

Jana Sabha – People’s Parliament against Drug Abuse

Department of Political Science in association with Youth Welfare Board, Kerala and NCC & NSS units of the College, has organised Jana Sabha ...

Intercollegiate Physics Quiz Competition

Intercollegiate Physics Quiz Competition

Honouring Notable Singer Vaikom Vijayalakshmi

On account of celebrating International Women’s Day, on March 8th 2022, the College honoured Notable Playback Malayalam Singer Ms. Vaikom Vijayalakshmi

National Science Week Celebrations

Department of Chemistry & IQAC in association with Kerala Academy of Sciences celebrated National Science Week from 28/02/2022 to 04/03/2022.