EPGI, Bangalore Pharm.D : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Thambuchetty Palya, BangaloreEstd 1997
Total fees
INR 15.92 Lakhs
6 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 3 LPA
NIRF 2023 to 24, PG 6 years
Cutoff
45,852
KCET GM, Round 3 2025
Placement rate
7%
Class of 2023 to 24 batch placed

About East Point Group of Institutions Pharm.D

East Point offers a six-year, full-time Pharm.D with 30 seats through KCET. The course has five academic years and one hospital internship year. The college has PCI approval and RGUHS affiliation for Pharm.D. The full fee without hostel is INR 15.92 Lakhs, published as the course tuition fee, and INR 20.59 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KCET and KEA counselling. The General Merit seat closed at rank 45,852 in round 3 of 2025. The NIRF 2023 to 24 PG six-year median pay was INR 3 LPA and 7% of the batch was placed.

East Point Pharm.D Fees

The full course costs INR 15.92 Lakhs without hostel and INR 20.59 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 15.92 Lakhs. You pay the fee by the college schedule. KEA publishes the tuition fee. Hostel and mess add INR 4.67 Lakhs over six years.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition feeINR 15.92 LakhsFull course, as published
Admission feeINR 0No extra amount published
Caution depositINR 0No refundable amount published
Hostel and messINR 4.67 LakhsINR 77,800 a year, 6 years
Total, no hostelINR 15.92 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 20.59 LakhsFull course

East Point Pharm.D Admission Dates

The 2026 pharmacy rounds are over. The 2027 dates below are estimates based on KCET 2026; registration is expected in Jan 2027. Keep the allotment letter and fee receipt ready for reporting.

EventDateStatus
KCET registration, last date to applyJan 2027Tentative
KCET examJan 2027Tentative
KCET result and rankFeb 2027Tentative
KEA option entryJun 2027Tentative
Round allotmentsJul 2027Tentative
Seat acceptance feeJul 2027Tentative
Physical reporting and document checkAug 2027Tentative
Classes startAug 2027Tentative

East Point Pharm.D Eligibility

You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology and passing marks under KEA rules. You also need a KCET rank for pharmacy. There is no upper age limit.

RequirementWhat you need
Class 12 subjectsPhysics, Chemistry and Biology
Class 12 marksPass Class 12 under KEA rules
ExamKCET rank for pharmacy
AgeAge rule follows KEA and PCI notice

East Point Pharm.D Admission Process

KEA allots the seat on your KCET rank and options. You then pay the fee by the date on the allotment order. If you miss it, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Write KCETWrite the pharmacy paper and keep the application number
2. Fill options on KEAList Pharm.D here high if it is your first pick
3. Accept the seatPay the admission fee by the date on the order
4. ReportBring original marksheets and the allotment letter

East Point Pharm.D Cutoff

The General Merit closed at rank 45,852 and 2A General closed at 49,906 in 2025. These are KCET round 3 closing ranks for Pharm.D. The last round moved from 38,150 to 45,852, so waiting helped some students.

CategoryClosing rank, General MeritRound and year
General45,852Round 3, 2025
2A General49,906Round 3, 2025
SC General55,690.5Round 3, 2025
ST General1,06,386Round 3, 2025
3A GeneralNot publishedRound 3, 2025

East Point Pharm.D Placements

The NIRF 2023 to 24 PG six-year batch placed 7% at a median pay of INR 3 LPA. The college also has hospital training. Clinical research and healthcare companies are the main job path.

MetricValue
Median payINR 3 LPA, NIRF 2023 to 24
Students placed2 of 17 graduates
Batch placed7%
Higher studiesNot separately published for this batch
Career areasClinical research, pharmacovigilance and hospital pharmacy

East Point Pharm.D Scholarships

Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The state post-matric scholarship gives the biggest help. The state and central ones need an income certificate.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
State post-matric scholarshipSC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 2 Lakhs over the course
Central Sector SchemeAny category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12INR 40,000 over the course
3A General tuition waiver3A General certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearINR 1.50 Lakhs over the course
OBC post-matric scholarship2A General, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 1 Lakh over the course

East Point Pharm.D Ranking

The college has PCI approval, RGUHS affiliation and a 30-seat Pharm.D intake. PCI checks course approval. RGUHS sets the academic rules. The seat count tells you how small the batch is.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
PCI approval2026Approved
RGUHS affiliation2025Affiliated
NAAC2024A+

East Point Pharm.D Course Structure

Year 1 starts with human anatomy, pharmaceutics and pharmacy practice. Year 6 is the hospital internship. You spend the last part of the course in clinical training.

YearWhat you study
Year 1Biology, chemistry, pharmacy practice and basic electronics
Year 2Pharmacology, pathology and community pharmacy
Year 3Pharmacotherapeutics and hospital pharmacy
Year 6Internship and clinical postings

East Point Pharm.D 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.

ItemDetail
First-year roomThree to a room, allotted before classes start
Single roomFrom year 3, on request
MessIncluded in the hostel fee, three meals a day
CampusJnanaprabha campus at Bidarahalli, Bengaluru

Should you pick Pharm.D at East Point Group of Institutions?

This course suits students who want clinical pharmacy training with a hospital campus in Bengaluru.

