East Point offers a two-year, full time D.Pharma with 101 students through KEA and college admission. The course is taught on the Bidarahalli campus and is approved by PCI and Government of Karnataka. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.92 Lakhs and INR 4.52 Lakhs with hostel, mess and living cost. You get a KEA seat through KEA counselling. The General KEA seat closed near rank 80,000 in 2025. The latest pharmacy placement report lists an average pay of INR 3 LPA and 90% of the batch placed.
East Point D.Pharma Fees
The full course costs INR 1.92 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.52 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.67 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee once every year, two times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel, mess and living cost add INR 2.60 Lakhs over two years.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee
INR 1.67 Lakhs
INR 83,250 a year, 2 years
Admission fee
INR 25,000
One time
Caution deposit
INR 10,000
One time, refundable
Hostel and mess
INR 1.60 Lakhs
INR 80,000 a year, 2 years
Living cost
INR 1 Lakh
INR 5,000 a month, 20 months
Total, no hostel
INR 1.92 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 4.52 Lakhs
Full course
East Point D.Pharma Admission Dates
The 2026 batch is in class. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on 2026; KEA application is expected in Jan 2027. Keep the KEA admit card, rank card and allotment order ready for reporting.
Event
Date
Status
KEA registration, last date to apply
Jan 2027
Tentative
D.Pharma selection round
Apr 2027
Tentative
KEA merit list
May 2027
Tentative
KEA choice filling
Aug 2027
Tentative
Round allotments
Aug 2027
Tentative
Admission fee payment
Sep 2027
Tentative
College reporting and document check
Sep 2027
Tentative
Classes start
Sep 2027
Tentative
East Point D.Pharma Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Maths and 45% marks; 40% counts for SC, ST and OBC students. You also need KEA for a KEA seat. The college asks you to be medically fit before pharmacy lab practice starts.
Requirement
What you need
Class 12 subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Maths
Class 12 marks
pass in Class 12 science
Exam
KEA rank for KEA counselling
Fitness
Medical fitness for pharmacy duty
East Point D.Pharma Admission Process
KEA prepares the merit rank and KEA allots the seat on your choices. You then pay the admission fee and report to the college with original papers. If you miss reporting, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Apply through KEA
Register for counselling and keep the merit rank
2. Register with KEA
Enter the pharmacy course choices online
3. Accept the seat
Pay the admission fee in the time KEA gives
4. Report
Bring mark sheets, allotment order and health papers
East Point D.Pharma Cutoff
The General KEA seat closed near rank 80,000 and the OBC seat near rank 95,000 in 2025. These are D.Pharma closing ranks for the KEA seat. The General closing rank moved lower than the late management range, so KEA seats stayed tougher.
Category
Closing rank or score
Round and year
General
80,000
KEA, 2025
OBC
95,000
KEA, 2025
SC
1,20,000
KEA, 2025
ST
1,35,000
KEA, 2025
EWS
88,000
KEA, 2025
East Point D.Pharma Placements
The latest pharmacy report lists INR 3 LPA average pay and 90% of the batch placed. The highest offer listed is INR 32 LPA. Community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies and pharma service teams hire pharmacy students after pharmacy training and internship records are checked.
Metric
Value
Average pay
INR 3 LPA, latest pharmacy report
Median pay
Not published for D.Pharma
Highest offer
INR 32 LPA
Batch placed
90%
Recruiters
Community pharmacies, hospital pharmacies and pharma service teams
East Point D.Pharma Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1.50 Lakhs over the course. East Point merit support gives the most for eligible SC and ST students. State and central schemes need an income paper, while merit support needs college approval.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
Karnataka SSP post-matric scholarship
SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 1 Lakh 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 support
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 D.Pharma Ranking
The course has 3 approval entries in the table: PCI approval and Government of Karnataka approval. It does not publish a national pharmacy diploma rank. Read these entries as approval checks, not as a league rank.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
RGUHS affiliation
2026
Affiliated
Pharmacy Council of India
2026
Approved
Government of Karnataka
2026
Approved
East Point D.Pharma Course Structure
Year 1 covers pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical chemistry. Year 2 covers hospital pharmacy and pharmacology. You learn medicine handling, store records and dispensing practice before the final exam.
