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EPGI, Bangalore BCA Artificial Intelligence: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Thambuchetty Palya, BangaloreEstd 1997
Total fees
INR 3.42 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.5 LPA
latest batch, this branch
Cutoff
Not out
BCA AI uses Class 12 marks
Placement rate
90%
latest batch 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 East Point Group of Institutions BCA AI
East Point offers a three-year, full-time BCA AI with 60 seats through the Admission Cell. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with AI and cloud topics in the course. The college is affiliated to Bengaluru North University, approved by AICTE and recognised by the Government of Karnataka. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.42 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 6.12 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through the college Admission Cell after the Class 12 paper check. The college has not published a BCA AI cutoff score. The group placement page prints INR 6.5 LPA average pay and 90%+ placements.
East Point BCA AI Fees
The full course costs INR 3.42 Lakhs without hostel and INR 6.12 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 3.27 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.70 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 3.27 Lakhs | INR 75,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.70 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 3.42 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 6.12 Lakhs | Full course |
East Point BCA AI Admission Dates
First merit list closed on 2 Sep 2026. Final regular merit list comes on 25 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 14 Oct 2026. Keep the offer letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BCA AI application registration, last date to apply | 23 Jan 2026 to 27 Feb 2026 | Over |
| Document screening round | 4 Mar 2026 to 14 Mar 2026 | Over |
| Merit list and offer letter | 23 Apr 2026 | Over |
| Admission Cell counselling | 21 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026 | Over |
| First merit list | 2 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Final regular merit list | 25 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Admission fee, last date | 30 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Campus reporting and document check | 14 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 30 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
East Point BCA AI Eligibility
You need Class 12 in any stream. The college follows Bengaluru North University and Government of Karnataka rules. You apply through the Admission Cell. There is no published entrance exam for this course.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Any Class 12 stream |
| Class 12 marks | As fixed by Bengaluru North University and Karnataka rules |
| Exam | No separate entrance exam published for BCA AI |
| Age | No upper age limit |
East Point BCA AI Admission Process
The Admission Cell checks your form, Class 12 marks and papers. You then pay the admission fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that last date.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Fill the admission form | Upload Class 10 and Class 12 marks |
| 2. Talk to the Admission Cell | Ask for BCA AI and confirm seat availability |
| 3. Accept the offer | Pay the admission fee within five days of the offer |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the offer letter |
East Point BCA AI Cutoff
The college has not published a BCA AI cutoff score. The table uses the course rule instead: pass Class 12 and clear the paper check. You should still ask the Admission Cell about empty seats before you pay.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | Pass Class 12 | BCA admission rule |
| OBC-NCL | Pass Class 12 | BCA admission rule |
| SC | Pass Class 12 | BCA admission rule |
| ST | Pass Class 12 | BCA admission rule |
| EWS | Pass Class 12 | BCA admission rule |
East Point BCA AI Placements
The latest batch placed 90% of its batch at an average of INR 6.5 LPA. The median is INR 6 LPA and the highest offer was INR 33 LPA. IT services, cloud and support teams hire this course through the group placement cell.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6.5 LPA, latest batch |
| Median pay | INR 6 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 33 LPA |
| Batch placed | 90% |
| Recruiters | IT services, cloud and support teams |
East Point BCA AI Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 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 |
| East Point merit scholarship | 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 |
East Point BCA AI Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's BCA ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with AICTE. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia BCA ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
East Point BCA AI Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 3 ends with the final project. One branch from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Programming, maths and office tools |
| Year 2 | Data structures, databases and operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, AI and cloud electives |
| Year 3 | AI project work and internships |
East Point BCA AI Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are allotted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, allotted before classes start |
| Single room | From year 3, on request |
| Mess | Included in the hostel fee, three meals a day |
| Campus | One campus in a small industrial town |
Should you pick BCA AI at East Point Group of Institutions?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in Karnataka: the Admission Cell checks papers first, so keep your marks cards ready before you visit.
You want IT companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay in parts: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
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 late admission: seats can fill after the final merit list, so ask before you pay.
You need hostel from the first year: hostel is a separate cost, so add it before you decide.
You want internships in Bengaluru: the campus is in Bengaluru, so companies and start-ups are close to the college.
You will decide only after the other offers result: the final merit list can close fast, so keep this form ready.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want a Bengaluru IT course and the fee works for you. If hostel cost is tight, ask before you pay.
BCA AI Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Class 12 merit rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Outside Karnataka seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
BCA AI Admission Process▾
Fill the admission form: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on Admission Cell: Admission Cell (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.
