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The Oxford College of Engineering Bangalore M.Tech Vlsi Design & Embedded System: 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 2.35 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 5.05 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
8,116
Karnataka PGCET CRL, Round 1 2025
Placement rate
92%
Class of 2025 batch placed
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 Oxford Engineering M.Tech VLSI
Oxford Engineering offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System with 18 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds AICTE and stands #147 in India Today Engineering ranking 2026 and #147 in India Today Engineering 2025. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.35 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 3.95 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA PGCET counselling. The General Merit Karnataka quota seat closed at rank 8,116 in round 1 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.05 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed.
Oxford Engineering M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System Fees
The full course costs INR 2.35 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.95 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2.20 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.60 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2.20 Lakhs | INR 55,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.60 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.35 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.95 Lakhs | Full course |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment closed on 12 Sep 2026. Round 1 allotment comes on 5 Oct 2026. Reporting starts on 4 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam | 14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | 3 May 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 12 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 5 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Choice entry and fee payment, last date | 3 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| College reporting and document check | 4 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System Eligibility
You need BE or B.Tech in a relevant branch with 50% marks; 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank or a GATE score. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree branch | BE or B.Tech in a relevant branch |
| Degree marks | 50% for General Merit, 45% for Karnataka SC, ST and Category 1 |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit is published |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System Admission Process
KEA PGCET 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 Karnataka PGCET | Write the M.Tech paper; KEA uses your PGCET rank |
| 2. Fill options on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the fee inside the KEA window |
| 4. Report | Bring degree marks cards and the allotment letter |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System Cutoff
The General Merit seat closed at rank 8,116 and the OBC-NCL seat at 4,300 in 2025. These are the KEA PGCET round 1 closing ranks for Karnataka quota seats. The General Merit closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka quota | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General Merit | 8,116 | Round 1, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | Round 1, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | Round 1, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | Round 1, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | Round 1, 2025 |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 92% of its batch at an average of INR 5.05 LPA. The median is INR 5.05 LPA and the highest offer was INR 8.69 LPA. Electronics and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 5.05 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 5.05 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 8.69 LPA |
| Batch placed | 92% |
| Recruiters | Electronics and IT services companies, on campus |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.90 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the most. The state and central ones need an income paper; the EWS 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 1.90 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 M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System Ranking
The college stands #12 in India Today Engineering ranking and #147 in India Today Engineering, with AICTE. India Today ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia M.Tech ranking | 2026 | #147 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #147 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 2 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. The course is already a VLSI specialisation from semester 1.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Semester 1 | CMOS VLSI design, embedded C and digital signal processing |
| Semester 2 | SystemVerilog, verification, FPGA design and electives |
| Semester 3 to 4 | Electives, project work and dissertation |
Oxford Engineering M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and PG students apply for rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| PG room | Shared room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | Limited, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a Bangalore technology area |
Should you pick M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System at The Oxford College of Engineering?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a Bangalore technology area for two years.
Pick it if:
You have Karnataka quota: the closing rank is easier here than All India quota, so check that list first.
You want chip roles: Bosch, Capgemini and L&T hire electronics students, and Bangalore adds more interviews.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in four parts across two years.
You want the fee back fast: at the average pay the full course fee comes back inside the first working year, as the ROI tile shows.
Skip it if:
You are counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms are limited.
You want internships in a big city: this is a Bangalore technology area, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You wait for round 2: pay the fee only if KEA lets your choice move safely.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it on a Karnataka quota rank. If your rank misses the close, float it.
M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 75% in BE or B.Tech in a relevant branch. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the All India quota seats.
Karnataka quota quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA PGCET: KEA PGCET (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.
M.Tech VLSI Design & Embedded System Admission Dates 2026
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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
2 Feb 2026 to 9 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 9 Mar 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Mar 2026 to 24 Mar 2026
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Your PGCET rank is used for KEA allotment.
Over
3 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
KEA uses the PGCET rank card during allotment.
Over
31 Aug 2026 to 8 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Options were locked when the window shut on 8 Sep 2026.
Over
12 Sep 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
5 Oct 2026
Round 1 allotment
The first regular allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
3 Oct 2026
Choice entry and fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 3 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
4 Oct 2026
College reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
Nov 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
Karnataka PGCET 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
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
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
College reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 schedule and the KEA counselling portal. Confirm on the official site before you act.
The Oxford College of Engineering M.Tech VLSI Fees 2026
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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 55,000 a semester
INR 2.20 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 × 2, INR 80,000 a year
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 3,962
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
215%
average first-year pay INR 5.05 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,660
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
128%
average first-year pay INR 5.05 LPA vs the full fee
Source: college fee page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you M.Tech VLSI at The Oxford College of Engineering?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA PGCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General Merit · Karnataka quota
6,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,401 to 8,116: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,116: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General Merit · All India quota
4,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
4,501 to 5,681: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 5,681: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka quota
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · All India 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 · Karnataka quota
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · All India 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 · Karnataka quota
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · All India 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.
EWS · Karnataka quota
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · All India 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 1 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
The Oxford College of Engineering M.Tech VLSI 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 1.90 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 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 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: 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 VLSI 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 2.35 Lakhs
tuition + admission
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Average paylatest batch
INR 5.05 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 4.45 LPA more
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
92%
Class of 2025
88%
4 points lower
95%
3 points higher
84%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
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89%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET CRL, General
8,116
Round 1, 2025
9,400
1,284 places easier
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7,684 places easier
18,900
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13,900
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16,600
8,484 places easier
Seatsthis branch
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Karnataka PGCET
18
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ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
215%
on INR 5.05 LPA
170%
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128%
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133%
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Bangalore costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Bangalore; if it clears only Oxford Engineering, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bangalore places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below Oxford Engineering in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If Oxford Engineering gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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Bangalore costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses Oxford Engineering in the early rounds, list Bangalore right below it and take whichever comes first.
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Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If Oxford Engineering allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep Summit only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on The Oxford College of Engineering M.Tech VLSI
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech VLSI at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.35 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 5.05 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 Merit Karnataka quota seat closed at rank 8,116 in round 1 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 chip design, verification and embedded roles with electronics and IT firms that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 5.05 LPA, the median was INR 5.05 LPA and 92% of the batch was placed. If you want a software job only, 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 big city. First-years share three to a room and single rooms are limited. The campus is on Hosur Road near the Electronics City side of Bangalore, so most internships come through the placement cell and Bangalore company contacts. 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 a focused VLSI course from semester 1, but the electives in year 2 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 Merit 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. 92% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 5.05 LPA is lower than the average of INR 5.05 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 2.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE 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 Karnataka PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA PGCET 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 PGCET 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 2-year fee is INR 2.35 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.95 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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