Bachelor of Accounting and Finance [BAF]

The 3-year Bachelor of Accounting and Finance at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai covers financial accounting, cost accounting, taxation, auditing, corporate law, and financial management. It is a self-financed programme affiliated to the University of Mumbai, offered at an autonomous Jesuit college established in 1869 with NAAC A+ accreditation (CGPA 3.2). Total fees are INR 2,70,000.

📋 Admission Status: St. Xavier’s College BAF 2026-27 admissions are expected to open after Class 12 results through the college portal, around June 2026 (Tentative). Check xaviers.edu for the official schedule.

Key Points

• BAF at NAAC A+ autonomous college, Mumbai University
• Merit-based on Class 12 marks, all streams eligible
• Total fees INR 2,70,000 over 3 years
• Prepares for accounting, finance, taxation, and CA pathway

St. Xavier’s College BAF Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Programme Duration	3 years (6 semesters)
Annual Fee	INR 90,000
Total Fees (3 years)	INR 2,70,000

• Fees from official St. Xavier’s College fee schedule 2026-27.
• Hostel charges billed separately from BAF programme fees.

St. Xavier’s College BAF Admission 2026

Event	Date
BAF Application Opens	June 2026 (Tentative)
Application Deadline	July 2026 (Tentative)
First Merit List	July 2026 (Tentative)
Second Merit List (if applicable)	August 2026 (Tentative)
Classes Commence	August 2026 (Tentative)

• BAF admission based on Class 12 marks, no entrance test.
• Verify the schedule at xaviers.edu before applying.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognised board in any stream.
• Minimum 45% aggregate in Class 12 (40% for reserved category students).
• Admission is merit-based on Class 12 percentage, with no entrance test required.
• Commerce stream candidates with Accountancy and Mathematics are preferred but students from other streams may also apply as per university norms.

Admission Process

• Register and fill the online application form at xaviers.edu during the admission notification period after Class 12 results.
• Upload required documents including Class 12 marksheet, school leaving certificate, identity proof, and category certificate if applicable.
• The college publishes merit lists on the portal based on Class 12 aggregate marks for the BAF programme.
• Shortlisted candidates attend document verification on campus and pay the annual fee of INR 90,000 to confirm admission.

✓ Opt for this if

• Commerce students targeting CA, CMA, or CS alongside degree
• Students wanting accounting and finance focus in Mumbai
• Candidates preferring merit-based admission without entrance test
• Students seeking strong alumni network in Mumbai finance sector

✗ Skip if

• Students seeking engineering, science, or liberal arts education
• Candidates wanting campus placements in tech or consulting
• Students needing flexible or distance-learning format

St. Xavier’s College BAF Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Xavier’s Financial Aid	Varies	Students with financial need, apply through xaviers.edu during admission
Post-Matric Scholarship (NSP)	Varies	SC/ST/OBC/Minority students with family income below threshold, apply at scholarships.gov.in
Central Sector Scholarship	INR 10,000-20,000/yr	Top 20 percentile in Class 12 board, apply at scholarships.gov.in
Maharashtra Government Scholarship	Varies	Maharashtra-domicile students with high academic merit, apply via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in

• NSP and Central Sector scholarships: apply at scholarships.gov.in.
• Maharashtra scholarships: apply via mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in.

According to an external review site Ranking 2025, St Xavier's Mumbai ranks 57 out of 317 colleges in India and 8 in state Maharashtra for its BAF program.

• 29 out of 251 under India Today Commerce Ranking 2025.
• 41 out of 122 under The Week Commerce Ranking 2025.

Read more on St Xavier's Mumbai Rankings here

St. Xavier’s College BAF FAQs

Ques. What is the BAF programme at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai?

Ans. The Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (BAF) at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai is a 3-year undergraduate programme affiliated to the University of Mumbai, covering financial and cost accounting, taxation, auditing, corporate law, and financial management. Offered at an autonomous college established in 1869 with NAAC A+ accreditation, total fees are INR 2,70,000 over 3 years.

Ques. What is the total fee for BAF at St. Xavier’s College?

Ans. The total fee for the 3-year BAF at St. Xavier’s College is INR 2,70,000 (INR 90,000 per year) as per the official 2026-27 fee schedule. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately. SC/ST/OBC students may qualify for Maharashtra government and NSP scholarships. Confirm the latest fee details at xaviers.edu before applying.

Ques. How is admission to BAF at St. Xavier’s College done?

Ans. Admission to BAF at St. Xavier’s College is merit-based on Class 12 marks with no entrance test. Candidates from any stream with minimum 45% in Class 12 may apply. The college publishes merit lists after Class 12 board results, typically in June-July. Applications are submitted through xaviers.edu during the notification period, and shortlisted candidates complete document verification on campus.

Ques. What career options are available after BAF from St. Xavier’s College?

Ans. BAF graduates from St. Xavier’s College can pursue careers as accountant, financial analyst, tax consultant, cost accountant, internal auditor, or banking professional. Many BAF graduates appear for Chartered Accountancy (CA), Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA), or Company Secretaryship (CS) after or during the programme. An MBA in Finance from a reputed institution is also a common postgraduate pathway.

Ques. What subjects are covered in BAF at St. Xavier’s College?

Ans. The BAF curriculum covers financial accounting, cost accounting, taxation (direct and indirect), auditing, corporate law, business communication, management accounting, strategic management, financial management, computer applications in accounting, and a final-year project or case study component. The programme follows the University of Mumbai’s BAF syllabus.

Ques. Why choose St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai for BAF?

Ans. St. Xavier’s College is one of Mumbai’s most respected autonomous institutions, established in 1869 with NAAC A+ accreditation. Its South Mumbai location, strong alumni network in India’s financial capital, and the University of Mumbai affiliation make it a strong choice for BAF. The merit-based admission creates a competitive peer group, and proximity to chartered accountancy firms, banks, and finance houses provides practical learning opportunities.