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   Faculty of Humanities

Department of Hindi

The Hindi Deptartment along with its academic programme conduct. Hindi is our national language and it is spoken and understood by majority of Indians. It is also helpful in marketing, public relations and other jobs. Keeping these in mind we organize at least one monthly intra-college event related to the language like poetry-recitation, essay-writing, debates etc.This course is a full time course. The duration is for three years programme leads to the award of the degree of Bachelor in Hindi. (B.A. Hindi Honours)

  • Dr. J. P. Pandey
  • Associate Professor H.O.D
Department of English

The Department of English is one of the premier departments of the college. The department is supported by a committed team of professors who aim at effectively delivering a course in English, which is renowned for uniformly maintaining its standards of academic excellence over the years. The quality of students in the undergraduate programme is commendable. of texts, authors, movements, literary trends, theories and schools of criticism. It encompasses a study of the history of English Literature together with intense analysis of representative works of eminent authors, dramatists and poets such as Shakespeare, Milton, Dryden, Pope, Jane Austen, Dickens, Shaw, Romantic, Victorian and modern poets. The final semester offers courses in specialized areas such as Modern fiction, poetry and drama together with American Literature. Strategies of teaching include lecture method, audio-visual techniques, student seminars, term papers and class discussions.

  • Mrs. Juhi J. R. Horo
  • Assistant Proffesor (H.O.D)

   Faculty of Social Sciences

Department of History

History, like other disciplines is a growing subject and perspectives and interpretations tend to change with new theories, new methods of analysis, availability of new sources and changing contexts. The last five decades have seen the growth of new areas of historical study such as environment, women, urbanization, population, agrarian system, trade and a host of other areas. It is important therefore, to incorporate the new areas of historical interest in the syllabus.The three year B.A. History Honours /Core programme provides a wide range of ideas and concepts that cut across disciplinary boundaries.This course is a full time course. The duration is for three years programme leads to the award of the degree of Bachelor in History. (B.A. History Honours)

  • Dr. Sanjay Kumar Sinha
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D
Department of Economics

The Department of Economics includes 5 faculty whose research covers most major areas of modern economics. We are committed to the complementary goals of providing high-quality undergraduate education and producing high-quality economic research. The goal of our curriculum is to help students develop an understanding of how individuals, organizations and societies make the choices that determine how an economy’s scarce resources are allocated among alternative uses, and the consequences of those decisions. Nearly two-thirds of all Xavierian graduates take our introductory course. For students interested in a deeper understanding of the discipline, we offer courses that teach the theoretical tools of economics, and applied elective courses that demonstrate how economists use these tools to study a wide variety of real-world economic issues.

  • Dr. Marcus Barla
  • Associate Professor H.O.D
Department of Geography

Study in Geography is divided into four major thematic areas: Human Geography, Physical Geography, People-Environment, Cartography/GIS. In addition, students may focus on Area Studies and Global Systems as part of one of the thematic areas. The Geography Department faculty serves in prominent positions both within the college and in our larger professional communities. Our faculty have been recognized both by the university and within our profession.We are also proud of the accomplishments of our graduates, many of whom have gone on to prominence within government, industry, and academia. The Department of Geography offers undergraduate programs, and postgraduate programme in Geography.

  • Shri Animesh Roy
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D
Department of Political Science

The department of Political Science is a part of the glorious heritage of St. Xavier's College. As a community of Students and Faculty, the Department is committed to academic freedom and equal access to education. The department of Political Science is adequately staffed with highly competent faculty. Three out of five members have been awarded their Doctoral Degree and others are in the process of completing their work. The competency of the faculty is proved every year by virtue of the results of the students and the placements they receive at the National as well as International level.

  • Shri Birendra Kr. Sinha
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D
Department of Sociology

The relatively young department of sociology has been successfully able to carve a niche for itself in a short span of time since its inception in 2015. The department of Sociology aims to engender analytical and critical thinking among its students and has continuously endeavoured to incorporate the most contemporary debates in Sociology in its academic curriculum. The entire syllabus was restructured in light of changing trends in sociology both at the conceptual and methodological level. It was felt that the changes could not b affected without parallel changes in he curriculum. So while the monological method of teaching continued, it was supplemented with various kinds of practical exposures. Village trips were therefore organized for every batch of students so tat students learn how to relate theory with facts, not only that the village exposure helps the students to develop a perspective which they would not have attained otherwise.

