EPGI offers a two-year, full-time MBA through East Point College of Higher Education on its Jnanaprabha campus in east Bangalore. The college started in 1999 and is affiliated to Bengaluru North University, with AICTE approval. It stands #332 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026. A KEA seat costs INR 1.16 Lakhs in tuition for the full course, and INR 2.31 Lakhs with the lowest hostel room and mess. You get a KEA seat through PGCET and KEA counselling, and KEA holds 86 seats here. The General seat closed at rank 26,759 in round 1 of 2026. The BFSI track for MBA and B.Com students averaged INR 5.5 LPA.
EPGI MBA Fees
The total fees with hostel is INR 2.31 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.16 Lakhs. The tuition fees is INR 1.16 Lakhs for the two years of a KEA seat. You pay INR 57,750 each year. The state fixes this fee for PGCET seats and kept the same fee for 2026-27. The university fee is extra. You pay the hostel fee only if you take a room.
Fee head
Amount
How it is charged
Tuition fee, KEA seat
INR 1.16 Lakhs
INR 57,750 a year, 2 years
Hostel and mess, lowest room
INR 1.16 Lakhs
INR 57,800 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostel
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Full course
Total with hostel
INR 2.31 Lakhs
Full course
University fee
Not published
Paid to Bengaluru North University
EPGI MBA Admission Dates 2026
Round 1 fee payment and reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. You can rearrange your choices till 15 Oct 2026 for the next round. KEA has asked the court for two more rounds, so round 2 is expected in Nov 2026. Classes are expected to start in Dec 2026.
Event
Date
Status
PGCET 2026 registration, last date to apply
23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
Over
PGCET MBA exam
14 Jun 2026
Over
PGCET result and rank
19 Aug 2026
Over
Round 1 option entry
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 final allotment
25 Sep 2026
Over
Round 1 fee payment and reporting
29 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026
Over
Choice rearranging for the next round, last date
15 Oct 2026
Confirmed
Round 2 allotment
Nov 2026
Tentative
Round 2 fee payment and college reporting
Nov 2026
Tentative
Classes start
Dec 2026
Tentative
EPGI MBA Eligibility
You need a bachelor's degree in any subject with 50% marks, or 45% if you are SC, ST or Category-1 from Karnataka. You also need a PGCET rank for a KEA seat. For the college's own seats, a KMAT, CAT or MAT score is accepted. If your marks are below this, you cannot get a seat.
Requirement
What you need
Degree
A bachelor's degree in any subject
Marks
50%, or 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 of Karnataka
Exam for a KEA seat
PGCET rank
Exam for the college's own seats
KMAT, CAT or MAT score
EPGI MBA Admission Process
KEA allots the PGCET seat on your rank and your options. You then pay the fee at the bank and report to the college with your papers. KEA sets the last date for each step. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
Step
What you do
1. Write PGCET
KEA holds the MBA paper once a year, in June
2. Enter options
Verify your documents and list this college on the KEA portal
3. Take the allotment
After each round, choose to take the seat or wait
4. Pay the fee
Pay at the bank and download the Seat Confirmation Slip
5. Report
Go to the college with the slip and your original documents
EPGI MBA Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 26,759 in round 1 of 2026. In 2025 it closed at 16,292 in round 1 and 30,586 in round 2. These are KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats. The close went up in 2026, so it got easier.
Category
Closing rank
Round and year
General
26,759
Round 1, 2026
General
16,292
Round 1, 2025
General
30,586
Round 2, 2025
Category-1
25,283
Round 1, 2025
2A
30,252
Round 1, 2025
2B
29,458
Round 1, 2025
3A
17,211
Round 1, 2025
3B
30,095
Round 1, 2025
SC
31,047
Round 1, 2025
ST
17,571
Round 1, 2025
EPGI MBA Placements
The BFSI track for MBA and B.Com students averaged INR 5.5 LPA. Across all EPGI colleges the average was INR 6.5 LPA and the highest offer was INR 33 LPA in 2024. The college does not publish a separate MBA report. Ask the placement cell for last year's MBA offers before you pay.
