The Oxford College of Engineering offers a four-year, full-time BE Civil Engineering course with 60 seats. The course is taught on the Bommanahalli campus on Hosur Road, Bengaluru, and it is linked to VTU. The college is AICTE approved, has NAAC A, and stands #530 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, and the hostel total is INR 9.35 Lakhs. You get a seat through KCET counselling by KEA or through COMEDK and institute admission. The KCET GM seat closed at rank 113,528 in round 1 of 2025. The latest published college placement data shows INR 4 LPA average pay and 70% placement.
Oxford Engineering BE Civil Engineering Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 Lakhs. You pay it per semester across eight semesters. The college fee notice places Civil in the lower management fee group. Hostel and mess add INR 3.20 Lakhs only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 6 Lakhs
INR 75,000 a semester, 8 semesters
Admission fee
INR 15,000
One time
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel and mess
INR 3.20 Lakhs
INR 80,000 a year, 4 years
Total, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 9.35 Lakhs
Full course
Oxford Engineering BE Civil Engineering Admission Dates
KCET registration is expected in Jan 2027 and the KCET exam is expected in Apr 2027. Classes start in Sep 2027. These are estimates from the last KEA cycle. Keep your documents ready before option entry, because fee payment and reporting come close together.
Event
Date
Status
KCET registration, last date to apply
Jan 2027
Tentative
KCET admit card
Apr 2027
Tentative
KCET exam
Apr 2027
Tentative
KCET result and rank
Jun 2027
Tentative
Document verification
Jun 2027
Tentative
Option entry and choice filling
Jul 2027
Tentative
Round 1 allotment
Jul 2027
Tentative
Seat acceptance fee, last date
Jul 2027
Tentative
College reporting and document check
Aug 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Sep 2027
Tentative
Oxford Engineering BE Civil Engineering Eligibility
You need 45% in Class 12 with Physics and Maths, with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology or Electronics as the third subject. The relaxed mark is 40% for Karnataka SC, ST and OBC students. You also need a KCET or other entrance rank unless you apply as NRI or foreign student.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics and Maths, plus one allowed science subject
Class 12 marks
45% for General, 40% for Karnataka SC, ST and OBC
Exam
KCET rank for KEA seats; COMEDK or institute route for other seats
Language
English as a language in Class 12
Oxford Engineering BE Civil Engineering Admission Process
CET code E078 is used in the choice step. 1. Write KCET is the first step and 5. Report to college is the last step. KEA allots the seat through document check, option entry, allotment and fee payment. You fill Oxford Civil in your choices and lock them. If you accept the seat, you pay the fee and report to the college with original papers.
Step
What you do
1. Write KCET
Use your KCET rank for KEA counselling
2. Finish document check
Upload and verify marks, category and study papers
3. Fill choices
Pick Oxford Civil under CET code E078 if you want this seat
4. Accept and pay
Pay the seat fee by the KEA date after allotment
5. Report to college
Bring original papers, allotment letter and fee receipt
Oxford Engineering BE Civil Engineering Cutoff
The KCET GM seat closed at rank 113,528 and the 2AG seat at rank 123,236 in round 1 of 2025. The SCG close was 138,092. These ranks are from the official round 1 cutoff list. Use the rank checker below before you lock choices.
Category
Closing rank or score
Round and year
GM
113,528
KCET round 1, 2025
2AG
123,236
KCET round 1, 2025
2BG
113,803
KCET round 1, 2025
SCG
138,092
KCET round 1, 2025
STG
181,152
KCET round 1, 2025
Oxford Engineering BE Civil Engineering Placements
The latest published college data shows INR 4 LPA average pay and 70% placement. Civil students look at construction, design, site work and public work roles. The department page also names in-plant training and civil lab work, so internships matter as much as campus jobs.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 4 LPA, latest published data
Placement rate
70%
Highest offer
INR 36.5 LPA, college level
Main roles
Construction, site, design and civil project roles
Training
In-plant training during vacation, as listed by the department
Oxford Engineering BE Civil Engineering Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest help. State and central schemes need income papers. The EWS waiver needs the EWS certificate and college confirmation.