  • Ms.Ivana Chakraborty
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D

   Faculty of Commerce

Department of Commerce

The Department of commerce at St. Xavier's College enjoys a pre-eminent reputation for the excellence of its teaching in this dynamic discipline. It ranks alongside the most highly-rated departments in commerce among the undergraduate colleges of this state. From a very humble beginning, today it is the biggest department of the college catering to more than 3000 students. Our academic program is of the highest caliber because we believe in the transformative power of ideas. Our faculty, and diverse student body from various social walks of life, all contribute towards the same purpose: to maintain the department's excellent reputation in education at the cutting edge of economic, institutional and organizational aspects of commerce.

  • Dr. Narendra Singh
  • Associate Professor H.O.D

   Faculty of Science

Department of Physics

Welcome to the Department of Physics of St. Xavier's College, Ranchi. We have faculty with interests ranging from experimental to theoretical aspects of condensed matter physics, optics, spectroscopy, image processing, field theory and quantum computation. The department is supported by UGC. The present faculty members are highly dedicated for quality physics education with innovative methods of theory teaching & practices and inspiring & guided laboratory classes.

  • Dr. Sanjay Kumar
  • Associate Professor H.O.D
Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry is a multi-dimensional centre for study and understand in Chemistry. The department offers three years B.Sc.degree in Chemistry Honours.Provides a substantial Chemistry background to supplement other disciplines.Gives exposure to state-of-the-art instrumental techniques. The Department of Chemistry of St Xavier's College offers a dynamic and cutting-edge educational experience in the chemical sciences.

  • Dr. Ushir Ranjan Sen
  • Associate Professor H.O.D.
Department of Mathematics & Statistics

The Mathematics Department of St. Xavier's College is proud to be the inheritors of a glorious heritage. It has been a constant source of inspiration as well as the driving force behind this Department for nearly five decades. Generations of students and teachers have enjoyed the warmth of his loving care and benefited from the erudition of this apostle of Mathematics. Through a diversity of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, we offer our students a first-rate mathematics education that challenges them to become critical thinkers, prepares them for exciting careers and inspires them to be the creative problem-solvers of tomorrow. We help our students become critical thinkers and creative problem solvers and to prepare them for careers in exciting and rapidly expanding fields. Our young, ambitious department has a well-developed Mathematics Learning Center to provide students with any additional support needed to succeed. Our department also stages a wide range of extracurricular seminars to encourage and stimulate students to expand and develop their mathematics skills and interests. Many of our students choose to major in mathematics. However, for those students who are simply looking to develop a strong math background to supplement a different major, we offer very popular minors in actuarial mathematics and in applied and computational mathematics. Traditionally, Statistics has been defined as a body of scientific methods used for collection, classification, presentation, analysis and interpretation of numerical data originating from diverse fields. The success of the subject therefore lies in its application. Perhaps there is no branch of scientific knowledge where Statistics has not left its imprint. The mission of the Department is to lay the foundation of intellectual leadership in the subject that is of direct benefit to the state and country at large. To this end the department is committed to offering a well-rounded academic program, the specific goals of which include: It was since 2015 that the department started offering Honours courses.

  • Dr. Raman Kr. Das
  • Associate Professor H.O.D
Department of Botany

The Department of Botany is a well-established Department in the Faculty of Science with a reputation for maintaining high academic standards and a strong research culture. The Department has taken a conscious effort to expand its teaching programme bringing together novel developments in the field with traditional areas of Botany.Teaching in the Department are amply supported by its infrastructure with modern lecture halls, fairly well equipped laboratories, glass house, plant house and herbarium facilities, books and periodicals.Our mission is to strive for an excellent environment for learning and research in plant sciences and produce graduates equipped with skills necessary to fulfill their role in contemporary society.

