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EPGI, Bangalore BE {Lateral} Computer Science & Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Thambuchetty Palya, BangaloreEstd 1997
Total fees
INR 6.15 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7.5 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
10,446
Karnataka DCET, GMR 2025
Placement rate
90%
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 East Point Group of Institutions BE Lateral CSE
East Point offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral CSE through Karnataka DCET after a diploma. The course is taught on campus over six semesters after diploma entry. The course is AICTE approved, affiliated to VTU and recognised by GoK. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA DCET counselling. The branch intake is 120 seats. The GMR seat closed at rank 10,446 in 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.5 LPA and 90% of the batch was placed.
East Point BE Lateral CSE Fees
The full course costs INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel and INR 9.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 6 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 3.20 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 6 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh a semester, 6 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 15,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 3.20 Lakhs | INR 10,667 a month, 30 months |
| Total, no hostel | INR 6.15 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 9.35 Lakhs | Full course |
East Point BE Lateral CSE Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; Karnataka DCET registration is expected to open in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka DCET registration, last date to apply | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka DCET exam | Jan 2027 | Tentative |
| Karnataka DCET result and rank | Feb 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA choice filling | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Seat acceptance fee | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
East Point BE Lateral CSE Eligibility
You need Class 12 with 45% aggregate in a 3-year diploma. Reserved-category relaxation follows Karnataka rules. You also need a Karnataka DCET rank for KEA seats.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma | 3-year engineering diploma |
| Diploma marks | 45% aggregate; relaxation as per Karnataka rules |
| Exam | Karnataka DCET rank for lateral entry |
| Authority | KEA counselling for aided and private seats |
East Point BE Lateral CSE Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your DCET rank and your choices. You then choose the option and pay the fee by the KEA date. If you miss the date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka DCET | Write the lateral entry exam after your diploma |
| 2. Fill choices on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Choose option | Select the KEA option and pay the fee by the last date |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
East Point BE Lateral CSE Cutoff
The GMR seat closed at rank 10,446 and the 3AG seat at 10,485 in 2025. These are Karnataka DCET closing ranks for this course. Use the GMR number as the safer guide when you fill choices.
| Category | Closing rank, Karnataka | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| GMR | 10,446 | DCET 2025 |
| 3AG | 10,485 | DCET 2025 |
| GMK | 11,948 | DCET 2025 |
| STG | 15,526 | DCET 2025 |
| 2AG | 13,550 | DCET 2025 |
East Point BE Lateral CSE Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 90% of its batch at an average of INR 7.5 LPA. The highest offer was INR 25 LPA and 300+ companies visited the group. IT services and software companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 7.5 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Highest offer | INR 25 LPA |
| Companies visited | 300+ |
| Batch placed | 90% |
| Recruiters | IT services and software companies, on campus |
East Point BE Lateral CSE 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dr S M Venkatpathi Scholarship | Merit and need, EPSAT or entrance rank | 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 |
| 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, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
East Point BE Lateral CSE Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's BE 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 BE ranking | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
East Point BE Lateral CSE Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 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 2 | Data structures, digital logic and maths bridge courses |
| Year 3 | Operating systems, databases and computer networks |
| Year 4 | Electives, project work and placement training |
East Point BE Lateral CSE 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 Bengaluru tech belt |
Should you pick BE Lateral CSE at East Point Group of Institutions?
This course suits diploma students who want a software job in Bengaluru and can join from the third semester.
Pick it if:
You have a diploma from Karnataka: DCET counselling has many local categories, so check your own category before judging the GMR close.
You want Bengaluru software hiring: the campus is near Old Madras Road, so most training and drives are for IT service roles.
Your family can pay by semester: the fee block uses six semester payments, so you do not pay the full tuition at once.
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 close to the GMR cutoff: use the safer range in the checker, because late DCET rounds can change quickly.
You need a hostel promise first: hostel rooms depend on availability, so ask the admission office before paying.
You want product start-up roles first: the market line here is stronger for IT services than for small product teams.
You will wait after allotment: KEA choice dates are short, so decide your option before the result list comes.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if your DCET rank clears the safer range and you want CSE in Bengaluru. If hostel cost is tight, ask before paying.