Metric
Value
Average pay, BFSI track
INR 5.5 LPA, MBA and B.Com
Average pay, all EPGI colleges
INR 6.5 LPA, 2024
Highest offer, all EPGI colleges
INR 33 LPA, 2024
Offers, all EPGI colleges
1,200+ in 2023-24
BFSI recruiters
ICICI, HDFC, KPMG
EPGI MBA Scholarships
Two state schemes can pay the full tuition fee of INR 1.16 Lakhs on a KEA seat. The SC and ST scheme needs a family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year. The backward classes scheme covers Category-1 up to INR 2.5 Lakhs, and 2A, 3A and 3B up to INR 1 Lakh. You apply on the SSP portal after you join.
Scholarship
Who can get it
Amount or waiver
SC/ST post-matric scholarship
SC or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a year
INR 1.16 Lakhs over the course
Backward classes post-matric scholarship
Category-1 up to INR 2.5 Lakhs; 2A, 3A and 3B up to INR 1 Lakh
INR 1.16 Lakhs over the course
EPGI MBA Ranking
EPGI stands #332 in Collegedunia's MBA ranking 2026 and #48 among MBA colleges in Bangalore. The MBA has AICTE approval for 2026. Collegedunia ranks colleges on fees, placements and student reviews.
Ranking body
Year
Rank or grade
Collegedunia MBA, India
2026
#332 of 350
Collegedunia MBA, Bangalore
2026
#48
AICTE approval
2026
Approved
EPGI MBA Seats and Intake
KEA holds 86 MBA seats here in 2026: 79 for Rest of Karnataka and 7 for Kalyana Karnataka. The other seats are the college's own. You get one of those with a KMAT, CAT or MAT score.
Quota
Seats
Rest of Karnataka, KEA
79
Kalyana Karnataka, KEA
7
Total KEA seats
86
College's own seats
Not published
EPGI MBA Hostel and Campus
The hostel costs INR 57,800 to INR 92,800 a year with mess, based on the room. Nine hostels sit inside the 100-acre Jnanaprabha campus, for men and women. You get a room only if one is free, so ask the hostel office early.
Item
Detail
Hostels
Nine, inside the campus
Lowest room with mess
INR 57,800 a year
Single room with mess
INR 92,800 a year
Campus
100 acres at Bidarahalli, off Old Madras Road
Should you pick MBA at EPGI?
This course suits students who want a finance or banking job and can study on a large campus on the eastern edge of Bangalore.
Pick it if:
You want a banking or finance job: the BFSI track teaches financial modelling and NISM risk analysis, and ICICI, HDFC and KPMG hire from it.
You missed a seat elsewhere in round 1: the General close here moved from 16,292 in 2025 to 26,759 in 2026, so it got easier.
You need a room near your classes: nine hostels sit inside the campus, and the lowest room with mess costs INR 57,800 a year.
You like a large campus with many courses: the MBA shares a 100-acre campus with medical, engineering and pharmacy colleges.
Skip it if:
You want proof of MBA placements: the college does not publish a separate MBA report, and the INR 6.5 LPA average covers all EPGI colleges.
You want to live in central Bangalore: the campus is at Bidarahalli, off Old Madras Road, so most students use the college bus or the hostel.
You expect one fee for everything: the KEA fee of INR 1.16 Lakhs is tuition only, and the university fee and hostel are paid on top.
You will wait for a later round: KEA has asked the court for two more rounds, and no date is fixed yet.
Counsellor's advice
If you hold this seat and want a finance job, choose to keep it in the next KEA round. If you need a strong placement record, ask the placement cell for last year's MBA offers first.
MBA Eligibility▾
Degree: A bachelor's degree in any subject from a recognised university.
Marks: 50% in your degree. 45% for SC, ST and Category-1 students of Karnataka.
