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. Inspired
by this vision the Jesuit Order in India has been active in the field of higher
education serving the nation in the context of plurality of religions and diversity
of cultures. Across the world, the Society of Jesus, is responsible for over 1,865
Educational Institutions in 65 Countries. In India, the Society of Jesus, runs 153
High Schools, 38 University College, 14 Technical Institutes and 5 Business Administration
Institutes. The college has evolved into a nationally ranked, multifaceted and co-educational
institution. To promote a society based on love, freedom, liberty, justice, equality
and fraternity.