  • Dr. Ajay Kr. Srivastava
  • Associate Professor H.O.D
Department of Zoology

Zoology is the study of living organisms, specifically animals. Zoologists study multiple species in a certain ecosystem, population interactions, and specific species or behaviors. They collect and analyze data in labs or outdoor environments.it has been the foremost centre for learning in all aspects of Animal Sciences in India.Initial teaching efforts in the department was tailored to train students leading them to a B.Sc. degree. This course is about animals – their evolution and diversity, and the methods we use to study them. It will give you an overview of how the form, function and behaviour of animals are adapted to their lifestyle and their environment. The course comprises five half term sections in Behaviour and Ecology, Brains and Behaviour, Insect Biology, Vertebrate Evolutionary Biology, and Evolutionary Principles. You will be taught by lecturers who are actively researching in these fields, and the breadth of topics, questions and approaches of IB Animal Biology will allow a broad range of choices for your third year studies.

  • Dr. Bharti Singh Raipat
  • Associate Professor H.O.D
Department of Environmental Science

Department of Environmental Science is working as interdisciplinary centre to disseminate the knowledge in various aspects of environment. It functions under the aegis of Department of Zoology. The major objective of the department is to provide comprehensive environmental education to students in order to deepen their understanding of current environmental issues. The mission is to add VALUE in students behaviour and learning so that they can play a leading role in creating awareness and in the development and implementation of best environmental management practices at the local and global levels.

  • Dr. Bharti Singh Raipat
  • Associate Professor H.O.D
Department of Geology

The department of Geology been playing role in nurturing the Geosciences education in this mineral rich state of Jharkhand. Our undergraduate and graduate students gain a strong foundation across the geosciences. Areas of specialization may include environmental and isotope geochemistry, applied geophysics and tectonics, paleoclimatology, planetary science, remote sensing and GIS, volcanology, and human-environmental interactions. As Geologists, we are responsible to locate and assist in the extraction of mineral deposits such as gold, metallic ores, coal, petroleum and even building materials and economically useful clays. More common but vital materials such as stone aggregates for making concrete and road building, limestone for the cement, fertilizer and chemical industries, and sand for building or glass manufacture.The laboratories in the Department are moderately well equipped with sophisticated instruments to support high quality teaching and research. The Department has a well maintained Museum that has a display of rocks, minerals and fossils from type areas and other geologically important horizons in India and abroad collected by its faculty members and research scholars.Outlook for employment in the Department is at its all-time best Geology jobs are more than just exploration for oil and mining: understanding geology underpins diverse efforts in urban planning, environmental restoration, analytical and research laboratories. So our graduates with a strong Geology training can confidently look forward to employment opportunities in a wide assortment of industries in addition to research funding institute.

  • Dr. Jayant Sinha
  • Associate Professor H.O.D

   Department of Education

Department of Education

The Department of Education at St. Xavier's College offers Bachelor of Education course to those interested in pursuing career in teaching. The B.Ed. degree is mandatory for teaching in higher primary schools and high schools. The minimum qualification required for admission into B.Ed. course is Bachelor degree.

  • Dr. (Fr.) Florence Purty s.j.
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D

   UG Self-Finance Departments

Department of English Language & Litt. (SF)

B.A. Hons. in English Language & Literature aims at creating a balance between the language and the literature studies of English. This course opens a world of opportunities for students; the students can choose a stream of their choice for higher studies as the course provides them the basic knowledge of the various components of the study of English. With the inclusion of the papers like Academic Writing and Composition, English Communication skills, English for Competitive Exams, Soft Skills and such others the students’ needs of Group discussion skills, soft skills, presentation skills and interview Skills are taken care of.

  • Mrs. Seema Khalkho
  • Assistant Professor cum Co-ordinator
Department of Animation & Interior Design (SF)

Entertainment and design industries occupy huge business potential today. It comes in the form of promotional interior design visualization, special effects in film and television, animated creation of different 2D and 3D characters, gaming and presentation of different objects in front of the viewer with emotional effects. Film, advertising and media industries are using the techniques of animation for more effective advertising and promotion. Also, the new trend of decorating our homes and office along with the apartment culture and has led to a rapid growth of the interior design industry. This course is providing the opportunities to the students who intend to drive their career in this magical world of artistic creation and presentation.