Exam for a KEA seat: A PGCET rank. KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) gives these seats.
Exam for other seats: A KMAT, CAT or MAT score for the college's own seats.
MBA Admission Process▾
Write PGCET: KEA holds the MBA paper once a year, in June.
Enter options: Verify your documents and list this college on the KEA portal.
Pick a choice: After each allotment, choose to take the seat or wait for a better one.
Pay the fee: Pay at the bank and download the Seat Confirmation Slip, or you lose the seat.
Report to college: Bring the slip and your original documents on or before the KEA date.
MBA Admission Dates 2026
▾
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 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
PGCET 2026 registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
14 Jun 2026
PGCET MBA exam
The MBA paper is held once a year. Your rank comes from this paper.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
The rank card is the paper KEA reads for every round.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Round 1 option entry
Choices were locked when the window closed on 17 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
The final round 1 result came online the same day.
Over
29 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026
Round 1 fee payment and reporting
KEA extended this window. A student who did not pay by 12 Oct 2026 lost the seat.
Confirmed
15 Oct 2026
Choice rearranging for the next round, last date
The window to change the order of your choices closes on 15 Oct 2026.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 allotment
KEA has asked the court for this round. The date is not fixed yet.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 fee payment and college reporting
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by the KEA date.
Tentative
Dec 2026
Classes start
The college will confirm the date after the last KEA round.
Tentative
Mar 2027 to Apr 2027
PGCET 2027 registration, last date to apply
Expected in the same months as 2026. The last date usually falls in April.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET MBA exam
Expected in June, as in 2026.
Tentative
Aug 2027
PGCET result and rank
Expected about two months after the exam.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Round 1 allotment
A mock round is expected before the real one.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Fee payment and college reporting
Expected within two weeks of the allotment.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Round 2 allotment
Expected only if seats are left after round 1.
Tentative
Dec 2027
Classes start
Expected after the last KEA round.
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices and schedules. Confirm on the official site before you act.
EPGI MBA Fees 2026
▾
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. It is the KEA seat fee for the 2026 batch; the university fee is extra. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee, KEA seat
Per year × 2, INR 57,750 a year
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 57,800 a year, lowest room
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
2 years · tuition on a KEA seat, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 2.31 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + hostel and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 1,947
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 4,812
24 months of study
Education loan EMI
INR 3,897
7 yr · 10.5% per year
Cost per month
INR 9,629
24 months of study
Source: KEA PGCET 2026 fee order for private colleges. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you an MBA seat at EPGI?
Pick your category. The cutoff ranges are the KEA PGCET closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats here.
Category
General · Round 1, 2026
26,759 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this college high in your options.
26,760 to 31,047: almost there. In 2025 the last seats here went up to rank 31,047.
Worse than 31,047: not this year through KEA. Ask the college about its own seats through KMAT.
Category-1 · Round 1, 2025
25,283 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this college high in your options.
25,284 to 31,047: almost there. In 2025 the last seats here went up to rank 31,047.
Worse than 31,047: not this year through KEA. Ask the college about its own seats through KMAT.
2A · Round 1, 2025
30,252 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this college high in your options.
30,253 to 31,047: almost there. In 2025 the last seats here went up to rank 31,047.
Worse than 31,047: not this year through KEA. Ask the college about its own seats through KMAT.
2B · Round 1, 2025
29,458 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this college high in your options.
29,459 to 31,047: almost there. In 2025 the last seats here went up to rank 31,047.
Worse than 31,047: not this year through KEA. Ask the college about its own seats through KMAT.
3A · Round 1, 2025
17,211 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this college high in your options.
17,212 to 31,047: almost there. In 2025 the last seats here went up to rank 31,047.
Worse than 31,047: not this year through KEA. Ask the college about its own seats through KMAT.
3B · Round 1, 2025
30,095 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this college high in your options.
30,096 to 31,047: almost there. In 2025 the last seats here went up to rank 31,047.
