XIC is an autonomous curricula unit of St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, one of the most prestigious colleges in Mumbai, managed by The Bombay St. Xavier's College Society Trust, a Jesuit institution. XIC was established in 1969 to impart quality professional education in communication. With a pedagogy of flexible, innovative, experiential teachings that encourage professional responsibility, XIC has been at the forefront of media studies. Today, XIC is ranked No.1 among India's top private media communication colleges.
XIC responds to the evolving digital landscape by embedding comprehensive digital literacy and technological skills within its curriculum. Our courses foster professionalism while remaining sensitive to socio-development needs and responsive to secular values and human rights Our inclusive training environment attracts students with diverse backgrounds from all regions of India, and our esteemed faculty are drawn from industry, being accomplished professionals in their rights. Every year, around 280 professionals graduate from our institute, entering the media workforce and seamlessly blending with the industry.
XIC trains students on industry-standard state-of-the-art tools and platforms, honing their expertise with the latest developments. These include the library with over 15,000 print, digital and audio-visual references of books, periodicals, magazines, radio and video productions; sound recording and editing studios; computer labs for design and video editing; and a film studio with high-quality cameras, lights and accessories.
Our eleven-month courses in mass media offer a post-graduate diploma in the respective media studies.
The courses include: