St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi Facility

The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows. With the same thought St. Xavier College, Ranchi was started by the Ranchi Jesuits Society called Society of Jesus, a Christian Religious Order founded by St. Ignatius Loyola in 1540. The college motto is “Lucens et Ardens" which means "Spreading Light and Burning Bright".  The college is outstanding at every prospect whether its academic programs, sports, or providing top-notch facilities to its students. In this article, we are going to know more about the facilities of St. Xavier College, Ranchi in detail. St. Xavier College, Ranchi facilities are the most convenient and comfortable and always enhance its facilities. Some of the St. Xavier College, Ranchi facilities are:

• Auditorium
• Cafeteria
• Class Rooms
• Co-curricular Clubs
• Departmental Laboratories
• Gymnasium
• Library
• Medical Facilities
• Sports Complex
• Transport Facility
• Wifi Enabled
• Smart classes
• Hostels
• Proper electricity
• Water facility   

St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi Campus

St. Xavier College, Ranchi has its four main rising educational buildings named as main building, gym and research building, Vocational and Management Building, and B.Ed. and Humanities Building. Now these educational building consists of offices, staff rooms, classrooms, libraries, computer labs, laboratories, store rooms, research room, rest room, rooms for various clubs and societies, gym, conference rooms, washrooms, and more.  Also, the Xavier’s are known for producing athletes and has many opportunities at sports. To make sports a part of life Xavier’s has football ground, basketball grounds, volleyball ground, and indoor games on campus. Besides all these, there is a canteen, central auditorium, Xerox center, carpentry, and blacksmith sections. Let’s dive deep into all the facilities that St. Xavier College, Ranchi provides to its members and students.

Classrooms: St. Xavier College, Ranchi has more than 75 spacious and conducive classrooms of several various sizes. Also, the classes are surrounded by spacious verandahs to move and breathe freely. The classrooms are equipped with Wi-Fi facilities and CCTV cameras, and many rooms are equipped with projector facilities and smart boards. There are staff rooms and the Heads’ rooms amidst classrooms, which help in maintaining discipline in the buildings. There are also conference halls and special rooms for meetings and minor seminars.

Well-Equipped Laboratories: In view of this, the college established a Central Research Laboratory (CRL) in 2010 to enable the faculty and students to achieve excellence in multidisciplinary research with industry relevance. Recognizing the significance of practical knowledge, the college offers well-equipped laboratories across various disciplines. These laboratories enable students to conduct experiments, enrich their technical skills, and apply theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios.

Library: St. Xavier’s College Central Library is one of the oldest college libraries in Ranchi. It was established in 1947. The Central Library is automated with library management software called “Alice for Windows”. The web OPAC is fully functional. Apart from the Central Library, there are department libraries managed by the respective department and a separate PG library with 5,750 plus books for postgraduate students. The library houses a diverse collection of books, journals, research papers, and e-resources, catering to a wide range of academic disciplines. At present, the library holds 105 national 1,66,669 books and international periodicals.

Auditorium: The campus auditorium is a spacious, fully air-conditioned, and well-equipped sound system, with a spacious stage, projectors, and comfortable chairs. It has also a small balcony for emergency purposes. Various cultural activities, gatherings, debates, workshops, seminars, and sessions are conducted for the stakeholders.

Hostel: The St. Xavier College, Ranchi hostel is inside the campus itself which gives no worry about extra fares for traveling. The hostel is backed up by proper security guards who guide 24*7.It has 3 blocks inside and 2 blocks outside the campus which are Manresa House and Seminary in St. Albert’s College Campus with a capacity of 200 to 400 students. Also, there are an equal number of chairs and tables as the number of beds. And provides proper electricity and water facility.  Mess facilities are also provided to students along with veg and non-veg meals both. The hostel is surrounded by playgrounds, St. Xavier College, Ranchi Church, a college cafeteria, and a gym.   

Accommodation charges are very minimal and affordable. The charges are around INR 3K to 4k per month.

Sports facilities: The Xavier’s are known for producing athletes and has many opportunities at sports. To make sports a part of life the college has football grounds, basketball grounds, volleyball grounds, and indoor games on the campus. Also, every year sports day events are held and the winners are appreciated by awards and certificates.  Many tournaments are also held like football, basketball, and cricket tournament. It all means that Xavier’s students have both academic and sports scope and future.

Guest Room/Waiting Room: St Xavier’s College has guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members and guardians.

IT Infrastructure: St Xavier’s College has an excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students. Some of the facilities are high-Speed Internet Connectivity, Right Availability, Comprehensive and Accurate, and Disclosed appropriately when required.

Cafeteria: The foods at the cafeteria are fresh and healthy and provide refreshments. The canteen is open from 6.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. During holidays the cafeteria remains closed. Students are advised not to sit longer than 20 minutes.

Parking Facilities: A parking facility is available for bicycles and two-wheeler parking and the college charges parking fees per month and the fee is guanine. Students are advised to park in the allotted parking place only.

St. Xavier College, Ranchi Disability Support Services: For students with disabilities, the college is a comprehensive and regular support system. St. Xavier College, Ranchi gives equal educational opportunities for differently abled students and other facilities like:

• Adaptation of toilets for wheelchair users.
• Braille symbols and auditory signals in elevators or lifts.
• Curb cuts and slopes in pavement inside the Institution premises.
• Emergency exits.
• Entry gates.
• Parking.

Cultural Events: St. Xavier College, Ranchi every year organizes Xavier’s Utsav. In which students participate in huge numbers. Bands, dance, singing everything are organized in a good manner way. Also, the college celebrates many other events like International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, National Voter's Day Celebration, Annual Sports Meet, International yoga day, plantation drive, and many more.  This all enhances the activeness of the students.

Frequently asked questions about St. Xavier College, Ranchi

Q. What are the sports facilities available at St. Xavier College, Ranchi?

Ans. The Xavier’s are known for producing athletes and has many opportunities at sports. To make sports a part of life the college has football grounds, basketball grounds, volleyball grounds, and indoor games on campus. Also, every year sports day events are held and the winners are appreciated by awards and certificates.

Q. About St. Xavier College, Ranchi Utsav?

Ans. To enhance the student's activeness and enthusiasm St. Xavier College, Ranchi every year organizes Xavier’s Utsav. In which students participate in huge numbers. Bands, dance, singing everything are organized in a well manner way.

Q. About St. Xavier College, Ranchi Hostels?

Ans. The St. Xavier College, Ranchi hostel is inside the campus itself which gives no worry about extra fares for traveling. The hostel is backed up by proper security guards who guide 24*7. It has 3 blocks inside and 2 blocks outside the campus which are Manresa House and Seminary in St. Albert’s College Campus with a capacity of 200 to 400 students.

Q. What are the Cultural events of St. Xavier College, Ranchi?

Ans. St. Xavier College, Ranchi every year organizes Xavier’s Utsav. Also, the college celebrates many other events like International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, National Voter's Day Celebration, Annual Sports Meet, International yoga day, plantation drive, and many more

Q. What are the Parking Facilities of St. Xavier College, Ranchi?

Ans. A parking facility is available for bicycles and two-wheeler parking and the colleges charge parking fees per month and the fee is guanine.  Students are advised to park in the allotted parking place only.