As true visionaries, the Jesuit Fathers of St. Xavier’s College proposed the introduction of computer training and computer awareness programme in the College in 1985. With the support from a generous alumni and other like-minded people, St. Xavier’s Computer Centre was inaugurated on 4th November 1985 on the occasion of 125th Anniversary of the College with Fr. Albert Huart as the founder Director. On March 1, 2015, the Computer Centre was reinstituted as “Computer Centre and Central Computing Facilities” and presently the department is headed by Prof. Shalabh Agarwal as the Director.

Courses based on the latest technology and industry demand are offered to fulfill the need for quality and skilled professionals. Starting from basic computer courses to advanced programming and tools, courses are offered to suit the requirements of diversified nature in the field of computers and information technology. It was probably the only computer centre in the city to offer Mobile Phone Repairing Course at a time when the mobile revolution was just beginning.

As almost all the UG and PG courses have computer studies embedded in the curriculum, a state-of-the-art computing facilities centre has become mandatory for the College. Computer Centre and Central Computing Facilities caters to all the computing needs of the students of the College. It is also used for various other activities like COP courses, IGNOU, FIP, Workshops, Seminars, Short Term Courses etc. by the various departments and societies of the College.

The Computer Centre has also contributed immensely to the development and implementation of various ICT and AV systems in the College. The various ICT related needs and the entire ICT infrastructure of the College are managed, supervised and maintained by the Computer Centre under the guidance of IT
Infrastructure Management Committee of the College headed by Fr. Dejus John Retnam. One of the major activities of the Computer Centre include the Online Application and Admission process for all the courses of the College in coordination with the Department Offices.

1. Students’ Information System
2. Online Fees Payment and Management System
3. Real-time Feedback System
4. Campus surveillance system through CCTV
5. Real-time Identity Card generation system
6. Campus Wi-Fi system
7. Cashless Campus initiatives
8. Green disposal of e-waste
9. Automation and upgrade of various systems using latest technology.

The Computer Centre is located on the second floor of the Chapel building along with the computer laboratories and is offering various courses to suit the requirements of the students. The courses are held both in the morning and in the evening to facilitate both students and working professionals. The fees are reasonable and easy installment of fees are provided for financially challenged students.

1. Certificate in Computer Applications
2. Diploma in Multimedia and Animation
3. Certificate in Advanced Computer Programming
4. Week-end professional courses on latest trends and technologies
5. Certificate / Diploma in website development and internet programming