Worse than 31,047: not this year through KEA. Ask the college about its own seats through KMAT.
SC · Round 1, 2025
Yes, very likely. In 2025 the SC seat here went to rank 31,047, close to the last rank that got any seat. Enter this college in your options.
ST · Round 1, 2025
17,571 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this college high in your options.
17,572 to 31,047: almost there. In 2025 the last seats here went up to rank 31,047.
Worse than 31,047: not this year through KEA. Ask the college about its own seats through KMAT.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The 2026 General close of 26,759 is from round 1 only. In 2025 the General close moved from 16,292 in round 1 to 30,586 in round 2, so later rounds can reach much higher ranks.
EPGI MBA Scholarship Calculator
Answer two questions to see what you can claim on a KEA seat. 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 card below says who qualifies, so you can see which answer blocked it.
SC/ST post-matric scholarship
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Social Welfare and Tribal Welfare departments, through SSP
Pays the KEA tuition fee for both years of the course.
Who qualifies: SC or ST, family income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearApply: SSP portal, after you join
Not eligible on your answers
Backward classes post-matric scholarship
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Backward Classes Welfare Department, through SSP
Pays the KEA tuition fee for both years of the course.
Who qualifies: Category-1 up to INR 2.5 Lakhs, 2A, 3A or 3B up to INR 1 LakhApply: SSP portal, after you join
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 1.16 Lakhs
Your net course fee: INR 0
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.16 Lakhs
EPGI MBA vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to EPGI. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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East Point College of Higher Education, EPGI
Bidarahalli, Bengaluru
Compared with
Indo Asian Academy Degree College
Kalyan Nagar, Bengaluru
Compared with
Sambhram Academy of Management Studies
Jalahalli East, Bengaluru
Compared with
Brindavan College
Bagalur Main Road, Bengaluru
Compared with
East West College of Management
Off Magadi Road, Bengaluru
Total fees2 years, KEA seat, no hostel
INR 1.16 Lakhs
tuition only
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Same fee
Average paylatest published
INR 5.5 LPA
BFSI track
Not published
Not published
Not published
Not published
Closing rank 2026PGCET General, Round 1
26,759
Round 1, 2026
24,834
1,925 places tougher
26,570
189 places tougher
27,019
260 places easier
25,529
1,230 places tougher
Closing rank 2025PGCET General, Round 1
16,292
Round 1, 2025
30,318
14,026 places easier
29,562
13,270 places easier
25,874
9,582 places easier
21,047
4,755 places easier
KEA seats2026 seat matrix
86
79 + 7
86
Same
85
1 fewer
57
29 fewer
71
15 fewer
In short
Indo Asian charges the same KEA fee and has the same 86 seats, but its 2026 close was 1,925 places tougher. If your rank clears both, pick the one closer to home; if it clears only EPGI, take this seat.
In short
Sambhram charges the same KEA fee, and its 2026 close was almost the same as EPGI's. If you live in north Bangalore, Sambhram may be easier to reach; if you want the BFSI track, put EPGI first.
In short
Brindavan's 2026 close was 260 places easier, but it has 29 fewer KEA seats. If your rank misses EPGI in round 1, keep Brindavan just below it in your options.
In short
East West is in west Bangalore and its 2026 close was 1,230 places tougher. If you live in the east of the city, EPGI saves you a long daily trip; if you live in the west, visit both campuses first.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on EPGI MBA
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is the MBA at EPGI worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you get a KEA seat. The tuition fee is INR 1.16 Lakhs for the two years, and the state fixes it for private colleges. The BFSI track averaged INR 5.5 LPA, so the fee can come back within the first working year. Ask the placement cell for last year's MBA offers before you pay.
