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The Oxford College of Engineering Bangalore BE Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Total fees
INR 3.38 Lakhs
4 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.3 LPA
NIRF 2025 and IQAC data
Cutoff
43,234
KCET rank, Round 3 2025
Placement rate
80%
UG batch placed in 2024
In This Page▾
01About this courseThe full write-up, from fees to placements
02Should you pick it?Who it suits, who should skip it, and a counsellor's advice
03EligibilityThe marks and exam you need before you apply
04Admission ProcessEvery step from the exam to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Closing ranks by category and quota
08ScholarshipsWhat you can claim and what you missed
09How does it compare?The same course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About The Oxford College of Engineering BE AI and DS
Oxford Engineering offers a four-year, full-time BE AI and DS with 60 seats through KCET. The course is taught on campus over eight semesters, with labs and data work from the first year. The institute holds NAAC Grade A and stands #530 in Collegedunia's engineering ranking 2025 and NAAC Grade A. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.38 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 4.34 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General General Merit seat closed at rank 43,234 in round 3 of 2025. The NIRF 2025 shows a median pay of INR 5.3 LPA and 80% of the batch was placed.
Oxford Engineering BE AI and DS Fees
The full course costs INR 3.38 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.34 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 96,000 of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, eight times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 96,000 over four years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 4 years |
| Admission fee | INR 18,384 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 96,000 | INR 24,000 a year, 4 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.38 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.34 Lakhs | Full course |
Oxford Engineering BE AI and DS Admission Dates
The 2026 rounds are over. KCET registration for 2027 is expected in Jan 2027. Reporting for the 2026 batch is on 12 Oct 2026 and classes start on 20 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KCET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET session 1 exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| KCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
Oxford Engineering BE AI and DS Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Maths and one approved science subject and 45% marks; 40% for Karnataka SC, ST and OBC. You also need a KCET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Maths and one approved science subject |
| Class 12 marks | 45% for General, 40% for Karnataka SC, ST and OBC |
| Exam | KCET rank from any session |
| Age | No separate college age rule published |
Oxford Engineering BE AI and DS Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write KCET | Write KCET or COMEDK UGET, based on the quota you want |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA or COMEDK | Use the correct college code and branch code |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the fee before the portal deadline |
| 4. Report | Bring original marks cards and the allotment letter |
Oxford Engineering BE AI and DS Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 43,234 and the 2A seat at 50,031 in 2025. These are the KEA round 3 closing ranks for General Merit seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, General Merit | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 43,234 | Round 3, 2025 |
| 2A | 50,031 | Round 3, 2025 |
| SC | 76,991 | Round 3, 2025 |
| ST | 1,41,088 | Round 3, 2025 |
| GMK | 56,099 | Round 3, 2025 |
Oxford Engineering BE AI and DS Placements
The The UG batch placed 80% of its batch at an average of INR 5.3 LPA. The median is INR 5.75 LPA and the highest offer was INR 12 LPA. IT services and data teams hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5.3 LPA, NIRF 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 5.75 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 12 LPA |
| Batch placed | 80% |
| Recruiters | IT services and data teams, on campus |
Oxford Engineering BE AI and DS Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the GMK waiver needs the certificate.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 over the course |
| GMK tuition waiver | GMK certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | 2A, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
Oxford Engineering BE AI and DS Ranking
The college stands #530 in Collegedunia's engineering ranking and NAAC Grade A in NIRF engineering, with NAAC Grade A. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NAAC checks college quality in cycles.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia B.Tech ranking | 2026 | #530 |
| NAAC | 2025 | Grade A |
| NAAC | 2024 | Grade A |
Oxford Engineering BE AI and DS Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs and data work from the first year. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
Oxford Engineering BE AI and DS Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Bengaluru city campus |
Should you pick BE AI and DS at The Oxford College of Engineering?
This course suits students who want data jobs and can handle Bengaluru travel for four years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: KEA seats cost much less, so check the KCET list before paying private fees.
You want product companies, not only service IT: Bengaluru has many IT offices, so data and software roles are easier to reach.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the KEA fee every year, and hostel cost is separate.
You want the fee back fast: the ROI tile shows the pay can cover the KEA fee in the first working year.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: the close moved from round 1 to round 3, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: the college says boys and girls hostels are separate, but room choice is not promised.
You want internships in a quiet campus city: Hosur Road is busy, so daily travel can reduce project time.
You will decide only after the KCET result: KEA option entry closes fast, so keep documents and fees ready.
Counsellor's advice
If KCET gives this branch near round 1, take it. If you need private fees, check the fee row first.
BE AI and DS Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Maths and one approved science subject. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A KCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Other quota seats.
General Merit quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
BE AI and DS Admission Process▾
Write KCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and branch high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
BE AI and DS Admission Dates 2027
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Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026
KCET registration
Last date to apply was 9 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026
KCET session 1 exam
Your main rank comes from your best session.
Over
3 May 2026
KCET result and rank
The rank card is the only paper KEA reads.
Over
12 Jul 2026 to 20 Jul 2026
KEA choice filling
Choices locked when the window shut on 20 Jul 2026.