  • Dr. Santosh Kumar Kiro
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D.
Department of Journalism & Mass Comm. (SF)

The fourth pillar of democracy, as the mass media has been christened, seems to have become one of the most popular career options for the youth today. However, on account of changing technology and new dimensions of the media industry , it calls for a well earned higher degree in the field of journalism and mass communication before one distinguishes himself or herself in a diversity of media related fields and makes his or her career as TV producer, film producer, reporter, editor, camera person, teacher and scholar. It is with this vision that St Xavier's College, declared as College with Potential for Excellence by the UGC and accredited with Grade A+ by NAAC, has launched two year/ four semester course in Master in Journalism & Mass Communication (MJMC). The three year's UG course that the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication offers here consists of four parts: Print Media, Electronic Media, Advertisement and Film studies. Students of Journalism and Mass Communication are taught how to write, how to operate the video camera, techniques of video editing and sound. Different aspects of the world of advertisement too are taught. Films studies include different stages of film making like script and screenplay writing, cinematography and post production. The department also holds a students' festival at which short fiction and documentary prepared by the students, are screened. Students from other colleges are also take part in it. Reputed persons from film making are invited to grace the occasion, where the students interact with them face to face. The fest is entirely a students' affair, and the teachers only play a midwifery role.

  • Dr. Santosh Kumar Kiro
  • Co-ordinator
Department of Commerce Vocational & Management Studies (SF)

The State Government has directed the Universities to introduce vocational programmes at the Degree level from 1994-95 sessions in accordance with the guidelines of the UGC.The Professional Honours/Management/Vocational Honours programmes are conducted in this College with the objective of train the students in skill based and job oriented programmes that will enables them to find gainful employment in the job market or equip them for self – employment. These skill based courses are conducted in an entirely different environment than the traditional ones. The teaching and learning environment consists of regular classroom teaching, intensive practicals, intensive summer trainings, seminars, workshops, field study and On-Job-Training. The college tries to ensure that gainful employment opportunities are available to these students.The selection is done on the basis of an Entrance Test and Interview. The subject matter of the Entrance Tests is displayed on the college notice board and college web site. Applicants are expected to consult the college notice board and the college website. No information will be sent them separately.

  • Shri Gautam Rudra
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D
Department of BioTechnology (SF)

Biotechnology is a job oriented professional course which includes different technological aspects of microorganisms, plants and animals. Different transgenic (genetically modified) organisms like Bt cotton, Flavr-Savr tomato, Superbug, Dolly sheep etc. have already been prepared for different applications and human welfare. It is very interesting to play with genes and genomes, isolate them and transfer to some other organisms and change their characteristics (Gene cloning).Biotechnology is a sky with unlimited possibilities & expectations and it depends on students that at what height they can fly or want to fly.

  • Dr. Sanyukta Kumar
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D
Department of Computer Science (SF)

Application of computer is compulsory at every technological and management areas. Any technological and social research is not possible without computer application. Data transmission and application for the planning and administration is incomplete without computer application. Government is also planning its administration system in the e-Governance for the efficient governing. As per the survey there are huge shortfalls of manpower in the computer application field. This course is aim to fulfill this gap and create new opportunities for the students.

  • Dr. Swarat Chaudhuri
  • Associate Professor H.O.D
Department of Information Technology (SF)

The most important aspect of computer science is problem solving, an essential skill for life. Students study the design, development and analysis of software and hardware used to solve problems in a variety of business, scientific and social contexts. In line with globalization and the borderless world, the computer is a machine in the information society acting as the main artery of all machinery administration in any field.

  • Dr. Swarat Chaudhuri
  • Associate Professor H.O.D
Department of Business Administration (SF)

Management and Administration of business is one the most critical task for the managers today. After globalization and open market policy of the government intense competitions are there for the business and managers responsibilities are increased many fold. Efficient performances of the business are another crucial area for the business managers and drive the company/organization into profits. Today every business needs efficient and able business administrator so that the company not only show profits but perform its task within the ethical parameters. This course is aim to fulfill this task and provide the students the opening ground and prepare themselves for the future management jobs. Another objective of the course is to provide deep business knowledge, so that they can perform the best result during their postgraduate study of business management.

