The Oxford College Of Engineering vs City Engineering College
Key facts, side by side
The Oxford College Of Engineering
- Location
- Karnataka · Private
- Think Grads Rating
- 3.5/5
- NAAC grade
- A · Mar 2028
- Last closing rank (General)
- 26,393
City Engineering College
- Location
- Karnataka · Private
- Think Grads Rating
- 2.6/5
- NAAC grade
- B++ · Jul 2030
- Last closing rank (General)
- 31,083
Side by side, from official records
| The Oxford College Of Engineering | City Engineering College | |
|---|---|---|
| NAAC grade | A · Mar 2028 | B++ · Jul 2030 |
| Last closing rank (General) | 26,393 | 31,083 |
Each number links to the college page section that shows its official source.
Admission and cutoffs
Both colleges admit students through KCET and Karnataka PGCET, and both have KCET cutoffs for 2025 round 3. For Computer Science And Engineering in the General category, The Oxford College Of Engineering closed at rank 38,247 under the ROK quota and 39,038 under the HK quota in round 3 of 2025. City Engineering College closed at 162,432 for the same programme and round.
For Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning, OCE closed at 38,518 under ROK and 38,772 under HK in round 3 of 2025. CEC closed at 88,585 under ROK and 93,346 under HK for the same round. For MBA under Karnataka PGCET, OCE closed at rank 26,393 and CEC at 31,083 in round 2 of 2025.
Approvals, accreditation and rankings
Both colleges are approved by AICTE, and both approvals are valid. Neither college is recognised by UGC, and neither is on the fake list. OCE holds NAAC grade A with a score of 3.24, valid from 2023-03-30 to 2028-03-29. CEC holds NAAC grade B++ with a score of 2.99, valid from 2025-07-17 to 2030-07-16.
On Think Grads, OCE has a rating of 3.5 out of 5 for its B.Tech in AI and Data Science, based on 4 of 6 factors. CEC has a rating of 2.6 out of 5 for its BCA programme, based on 3 of 6 factors. No NIRF ranking is listed for either college in this comparison.
Campus and location
The Oxford College Of Engineering is located in Bangalore, Bangalore Urban district, Karnataka. It offers ten programmes across engineering and management.
City Engineering College is located in Bangalore, Bangalore Urban district, Karnataka. It offers eight programmes across engineering and management.
Which one suits you
The Oxford College Of Engineering suits students who hold a KCET rank in the range where its General closing ranks sat in round 3 of 2025, such as 38,247 for Computer Science And Engineering, and who prefer a campus with a Think Grads Rating of 3.5. City Engineering College suits students who hold a higher KCET rank, with a closing rank of 162,432 for Computer Science And Engineering in the same round, and who want a campus in Bangalore with a broader intake of seats such as 300 in Computer Science And Engineering. Both colleges are in Bangalore, so city preference alone does not separate them.
Frequently asked questions
Which college is more affordable to join?
The fee figures for these two colleges are not part of this comparison, so the answer depends on the fee schedule published by each college. Compare the tuition and total programme cost for your category before you decide.
Which college has a higher NAAC grade?
The Oxford College Of Engineering holds NAAC grade A with a score of 3.24, valid till 2028-03-29. City Engineering College holds NAAC grade B++ with a score of 2.99, valid till 2030-07-16.
What were the General closing ranks for Computer Science And Engineering in KCET 2025?
The Oxford College Of Engineering closed at 38,247 under ROK and 39,038 under HK in round 3. City Engineering College closed at 162,432 under ROK and 218,874 under HK in round 3.
Are both colleges approved by AICTE?
Yes, both colleges have a valid AICTE approval. Neither college is recognised by UGC, and neither is on the fake list.
Which college has a higher Think Grads Rating?
The Oxford College Of Engineering has a rating of 3.5 out of 5 for its B.Tech in AI and Data Science, based on 4 of 6 factors. City Engineering College has a rating of 2.6 out of 5 for its BCA programme, based on 3 of 6 factors.
Which college offers more programmes?
Both colleges offer 8 programmes across engineering and management streams. The Oxford College Of Engineering includes Biotechnology and AI and Data Science, while City Engineering College includes BCA and BBA.