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The Oxford College of Engineering Bangalore M.Tech Cyber Security: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
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29 Sep, 2026 The Oxford College of Engineering Bangalore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 3554-11433 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
Total fees
INR 3.90 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.5 LPA
latest published course page
Cutoff
5,728
PGCET rank, General
Placement rate
80%
391 of 489 placed, latest data
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 exam score 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 route
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 Oxford Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security
Oxford Engineering offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Cyber Security with 18 seats through GATE and Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on the Hosur Road campus over four semesters and is affiliated to VTU Belagavi. The college has NAAC Grade A, AICTE approval and NBA-listed accreditation on its official site. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.90 Lakhs. You need a BE or B.Tech degree with 50% marks. The General PGCET closing rank used here is 5,728. The latest course page lists INR 5.5 LPA average pay, and the latest placement data shows 80% of eligible students placed.
Oxford Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security Fees
The full course costs INR 5.74 Lakhs with hostel and INR 3.90 Lakhs without hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3.10 Lakhs. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee and other fee are paid once. Hostel and mess add INR 1.84 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.10 Lakhs | INR 77,500 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 40,000 | One time |
| Miscellaneous fee | INR 40,000 | One time |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.84 Lakhs | INR 92,100 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.90 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 5.74 Lakhs | Full course |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Dates 2027
GATE 2027 registration is open from 1 Sep 2026 to 27 Sep 2026. GATE exams are set for 5 Feb 2027 to 20 Feb 2027. KEA PGCET dates are still expected, so keep the KEA site and the college office in your watch list.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| GATE registration, last date to apply | 1 Sep 2026 to 27 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| GATE application correction | 13 Oct 2026 to 20 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| GATE exam | 5 Feb 2027 to 20 Feb 2027 | Confirmed |
| GATE result and scorecard | 18 Mar 2027 | Confirmed |
| Karnataka PGCET M.Tech registration | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam | May 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA counselling and allotment | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security Eligibility
You need a BE or B.Tech degree in a relevant branch with 50% marks. Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1 students need 45% marks. You also need a GATE score or a Karnataka PGCET M.Tech rank. Final-year students can apply after their result is ready.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BE or B.Tech in a relevant engineering branch |
| Marks | 50% for General, 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1 |
| Exam | GATE score or Karnataka PGCET M.Tech rank |
| Final year | Apply after the degree result is ready |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Process
GATE or KEA decides the first merit list, and the college checks your degree papers. You apply with the exam score, then join KEA counselling or contact the Admission Cell. If you miss the fee date after allotment, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Take GATE or PGCET | Keep the scorecard or rank card ready |
| 2. Apply for admission | Use KEA counselling or the college Admission Cell route |
| 3. Get allotment | The seat is given on rank, score and seat count |
| 4. Pay the fee | Pay by the last date printed in the allotment notice |
| 5. Report on campus | Bring degree papers, marks cards and entrance scorecard |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security Cutoff
The General PGCET seat closed at rank 5,728 and the safer range starts at rank 4,500. The GATE safer score is 450. These are the ranges used in the checker below, and a stronger GATE score should stay above the PGCET route.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General PGCET | 5,728 | Latest published range |
| OBC-NCL PGCET | 7,200 | Expected range |
| SC PGCET | 11,000 | Expected range |
| ST PGCET | 14,000 | Expected range |
| GATE score | 450 | Safer score range |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security Placements
The latest course page lists INR 5.5 LPA average pay, and the latest placement data shows 80% of eligible students placed. The college publishes placed-student lists by year. Cyber security students can target security analyst, ethical hacking, digital forensics and secure software roles.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5.5 LPA |
| Batch placed | 80% |
| Eligible students placed | 391 of 489, latest data |
| Course roles | Security analyst, ethical hacking, digital forensics |
| Recruiters | IT services and Bengaluru technology firms |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.20 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scheme gives the biggest listed waiver here. The state and central schemes need income papers, and EWS 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 1.20 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 80,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 60,000 over the course |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security Ranking
The official site lists NAAC Grade A, NBA accreditation and India Today rank #133. It also lists Data Quest rank #18 in India. Use the rank as a broad signal only, because this course is a small PG course with 18 seats.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC | Latest listed | A |
| India Today | Latest listed | #133 |
| Data Quest | Latest listed | #18 in India |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security Course Structure
Semester 1 starts with security basics and network topics, and later semesters move into cryptography, ethical hacking and forensics. The final semester has the project work. The course stays full-time on campus across four semesters.
| Semester | What you study |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Network security and secure computing basics |
| Semester 2 | Cryptography, malware and system security |
| Semester 3 | Ethical hacking, digital forensics and electives |
| Semester 4 | Project work and seminar |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security Hostel and Campus
The hostel page lists separate boys, girls, NRI and foreign student hostels. Mess food is available in the hostel. The boys hostel can hold 350 students, and the girls hostel is inside the campus for security.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hostel types | Separate boys, girls, NRI and foreign student hostels |
| Room and food | AC and non-AC rooms, mess food and cafeteria |
| Security | Warden and security staff stay on duty |
| Campus | Hosur Road, Bommanahalli, Bengaluru |
Should you pick M.Tech Cyber Security at The Oxford College of Engineering?