  • Dr. Abhijit Dey
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D

   Faculty of Humanities

Department of Hindi

The Hindi Deptartment. along with its academic programme conduct. Hindi is our national language and it is spoken and understood by majority of Indians. It is also helpful in marketing, public relations and other jobs. Keeping these in mind we organize at least one monthly intra-college event related to the language like poetry-recitation, essay-writing, debates etc.This course is a full time course. The duration is for three years programme leads to the award of the degree of Bachelor in Hindi. (B.A. Hindi Honours)

  • Dr. J. P. Pandey
  • Associate Professor H.O.D

Department of English

The Department of English is one of the premier departments of the college. The department is supported by a committed team of professors who aim at effectively delivering a course in English, which is renowned for uniformly maintaining its standards of academic excellence over the years. The quality of students in the undergraduate programme is commendable. of texts, authors, movements, literary trends, theories and schools of criticism. It encompasses a study of the history of English Literature together with intense analysis of representative works of eminent authors, dramatists and poets such as Shakespeare, Milton, Dryden, Pope, Jane Austen, Dickens, Shaw, Romantic, Victorian and modern poets. The final semester offers courses in specialized areas such as Modern fiction, poetry and drama together with American Literature. Strategies of teaching include lecture method, audio-visual techniques, student seminars, term papers and class discussions.

  • Mrs. Juhi J. R. Horo
  • Assistant Proffesor (H.O.D)

   Faculty of Social Sciences

Department of History

History, like other disciplines is a growing subject and perspectives and interpretations tend to change with new theories, new methods of analysis, availability of new sources and changing contexts. The last five decades have seen the growth of new areas of historical study such as environment, women, urbanization, population, agrarian system, trade and a host of other areas. It is important therefore, to incorporate the new areas of historical interest in the syllabus.The three year B.A. History Honours /Core programme provides a wide range of ideas and concepts that cut across disciplinary boundaries.This course is a full time course. The duration is for three years programme leads to the award of the degree of Bachelor in History. (B.A. History Honours)

  • Dr. Sanjay Kumar Sinha
  • Associate Professor H.O.D

Department of Economics

The Department of Economics includes 5 faculty whose research covers most major areas of modern economics. We are committed to the complementary goals of providing high-quality undergraduate education and producing high-quality economic research. The goal of our curriculum is to help students develop an understanding of how individuals, organizations and societies make the choices that determine how an economy’s scarce resources are allocated among alternative uses, and the consequences of those decisions. Nearly two-thirds of all Xavierian graduates take our introductory course. For students interested in a deeper understanding of the discipline, we offer courses that teach the theoretical tools of economics, and applied elective courses that demonstrate how economists use these tools to study a wide variety of real-world economic issues.

  • Dr. Marcus Barla
  • Associate Professor H.O.D

Department of Geography

Study in Geography is divided into four major thematic areas: Human Geography, Physical Geography, People-Environment, Cartography/GIS. In addition, students may focus on Area Studies and Global Systems as part of one of the thematic areas. The Geography Department faculty serves in prominent positions both within the college and in our larger professional communities. Our faculty have been recognized both by the university and within our profession.We are also proud of the accomplishments of our graduates, many of whom have gone on to prominence within government, industry, and academia.The Department of Geography offers undergraduate programs, and postgraduate programme in Geography.

  • Shri Animesh Roy
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D

Department of Political Science

The department of Political Science is a part of the glorious heritage of St. Xavier's College. As a community of Students and Faculty, the Department is committed to academic freedom and equal access to education. The department of Political Science is adequately staffed with highly competent faculty. Three out of five members have been awarded their Doctoral Degree and others are in the process of completing their work. The competency of the faculty is proved every year by virtue of the results of the students and the placements they receive at the National as well as International level.