BCA AI 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
23 Jan 2026 to 27 Feb 2026
BCA AI application registration
Last date to apply was 27 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
4 Mar 2026 to 14 Mar 2026
Document screening round
The Admission Cell checks marks and uploaded papers.
Over
23 Apr 2026
Merit list and offer letter
The offer letter is issued after the paper check.
Over
21 Aug 2026 to 29 Aug 2026
Admission Cell counselling
Course choices closed when the form window shut on 29 Aug 2026.
Over
2 Sep 2026
First merit list
The first offer letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
25 Sep 2026
Final regular merit list
The final regular list is used before empty seats move to spot admission.
Confirmed
30 Sep 2026
Admission fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 30 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
14 Oct 2026
Campus reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
30 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel requests are checked in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
BCA AI application registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually in the next month.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Document screening round
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Merit list and offer letter
Expected about two weeks after the paper check.
Tentative
Jun 2027
Admission Cell counselling
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Merit lists
Merit lists are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Admission fee
Expected within five days of each offer.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Campus reporting and document check
Expected soon after the final regular list.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: Admission Cell 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
East Point Group of Institutions BCA AI Fees 2026
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 54,500 a semester
INR 3.27 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 × 3, INR 90,000 a year
INR 2.70 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 5,766
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
190%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 10,319
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
106%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: institute fee notice 2026. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your Class 12 score get you BCA AI at East Point?
Pick your category and quota. These ranges guide you because the college has not published a BCA AI cutoff score.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
75% and above: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for admission.
60% to 74%: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell about seats.
Below 60%: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
General · Outside Karnataka
75% and above: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for admission.
60% to 74%: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell about seats.
Below 60%: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
70% and above: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for admission.
55% to 69%: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell about seats.
Below 55%: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
OBC-NCL · Outside Karnataka
70% and above: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for admission.
55% to 69%: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell about seats.
Below 55%: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
SC · Karnataka
60% and above: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for admission.
45% to 59%: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell about seats.
Below 45%: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
SC · Outside Karnataka
60% and above: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for admission.
45% to 59%: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell about seats.
Below 45%: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
ST · Karnataka
55% and above: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for admission.
40% to 54%: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell about seats.
Below 40%: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
ST · Outside Karnataka
55% and above: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for admission.
40% to 54%: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell about seats.
Below 40%: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
EWS · Karnataka
68% and above: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for admission.
52% to 67%: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell about seats.
Below 52%: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
EWS · Outside Karnataka
68% and above: yes, you are in. Keep papers ready for admission.
52% to 67%: almost there. Ask the Admission Cell about seats.
Below 52%: not safe. Ask the Admission Cell before you pay.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
East Point Group of Institutions BCA AI 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.
Karnataka post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
Karnataka 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 answersEast Point merit scholarship
INR 1.50 Lakhs
East Point Group of Institutions
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.
East Point Group of Institutions BCA AI vs similar colleges
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 3.42 Lakhs
tuition + admission
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
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latest batch
88%
2 points lower
92%
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85%
5 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
Same placement rate
87%
3 points lower
Class 12 scoreBCA admission rule, General
60%
published rule is pass Class 12
65%
5 points higher
55%
5 points lower
58%
2 points lower
57%
3 points lower
59%
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Seatsthis branch
120
Class 12 merit
90
30 fewer
150
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60
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180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
190%
on INR 6.5 LPA
170%
20 points lower
117%
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120%
70 points lower
128%
62 points lower
133%
57 points lower
In short
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 East Point, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bangalore places more of its batch but charges INR 78,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below East Point in your choice list as the safer seat.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If East Point gives you a seat in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bangalore costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more seats and an easier closing rank. If your rank misses East Point in the early rounds, list Bangalore right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If East Point 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 East Point Group of Institutions BCA AI
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BCA AI at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 3.42 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 6.5 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 Karnataka seat closed at rank 12,400 in round 6 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 software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The latest batch averaged INR 6.5 LPA, the median was INR 6 LPA and 90% of the batch was placed. If you want a hardware job instead, 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 open only from year 3. The campus is in a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships and few come on their own. 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 no minor and no specialisation before year 3, but the electives in year 3 and 4 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 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. 90% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6.5 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 3.
Is this branch better than ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick BCA AI if you want a software job and ECE if you want a hardware job. BCA AI places a bigger share of its batch with IT companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want BCA AI, the course change after year 1 depends on empty seats, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the Class 12 merit exam and fill this college in your Admission Cell choice list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days Admission Cell 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 4-year fee is INR 3.42 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 6.12 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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