This course suits graduates who want Bengaluru security roles and can handle a small PG batch.
Pick it if:
You want Bengaluru jobs: the campus is on Hosur Road, close to Electronics City firms that hire security teams.
You want security roles: the course points to analyst, ethical hacking, forensics and secure software jobs, not general coding alone.
Your family can pay by semester: the tuition fee is split across 4 semesters, so you do not pay it all at once.
You want a small class: the official intake is 18 seats, so labs and project checks stay close.
Skip it if:
You need a high GATE route only: the college also admits through PGCET, so the class mixes both exam routes.
You need hostel certainty before paying: hostel fees are told by the admission office, so ask for the written amount first.
You want product security firms only: the published placement lists are college-wide, so check branch recruiters before you pay.
You are near the PGCET cutoff: keep this choice high, but keep one safer M.Tech option above it.
Counsellor's advice
Take it if you want a Bengaluru security role and the fee fits. If hostel cost decides your choice, ask the office before paying.
M.Tech Cyber Security Eligibility▾
Degree needed: BE or B.Tech in a relevant branch from a recognised university.
Marks needed: 50% aggregate. Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1 students need 45%.
Exam needed: A valid GATE score or Karnataka PGCET M.Tech rank.
Seat count: Cyber Security has 18 M.Tech seats in the official intake list.
M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Process▾
Take the exam: Write GATE or Karnataka PGCET M.Tech and keep the scorecard ready.
Apply to KEA: PGCET students join KEA counselling and fill college choices.
Use GATE score: GATE students can use the college or VTU admission route.
Pay the fee: Pay by the allotment date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring degree papers, mark cards and the entrance scorecard.
M.Tech Cyber Security Admission Dates 2027
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These are the official 2027 dates. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Confirmed
1 Sep 2026 to 27 Sep 2026
GATE registration, last date to apply
GATE is the first route for the next M.Tech intake.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026 to 20 Oct 2026
GATE application correction
Fix mistakes before the correction window closes.
Confirmed
5 Feb 2027 to 20 Feb 2027
GATE exam
Your score is used for the GATE route.
Confirmed
18 Mar 2027
GATE result and scorecard
Download the scorecard before applying.
Tentative
Mar 2027
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech registration
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
May 2027
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA counselling and allotment
Expected after the PGCET result.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected soon after each allotment round.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected after seat fee payment.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting is done.
Tentative
Sep 2027
GATE registration, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as the 2027 intake.
Tentative
Oct 2027
GATE application correction
Expected after the application window closes.
Tentative
Feb 2028
GATE exam
Expected in the same month as the 2027 exam.
Tentative
Mar 2028
GATE result and scorecard
Expected about a month after the exam.
Tentative
Mar 2028
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech registration
Expected in the same month as the earlier cycle.
Tentative
May 2028
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as the earlier cycle.
Tentative
Jul 2028
KEA counselling and allotment
Expected after the PGCET result.
Tentative
Aug 2028
Seat acceptance fee
Expected soon after each allotment round.
Tentative
Sep 2028
Physical reporting and document check
Expected after seat fee payment.
Tentative
Sep 2028
Classes start
Expected after reporting is done.
Source: GATE 2027 schedule and KEA PGCET M.Tech calendar. Confirm on the official site before you act.
The Oxford College of Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security Fees 2027
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 77,500 a semester
INR 3.10 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 40,000
Miscellaneous fee
One time, in year 1
INR 40,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 92,100 a year
INR 1.84 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 6,576
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
141%
average first-year pay INR 5.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 9,681
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
96%
average first-year pay INR 5.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: Collegedunia fee page and Oxford hostel notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you Cyber Security at The Oxford College of Engineering?
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges are for this course only.
Category
Route
General · PGCET rank
4,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,501 to 5,728: almost there. Wait for later KEA rounds.
Worse than 5,728: not this year. Try GATE or the spot round.
General · GATE score
450 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
350 to 449: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Below 350: not safe this year. Keep the PGCET route open.
OBC-NCL · PGCET rank
5,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
5,801 to 7,200: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 7,200: not this year. Try GATE or the spot round.
OBC-NCL · GATE score
420 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
320 to 419: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Below 320: not safe this year. Keep the PGCET route open.
SC · PGCET rank
9,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,001 to 11,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 11,000: not this year. Try GATE or the spot round.
SC · GATE score
300 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
250 to 299: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Below 250: not safe this year. Keep the PGCET route open.
ST · PGCET rank
11,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
11,501 to 14,000: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 14,000: not this year. Try GATE or the spot round.
ST · GATE score
280 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
230 to 279: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Below 230: not safe this year. Keep the PGCET route open.