  • Shri Birendra Kr. Sinha
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D

Department of Sociology

The relatively young department of sociology has been successfully able to carve a niche for itself in a short span of time since its inception in 2015. The department of Sociology aims to engender analytical and critical thinking among its students and has continuously endeavoured to incorporate the most contemporary debates in Sociology in its academic curriculum. The entire syllabus was restructured in light of changing trends in sociology both at the conceptual and methodological level. It was felt that the changes could not b affected without parallel changes in he curriculum. So while the monological method of teaching continued, it was supplemented with various kinds of practical exposures. Village trips were therefore organized for every batch of students so tat students learn how to relate theory with facts, not only that the village exposure helps the students to develop a perspective which they would not have attained otherwise.

  • Ms.Ivana Chakraborty
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D

   Faculty of Commerce

Department of Commerce

The Department of commerce at St. Xavier's College enjoys a pre-eminent reputation for the excellence of its teaching in this dynamic discipline. It ranks alongside the most highly-rated departments in commerce among the undergraduate colleges of this state. From a very humble beginning, today it is the biggest department of the college catering to more than 3000 students. Our academic program is of the highest caliber because we believe in the transformative power of ideas. Our faculty, and diverse student body from various social walks of life, all contribute towards the same purpose: to maintain the department's excellent reputation in education at the cutting edge of economic, institutional and organizational aspects of commerce.

  • Dr. Narendra Singh
  • Associate Professor H.O.D

   Faculty of Science

Department of Physics

Welcome to the Department of Physics of St. Xavier's College, Ranchi. We have faculty with interests ranging from experimental to theoretical aspects of condensed matter physics, optics, spectroscopy, image processing, field theory and quantum computation. The department is supported by UGC. The present faculty members are highly dedicated for quality physics education with innovative methods of theory teaching & practices and inspiring & guided laboratory classes.

  • Dr. Sanjay Kumar
  • Associate Professor H.O.D

Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry is a multi-dimensional centre for study and understand in Chemistry.The department offers three years B.Sc.degree in Chemistry Honours.Provides a substantial Chemistry background to supplement other disciplines.Gives exposure to state-of-the-art instrumental techniques. The Department of Chemistry of St Xavier's College offers a dynamic and cutting-edge educational experience in the chemical sciences.

  • Dr. Ushir Ranjan Sen
  • Associate Professor H.O.D.

Department of Mathematics & Statistics

The Mathematics Department of St. Xavier's College is proud to be the inheritors of a glorious heritage.He has been a constant source of inspiration as well as the driving force behind this Department for nearly five decades. Generations of students and teachers have enjoyed the warmth of his loving care and benefited from the erudition of this apostle of Mathematics.Through a diversity of undergraduate and graduate courses, we offer our students a first-rate mathematics education that challenges them to become critical thinkers, prepares them for exciting careers and inspires them to be the creative problem-solvers of tomorrow.We help our students become critical thinkers and creative problem solvers and to prepare them for careers in exciting and rapidly expanding fields. Our young, ambitious department has a well-developed Mathematics Learning Center to provide students with any additional support needed to succeed. Our department also stages a wide range of extracurricular seminars to encourage and stimulate students to expand and develop their mathematics skills and interests.Many of our students choose to major in mathematics. However, for those students who are simply looking to develop a strong math background to supplement a different major, we offer very popular minors in actuarial mathematics and in applied and computational mathematics.

  • Dr. Raman Kr. Das
  • Associate Professor H.O.D

Department of Botany

The Department of Botany is a well-established Department in the Faculty of Science with a reputation for maintaining high academic standards and a strong research culture. The Department has taken a conscious effort to expand its teaching programme bringing together novel developments in the field with traditional areas of Botany.Teaching in the Department are amply supported by its infrastructure with modern lecture halls, fairly well equipped laboratories, glass house, plant house and herbarium facilities, books and periodicals.Our mission is to strive for an excellent environment for learning and research in plant sciences and produce graduates equipped with skills necessary to fulfill their role in contemporary society.

