No, Oxford College of Engineering is not a government institution. Oxford College of Engineering is a part of Oxford Educational Institutions. Oxford College of Engineering is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and National Board of Accreditation (NBA). The college is also accredited by the International Accreditation Organisation (IAO). The college is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Oxford College of Engineering is affiliated to the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). The campus of the college spreads over an area of 11.5 acres of land.