St. Xavier's College, Mumbai Mumbai

Heritage
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

About

One of Mumbai's most prestigious colleges, St. Xavier's is housed in a magnificent Indo-Gothic building in the heart of South Mumbai, known for its academic excellence and stunning architecture.

Basic Information

Timings

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Sat)

Entry Fee

Free

Best Time to Visit

October to February

Place Type

Heritage

How to Reach

Walk from CST or Churchgate station

By Metro:

The nearest metro station is Girgaon (0.5 km away) on the Line 3.

By Local Train:

The nearest local train station is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (0.6 km away) on the Central Line, Harbour Line.

Nearby Metro Stations

Metro stations within 5 km of St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

Girgaon
Line 3
0.5 km
Kalbadevi
Line 3
0.5 km
1.3 km
1.3 km
2.4 km
2.5 km
2.7 km
Mahalaxmi
Line 3
4.6 km

Nearby Local Train Stations

Local train stations within 3 km of St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

Central Line
Harbour Line
0.6 km
Western Line
0.8 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
1.3 km
Western Line
1.3 km
Western Line
1.5 km
Harbour Line
1.6 km
Central Line
Harbour Line
2.5 km
Western Line
2.8 km
Harbour Line
2.9 km

History

Founded in 1869 by German Jesuits, St. Xavier's College is one of the oldest colleges in Mumbai. The iconic building was designed in Indo-Gothic style and has been a Grade I heritage structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick Information

Opening Hours

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Sat)

Entry Fee

Free

Type

Heritage

Best Time to Visit

October to February

How to Reach

Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride

Location on Map
Activities
Sightseeing
Photography
Interesting Facts

Alumni include prominent figures in arts, politics, and business

The college chapel features beautiful stained glass windows

It was the first college in Asia to have a seismological observatory

Travel Tips

Permission needed for campus visit during college hours

The facade is especially photogenic

Part of the Fort heritage precinct walking tour