Pick it if:
You want hospital exposure: East Point has a medical college hospital on campus, so clinical training is nearby.
You are near the KCET close: the General Merit seat reached 45,852 in round 3, so keep it in later options.
You need campus hostel: the pharmacy hostel is on campus with mess, study room and security.
You want a small batch: PCI approval shows 30 Pharm.D seats, so the class is not very large.
Skip it if:
You want a high starting pay: NIRF PG six-year median pay is INR 3 LPA, so loan planning matters.
You need campus jobs first: NIRF shows 2 of 17 graduates placed in the latest PG six-year batch.
You dislike hospital rounds: Pharm.D has a long internship year and clinical postings before you finish.
You miss KEA deadlines: option entry and fee payment dates decide the seat after KCET allotment.
Counsellor's advice
If you want clinical pharmacy and can manage the fee, take it near the KCET close. If you need quick pay, compare the ROI first.
Pharm.D Eligibility▾
Class 12: Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths, as KEA and PCI ask.
D.Pharm route: A PCI approved D.Pharm pass can also apply under KEA rules.
Exam needed: KCET rank is used for KEA pharmacy counselling.
Seat rules: General Merit and reserved seats follow the KEA seat matrix.
Pharm.D Admission Process▾
Write KCET: Write the pharmacy paper and keep your application number.
Register with KEA: KEA allots the seat after document check and option entry.
Fill options: List this college and Pharm.D high if it is your first pick.
Pay the fee: Pay by the date on the allotment order or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring original marksheets and category papers for document check.

Pharm.D Admission Dates 2027

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The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on KCET 2026. A date marked Confirmed is official.

Tentative
Jan 2027
KCET registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year; the last date to apply is usually two weeks before the exam.
Tentative
Jan 2027
KCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
KCET result and rank
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Six rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Seat acceptance fee
Expected five days after each round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.

Source: KEA UGCET schedule and East Point admissions. Confirm on the official site before you act.

East Point Group of Institutions Pharm.D Fees 2027

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This is the full 6-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.

Tuition fee
Full course, as published
INR 15.92 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, no extra admission fee published
INR 0
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, no refundable deposit published
INR 0
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 6, INR 77,800 a year
INR 4.67 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 15.92 Lakhs
6 years · tuition fee, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 20.59 Lakhs
6 years · tuition fee + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 26,834
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
19%
median pharmacy pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 34,704
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
15%
median pharmacy pay INR 3 LPA vs the full fee

Source: KEA fee notice and college fee policy. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your rank get you Pharm.D at East Point Group of Institutions?

Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use published KCET closing ranks for this course.

Category
Quota
General Merit
38,150 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
38,151 to 45,852: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 45,852: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General Merit, Rest of Karnataka
32,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
32,001 to 38,150: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 38,150: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
2A General · General Merit
49,906 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
49,907 to 55,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 55,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
2A General · Rest of Karnataka
42,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
42,001 to 49,906: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 49,906: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC General
55,690.5 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
55,691 to 70,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 70,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC General, Rest of Karnataka
50,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
50,001 to 55,690.5: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 55,690.5: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST General
1,06,386 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,06,387 to 1,20,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,20,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST General, Rest of Karnataka
90,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
90,001 to 1,06,386: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,06,386: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
3A General · General Merit
45,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
45,001 to 55,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 55,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
3A General · Rest of Karnataka
40,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
40,001 to 45,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 45,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Round 2 is the safer number. Round 3 helps only if you keep the Pharm.D option till the last pharmacy allotment.

East Point Group of Institutions Pharm.D 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.

State 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 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 2026
Not eligible on your answers
3A General tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
East Point Group of Institutions
Paid every year for the full course if you keep passing.
Who qualifies: 3A General certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a yearApply by Sep 2026
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: 2A General, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply by Nov 2026
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 15.52 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 15.92 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 14.52 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 13.52 Lakhs
Estimated total waiver
INR 1.90 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 14.02 Lakhs

East Point Group of Institutions Pharm.D 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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Closing rankKCET GM, Round 3
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In short
Bengaluru costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 3,000 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take Bengaluru; if it clears only East Point, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
In short
Bengaluru places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over six years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below East Point in your option list as the safer seat.
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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
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
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 Pharm.D

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is Pharm.D at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 15.92 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 3 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 General Merit seat closed at rank 45,852 in round 3 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 look at hospital pharmacy, clinical research and pharmacovigilance after this course. The NIRF 2023 to 24 PG six-year median pay was INR 3 LPA and 7% of the batch was placed. If you want a quick IT job instead, this course 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 pharmacovigilance, 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 course change after year 1 if you want a sibling course.
Will I get placed if I am in the bottom half of the batch?▾
Most likely yes, but later and at a lower package. 7% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 3 LPA is lower than the average of INR 3 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 course better than B.Pharm at this college for me?▾
Pick Pharm.D if you want clinical work, hospital rounds and a six-year path. Pick B.Pharm if you want a shorter four-year pharmacy degree. Pharm.D costs INR 15.92 Lakhs without hostel and uses KCET counselling. Check the course length and internship year before you decide.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the KCET exam and fill this college in your KEA option 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 6-year fee is INR 15.92 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 20.59 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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