The motto on the College crest: Excellentia in perseverantia: In Pursuit of Excellence (Green background for eco-friendliness & prosperity is a challenge to every student who passes through the portals of St. Xavier’s College by reminding the personal responsibility which one requires to realize the high ideal of the College in one’s own life, through self motivation for excellence and personal integrity.
Rounded over all shape stands for unity and fullness. Motto: Excellentia in perseverantia: In Pursuit of Excellence (Green background for eco-friendliness & prosperity
Title: St. Xavier’s College, Calicut (Blue ring for eternity or unlimited possibilities).Inside pink/rose circle for warmth and friendliness) (Brown outer circle stands for earth) Open book stands for the different subject being taught
Lamp & Light: Stand for the knowledge and wisdom imparted
Tricolor hallow: stands for the national integrity and variety of people who attend classes
Coconut and sea shore scenery: Stand for the City of Calicut
Picture of St. Francis Xavier: Patron Saint of the College
The uniting yellow circle: stand for the joint effort effected by the management, staff and students in the pursuit of excellence