BE Lateral CSE Eligibility▾
Diploma marks: 45% aggregate in a 3-year diploma. Reserved-category relaxation follows Karnataka rules.
Course fit: Your diploma branch must be accepted for engineering lateral entry by VTU and AICTE.
Exam needed: A Karnataka DCET rank. GMR means the general merit rural seat type in KEA data.
KEA rules: Category and rural seats follow KEA documents, not the college form alone.
BE Lateral CSE Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka DCET: KEA holds the lateral entry exam for diploma students.
Register on KEA: KEA allots aided and private engineering lateral seats in Karnataka.
Fill choices: Put this college and branch in order before option entry closes.
Choose option: Select the KEA option and pay the fee by the last date.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
BE Lateral CSE Admission Dates 2027
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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET registration, last date to apply
Expected around Mar 2027 based on the 2026 form window.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka DCET exam
Expected around Jun 2027 based on the 2026 exam cycle.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka DCET result and rank
Expected after KEA publishes the merit list.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
You choose colleges and branches before allotment.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat allotment rounds
Round 1 and later rounds are expected through KEA.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Choice and fee payment
You lose the seat if the KEA option and fee date is missed.
Tentative
Aug 2027
College reporting and document check
Bring diploma marks cards, allotment letter and identity papers.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
East Point Group of Institutions BE Lateral CSE Fees 2027
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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 1 Lakh a semester
INR 6 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 month × 30, INR 10,667 a month
INR 3.20 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 10,369
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
122%
average first-year pay INR 7.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 15,765
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
80%
average first-year pay INR 7.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: East Point admissions and fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you BE Lateral CSE at East Point?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published Karnataka DCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
8,300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
8,301 to 10,446: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 10,446: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · General Merit
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC · Karnataka
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 · General Merit
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
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 · General Merit
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
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 · General Merit
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
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 · General Merit
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
Use the first allotment close as the safer number. Later DCET rounds help only if you keep the choice active.
East Point Group of Institutions BE Lateral CSE 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
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
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, 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 BE Lateral CSE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to East Point Group of Institutions. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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East West College of Engineering
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Vemana Institute of Technology
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KNS Institute of Technology
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S E A College of Engineering
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 6.15 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 5.60 Lakhs
INR 55,000 less
INR 6.90 Lakhs
INR 75,000 more
INR 6.15 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 6.40 Lakhs
INR 25,000 more
INR 5.85 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
Average paylatest batch
INR 7.5 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 9.5 LPA
INR 2 LPA more
INR 8.1 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA more
INR 7.4 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 8.2 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA more
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA more
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
90%
Class of 2025
88%
2 points lower
95%
5 points higher
84%
6 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
Same placement rate
89%
1 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka DCET CRL, General
10,446
Round 6, 2025
9,400
1,046 places tougher
15,800
5,354 places easier
18,900
8,454 places easier
13,900
3,454 places easier
16,600
6,154 places easier
Seatsthis branch
120
Karnataka DCET
90
30 fewer
150
30 more
60
60 fewer
180
60 more
240
120 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
122%
on INR 7.5 LPA
170%
48 points higher
117%
5 points lower
120%
2 points lower
128%
6 points higher
133%
11 points higher
In short
HKBK costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is 1,046 places tougher. If your rank clears both, compare travel and fees; if it clears only East Point, take this seat.
In short
East West places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it below East Point as the safer seat.
In short
Vemana charges the same fee but pays INR 0.1 LPA less on average and has half the seats. If East Point gives you a seat, take it and keep Vemana below it.
In short
Bengaluru 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 Bengaluru right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
SEA College is cheaper and easier to get, but East Point has better pay. If East Point allots you a seat, take it and keep SEA only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on East Point Group of Institutions BE Lateral CSE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Lateral CSE at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 6.15 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 7.5 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 GMR seat closed at rank 10,446 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 IT services and software companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.5 LPA, the median was INR 7.5 LPA and 90% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics 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 Bengaluru tech belt, 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 7.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 7.5 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 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 IT 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 DCET exam and fill East Point in your KEA option entry list. A seat comes in the round your rank clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days KEA 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 3-year fee is INR 6.15 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 9.35 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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