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
EWS tuition waiver
EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year
INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship
OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 1 Lakh over the course
Oxford Engineering BE Civil Engineering Ranking
The college has #530 in Collegedunia's Engineering ranking 2025, NAAC A and AICTE approval. Collegedunia ranks colleges on student demand, fees and outcomes. AICTE approval matters because it checks the engineering course and its intake.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
Collegedunia Engineering ranking
2025
#530
NAAC
latest cycle
A
AICTE
current approval
Approved engineering college
Oxford Engineering BE Civil Engineering Course Structure
Year 1 has engineering science and basic civil drawing. Year 2 moves into surveying, materials and hydraulics. Year 3 adds concrete, soil and transport papers. Year 4 ends with project work and site-linked learning.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Engineering science, maths and basic civil drawing
Year 2
Surveying, strength of materials and hydraulics
Year 3
Concrete, soil, transport and environmental engineering
Year 4
Project work, design papers and site-linked learning
Oxford Engineering BE Civil Engineering Hostel and Campus
The campus is on Hosur Road in Bengaluru and the course uses civil labs for survey, concrete, soil, hydraulics and transport work. Hostel and mess cost INR 3.20 Lakhs across four years in this estimate. Check room rules before you pay the first fee.
Item
Detail
Campus
Bommanahalli, Hosur Road, Bengaluru
Civil labs
Survey, concrete, soil, hydraulics and transport labs
Hostel and mess
INR 3.20 Lakhs across 4 years, estimated
Training
In-plant training during vacation, listed by the department
Should you pick BE Civil Engineering at The Oxford College of Engineering?
This course suits students who want civil site, lab and Bengaluru construction exposure.
Pick it if:
You want civil labs early: the department lists survey, concrete, soil, hydraulics and transport labs for branch work.
You want Bengaluru project exposure: Hosur Road gives access to construction firms, site visits and in-plant training during breaks.
Your KCET rank is near the close: the GM round 1 close was 113,528, so keep it high but not alone.
You want a lower branch fee: the fee notice places Civil below the CSE fee group, so the cost is lighter.
Skip it if:
You want only software roles: Civil here points more to construction, site, design and public work roles.
You need a room promise first: hostel cost is separate, so check room rules before paying the first fee.
You need fast fee payback: the ROI tile uses INR 4 LPA, so the fee may need more time.
You will wait for late rounds: Civil seats can change by round, so keep a safer choice below it.
Counsellor's advice
If your KCET rank is near 113,528, keep Oxford Civil in the list. If fees are tight, check scholarship papers before paying.
BE Civil Engineering Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics and Maths are needed, with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology or Electronics.
Marks needed: You need 45% aggregate; Karnataka SC, ST and OBC students need 40%.
Entrance rank: You need a KCET rank for KEA seats; COMEDK or institute route may be used for other seats.
English paper: English must be one of your Class 12 language papers.
BE Civil Engineering Admission Process▾
Write KCET: Use your KCET rank for KEA engineering counselling under CET code E078.
Verify papers: Keep Class 10, Class 12, study, category and income papers ready for KEA checks.
Fill choices: Add Oxford Civil in the option list and save choices before the last date.
Pay fee: If the seat is allotted and you accept it, pay the KEA fee by the given date.
Report: Go to the college with original papers, allotment letter and fee receipt.
BE Civil Engineering Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
KCET registration, last date to apply
Apply on the KEA portal before the last date.
Tentative
Apr 2027
KCET admit card
Download it before the exam window.
Tentative
Apr 2027
KCET exam
Write the test used for KEA engineering ranks.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KCET result and rank
Use the rank for the option list.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Document verification
Finish the paper check before option entry.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Option entry and choice filling
Add Oxford Civil before the choice window closes.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round 1 allotment
Check the result and decide whether to accept the seat.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the last date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
College reporting and document check
Bring original papers and the allotment letter.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Plan hostel and travel before this month.