  • Dr. Ajay Kr. Srivastava
  • Associate Professor H.O.D

Department of Zoology

Zoology is the study of living organisms, specifically animals. Zoologists study multiple species in a certain ecosystem, population interactions, and specific species or behaviors. They collect and analyze data in labs or outdoor environments.it has been the foremost centre for learning in all aspects of Animal Sciences in India.Initial teaching efforts in the department was tailored to train students leading them to a B.Sc. degree. This course is about animals – their evolution and diversity, and the methods we use to study them. It will give you an overview of how the form, function and behaviour of animals are adapted to their lifestyle and their environment. The course comprises five half term sections in Behaviour and Ecology, Brains and Behaviour, Insect Biology, Vertebrate Evolutionary Biology, and Evolutionary Principles. You will be taught by lecturers who are actively researching in these fields, and the breadth of topics, questions and approaches of IB Animal Biology will allow a broad range of choices for your third year studies.

  • Dr. Bharti Singh Raipat
  • Associate Professor H.O.D

Department of Environmental Science

Department of Environmental Science is working as interdisciplinary centre to disseminate the knowledge in various aspects of environment. It functions under the aegis of Department of Zoology. The major objective of the department is to provide comprehensive environmental education to students in order to deepen their understanding of current environmental issues. The mission is to add VALUE in students behaviour and learning so that they can play a leading role in creating awareness and in the development and implementation of best environmental management practices at the local and global levels.

  • Dr. Bharti Singh Raipat
  • Associate Professor H.O.D

Department of Geology

The department of Geology been playing role in nurturing the Geosciences education in this mineral rich state of Jharkhand. Our undergraduate and graduate students gain a strong foundation across the geosciences. Areas of specialization may include environmental and isotope geochemistry, applied geophysics and tectonics, paleoclimatology, planetary science, remote sensing and GIS, volcanology, and human-environmental interactions. As Geologists, we are responsible to locate and assist in the extraction of mineral deposits such as gold, metallic ores, coal, petroleum and even building materials and economically useful clays. More common but vital materials such as stone aggregates for making concrete and road building, limestone for the cement, fertilizer and chemical industries, and sand for building or glass manufacture.The laboratories in the Department are moderately well equipped with sophisticated instruments to support high quality teaching and research. The Department has a well maintained Museum that has a display of rocks, minerals and fossils from type areas and other geologically important horizons in India and abroad collected by its faculty members and research scholars.Outlook for employment in the Department is at its all-time best Geology jobs are more than just exploration for oil and mining: understanding geology underpins diverse efforts in urban planning, environmental restoration, analytical and research laboratories. So our graduates with a strong Geology training can confidently look forward to employment opportunities in a wide assortment of industries in addition to research funding institute.

  • Dr. Jayant Sinha
  • Associate Professor H.O.D

   Department of Education

Department of Education

The Department of Education at St. Xavier's College offers Bachelor of Education course to those interested in pursuing career in teaching. The B.Ed. degree is mandatory for teaching in higher primary schools and high schools. The minimum qualification required for admission into B.Ed. course is Bachelor degree.

  • Dr. (Fr.) Florence Purty s.j.
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D

   UG Self-Finance Departments

Department of English Language & Literature (SF)

B.A. Hons. in English Language & Literature aims at creating a balance between the language and the literature studies of English. This course opens a world of opportunities for students; the students can choose a stream of their choice for higher studies as the course provides them the basic knowledge of the various components of the study of English. With the inclusion of the papers like Academic Writing and Composition, English Communication skills, English for Competitive Exams, Soft Skills and such others the students’ needs of Group discussion skills, soft skills, presentation skills and interview Skills are taken care of.

  • Mrs. Seema Khalkho
  • Assistant Professor cum Co-ordinator

Department of Animation & Interior Design (SF)

Entertainment and design industries occupy huge business potential today. It comes in the form of promotional interior design visualization, special effects in film and television, animated creation of different 2D and 3D characters, gaming and presentation of different objects in front of the viewer with emotional effects. Film, advertising and media industries are using the techniques of animation for more effective advertising and promotion. Also, the new trend of decorating our homes and office along with the apartment culture and has led to a rapid growth of the interior design industry. This course is providing the opportunities to the students who intend to drive their career in this magical world of artistic creation and presentation.

  • Dr. Santosh Kumar Kiro
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D.