What job will I get after this MBA?▾
Most offers you can see are in banking, finance and services. The BFSI track for MBA and B.Com students trains you for banks and audit firms, and ICICI, HDFC and KPMG hire from it. The college does not publish a separate MBA report, so ask for last year's MBA recruiters before you join.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Yes, but keep a backup. The General seat closed at rank 26,759 in round 1 of 2026, and in 2025 the close moved from 16,292 in round 1 to 30,586 in round 2. A rank just above the close may still get a seat in a later round. Use the rank checker above for your category.
Who should not take this MBA here?▾
Skip it if you need published MBA placement numbers, or if you want to live in central Bangalore. The college prints only group figures, and the INR 6.5 LPA average covers all EPGI colleges. The campus is off Old Madras Road, on the eastern edge of the city. If either matters a lot, study the compare block above first.
Is EPGI better than other colleges with the same cutoff?▾
It depends on what you need. EPGI charges the same KEA fee as most private colleges near its cutoff, and it has 86 KEA seats. Its extra points are the BFSI track and a large campus with nine hostels. Check the compare block above, then rank your options by placements and travel time.
Should I wait for KEA round 2 before I decide?▾
Only if you already hold a seat you are happy to keep. KEA has asked the court for two more rounds, and the dates are not fixed yet. You can rearrange your choices till 15 Oct 2026, so put the colleges you prefer above this one in that window.
Is this MBA good for a finance career?▾
Yes, it suits students who want banking and finance roles. The BFSI track teaches financial modelling and NISM risk analysis, and it includes the NISM Series V-A certificate. If you want a marketing or HR role instead, ask which recruiters hired those students last year.
Should I choose this MBA over a job right after my degree?▾
Choose the MBA if you want a finance or banking role that asks for a management degree. The fee on a KEA seat is INR 1.16 Lakhs for two years, so the cost is small. If you already have a good job offer, work for a year and write PGCET again.
How do I get admission to the MBA at EPGI?▾
Write PGCET and enter this college in your KEA options. KEA allots the seat on your rank, then you pay the fee at the bank and report to the college with your papers. For the college's own seats, you need a KMAT, CAT or MAT score.
What is the full fee for the MBA?▾
A KEA seat costs INR 1.16 Lakhs in tuition for the full two years, paid as INR 57,750 a year. With the lowest hostel room and mess, the total is INR 2.31 Lakhs. The university fee is extra, so ask the college for it before you pay.
Can a scholarship pay my fee?▾
Yes, if you are on a KEA seat and your family income fits. SC, ST and Category-1 students with income up to INR 2.5 Lakhs can get the full tuition fee back. 2A, 3A and 3B students need income up to INR 1 Lakh. You apply on the SSP portal after you join.
Is there a hostel for MBA students?▾
Yes. Nine hostels sit inside the campus, for men and women. A room with mess costs INR 57,800 to INR 92,800 a year, based on how many share it. Rooms are given only if one is free, so ask the hostel office as soon as you get the seat.
The college boasts a highly qualified faculty with over 25 years of experience in teaching and industry, offering personalized attention and fostering strong student-teacher relationships. However, there are inconsistencies in support from project mentors, and while theoretical exams are easy, practical exams pose challenges due to insufficient faculty support in practical subjects. The college provides robust placement support, starting from the first year, for students maintaining at least 65% in academics.
Annually, over 100 companies visit the campus, with 90% of students securing placements. The highest package is 25 LPA, and the average is 5.5 LPA, with top recruiters like Accenture, Infosys, Capgemini, and EY. Students also benefit from internships, seminars, job fairs, and training programs to boost employability. East Point College in Bangalore has a structured scholarship and financial aid approach, with fees varying by course and admission type. Management fees are about 4 lakhs, while PGCET admissions are much lower at around 1.2 lakhs.
For MBA courses, the base fee is around 4,01,000 INR, with potential concessions ranging from 35,000 to 50,000 INR. The college assists with bank loan applications and houses a dedicated Scholarship Department, offering scholarships in various categories like SSP, with some students receiving at least 30,000 INR yearly. Fees are categorized into tuition, caution, and exam fees, with no lab fees, and instalment payment options are available.
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