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The Oxford College of Engineering offers a two-year, full-time MCA on Hosur Road in Bengaluru. The course is affiliated to VTU, approved by AICTE and taught over four semesters. The college holds a NAAC A grade, and its MCA department started in 2001. The full fee on a KEA seat is INR 2.22 Lakhs, which covers the college fee for two years and the VTU fee. You get a KEA seat through your Karnataka PGCET rank, and KEA holds 57 seats here. The General seat closed at rank 6,650 in round 1 of 2026. The PG batch of 2024 placed 68% of its students at a median pay of INR 5.05 LPA.
Oxford College of Engineering MCA Fees
The total fee on a KEA seat is INR 2.22 Lakhs for two years, without hostel. The college fee is INR 1.04 Lakhs a year, and it covers tuition and other fees. You pay the VTU fee of INR 13,510 once. A management seat costs INR 2.64 Lakhs in all. The college site gives no hostel fee, so you must ask the office for it.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition and other fee, KEA seat
INR 2.09 Lakhs
INR 1.04 Lakhs a year, 2 years
VTU registration fee
INR 13,510
One time
Management quota extra
INR 41,380
INR 20,690 a year, 2 years
Total, KEA seat
INR 2.22 Lakhs
Full course, no hostel
Total, management seat
INR 2.64 Lakhs
Full course, no hostel
Oxford College of Engineering MCA Admission Dates 2026
Round 1 fee payment and reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. Round 2 option entry is open from 13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026. KEA has not yet given the round 2 result date. Classes are expected to start in Nov 2026, after the last KEA round.
Event
Date
Status
PGCET 2026 registration, last date to apply
23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
Over
PGCET 2026 MCA exam
14 Jun 2026
Over
PGCET result and rank
19 Aug 2026
Over
Round 1 option entry opened
11 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 final seat allotment
25 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 seat fee, last date
12 Oct 2026
Over
Round 1 reporting and document check
12 Oct 2026
Over
Round 2 option entry and reordering
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Confirmed
Round 2 seat allotment
Oct 2026
Tentative
Round 2 fee payment and reporting
Nov 2026
Tentative
Classes start
Nov 2026
Tentative
Oxford College of Engineering MCA Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% if you are SC, ST or Category-1 of Karnataka. Maths must be in your degree or in Class 12. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank for a KEA seat.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
A three-year bachelor's degree with Maths or Statistics in the degree, or Maths in Class 12
Marks
50% aggregate, 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 of Karnataka
Exam
Karnataka PGCET rank for a KEA seat
Final-year students
You can write PGCET before your degree result
Oxford College of Engineering MCA Admission Process
You write PGCET, enter options on the KEA portal, pay the seat fee and report at the college. KEA allots the seat on your rank and your option list. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Write PGCET
KEA holds the exam once a year
2. Enter options
List colleges in your order on the KEA portal
3. Take a choice
Choice 1 takes the seat, Choice 2 waits for a better one
4. Pay the fee
Pay by the KEA last date and keep the slip
5. Report
Bring the slip and original papers to the college
Oxford College of Engineering MCA Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 6,650 and the 3A seat at 6,769 in round 1 of 2026. These are KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats. In 2025 the General close went from 5,918 in round 1 to 17,863 in round 2, so later rounds were much easier.
Category
Closing rank
Round and year
General
6,650
Round 1, 2026
Category-1
7,757
Round 1, 2026
2A
8,821
Round 1, 2026
2B
8,114
Round 1, 2026
3A
6,769
Round 1, 2026
3B
8,193
Round 1, 2026
General
5,918
Round 1, 2025
General
17,863
Round 2, 2025
Oxford College of Engineering MCA Placements
The PG batch of 2024 placed 86 of 127 students, or 68%, at a median pay of INR 5.05 LPA. This NIRF figure covers all PG courses, not MCA alone. The college list for 2024-25 names 16 MCA offers. Launched gave 8 of them at INR 6 LPA, and most of the others paid INR 3 LPA.