Source: KEA UGCET schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
The Oxford College of Engineering BE Civil Engineering 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 semester × 8, INR 75,000 a semester
INR 6 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 15,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 4, INR 80,000 a year
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 6.15 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 9.35 Lakhs
4 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
65%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,765
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
43%
average first-year pay INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: Oxford Engineering fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Civil at The Oxford College of Engineering?
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use this course's published KCET closing ranks.
Category
Route
General · KCET
100,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
100,001 to 113,528: almost there. Wait for later rounds and keep choices ready.
Worse than 113,528: not this year. Try COMEDK or management route.
General · COMEDK
45,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
45,001 to 60,000: almost there. Later rounds may help if seats are left.
Worse than 60,000: not this year. Ask the college about direct seats.
OBC-NCL · KCET
110,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
110,001 to 123,236: almost there. Keep this choice and watch later rounds.
Worse than 123,236: not this year. Try the institute route too.
OBC-NCL · COMEDK
50,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
50,001 to 65,000: almost there. Keep a backup choice below it.
Worse than 65,000: not this year. Ask the admission office for seats left over.
SC · KCET
125,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
125,001 to 138,092: almost there. Later rounds may still help.
Worse than 138,092: not this year. Keep one safer option below it.
SC · COMEDK
60,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
60,001 to 75,000: almost there. Ask about remaining seats after round 1.
Worse than 75,000: not this year. Try management route only after checking fees.
ST · KCET
160,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
160,001 to 181,152: almost there. Keep this choice till the last regular round.
Worse than 181,152: not this year. Ask if seats are left later.
ST · COMEDK
70,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
70,001 to 90,000: almost there. Keep a safer choice below it.
Worse than 90,000: not this year. Check direct seats before paying.
EWS · KCET
102,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
102,001 to 114,360: almost there. The later round can still help.
Worse than 114,360: not this year. Keep another branch as backup.
EWS · COMEDK
48,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
48,001 to 63,000: almost there. Wait for later rounds only with a backup.
Worse than 63,000: not this year. Check seats left over with the college.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The round 1 GM close is the safer number. A later close can help, but only if you keep the choice in your list.
The Oxford College of Engineering BE Civil Engineering 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 answers
Central 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 answers
EWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
The Oxford College of Engineering
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
Not eligible on your answers
OBC post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
State backward classes welfare department
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
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 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 5.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 6.15 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 3.75 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 4.25 Lakhs
The Oxford College of Engineering BE Civil Engineering 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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The Oxford College of Engineering
Bengaluru
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AMC Engineering College
Bengaluru
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HKBK College of Engineering
Bengaluru
Compared with
T John Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
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City Engineering College
Bengaluru
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Vemana Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Total fees4 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 6 Lakhs
INR 15,000 less
INR 5.80 Lakhs
INR 35,000 less
INR 5.20 Lakhs
INR 95,000 less
INR 4.90 Lakhs
INR 1.25 Lakhs less
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
Average paylatest batch
INR 4 LPA
latest published data
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA more
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 3.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 3.2 LPA
INR 0.8 LPA less
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
70%
latest published data
75%
5 points higher
68%
2 points lower
65%
5 points lower, Class of 2024
60%
10 points lower
72%
2 points higher
Closing rankKCET GM, Civil
113,528
Round 1, 2025
120,000
6,472 places easier
100,000
13,528 places tougher
150,000
36,472 places easier
170,000
56,472 places easier
90,000
23,528 places tougher
Seatsthis branch
60
department intake
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
60
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
65%
on INR 4 LPA
75%
10 points higher
66%
1 point higher
67%
2 points higher
65%
Same ROI
66%
1 point higher
In short
AMC has lower fees and higher pay, but its cutoff is only a little easier. If both seats come, compare travel and hostel first; if only Oxford comes, take it.
In short
HKBK costs less but pays a little less, and its cutoff is tougher. If your rank clears Oxford and not HKBK, keep Oxford higher and do not wait.
