About TOCE (The Oxford College of Engineering)
Written by L K Monu Borkala · Founder, OneCity Technologies · publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006 Last Updated: June 30, 2026 · Verified with AICTE, VTU and KEA data for 2026–27
The Oxford College of Engineering (TOCE) in Bommanahalli, Bangalore, is a private engineering college established in 2000 under the Children's Education Society (founded 1974). AICTE approved, VTU affiliated, NAAC A accredited, NBA accredited across multiple programmes, and recognised by UGC — TOCE has 12 research centres and a 6.25-acre campus located 1 km from Silk Board on NH-7 (the Electronics City highway). This location places TOCE within the South Bangalore IT corridor — close to Electronic City, Infosys campus, and the BTM Layout-HSR Layout tech zone. TOCE offers B.E., B.Arch, M.Tech, MBA, and MCA programmes with a strong placement record anchored by Amazon, Goldman Sachs, and major IT services firms.
The Oxford College of Engineering Bangalore — College Profile 2026
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Trust | Children's Education Society (est. 1974) |
| Established | 2000 |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi |
| Accreditation | NAAC A | NBA accredited | AICTE approved | UGC recognised | 12 research centres |
| Location | Bommanahalli, 1 km from Silk Board, NH-7 (Electronics City Road), Bangalore |
| India Today Ranking 2024 | #195 in B.Tech (India) |
| Website | theoxford.edu |
Branches and KCET Cutoff
| Branch | KCET Closing Rank (GM) |
|---|---|
| AI and Machine Learning (AI&ML) | ~35,917 (2024 GM Round 1) · ~38,427 (2025 Round 3) |
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | ~38,433 (2024 GM) · ~38,427 (2025) |
| Information Science and Engineering (ISE) | ~48,832–61,571 (2024) |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | ~61,556 (2024) |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | ~1,01,396 (2024) |
| Civil / Mechanical Engineering | ~1,13,528+ (Civil 2025) |
KCET 2024 GM overall range: 28,376–1,92,929. Ranks change every year. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in for 2026-27 allotment.
Admission — 2026-27
B.E. admission at TOCE follows KCET counselling (KCET and COMEDK UGET). B.Arch admission is via JEE Main Paper 2 or NATA. Management quota is available for direct admission. M.Tech via GATE/PGCET; MBA via KMAT/MAT/CAT/PGCET; MCA via PGCET.
Eligibility for B.E.: Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry/Biology/Electronics/CS. Minimum 45% aggregate (40% SC/ST/OBC). Lateral entry for diploma holders also available.
Fee Structure
| Programme | Approximate Total Fee |
|---|---|
| B.Tech (4 years, KCET to management varies by branch) | Rs 7.6L – 15L total |
| M.Tech (2 years) | Rs 3.9L total |
| MBA (2 years) | Rs 4.9L total |
Fees vary by branch and quota. Verify exact 2026-27 fee with TOCE admissions office before paying. KCET government quota fees are significantly lower — regulated by Karnataka FRC.
Placements
Placement 2025: 391 UG students placed (NIRF report 2025), highest package Rs 36.5 LPA, average Rs 3.5–8 LPA, 140+ companies. Top recruiters: Amazon, TCS, Infosys, Goldman Sachs, Bosch, Flipkart, Cognizant, Accenture, Infosys, PayPal, and Wipro. The 90–95% placement rate is particularly strong for CSE and ISE branches. The placement cell actively facilitates internships, pre-placement training, and company-specific preparation from early semesters.
Location and Infrastructure
TOCE is located in Bommanahalli, 1 km from Silk Board junction — the intersection of the Outer Ring Road and Electronics City Road. This places TOCE directly on the corridor to Electronic City (Infosys campus, Wipro), and within short commute of Koramangala, HSR Layout, and BTM Layout tech zones. The 6.25-acre campus includes 12 research centres, a 600-seat auditorium, separate boys and girls hostels (boys: 350-capacity with a new 7-floor building planned; girls: hostel with studio apartments for senior students), banking/ATM, food court, solar power, RO water, and CCTV security.
Key Considerations
At a KCET CSE rank of ~35,000–38,000, TOCE sits in the upper-mid range of Bangalore private engineering colleges — more competitive than Sapthagiri CE and KSIT, and in the same bracket as DSCE and CMR Institute. TOCE's advantages: NAAC A, NBA, 12 research centres, Goldman Sachs and Amazon in recruiter list, and the Silk Board/Electronics City location that puts students close to South Bangalore's IT corridor. For students targeting software careers in South or Central Bangalore, TOCE offers a strong placement-to-fee ratio relative to its KCET rank requirement.
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Content verified against publicly available AICTE, VTU, KEA, NAAC, and institutional data. Fees and cutoffs are approximate — verify directly with the college and KEA before admission. KCET ranks change every year. Published by L K Monu Borkala, founder of OneCity Technologies — publishing Karnataka education directories since 2006.