Metric
Value
Median pay, Class of 2024
INR 5.05 LPA, all PG courses
Batch placed, Class of 2024
86 of 127, 68%
Median pay, Class of 2023
INR 4.5 LPA, 67 of 90 placed
Median pay, Class of 2022
INR 4 LPA, 7 of 22 placed
MCA offers, 2024-25 list
16
Highest MCA offer
INR 6 LPA, Launched, 8 offers
Other MCA recruiters
QSpiders 4, [24/7].ai 3, Infosys 1, each near INR 3 LPA
Oxford College of Engineering MCA Scholarships
Three state fee waivers cut INR 40,000 to INR 57,750 from the fee over the course. The SC/ST half fee waiver gives the most. Each one needs a Karnataka caste and income certificate. You enter the income certificate number in the PGCET form.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
SC/ST fee waiver
SC or ST of Karnataka, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 40,000 over the course
SC/ST half fee waiver
SC or ST of Karnataka, family income from INR 2.5 to 10 Lakhs a year
INR 57,750 over the course
Category-1 fee waiver
Category-1 of Karnataka, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 40,000 over the course
Oxford College of Engineering MCA Ranking
NAAC gave the college grade A with a CGPA of 3.24 in 2023. NIRF did not rank the college in engineering in 2025 or 2026. NAAC grades the whole college on teaching, research and campus. NIRF ranks only the top colleges on the data they file each year.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
NAAC
2023
A, CGPA 3.24
NIRF Engineering
2025
Not ranked
NIRF Engineering
2026
Not ranked
Oxford College of Engineering MCA Seats and Intake
KEA holds 57 MCA seats here in 2026: 52 for Rest of Karnataka and 5 for Kalyana Karnataka. In 2025 KEA held 60 seats. The college fills its other seats on the management quota.
Quota
Seats
Rest of Karnataka, KEA
52
Kalyana Karnataka, KEA
5
All KEA seats, 2026
57
All KEA seats, 2025
60
Oxford College of Engineering MCA Hostel and Campus
The boys hostel holds 350 students, and a separate girls hostel is on the campus. The college site gives no hostel fee. The MCA department has its own library and an air-conditioned lab where every student gets a computer.
Item
Detail
Boys hostel
Room for 350 students, with a mess and a gym
Girls hostel
Separate hostel for girls
Hostel fee
Not published on the college site
MCA lab
Air-conditioned lab, one computer for every student
Research
VTU research centre for a Ph.D in computer applications
Should you pick MCA at The Oxford College of Engineering?
This course suits students who want an IT services job in Bengaluru and are fine starting on a modest salary.
Pick it if:
You want a job offer before you finish: Launched hired 8 MCA students in the 2024-25 list, and QSpiders also hired here.
You want to work in IT services in Bengaluru: the campus is on Hosur Road, close to the IT firms of Electronic City.
You want a college where pay is going up: the PG median pay rose from INR 4 LPA to INR 5.05 LPA in three NIRF years.
Your General rank missed the round 1 close: the 2025 round 2 close was 17,863, so stay in the KEA process after round 1.
Skip it if:
You are counting on a big package: the top MCA offer in the 2024-25 list is INR 6 LPA, and most offers are INR 3 LPA.
You plan to pay for a management seat: it costs INR 41,380 more than a KEA seat, so try round 2 first.
You need the hostel fee before you decide: the college site gives no hostel fee, so ask the office in writing first.
Counsellor's advice
If KEA gives you this college in round 2, take Choice 1 and report on time. If you only have a management offer, wait for the round 2 result before you pay.
MCA Eligibility▾
Degree: A three-year bachelor's degree. Maths or Statistics must be in the degree, or Maths in Class 12.
Marks: 50% aggregate across all years of the degree. 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 students of Karnataka.
No rounding off: KEA reads your percentage as it is, so 49.9% does not count as 50%.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. KEA (the state exam body) gives every KEA seat on this rank.
Final-year students: You can write PGCET while you wait for your degree result.
MCA Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: KEA holds it once a year. The 2026 MCA paper was on 14 Jun 2026.
Enter options: List colleges in order on the KEA portal. Check the mock allotment and change the list if needed.
Take a choice: Choice 1 takes the seat. Choice 2 pays the fee but waits for a better seat. Choice 3 waits without paying.
Pay the fee: Pay by the KEA last date and download the confirmation slip, or you lose the seat.
Report at the college: Bring the slip and all original papers to the college for the document check.
MCA Admission Dates 2026
▾
These are the official 2026 dates. Tap 2027 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
PGCET 2026 registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026, after one extension.
Over
14 Jun 2026
PGCET 2026 MCA exam
KEA moved the MCA paper from 24 May 2026 to this date.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
Your MCA rank decides every KEA allotment.
Over
11 Sep 2026
Round 1 option entry opened
You listed colleges in your order of choice on the KEA portal.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final seat allotment
The final round 1 result came out on the KEA site.
Over
12 Oct 2026
Round 1 seat fee payment, last date
You lost the round 1 seat if the fee was not paid by 12 Oct 2026.
Over
12 Oct 2026
Round 1 reporting and document check
Students who paid had to report at the college with originals by this date.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Round 2 option entry and reordering
You can add or reorder your options till 10 am on 15 Oct 2026.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Round 2 seat allotment
KEA has not announced the result date yet.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 fee payment and reporting
Pay and report by the date KEA gives, or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
VTU started the first semester of PG courses in Nov last year.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET 2027 registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in March, as in 2026. The last date is usually in April.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET 2027 MCA exam
Expected in June, as in 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected about two months after the exam.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 seat allotment
A second round is expected after it.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round 1 seat fee payment, last date
Expected within a week of the allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected soon after the fee date.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected after the last KEA round.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
The Oxford College of Engineering MCA Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 2-year cost on a KEA seat, not one year. Turn on the toggle to see the management seat fee.
Tuition and other fee, KEA seat
Per year × 2, INR 1.04 Lakhs a year
INR 2.09 Lakhs
VTU registration fee
One time, in year 1
INR 13,510
Add the management seat extra
Management quota extra
Per year × 2, INR 20,690 a year
INR 41,380
Total course fee
INR 2.22 Lakhs
2 years · KEA seat tuition and other fee + VTU fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 2.64 Lakhs
2 years · management seat fee + VTU fee, hostel not added
Education loan EMI
INR 3,745
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
227%
median first-year pay INR 5.05 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 4,443
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
192%
median first-year pay INR 5.05 LPA vs the full fee
Source: college fee sheet 2026-27 and the KEA fee order. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your PGCET rank get you MCA at Oxford College of Engineering?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges use the KEA round 1 closing ranks of 2026 and 2025 for Rest of Karnataka seats.
Category
General · Rest of Karnataka
5,918 or better: yes, you are in. Both round 1 closes reached this rank.
5,919 to 6,650: almost there. Only one of the two round 1 closes reached this rank, so stay in for round 2.
Worse than 6,650: not likely in round 1. Wait for round 2 and keep a backup college.
Category-1 · Rest of Karnataka
7,757 or better: yes, you are in. Both round 1 closes reached this rank.
7,758 to 9,350: almost there. Only one of the two round 1 closes reached this rank, so stay in for round 2.
Worse than 9,350: not likely in round 1. Wait for round 2 and keep a backup college.
2A · Rest of Karnataka
8,272 or better: yes, you are in. Both round 1 closes reached this rank.
8,273 to 8,821: almost there. Only one of the two round 1 closes reached this rank, so stay in for round 2.
Worse than 8,821: not likely in round 1. Wait for round 2 and keep a backup college.
2B · Rest of Karnataka
7,918 or better: yes, you are in. Both round 1 closes reached this rank.
7,919 to 8,114: almost there. Only one of the two round 1 closes reached this rank, so stay in for round 2.
Worse than 8,114: not likely in round 1. Wait for round 2 and keep a backup college.
3A · Rest of Karnataka
6,518 or better: yes, you are in. Both round 1 closes reached this rank.
6,519 to 6,769: almost there. Only one of the two round 1 closes reached this rank, so stay in for round 2.
Worse than 6,769: not likely in round 1. Wait for round 2 and keep a backup college.
3B · Rest of Karnataka
6,519 or better: yes, you are in. Both round 1 closes reached this rank.
6,520 to 8,193: almost there. Only one of the two round 1 closes reached this rank, so stay in for round 2.
Worse than 8,193: not likely in round 1. Wait for round 2 and keep a backup college.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Trust the round 1 close as the safe number. In 2025 the General seat closed at 5,918 in round 1 but at 17,863 in round 2, so a weaker rank can still get in if you wait.
The Oxford College of Engineering MCA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim on a KEA seat. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Category
Annual family income
Scholarships you missedYou do not qualify on your answers. Tap to see why.▾
Each card below says which category and income it needs.
SC/ST fee waiver
INR 40,000
Government of Karnataka, through KEA
The state pays the tuition fee of a government college, INR 20,000 a year.
Who qualifies: SC or ST of Karnataka, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by entering the income RD number in the PGCET form
Not eligible on your answers
SC/ST half fee waiver
INR 57,750
Government of Karnataka, through KEA
You pay half the KEA tuition fee and the state pays the other half.
Who qualifies: SC or ST of Karnataka, family income from INR 2.5 Lakhs to 10 Lakhs a yearApply by entering the income RD number in the PGCET form
Not eligible on your answers
Category-1 fee waiver
INR 40,000
Government of Karnataka, through KEA
The tuition fee of a government college is taken off your fee.
Who qualifies: Category-1 of Karnataka, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by entering the income RD number in the PGCET form
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 2.22 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.82 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 57,750
Your net course fee: INR 1.64 Lakhs
The Oxford College of Engineering MCA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to Oxford College of Engineering. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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Hosur Road, Bengaluru
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AMC Engineering College
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Atria Institute of Technology
Hebbal, Bengaluru
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SJB Institute of Technology
Kengeri, Bengaluru
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Cambridge Institute of Technology
K R Puram, Bengaluru
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Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology
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Total fees2 years, KEA seat, no hostel
INR 2.22 Lakhs
college fee + VTU fee
INR 1.27 Lakhs
INR 95,000 less
INR 1.37 Lakhs
INR 85,000 less
INR 1.27 Lakhs
INR 95,000 less
INR 1.27 Lakhs
INR 95,000 less
INR 1.79 Lakhs
INR 43,000 less, tuition + college fee
Median paylatest batch, all PG courses
INR 5.05 LPA
Class of 2024
Not published
Not published
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.45 LPA more, Class of 2025
INR 4.96 LPA
INR 0.09 LPA less, Class of 2025
INR 5.5 LPA
INR 0.45 LPA more, Class of 2025
Placement rateshare of the PG batch placed
68%
Class of 2024
Not published
29%
39 points lower, MCA, Class of 2024
8%
60 points lower, Class of 2025
49%
19 points lower, Class of 2025
40%
28 points lower, Class of 2025
Closing rankPGCET General, round 1 2026
6,650
Rest of Karnataka
6,655
5 places easier
8,638
1,988 places easier
4,076
2,574 places tougher
3,502
3,148 places tougher
3,871
2,779 places tougher
SeatsKEA seats, 2026
57
52 + 5
85
28 more
57
Same
57
Same
57
Same
57
Same
In short
AMC costs less and closes at almost the same rank, but it publishes no placement figures. If you need proof of placements before you pay, rank Oxford above AMC; if the fee matters most, put AMC first.
In short
Atria costs less and its closing rank is easier, but it placed a smaller share of its MCA batch. If your rank clears Oxford, list Oxford first and keep Atria as the safer seat below it.
In short
SJBIT costs less and its PG median is a little higher, but its closing rank is tougher and few PG students were placed. If your rank clears SJBIT, compare its MCA offer list with Oxford before you choose.
In short
Cambridge IT costs less and pays about the same, but its closing rank is much tougher. If your rank clears Cambridge IT, take it for the lower fee; if not, Oxford is the seat to aim for.
In short
Sir MVIT costs a little less and its PG median is higher, but its closing rank is much tougher. If your rank clears Sir MVIT, list it above Oxford; if it does not, Oxford is the better reach.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on The Oxford College of Engineering MCA
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is MCA at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get a KEA seat. The full fee on a KEA seat is INR 2.22 Lakhs, and the PG batch of 2024 had a median pay of INR 5.05 LPA. So a placed student can pay the fee back within the first working year. Check the EMI line in the fee block above if a loan will pay the fee.
What job will I get after MCA here?▾
Most students start in IT services, testing and training firms in Bengaluru. In the 2024-25 list, Launched hired 8 MCA students at INR 6 LPA, and QSpiders, [24/7].ai and Infosys hired the others at about INR 3 LPA. If you want a product company job, build your own projects and apply off campus too.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the round 1 cutoff?▾
Yes, if KEA gives it to you, take it. The General seat closed at rank 6,650 in round 1 of 2026. In 2025 the round 2 close was 17,863, so ranks well behind the round 1 close also got seats. Stay in the KEA process till the last round and do not quit after round 1.
Who should not take MCA here?▾
Skip it if you want a big package or need a fixed hostel fee before you decide. The top MCA offer in the 2024-25 list was INR 6 LPA, and most offers were about INR 3 LPA. The college site gives no hostel fee, so ask the office in writing before you pay anything.
Is a management seat worth it at this college?▾
Only if you cannot get a KEA seat in any round. A management seat costs INR 2.64 Lakhs, which is INR 41,380 more than a KEA seat over two years. The round 2 close in 2025 was much easier than round 1, so wait for the round 2 result before you pay for a management seat.
Is this MCA good if I want a Ph.D later?▾
Yes, it is a good start for a Ph.D. The MCA department is a VTU research centre for a Ph.D in computer applications, and eight scholars are doing their Ph.D here. If research is your plan, choose a project with a faculty guide in your final semester, and keep your marks high for the Ph.D entrance.
Will I get placed after MCA here?▾
Most students do, but not all. The NIRF data shows the PG batch of 2024 placed 86 of 127 students, or 68%, at a median of INR 5.05 LPA. That figure covers all PG courses, not MCA alone. Join the training the placement cell holds before the final semester, and apply off campus as well.
Should I wait a year for a better PGCET rank?▾
Usually no. The General seat here closed at rank 6,650 in round 1 of 2026, and later rounds went to much weaker ranks in 2025. A year's wait costs you a year of pay. Wait only if you are aiming at a college whose cutoff is far tougher and you are sure you can raise your rank a lot.
How do I get admission to MCA here?▾
Write the Karnataka PGCET and enter this college in your KEA option list. KEA allots the seat on your rank and your list. Then choose Choice 1, pay the fee by the KEA last date and report at the college with your original papers. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full two-year fee on a KEA seat is INR 2.22 Lakhs. That is the college fee of INR 1.04 Lakhs a year for two years, plus the VTU fee of INR 13,510 paid once. A management seat costs INR 2.64 Lakhs. Hostel is not included, and the college site gives no hostel fee.
Can I get a fee waiver as an SC, ST or Category-1 student?▾
Yes, if you are from Karnataka and your family income is within the limit. SC and ST students with income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs get INR 40,000 off, and those up to INR 10 Lakhs get INR 57,750 off. Category-1 students with income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs get INR 40,000 off. Enter your income certificate number in the PGCET form.
Is there a hostel for MCA students?▾
Yes, there are separate hostels for boys and girls. The boys hostel has room for 350 students, with a mess and a gym. The college site does not publish the hostel fee, so ask the admission office for the fee and the room type before you report.
The management program at the institution offers a balanced approach to admissions, integrating both quantitative and qualitative assessments. The program, under VTU, upholds strict exam regulations. The MCA program is two years long, spanning four semesters, with each subject evaluated out of 100 marks—split equally between internal assessments and external exams. Faculty quality varies, with full-time faculty rated highly, while part-time faculty are less experienced. Campus placements are available for final semester students, starting from the third semester for MCA and MBA, and the sixth for engineering.
Companies like PhonePe, Accenture, Capgemini, TCS, Deloitte, and HP participate in placements, offering packages from 4 LPA to a high of 22 LPA. About 70% of students secure placements, with many needing a minimum of 60% in academics. Internships, such as those from Asprio and Agile, provide stipends of 25,000 and 20,000, respectively. The institution encourages student projects and innovation, with collaborations and opportunities for international studies or jobs. Scholarships are available, including the Chevening Scholarship, with financial aid based on entrance exams like PGCET.
The annual fee is Rs 89,000, with scholarships varying: OBC students receive Rs 23,000, and SC/ST up to Rs 70,000. The total fee, including sports and club fees, is approximately Rs 200,000, with a one-time payment option. Postgraduate students pay Rs 75,000 annually. The campus recruitment team is effective, facilitating job opportunities for about 2 lakh students in high-profile roles.
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