Over
30 Aug 2026
Round 3 allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter came online the same day.
Over
4 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lost the seat if the fee was not paid by 4 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
KCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
KCET session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
KCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA choice filling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
The Oxford College of Engineering BE AI and DS Fees 2027
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This is the full 4-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per year × 4, INR 80,000 a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 18,384
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 24,000 a year
INR 96,000
Education loan EMI
INR 5,705
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
157%
average first-year pay INR 5.3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 7,324
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
122%
average first-year pay INR 5.3 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you AI and DS at The Oxford College of Engineering?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · General Merit
32,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
32,001 to 43,234: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 43,234: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other quota
24,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
24,001 to 30,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 30,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
2A · General Merit
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 50,031: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 50,031: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
2A · Other quota
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · General Merit
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 76,991: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 76,991: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other quota
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · General Merit
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,41,088: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,41,088: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other quota
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
GMK · General Merit
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 56,099: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 56,099: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
GMK · Other quota
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 3 close only helps if you keep the choice kept to the end.
The Oxford College of Engineering BE AI and DS Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. 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 chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
State post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
State social welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersCentral Sector Scheme
INR 40,000
Ministry of Education, through NSP
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12Apply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersGMK tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
The Oxford College of Engineering
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: GMK certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: 2A, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
Not eligible on your answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
The Oxford College of Engineering BE AI and DS vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to The 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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CMR Institute of Technology
Bangalore
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East West Institute of Technology
Bangalore
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Brindavan College of Engineering
Bangalore
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KNS Institute of Technology
Bangalore
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 3.38 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 3.20 Lakhs
INR 18,000 less
INR 3.70 Lakhs
INR 32,000 more
INR 3.38 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 4 Lakhs
INR 62,000 more
INR 3.10 Lakhs
INR 28,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 5.3 LPA
NIRF 2025
INR 5.75 LPA
INR 0.45 LPA more
INR 5.1 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 4.8 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 5 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 4.6 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
80%
NIRF 2025
76%
4 points lower
83%
3 points higher
72%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
78%
2 points lower
77%
3 points lower
Closing rankKCET rank, General
43,234
Round 3, 2025
26,859
16,375 places tougher
56,000
12,766 places easier
58,000
14,766 places easier
50,000
6,766 places easier
62,000
18,766 places easier
Seatsthis branch
60
KCET and private seats
40
20 fewer
120
60 more
30
30 fewer
90
30 more
120
60 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
157%
on INR 5.3 LPA
180%
23 points higher
143%
14 points lower
140%
17 points lower
150%
7 points lower
148%
9 points lower
In short
Acharya costs a little less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is tougher. If your KCET rank clears both, take Acharya; if it clears only The Oxford College of Engineering, take this seat.
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CMRIT has a slightly easier closing rank and more seats, but the fee is higher. If fees matter most, keep The Oxford College of Engineering above it.
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East West matches the fee but has lower pay in this table. If you get The Oxford College of Engineering, take it before trying East West.
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Brindavan has more seats and an easier rank, but costs more. Keep it as the safer choice below The Oxford College of Engineering.
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KNS is cheaper and easier to get, but the pay is lower. Use it as a backup if this page does not allot.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on The Oxford College of Engineering BE AI and DS
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE AI and DS at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.38 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 5.3 LPA, so the fee comes back within the first working year. If a loan will pay the fee, read the EMI line in the fee block above before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General Merit seat closed at rank 43,234 in round 3 and it got tougher three years in a row, so a rank that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the rank checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get data and software jobs with IT services and data teams that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The NIRF 2025 shows a median pay of INR 5.3 LPA, the median was INR 5.75 LPA and 80% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics job instead, this branch is not the right pick.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a single room from the first year, or if you want internships in a quiet campus city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is in a Bengaluru city campus, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. If either of these matters more than the placement figures, pick a city college.
Is this course good for higher studies and research?▾
Yes, if you plan for it from year 2. The course has no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 cover machine learning and networks, and the final project can lead to a research paper. Talk to the department in year 2 about a project with a faculty member, because that is what a good master's application needs.
Should I wait a year and try for a better rank?▾
Only if you can raise your rank by a lot, not a little. The General closing rank got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss the seat next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take the seat now and try a branch change after year 1 if you want a sibling branch.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 80% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5.75 LPA is lower than the average of INR 5.3 LPA because the last students take the smaller offers. Keep your CGPA above the cutoff the companies set, usually 7, and join the placement training the cell holds in year 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick AI and DS if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. AI and DS places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, the branch change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the KCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose the seat.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 4-year fee is INR 3.38 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.34 Lakhs. Both totals sit in the fee block above, and the toggle there shows what the hostel adds each year.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes. You pay the tuition fee semester by semester, so the money is never due all at once. If you need smaller parts than that, write to the fee office before the semester starts; the request opens every August.
Do I get the fee back if I drop the seat?▾
It depends on when you leave. If you leave before the counselling body's exit date, most of the fee comes back. If you leave after it, the college keeps a part, so read the refund table in the fee block before you pay.
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