In short
T John costs less and has an easier cutoff, but the pay figure is lower. If fee is your main worry, compare it; if pay matters more, keep Oxford higher.
In short
City is the cheapest and easiest option in this set, but the pay figure is lower. If your rank misses Oxford, keep City as the safer seat below it.
In short
Vemana pays a little more but has a tougher cutoff and a higher fee. If your rank clears both, check travel time; if not, Oxford is the safer target.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on The Oxford College of Engineering BE Civil Engineering
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Civil Engineering at The Oxford College of Engineering worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want civil site and design work in Bengaluru. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the average pay used here is INR 4 LPA. Check the EMI tile before taking a loan, and ask the college for the latest fee notice.
Should I take this course if my KCET rank is close to 113,528?▾
You can keep it high, but do not depend on one rank. The GM round 1 close was 113,528 in 2025, and later rounds can change. Use the rank checker above for your category, then keep one safer choice below Oxford Civil.
What job can I expect after Oxford Engineering Civil?▾
Expect civil site, construction, design and project roles first. The latest published college data used here shows INR 4 LPA average pay and 70% placement. Build AutoCAD, surveying and site skills early, because those matter more for Civil than a general placement list.
Who should pick this Civil Engineering seat?▾
Pick it if you want a core civil path and can use Bengaluru for site exposure. The department lists survey, concrete, soil, hydraulics and transport labs, and the intake is 60 seats. Visit the campus labs if you can, because Civil depends on practical work.
Who should skip this course here?▾
Skip it if you want only software roles or a faster payback. The ROI tile uses INR 4 LPA against INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. If you still like Civil, compare the fee, hostel cost and travel before paying the first part.
Is Civil here better for higher studies or for jobs?▾
It can work for both, but the course is a practical branch first. The department has labs and in-plant training, which help for jobs. If higher studies are your goal, keep your CGPA strong from year 1 and plan GATE or a structural engineering path early.
Should I wait a year for a better Civil college?▾
Wait only if you are sure your KCET rank can improve a lot. Oxford Civil closed at 113,528 for GM in round 1 of 2025, which is reachable for many students. If your rank already clears it and fees are manageable, joining may be better than losing one year.
Is the hostel cost worth adding?▾
Add hostel only if travel from home is hard. The hostel and mess estimate adds INR 3.20 Lakhs, taking the total to INR 9.35 Lakhs. Ask about room rules, mess charges and refund rules before paying, because hostel cost changes the loan and ROI.
Can I get this course through COMEDK?▾
Yes, this page treats COMEDK as a possible route along with KCET and institute admission. KCET is the main route for KEA government-quota seats. If you use COMEDK or direct admission, ask the college for the exact fee first, because the fee can differ by route.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
The fee block converts the tuition to eight semester payments, so the working estimate is INR 75,000 a semester. Admission fee is paid once in year 1. Confirm the actual payment dates with the admission office before you accept the seat.
Which scholarships should I check first?▾
Check state post-matric scholarship first if you belong to SC, ST or OBC-NCL and meet the income rule. The calculator also includes Central Sector Scheme and EWS waiver estimates. Keep income, caste or EWS papers ready before counselling, not after reporting.
Is the 60-seat intake too small?▾
No, 60 seats is normal for a branch like Civil. A smaller branch can mean closer lab access, but it also means fewer branch-specific campus roles. Ask current students about project work and internships, because those matter a lot for Civil placements.
The college boasts well-qualified and experienced faculty who employ engaging teaching methods and support students, especially during academic challenges, in a collegial and approachable environment. For government seats, the fee structure consists of a board fee of 33,000 INR and a college fee of 13,000 INR, while management seats have a different fee arrangement.
The college achieved a placement rate of 60-80%, with students securing jobs at companies like NCC, Wipro, HCL, Tech Mahindra, and Infosys, and average salary packages ranging from 2.2 to 4.5 lakhs per annum. Scholarships for students from backward classes offer 40,000 INR per annum for each of the four years of study, while scholarships between 18,000 to 20,000 INR are available for students from other sectors.
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