The Oxford College of Engineering Admission 2027 is for B.E, MBA, MCA, M.Tech and Ph.D at the Bommanahalli campus on Hosur Road, Bangalore. The college is affiliated to VTU, Belagavi, and is a linguistic minority college. B.E seats are filled in three ways: KCET counselling by KEA, the KRLMPCA entrance test, and the management quota. MBA, MCA and M.Tech seats are filled through Karnataka PGCET, and M.Tech also takes GATE holders. For management seats, the MBA also accepts KMAT, MAT or CAT. Ph.D admission is through the VTU research entrance test. On a KEA seat, the B.E fee is INR 1.32 Lakhs a year for the 2026-27 batch. KCET 2027 registration may open on 17 Jan 2027 (tentative, based on last year).
TOCE offers B.E in 10 branches with 900 seats in total. Computer Science and Engineering has the most seats, with 180. Most seats are given by KEA on your KCET rank. Part of the seats in every branch is given by KRLMPCA on the rank of its own test. The rest are management seats that you apply for at the college.
You need to pass Class 12 or II PUC with Physics and Maths as compulsory subjects. Your third subject can be Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science or Electronics. You need 45% in these three subjects, or 40% if you are an SC, ST or OBC student from Karnataka. You also need a KCET rank for a KEA seat, or a KRLMPCA rank for a minority quota seat.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Class 12 or II PUC | Physics and Maths, plus Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Computer Science or Electronics |
| Marks | 45% in the three subjects; 40% for SC, ST and OBC students of Karnataka |
| KEA seat | KCET 2027 rank |
| KRLMPCA seat | KRLMPCA UGCET 2027 rank; minority students get preference |
| Management seat | Apply on the college form |
For a KEA seat, register for KCET on the KEA website and write the exam in April. KEA makes your rank from your KCET marks and your PUC marks in Physics, Chemistry and Maths, with equal weight. After the result, upload your documents, enter TOCE branches as options and accept the seat you get. Then pay the fee and report to the college. For a KRLMPCA seat, apply on kmca.info and write its test in May.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. KCET form | Register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in in January or February |
| 2. KCET exam | Physics, Chemistry and Maths in April |
| 3. Rank | KCET marks and PUC marks, equal weight |
| 4. Options | Enter TOCE branches in your order of choice |
| 5. Seat and fee | Accept the seat, pay the fee, download the admission order |
| 6. Reporting | Report to TOCE with original documents |
| 7. KRLMPCA | Separate form and test; option entry in July |
The 2027 notices are not out yet, so these dates follow the 2026 cycle and are tentative. In 2026, KCET registration was open from 17 Jan to 27 Feb after two extensions. The exam was on 23 and 24 Apr, and the result came on 6 Jun. The KRLMPCA test was on 17 May, and its first option entry was from 20 to 24 Jul.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KCET 2027 registration | 17 Jan to 27 Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KRLMPCA UGCET 2027 form | 27 Mar to 26 Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 exam | 23 to 24 Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| KRLMPCA UGCET 2027 test | 17 May 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET 2027 result | 6 Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA round 1 fee and reporting | 22 Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| KRLMPCA round 1 option entry | 20 to 24 Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA round 2 option entry | 7 to 13 Aug 2027 | Tentative |
You pay INR 500 for the KCET form if you are a general student from Karnataka. On a KEA seat, the B.E fee is INR 1,31,651 a year for the 2026-27 batch. On a management or KRLMPCA seat, CSE, AI and ML, and AI and Data Science cost INR 3.25 Lakhs a year. ISE and ECE cost INR 2 Lakhs, and the other branches cost INR 1.5 Lakhs a year.
| Item | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| KCET form | INR 500 (general, Karnataka) | At registration |
| KRLMPCA form | INR 1,000 by demand draft | With the posted form |
| KEA seat, any branch | INR 1,31,651 a year | After the seat is given |
| Management or KRLMPCA seat, CSE, AI and ML, AI and Data Science | INR 3.25 Lakhs a year | At reporting |
| Management or KRLMPCA seat, ISE, ECE | INR 2 Lakhs a year | At reporting |
| Management or KRLMPCA seat, other branches | INR 1.5 Lakhs a year | At reporting |
Seats below are the 2026-27 seats on the college programmes page. The KRLMPCA column shows the seats KRLMPCA offered at TOCE in its 2025 counselling. KEA and the college have not printed the split of the other seats.
| Branch | Total seats | KRLMPCA seats (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 180 | 54 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | 120 | 36 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 120 | 36 |
| Information Science and Engineering | 120 | 36 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 60 | 18 |
| Biotechnology | 60 | 18 |
| Civil Engineering | 60 | 18 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 60 | 18 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 | 18 |
| Mechatronics | 60 | 18 |
The MBA at TOCE is offered by the Department of Management Studies and has 120 seats. It is a two year VTU programme. In the second year, you choose one or two streams from Marketing, Finance, HR and Business Analytics. The department is also a VTU research centre for Ph.D in Management.
You need a three year bachelor's degree in any subject with 50% marks in total. If you are an SC, ST or Category 1 student from Karnataka, you need 45%. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank for a KEA seat. For a management seat, the college also accepts KMAT, MAT or CAT.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | Three year bachelor's degree in any subject |
| Marks | 50% in total; 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 of Karnataka |
| KEA seat | Karnataka PGCET 2027 rank |
| Management seat | KMAT, MAT or CAT score |
| Work experience | Not needed |
Register for Karnataka PGCET on the KEA website and write the MBA exam. After the result, take part in KEA counselling and add TOCE as an option. If you get the seat, pay the fee as your allotment order says and report to the college with original documents. For a management seat, fill the college form online and share your KMAT, MAT or CAT score.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. PGCET form | Register at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in |
| 2. PGCET exam | MBA paper, two hours |
| 3. Options | Add TOCE MBA on the KEA portal |
| 4. Seat and fee | Pay as the allotment order says |
| 5. Reporting | Report to TOCE with originals |
| 6. Management seat | College form with a KMAT, MAT or CAT score |
These dates follow the 2026 cycle and are tentative. In 2026, PGCET registration opened on 23 Mar and closed on 30 Apr after an extension. The MBA exam was on 14 Jun, and the result came on 19 Aug. Round 1 option entry was from 11 to 18 Sep, and students paid the fee by 3 Oct.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET 2027 registration | 23 Mar to 30 Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET 2027 MBA exam | 14 Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET 2027 result | 19 Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 option entry | 11 to 18 Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 fee and choice | 29 Sep to 3 Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting to TOCE | 5 Oct 2027 | Tentative |
You pay INR 700 for the PGCET form as a general student, or INR 500 as an SC, ST or PwD student. On a KEA seat, the MBA fee is INR 1,04,310 a year for the 2026-27 batch. On a management seat, you pay INR 1.5 Lakhs a year. Hostel fees are separate.
| Item | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET form | INR 700 (general), INR 500 (SC, ST, PwD) | At registration |
| KEA seat | INR 1,04,310 a year | After the seat is given |
| Management seat | INR 1.5 Lakhs a year | At reporting |
The MCA at TOCE has 120 seats and lasts two years. It is approved by AICTE, affiliated to VTU and accredited by NBA. The MCA department is also a VTU research centre for Ph.D in Computing Applications. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET for KEA seats and through the college form for management seats.
You need a three year bachelor's degree with 50% marks, or 45% if you are an SC, ST or Category 1 student from Karnataka. Your degree must include Maths, Business Maths, Statistics or Computer Science. If it does not, you need 50% in Maths in Class 12 or PUC. You also need a PGCET rank, or a KMAT score for a management seat.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | Three year bachelor's degree, 50%; 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 of Karnataka |
| Maths | In the degree, or 50% in Class 12 Maths |
| KEA seat | Karnataka PGCET 2027 rank |
| Management seat | KMAT score |
You register for Karnataka PGCET and write the MCA paper. After the result, you upload documents and add TOCE MCA to your options in KEA counselling. If KEA gives you the seat, you pay the fee and report to the college. For a management seat, you apply on the college form with a KMAT score.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. PGCET form | Register on the KEA website |
| 2. PGCET exam | MCA paper |
| 3. Options | Add TOCE MCA on the KEA portal |
| 4. Seat and fee | Pay as the allotment order says |
| 5. Reporting | Report with originals |
MCA follows the PGCET calendar, so these dates are tentative. In 2026, registration closed on 30 Apr, and the MCA exam was on 14 Jun. The result came on 19 Aug, and round 1 reporting closed on 5 Oct.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET 2027 registration | 23 Mar to 30 Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET 2027 MCA exam | 14 Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET 2027 result | 19 Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 option entry | 11 to 18 Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting to TOCE | 5 Oct 2027 | Tentative |
You pay INR 700 for the PGCET form as a general student. On a KEA seat, the MCA fee is INR 1,04,310 a year for the 2026-27 batch. On a management seat, you pay INR 1.25 Lakhs a year.
| Item | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET form | INR 700 (general), INR 500 (SC, ST, PwD) | At registration |
| KEA seat | INR 1,04,310 a year | After the seat is given |
| Management seat | INR 1.25 Lakhs a year | At reporting |
TOCE offers M.Tech in five specialisations with 18 seats each, 90 seats in total. They are AI and Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Power Electronics, Structural Engineering, and VLSI and Embedded Systems Design. Admission is through Karnataka PGCET or a valid GATE score. In KEA counselling, GATE holders are considered before PGCET rank holders.
You need a B.E or B.Tech in a related field with 50% marks across all semesters. If you are an SC, ST or Category 1 student from Karnataka, you need 45%. You also need a GATE score or a PGCET rank.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Degree | B.E or B.Tech in the related field |
| Marks | 50% in all semesters; 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 of Karnataka |
| Test | GATE score or Karnataka PGCET 2027 rank |
You register for Karnataka PGCET on the KEA website. If you have a valid GATE score, you give it in the same form. Otherwise, you write the PGCET M.Tech paper in May. After the result, you add TOCE and your specialisation as options, accept the seat, pay the fee and report to the college.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. PGCET form | Register; GATE holders give their score |
| 2. PGCET exam | For students without GATE, in May |
| 3. Options | TOCE and the specialisation |
| 4. Seat and fee | Pay as the allotment order says |
| 5. Reporting | Report with originals |
These dates follow the 2026 cycle and are tentative. In 2026, the M.Tech exam was on 23 May, a few weeks before the MBA paper. The result came on 19 Aug, and round 1 option entry was from 11 to 18 Sep.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET 2027 registration | 23 Mar to 30 Apr 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET 2027 M.Tech exam | 23 May 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET 2027 result | 19 Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 option entry | 11 to 18 Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Reporting to TOCE | 5 Oct 2027 | Tentative |
You pay the PGCET form fee even if you apply with GATE. On a KEA seat, the M.Tech fee is INR 1,00,110 a year for the 2026-27 batch. On a management seat, you pay INR 1.25 Lakhs a year.
| Item | Amount | When |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET form | INR 700 (general), INR 500 (SC, ST, PwD) | At registration |
| KEA seat | INR 1,00,110 a year | After the seat is given |
| Management seat | INR 1.25 Lakhs a year | At reporting |
TOCE is a VTU research centre in 12 subjects. VTU gives the Ph.D degree, and you do your research at TOCE under an approved guide. Admission is through the VTU entrance test for research, called VTU-ETR, followed by an interview. The table lists every research subject at TOCE.
| Degree | Seats | Eligibility | Admission through | Form opens | Fee a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D in Engineering (Biotechnology, CSE, Civil, EEE, ECE, Mechanical, ISE) | Not published | Master's degree in the field, 55% | VTU-ETR and interview | Aug | Not available |
| Ph.D in Science (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics) | Not published | Master's degree in the subject, 55% | VTU-ETR and interview | Aug | Not available |
| Ph.D in Management | Not published | MBA or a master's in management, 55% | VTU-ETR and interview | Aug | Not available |
| Ph.D in Computing Applications | Not published | MCA or a related master's, 55% | VTU-ETR and interview | Aug | Not available |
Fill the form at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in and pay the fee.
Physics, Chemistry and Maths, 60 marks each.
KCET marks and PUC marks count equally.
List TOCE branches in your order of choice.
Pay as the allotment order says and download the admission order.
The college checks your papers and confirms the seat.
VTU first year calendar.
KRLMPCA quota: apply on kmca.info by April, write the test in May, then enter TOCE in the July option entry.
Management quota: apply on the college form at 42crm.com/bommanahalli; the college gives the seat.
Second year entry: diploma holders join through DCET, held by KEA.
On the KEA website, before the last date.
Two hours, no negative marks.
The rank uses your PGCET score only.
Add TOCE MBA on the KEA portal.
Pay as the allotment order says.
Bring the admission order and fee receipt.
College form: apply at 42crm.com/bommanahalli with a KMAT, MAT or CAT score.
Talk to the office: call 080 6175 4600 to check seats before you pay.
GATE holders give their GATE score in the form.
Only if you do not have a GATE score.
GATE holders are placed before PGCET rank holders.
Five specialisations, 18 seats each.
Pay as the allotment order says.
Bring the GATE scorecard if you used it.
Pick the MCA paper in the form.
No negative marks.
The rank uses your PGCET score only.
Add TOCE MCA on the KEA portal.
Pay as the allotment order says.
Management seats apply on the college form with KMAT.
VTU announces VTU-ETR on vtu.ac.in.
Pick TOCE as your research centre and your subject.
NET, SLET, JRF or GATE holders may be exempt; check the notice.
Bring your research idea and master's papers.
Pay the VTU fee and start course work.
Everything you pay to apply, before the first year fee.
Source: KEA KCET 2026 notice and KRLMPCA UGCET 2026 brochure.
Everything you pay to apply, before the first year fee.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notice. The form fee does not come back.
Everything you pay to apply, before the first year fee.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notice. The form fee does not come back.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notice. The form fee does not come back.
Source: VTU research notice, printed when the form opens.
Form to first class for 2027. Tentative rows follow last year's dates.
Fill the form on the KEA website. In 2026 the last date was extended twice.
Fill it on kmca.info; post it with the demand draft by 30 Apr.
Physics, Chemistry and Maths over two days.
One paper of 180 questions, 10 am to 1 pm.
Your rank shows on the KEA portal.
Enter TOCE branches before this day.
Pay the fee and report to TOCE by 6 pm.
Report to TOCE with originals and pay the fee.
A second chance for a seat or a better branch.
As per the VTU calendar for first year B.E.
Form to first class for 2027. Tentative rows follow last year's dates.
Register on the KEA website. In 2026 the last date was extended to 30 Apr.
5 May last year, after the extension.
The MBA paper; 14 Jun last year.
Your rank shows on the KEA portal.
Add TOCE MBA to your options.
Pick your choice and pay the fee as KEA says.
Last day to report last year, after an extension.
Classes begin after the KEA rounds end.
Form to first class for 2027. Tentative rows follow last year's dates.
Register on the KEA website. In 2026 the last date was extended to 30 Apr.
5 May last year, after the extension.
The M.Tech paper; 23 May last year.
Your rank shows on the KEA portal.
Add TOCE M.Tech to your options.
Pick your choice and pay the fee as KEA says.
Last day to report last year, after an extension.
Classes begin after the KEA rounds end.
Register on the KEA website. In 2026 the last date was extended to 30 Apr.
5 May last year, after the extension.
The MCA paper; 14 Jun last year.
Your rank shows on the KEA portal.
Add TOCE MCA to your options.
Pick your choice and pay the fee as KEA says.
Last day to report last year, after an extension.
Classes begin after the KEA rounds end.
VTU announces VTU-ETR on vtu.ac.in.
Apply online and pick TOCE as your research centre.
Exempt groups are listed in the notice.
At the research centre, with your research idea.
Pay the VTU fee once a guide accepts you.
Course work comes first, then research.
What you pay between the offer and the first class.
Source: TOCE fee notice 2026-27. Management seats cost INR 1.5 to 3.25 Lakhs.
What you pay between the offer and the first class.
Source: TOCE fee notice 2026-27. A management seat costs INR 1.5 Lakhs a year.
What you pay between the offer and the first class.
Source: TOCE fee notice 2026-27. A management seat costs INR 1.25 Lakhs a year.
Source: TOCE fee notice 2026-27. A management seat costs INR 1.25 Lakhs a year.
Source: VTU research notice. TOCE has not printed a Ph.D fee.
| Course | Offered at | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bommanahalli | 180 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning | Department of AI and Machine Learning, Bommanahalli | 120 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | Department of Electronics and Communication, Bommanahalli | 120 |
| Information Science and Engineering | Department of Information Science and Engineering, Bommanahalli | 120 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | Department of AI and Data Science, Bommanahalli | 60 |
| Biotechnology | Department of Biotechnology, Bommanahalli | 60 |
| Civil Engineering | Department of Civil Engineering, Bommanahalli | 60 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Department of Electrical and Electronics, Bommanahalli | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bommanahalli | 60 |
| Mechatronics | Department of Mechatronics, Bommanahalli | 60 |
Source: TOCE programmes page, seats for 2026-27.
| Course | Offered at | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (Marketing, Finance, HR, Business Analytics) | Department of Management Studies, Bommanahalli | 120 |
Source: TOCE programmes page, seats for 2026-27.
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