EWS · PGCET rank
6,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,201 to 7,800: almost there. Later rounds may help.
Worse than 7,800: not this year. Try GATE or the spot round.
EWS · GATE score
400 or above: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
310 to 399: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell before paying.
Below 310: not safe this year. Keep the PGCET route open.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Use the PGCET number as a guide, not a promise. A GATE score can change your route, and the small 18-seat intake means the last seat can move fast.
The Oxford College of Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security 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 1.20 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 answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 80,000
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 answersOBC post-matric scholarship
INR 60,000
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 answersNo scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
The Oxford College of Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security 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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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 3.90 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 4.50 Lakhs
INR 60,000 more
INR 4.10 Lakhs
INR 20,000 more
INR 4.30 Lakhs
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Average paylatest batch
INR 5.5 LPA
latest course page
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INR 0.5 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
80%
latest data
85%
5 points higher
82%
2 points higher
84%
4 points higher
78%
2 points lower
75%
5 points lower
Closing rankPGCET rank, General
5,728
latest published range
4,200
1,528 places tougher
5,000
728 places tougher
4,700
1,028 places tougher
6,800
1,072 places easier
7,200
1,472 places easier
Seatsthis course
18
official intake
18
Same seats
18
Same seats
18
Same seats
18
Same seats
18
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
141%
on INR 5.5 LPA
160%
19 points higher
156%
15 points higher
158%
17 points higher
144%
3 points higher
100%
41 points lower
In short
RVCE has stronger pay and a tougher PGCET rank, but it costs INR 60,000 more. If your rank clears both, pick RVCE; if not, take Oxford and keep the fee lower.
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Ramaiah IT pays more and is a little tougher to get, while its fee is INR 20,000 more. If both allot, choose by project guide and security lab fit.
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BMSCE costs INR 40,000 more and has stronger pay. If the rank clears both, put BMSCE above Oxford; if the fee matters more, Oxford stays sensible.
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DSCE costs INR 30,000 less and has an easier rank, but the pay is lower. If Oxford allots you a seat, take it; keep DSCE as the safer backup.
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New Horizon is easier to get but costs INR 1.10 Lakhs more and pays less. If Oxford gives a seat, take Oxford and use New Horizon only as backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on The Oxford College of Engineering M.Tech Cyber Security
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Cyber Security at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a Bengaluru security role and the fee fits your plan. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.90 Lakhs, and the published average pay is INR 5.5 LPA. Use the EMI tile above if a loan will pay the fee, then check the recruiter list before you join.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You can target security analyst, ethical hacking, digital forensics and secure software roles. The course page points to these roles, and Bengaluru gives many IT services teams nearby. Before you decide, ask the placement office which security companies visited for the latest batch.
Should I take it if my PGCET rank is near 5,728?▾
Take it only with a backup. The checker uses 5,728 as the General PGCET closing rank, and a small movement can change a small 18-seat course. Keep Oxford high in the list, but keep one safer M.Tech option above it until allotment is clear.
Is the course better for jobs or higher studies?▾
It is better for a job first, but it can still support higher studies. The course covers network security, cryptography, ethical hacking and forensics, which are useful for security roles. If you want research, check the project guide and lab work before paying the first fee.
Who should skip this course?▾
Skip it if you want only a product security firm from campus. The college publishes placement lists, but branch-wise cyber security recruiter data is limited. If the exact recruiter list matters to you, ask the placement cell for the last two batches before you decide.
Is the hostel cost clear before admission?▾
Not fully from the official pages. The hostel page explains separate hostels, rooms, food and security, but the fee is told by the admission office. Use the hostel toggle only as a cost check, and ask for the written hostel amount before paying.
Can I get admission through GATE?▾
Yes. The college eligibility page accepts GATE or Karnataka PGCET for M.Tech admission. GATE can help if your score is stronger than your PGCET rank. Keep the GATE scorecard ready and ask the Admission Cell which route has seats for this course.
Can I get admission through Karnataka PGCET?▾
Yes. The college admits M.Tech students through Karnataka PGCET merit, and KEA counselling handles the route. Register when KEA opens the form, write the exam, then fill Oxford Cyber Security in your choice list. Missing the seat fee date can cost you the seat.
Is the 18-seat intake a problem?▾
It can be a problem near the cutoff. A small intake means the last seat can move fast when a few GATE or PGCET students accept. If your rank is close, keep the course in your list but do not depend on it as your only option.
Can scholarships reduce the fee?▾
Yes, but only if you match the scheme rules. The calculator above checks category and family income, then estimates a waiver against the INR 3.90 Lakhs course fee. Keep income, caste or EWS papers ready, and confirm the final amount with the college office.
Should I wait one year for a better GATE score?▾
Wait only if you are sure you can improve a lot. The course fee is INR 3.90 Lakhs and the average pay listed is INR 5.5 LPA, so joining can make sense if you already have a seat. If your GATE score is much lower than the safe range, prepare again.
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