The Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS) was established as an extension department of St. Xavier’s College, Ranchi, in 1955 with the objective of training young men and women in Rural Development, Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. In 1973 the institute was registered as a separate educational society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. In 1978, it moved to its present site and over the years has developed its own distinct identity as a centre of excellence in management education, research, consultancy and development interventions.

Vision

Since its inception, XISS has identified itself both as service institution and centre for academic excellence. As a service institution, XISS has a vision of just, humane, and equitable society where the underprivileged (poor and oppressed) assume their rightful place. XISS also visualizes itself as a centre of excellence in the country, imparting value driven management and development education, and catering to its diverse clientele and stakeholders.

Mission

Xavier Institute of Social Service (XISS) was established in 1955 with an earnest mission of developing human resources for various sectors such as industries, business, rural development, healthcare etc in the Chotanagpur region. One of the prime objectives of the Institute is to develop professionals who are down to earth, having deep concern for fellow human beings and sense of responsibility towards society. For this, they are attuned to the deeper aspirations of the common people for justice and see their training as a preparation for true service to society. They believe that their own personnel growth is intrinsically tied up with the growth and happiness of the fellow human beings. As an institution of higher learning the institute intends to prepare: