The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru was established in 1974 and is an engineering institute that provides several courses at the U.G., P.G., and Doctorate level to eligible candidates. The college comes under the  Visvesvaraya Technological University and is affiliated with the AICTE. Furthermore, the Government of Karnataka recognizes the college as an educational body of significance situated in the state. Admission to all the programs offered is made purely based on merit and depends on the candidate's score in various entrance examinations. 

Set in a sprawling campus of 6.25 acres, the college provides all the necessary infrastructural and quality education facilities. The placement and training cell of the college is also very determined and students are recruited in various top companies like Infosys, Wipro, PayPal, Tech Mahindra, Amazon, etc.

The Oxford College of Engineering Bengaluru Highlights 

Tabulated below are some of the admission highlights of this institute along with other useful facts about the same:

Name of the College The Oxford Engineering College
Established I Type 1974 I Private
Courses Offered BE, B.Arch, MBA, M.Tech & MCA
Accepted Entrances KCET, JEE Main, NATA, GATE, CAT, KMAT, Karnataka PGCET
Selection Criteria Entrance Based
Campus area 6.25 acres
Application Mode Online
Top recruiters Infosys, Wipro, PayPal, Tech Mahindra, Amazon
Hostel Facility Available
College Website http://www.theoxford.edu/

The Oxford Engineering College Important Dates

Event Date
COMEDK 2023 Application Last Date (B.Tech) April 27, 2023
COMEDK 2023 Exam Date (B.Tech) May 28, 2023
Last Date to Fill KCET 2023 Application Form (B.Tech)  May 11 to 13, 2023 (Re-opened)
KCET 2023 Exam Date (B.Tech) May 20 – 21, 2023
KCET Kannada language test May 22, 2023

The Oxford College of Engineering Bengaluru Ranking

Listed below are some of the rankings and stats related to the college:

  • The institute was recently ranked in the 251-300 band in the NIRF Rankings 2020 under the Colleges of India category.
  • The college is one of the finest engineering institutions in the state of Karnataka.

The Oxford College of Engineering Bengaluru Courses

The institute offers several engineering, architecture as well as MBA programs at the U.G., P.G. and Doctorate level. Admission to these courses is made purely based on merit and depends on the candidate's score in specific entrance exams.

Tabulated below are all the courses offered and their details:

Course Name Specialization Duration Basic Eligibility Criteria Selection Criteria
B.E. Automobile Four years Candidates need to pass their 10+2 examinations with a minimum of 45% JEE-MAIN or KCET
Biotechnology
Computer Science
Civil
Electronics and Communication
Electrical and Electronics
Mechanical
Mechatronics
Information Science
B.Arch - Five Years Candidates need to have a minimum of 50 % marks in all subjects of PUC with Mathematics as an optional paper. NATA
M.Tech Automotive Engineering Two Years Candidates need to have a BE/B.Tech degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 50% marks. GATE or Karnataka PGCET
Computer Science
Computer Networks
Digital Electronics and Communication
Digital Communication and Networking
Machine Design
Power Electronics
Structural Engineering
VLSI and Embedded Systems Design
Thermal Power Engineering
MBA - Two Years Candidates need to have a Bachelor's degree in any field from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. KMAT or CAT
MCA Computer Applications Three Years Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or any equivalent degree in any of the relevant fields from any recognized institution with a minimum of 50% marks Karnataka PGCET
Computer Applications with Lateral Entry Two Years
PhD Biotechnology Three Years Candidates need to have a masters or post-graduation degree in the relevant field Purely Merit Based
Computer Science
Civil
Chemistry
Electrical and Electronics
Electronics and Communication
Mechanical
Information Science
Physics
Mathematics
MBA(VTU)
MCA(VTU)

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The Oxford College of Engineering Bengaluru Admissions 2020

The application procedure for the Oxford Engineering College is done entirely online. Candidates need to fill an application form with the required details as mentioned in the instructions.

  • The candidates first need to go to the official website of the college, the link to which has been given above.
  • Next, the candidates need to select the application form that is available online.
  • After that, the candidates need to duly fill the application form of the course they have chosen to apply.
  • The candidates then need to fill in their personal details, the course details, the contact details, and their educational details.
  • Next, the candidates need to pay the fee online through the various modes of payment available.
  • Finally, they need to click on the submit button and take a print out of the application form along with the receipt they have got.

Documents Required:

  • Candidate's Passport-sized photograph
  • Scanned copy of the candidate's signature
  • Candidate's Class 10th Mark Sheet
  • Candidate's Class 12th Mark Sheet
  • Candidate's Graduation Mark Sheet (For applying for the Post Graduate Courses)
  • Caste Certificate of the candidate
  • P.H. Certificate

Read more: Admission 2020 Details

The Oxford College of Engineering Bengaluru Placements

The college is known for its excellent placement cell, which provides training and mentorship to all of its students to increase their chances of getting placed. At present, the college boasts of having a 95% placement record. The placement cell plays the following roles:

  • Students are advised to enroll for certification programs to make their placement phase easier.
  • The placement cell also guides those students who want to opt for higher studies.
  • Campus Placements are held at the college all through the year to ensure that the maximum number of students get placed.
  • The college also has a tie-up with several soft skill development companies that aid in the student's placement journey.

The major recruiters of the college are:

  • Oracle
  • HP
  • WIPRO
  • IBM
  • Deloitte
  • Infosys
  • Unisys
  • Myntra
  • Quikr
  • Just Dial
  • ICICI Prudential
  • Naukri.com
  • Axis Bank
  • Airtel

Read more:  Placement Details

The Oxford College of Engineering Bengaluru Scholarships

The institute does not offer any scholarships to its students as such, but eligible candidates can apply for various scholarships under the schemes of the Government of India.

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The Oxford College of Engineering Bengaluru Facilities

The college offers all the modern facilities in its campus. Given below are some of the many facilities provided by this institute for its students:

  • Learning Center
  • The institute has a fully equipped auditorium with a capacity of 600 students.
  • Three Seminar Halls.
  • Sports complex
  • Excellent Placement Cell
  • Group insurance for students & staff
  • R.O. Drinking-Water Facility
  • Food court
  • Health Centre
  • Sewage Treatment Plant (2 Lac Lts )
  • Rainwater Harvesting
  • Solar Power
  • Surveillance
  • Centralized Air conditioning
  • Round the Clock Security
  • Campus Management System
  • Transportation
  • Bank
  • ATM
  • Oxford Metro Station in front of college
  • Digital Payment Initiation

The Oxford College of Engineering Bengaluru Faculty

The Oxford College of Engineering has a great team of faculty members who are highly qualified in their respective subjects of study. At present there are around 250 permanent faculty members and they all have a rich experience in the teaching sector. The student to faculty ratio is 1:16 and helps the teacher to focus on each student individually too. The principal of the college Dr. A.S. Aravind has dedicated his life to providing quality education. The college has faculty on various posts such as head of Department, professors, assistant professors, including the Director and Chairman of the college.

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The Oxford College of Engineering Bengaluru FAQs

Ques. What fests are organized by the college?

Ans. The College has a very lively atmosphere with various events happening around the year. The college organizes Techfest, its cultural fest IGNUS, and many other stress relieving activities are conducted.

Ques. How good is the infrastructure at The Oxford College of Engineering, Bengaluru?

Ans. The institute has state of the art facilities and infrastructure which include well-equipped labs, an auditorium, a learning center as well as an indoor sports complex. More details about the facilities are mentioned in the above article.

Ques. How active is the NSS cell of the college?

Ans. The NSS Cell of the college is very active and keeps on organizing events such as Swachhata Pakhwada, Vigilance Awareness Programme, Cauvery Calling, Plantation Drives, etc.

Ques. By scoring how many marks can a student get into BE Biotechnology?

Ans. The students have to get a minimum rank of 31167 in KCET to get admission in BE Biotechnology as per the cut off of 2018. For more details click here.

Ques. Is there any significant place located near the college as a mark of identification?

Ans. Yes, the college is situated along the Information Technology corridor on the National Highway towards Electronics City.