Bachelor of Engineering [BE]

The Oxford College of Engineering, Bangalore, offers the Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in ten specialisations as a four-year full-time programme affiliated to VTU Belagavi. Holding NAAC Grade A accreditation and a CET code of E078, the college is located at Bommanahalli on Hosur Road, close to the Electronics City technology corridor. The programme spans core disciplines such as civil, mechanical, and electronics engineering alongside high-demand fields including AI, data science, and mechatronics. Admission is through KCET or COMEDK UGET. The Oxford College of Engineering ranks 530 in an external review site’s 2025 India Engineering Colleges list.

📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. KEA and COMEDK counselling and seat allotment begins July 2026.

Oxford College of Engineering BE Fees 2026

Fees at Oxford Engineering vary between INR 7,60,000 and INR 15,00,000 for four years depending on the specialisation. Technology-intensive branches carry the higher fee tier. All amounts are for the combined four-year programme duration.

• Hostel and transport charges are payable separately.
• Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before taking admission.

Oxford College of Engineering BE Admission 2026

KCET 2026 was held April 22 to 24 and results were declared on June 6, 2026. COMEDK UGET 2026 was held on May 9, 2026 with results on May 29, 2026. KEA and COMEDK counselling and seat allotment are expected from July to September 2026, with classes commencing in October 2026.

Important Dates

• KCET government-quota candidates register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in using CET code E078.
• COMEDK management-quota candidates register at comedk.org.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from a recognised board.
• Minimum 45% aggregate in PCM (40% for SC/ST Karnataka-domicile candidates).
• Valid KCET rank for government-quota seats or valid COMEDK UGET score for management-quota seats.
• Candidates appearing in Class 12 may apply provisionally pending result declaration.

Admission Process

• Appear for KCET or COMEDK UGET and obtain a valid rank.
• KCET candidates: register for KEA centralised counselling at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in using CET code E078.
• COMEDK candidates: register at comedk.org and exercise branch and college preference.
• On seat allotment, report to Oxford Engineering, Bommanahalli, with original mark sheets, transfer certificate, and scorecard.

✓ Opt for this if

• KCET and COMEDK students targeting a NAAC A college near Electronics City Bengaluru
• Students seeking CSE or AI branches close to South Bengaluru tech corridor
• Candidates with higher fee budgets seeking an established Bengaluru campus
• Students who want access to ten specialisations including Mechatronics and Biotechnology

✗ Skip if

• Students expecting KCET-regulated fees below INR 7.6 lakh for four years
• Candidates targeting placements in cities outside South India
• Students needing guaranteed on-campus hostel accommodation
• Candidates who can secure a higher-ranked VTU college with the same COMEDK score

Oxford College of Engineering BE Scholarships 2026

Karnataka SC/ST students are eligible for full tuition reimbursement. OBC and minority candidates can apply through state post-matric schemes. Central Sector Scholarships are available on merit-cum-income basis.

• SC/ST Karnataka students apply via karepass.cgg.gov.in after joining.
• Central Sector and post-matric scholarship applications: apply at scholarships.gov.in.
• Education loan details are available from the admissions office at theoxford.edu.

Oxford College of Engineering BE FAQs

Ques. Why do CSE and AI branches cost more than Civil and Mechanical at Oxford Engineering?

Ans. VTU and the Karnataka Government Fee Committee classify engineering branches into fee tiers based on resource intensity and market demand. CSE, AI and ML, AI and DS, and ISE fall in the higher tier at INR 15,00,000 for four years. Civil, Mechanical, ECE, EEE, Biotechnology, and Mechatronics fall in the lower tier at INR 7,60,000. The college does not set these fees independently.

Ques. What is the KCET CET code for Oxford College of Engineering?

Ans. The KCET CET code for The Oxford College of Engineering, Bommanahalli, is E078. Candidates must use this code while exercising branch and college preference during KEA centralised counselling.

Ques. Does Oxford Engineering conduct campus placement drives for all ten BE branches?

Ans. The placement cell at Oxford Engineering conducts campus drives across branches. CSE and ISE branches tend to attract the most recruiters in Bengaluru. Mechanical, Civil, EEE, and Mechatronics placements are a mix of campus and off-campus drives. Candidates should verify branch-specific placement data directly with the college placement office before admission.

Ques. Is the BE Mechatronics Engineering at Oxford Engineering VTU approved?

Ans. Yes. BE Mechatronics Engineering at Oxford College of Engineering is a VTU Belagavi affiliated programme with AICTE approval. It covers mechanical, electronics, computer science, and control systems in an integrated curriculum. Graduates are eligible for GATE, core industry roles in manufacturing and automation, and M.Tech admission at VTU and other universities.

Ques. Can students from outside Karnataka apply for BE at Oxford College of Engineering?

Ans. Yes. COMEDK UGET seats at Oxford Engineering are open to candidates from all states. Government-quota KCET seats are limited to Karnataka-domicile candidates. Non-Karnataka students can apply through COMEDK UGET for management-quota seats across all ten specialisations.