Year
What you study
Year 1
Pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacognosy
Year 2
Hospital pharmacy, drug store work and pharmacology
East Point D.Pharma Hostel and Campus
The campus has hospital access, hostel rooms and transport support. The 100 acre campus helps students move between class, labs and clinical areas. Hostel and mess are charged only if you take a room.
Item
Detail
First-year room
Shared room, allotted before classes start
Clinical site
East Point pharmacy campus and hospital group
Mess
Added with hostel fee
Campus
100 acre campus in Bidarahalli, Bengaluru
Should you pick D.Pharma at East Point?
This course suits students who want pharmacy practice in Bengaluru and can follow a lab and pharmacy timetable.
Pick it if:
You need a state route: KEA is compulsory, so the college form alone is not enough for a KEA seat.
You want pharmacy practice early: the college sits with East Point medical campus, so pharmacy lab work happen inside the same health group.
Your family wants approvals checked: PCI approval and Government of Karnataka approval are printed on the course page.
You want a clear fee check: compare INR 1.92 Lakhs with INR 3 LPA before taking a loan.
Skip it if:
You want a central city hospital name: East Point is outside central Bengaluru, so travel to large private hospitals needs planning.
You missed KEA: the official page says KEA is compulsory, so ask the Admission Cell before paying.
You need a printed seat list: the course page prints 101 students but does not print every quota split.
You count on pharmacy pay data: the official average pay is group level, not pharmacy only, so check hospital hiring proof.
Counsellor's advice
If you clear KEA and want pharmacy practice, keep this seat. If you need pharmacy only placement proof, ask before you pay.
D.Pharma Eligibility▾
Class 12 subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Maths are needed.
Class 12 marks: pass in Class 12 science.
Exam needed: KEA is compulsory for admission to the course.
Medical fitness: You need fitness for pharmacy duty before pharmacy lab practice starts.
D.Pharma Admission Process▾
Apply through KEA: Register on the KEA portal and keep the admit card.
Check rank: KEA prepares the merit rank used for the D.Pharma seat list.
Fill choices: Add East Point D.Pharma and lock the choices on time.
Pay fee: Pay the admission fee in the time KEA gives or you lose the seat.
Report to college: Bring original mark sheets, allotment order and health papers.
D.Pharma Admission Dates 2027
▾
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.
Tentative
Jan 2027
KEA registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in Jan 2027. The last date to apply is usually in the same month.
Tentative
Apr 2027
D.Pharma selection round
Expected after application checks for D.Pharma seats.
Tentative
May 2027
KEA merit list
KEA is expected to publish ranks before choice filling.
Tentative
Aug 2027
KEA choice filling
Expected to stay open for a short window; lock East Point if it is your pick.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Round allotments
KEA is expected to publish allotment results online.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Admission fee payment
You lose the seat if the admission fee is not paid by the last date.
Tentative
Sep 2027
College reporting and document check
Bring original mark sheets, KEA papers and the allotment order.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Classes start
Hostel allotment is expected before class work starts.
Source: KEA counselling schedule. Confirm on the official site before you act.
East Point Group of Institutions D.Pharma Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel, mess and living cost.
Tuition fee
Per year × 2, INR 83,250 a year
INR 1.67 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 25,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess + living
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 80,000 a year
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Living cost
Per month × 20, INR 5,000 a month
INR 1 Lakh
Total course fee
INR 1.92 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 4.52 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + admission fee + hostel, mess and living
Education loan EMI
INR 3,237
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
156%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 7,621
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
66%
average first-year pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Fees can change. Check the college website before you pay.
Will your rank get you D.Pharma at East Point?
Pick your category and seat type. The cutoff ranges are this course's KEA closing ranks.
Category
Seat type
General · KEA seat
60,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
60,001 to 80,000: almost there. Wait for later pharmacy rounds.
Worse than 80,000: not this year. Ask about the college form.
General · College form
1,20,000 or better: yes, you have a strong chance. Call the Admission Cell early.
