St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, (informally Xavier's) is one of India's leading tertiary education institutions for Arts, Science and Commerce/Business. Affiliated to the University of Mumbai, Xavier's was the first college to be granted autonomy by the University in 2010. In 2006, India's National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) awarded Xavier's the highest rating, A+ (5-Star). The alumni of St. Xavier's College include some of the most illustrious contributors to Indian society for the past century.