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication (SF)

The fourth pillar of democracy, as the mass media has been christened, seems to have become, of late, one of the most popular career options for the youth today. However, on account of changing technology and new dimensions of the media industry , it calls for a well earned higher degree in the field of journalism and mass communication before one distinguishes himself or herself in a diversity of media related fields and makes his or her career as TV producer, film producer, reporter, editor, camera person, teacher and scholar. It is with this vision that St Xavier’s College, declared as College with Potential for Excellence by the UGC and accredited with Grade A+ by NAAC, has launched two year/ four semester course in Master in Journalism & Mass Communication (MJMC). The three years' UG course that the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication offers here consists of four parts: Print Media, Electronic Media, Advertisement and Film studies. Students of Journalism and Mass Communication are taught how to write, how to operate the video camera, techniques of video editing and sound. Different aspects of the world of advertisement too are taught. Films studies include different stages of film making like script and screenplay writing, cinematography and post production. The department also holds a students' festival at which short fiction and documentary prepared by the students, are screened. Students from other colleges are also take part in it. Reputed persons from film making are invited to grace the occasion, where the students interact with them face to face. The fest is entirely a students' affair, and the teachers only play a midwifery role.

  • Dr. Santosh Kumar Kiro
  • Co-ordinator

Department of Commerce Vocational & Management Studies (SF)

The State Government has directed the Universities to introduce vocational programmes at the Degree level from 1994-95 sessions in accordance with the guidelines of the UGC.The Professional Honours/Management/Vocational Honours programmes are conducted in this College with the objective of train the students in skill based and job oriented programmes that will enables them to find gainful employment in the job market or equip them for self – employment. These skill based courses are conducted in an entirely different environment than the traditional ones. The teaching and learning environment consists of regular classroom teaching, intensive practicals, intensive summer trainings, seminars, workshops, field study and On-Job-Training. The college tries to ensure that gainful employment opportunities are available to these students.The selection is done on the basis of an Entrance Test and Interview. The subject matter of the Entrance Tests is displayed on the college notice board and college web site. Applicants are expected to consult the college notice board and the college website. No information will be sent them separately.

  • Shri Gautam Rudra
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D

Department of BioTechnology (SF)

Biotechnology is a job oriented professional course which includes different technological aspects of microorganisms, plants and animals. Different transgenic (genetically modified) organisms like Bt cotton, Flavr-Savr tomato, Superbug, Dolly sheep etc. have already been prepared for different applications and human welfare. It is very interesting to play with genes and genomes, isolate them and transfer to some other organisms and change their characteristics (Gene cloning).Biotechnology is a sky with unlimited possibilities & expectations and it depends on students that at what height they can fly or want to fly.

  • Dr. Sanyukta Kumar
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D

Department of Computer Science (SF)

Application of computer is compulsory at every technological and management areas. Any technological and social research is not possible without computer application. Data transmission and application for the planning and administration is incomplete without computer application. Government is also planning its administration system in the e-Governance for the efficient governing. As per the survey there are huge shortfalls of manpower in the computer application field. This course is aim to fulfill this gap and create new opportunities for the students.

  • Dr. Swarat Chaudhuri
  • Associate Professor H.O.D

Department of Information Technology (SF)

The most important aspect of computer science is problem solving, an essential skill for life. Students study the design, development and analysis of software and hardware used to solve problems in a variety of business, scientific and social contexts. In line with globalization and the borderless world, the computer is a machine in the information society acting as the main artery of all machinery administration in any field.

  • Dr. Swarat Chaudhuri
  • Associate Professor H.O.D

Department of Business Administration (BBA) (SF)

Management and Administration of business is one the most critical task for the managers today. After globalization and open market policy of the government intense competitions are there for the business and managers responsibilities are increased many fold. Efficient performances of the business are another crucial area for the business managers and drive the company/organization into profits. Today every business needs efficient and able business administrator so that the company not only show profits but perform its task within the ethical parameters. This course is aim to fulfill this task and provide the students the opening ground and prepare themselves for the future management jobs. Another objective of the course is to provide deep business knowledge, so that they can perform the best result during their postgraduate study of business management.

  • Dr. Abhijit Dey
  • Assistant Professor H.O.D