1,20,001 to 1,50,000: almost there. Keep documents ready and ask daily.
Worse than 1,50,000: not safe. Use the scholarship and fee blocks before paying.
OBC · KEA seat
72,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
72,001 to 95,000: almost there. Wait for later pharmacy rounds.
Worse than 95,000: not this year. Ask about the college form.
OBC · College form
1,30,000 or better: yes, you have a strong chance. Call the Admission Cell early.
1,30,001 to 1,35,000: almost there. Keep documents ready and ask daily.
Worse than 1,35,000: not safe. Use the scholarship and fee blocks before paying.
SC · KEA seat
98,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
98,001 to 1,20,000: almost there. Wait for later pharmacy rounds.
Worse than 1,20,000: not this year. Ask about the college form.
SC · College form
1,55,000 or better: yes, you have a strong chance. Call the Admission Cell early.
1,55,001 to 1,72,000: almost there. Keep documents ready and ask daily.
Worse than 1,72,000: not safe. Use the scholarship and fee blocks before paying.
ST · KEA seat
1,05,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,05,001 to 1,35,000: almost there. Wait for later pharmacy rounds.
Worse than 1,35,000: not this year. Ask about the college form.
ST · College form
1,35,000 or better: yes, you have a strong chance. Call the Admission Cell early.
1,60,001 to 1,90,000: almost there. Keep documents ready and ask daily.
Worse than 1,90,000: not safe. Use the scholarship and fee blocks before paying.
EWS · KEA seat
68,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
68,001 to 88,000: almost there. Wait for later pharmacy rounds.
Worse than 88,000: not this year. Ask about the college form.
EWS · College form
1,05,000 or better: yes, you have a strong chance. Call the Admission Cell early.
1,25,001 to 1,55,000: almost there. Keep documents ready and ask daily.
Worse than 1,55,000: not safe. Use the scholarship and fee blocks before paying.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Use the KEA seat range first. The college form can move more because it depends on empty seats and documents. Do not pay before the Admission Cell confirms the seat in writing.
East Point D.Pharma 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 SSP post-matric scholarship
INR 1 Lakh
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 2027
Not eligible on your answers
Central 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 2027
Not eligible on your answers
East Point merit support
INR 1.50 Lakhs
East Point
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 2027
Not eligible on your answers
OBC 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 2027
Not eligible on your answers
No scheme matches these answers. Ask the college about paying in parts and about education loans.
Estimated total waiver
INR 40,000
Your net course fee: INR 1.52 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.92 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 52,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 52,000
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 2,000
East Point Group of Institutions D.Pharma vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to East Point. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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East Point Group of Institutions
Bengaluru
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Bengaluru
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Ramaiah College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
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Sapthagiri College of Pharmacy
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Koshys College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 1.92 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 1.92 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.92 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.92 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.92 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.92 Lakhs
Same fee
Average paylatest batch
INR 3 LPA
latest pharmacy report
INR 3 LPA
Same pay
INR 3 LPA
Same pay
INR 3 LPA
Same pay
INR 3 LPA
Same pay
INR 3 LPA
Same pay
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
90%
latest reported batch
90%
Same placement
90%
Same placement
90%
Same placement
90%
Same placement
90%
Same placement
Closing rankKEA, General
80,000
KEA, 2025
80,000
Same cutoff
80,000
Same cutoff
80,000
Same cutoff
80,000
Same cutoff
80,000
Same cutoff
SeatsD.Pharma
101
KEA + college seats
101
Same seats
101
Same seats
101
Same seats
101
Same seats
101
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
156%
on INR 3 LPA
156%
Same ROI
156%
Same ROI
156%
Same ROI
156%
Same ROI
156%
Same ROI
In short
Acharya costs less and has a higher printed pay number, but East Point keeps the medical campus link. If your rank clears both, visit both hospitals before you choose.
In short
Vydehi has a tougher cutoff and a much higher fee. If you need the safer cost, keep East Point higher and check the hostel rooms before you pay.
In short
Ramaiah is tougher to enter and costs more in this table. If East Point allots you a KEA seat, take the lower fee unless you need the Ramaiah brand.
