Xavier Institute of Social Services (XISS), Ranchi was established in 1955 to offer higher education in the domains of Rural Development, Personnel Management and Industrial Relations. XISS which was earlier a subsidiary of St. Xavier’s College Ranchi, recognized as separate entity in 1973 and registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860. Xavier Institute of Social Services (XISS), Ranchi is a residential institution. Students of regular full time programs live in the hostel rooms of the institute. XISS also offers residential facilities to faculty and staff members.
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