In short
Sapthagiri is easier by cutoff and a little cheaper, but East Point prints a higher pay number here. If both allot you, compare pharmacy training proof.
In short
Koshys is cheaper and easier to enter, but East Point prints stronger pay. If fees decide the choice, keep Koshys as the backup below East Point.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on East Point D.Pharma
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is D.Pharma at East Point worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want pharmacy practice in Bengaluru and can use the campus hospital link. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.92 Lakhs and the group average pay printed here is INR 3 LPA. If you need a loan, check the EMI in the fees block before you decide.
Should I take this seat if my KEA rank is near the cutoff?▾
Take it only with a backup. The General cutoff range here closes near 80,000, and a rank close to that can miss if the round moves lower. Keep East Point in your KEA list, but keep one safer D.Pharma seat below it and watch later rounds.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You should aim for pharmacy assistant and retail pharmacy roles first. The page prints INR 3 LPA as the latest group average pay and 90% as the placed share. Ask the placement office for pharmacy only hospital names before paying the first fee.
Who should pick this course at East Point?▾
Pick it if you want a full time pharmacy diploma with RGUHS affiliation and PCI approval. It suits students who want pharmacy lab practice and can follow pharmacy duty hours. Check the hostel and transport first if you are not from Bengaluru.
Who should skip East Point D.Pharma?▾
Skip it if you need pharmacy only placement proof before you pay. The official pay figure used here is group level, not pharmacy only. You should also skip it if travel from Bidarahalli to central Bengaluru hospitals is a problem for your family.
Is East Point right for pharmacy practice?▾
Yes, it can be right because the course sits inside the East Point pharmacy campus. That helps with pharmacy lab work and daily pharmacy exposure. Still, ask for the current pharmacy training list, because clinical duty quality matters more than the classroom timetable.
Should I wait a year for a better pharmacy college?▾
Wait only if you can improve your KEA rank and your family agrees with the risk. A General rank near 80,000 may get East Point, but tougher colleges in Bengaluru can close much earlier. If you want to start D.Pharma now, take a confirmed seat and focus on clinical skills.
Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾
It depends on your loan size. The fee without hostel is INR 1.92 Lakhs and the printed average pay is INR 3 LPA, so the fee is close to one year's pay. With hostel and living cost, the total rises to INR 4.52 Lakhs, so check EMI before you sign.
Can I get admission without KEA?▾
Ask the Admission Cell before you pay. The official course page says KEA is compulsory, so a KEA seat needs KEA. If the college form is used for leftover seats, get the seat letter and fee terms in writing first.
What is the full fee for D.Pharma?▾
The full 2-year fee without hostel is INR 1.92 Lakhs in this page. The toggle in the fee block adds hostel, mess and living cost and takes it to INR 4.52 Lakhs. Check the college website before paying because the new fee can change.
Can I pay the pharmacy fee in parts?▾
Yes, the tuition fee is shown as INR 83,250 a year for 2 years. That means the full tuition is not paid at once. If your family needs smaller parts, ask the fee office before the admission fee date.
Which scholarships can reduce the fee?▾
The calculator lists Karnataka SSP post-matric support, Central Sector Scheme, East Point merit support and OBC post-matric support. The biggest printed waiver is INR 1 Lakh. Pick your category and income in the scholarship block, then confirm the paper list with the college.
Students can participate in campus placements starting from the 3rd semester, with companies such as Apollo, Hetero, and Mankind offering job opportunities. The highest salary package through campus placements is between 8 to 9 LPA, while the average package is between 3.5 to 5 LPA. Internships, like those at East Point Hospital, provide practical experience and offer a stipend of 50 rupees. Apollo provides roles in medicine manufacturing, sales, and medical research, enhancing job prospects.
The total fee for the two-year program is about 1,50,500 INR, with the first year costing 90,500 INR and the second year 60,000 INR. Scholarships are available through the Karnataka government based on 12th-grade scores, with special provisions for SC or ST students. The scholarship process requires an application form, verified by the government and the college. Exam fees are additional and follow RGUHS guidelines.
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