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East Point Group of Institutions offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Construction Technology at East Point College of Engineering and Technology. The course is affiliated to VTU and approved by AICTE. It has 18 seats and takes admission through GATE or Karnataka PGCET. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.02 Lakhs, while the hostel estimate takes it to INR 3.92 Lakhs. The course covers construction materials, advanced structural design, building services, project management and construction economics. The GM Round 1 closing rank was 11,545 in PGCET 2026. The college reports an average pay of INR 6.5 LPA and a 97% placement rate.
The full course costs INR 2.02 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.92 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2 Lakhs. You pay it across two academic years. The admission fee is paid once, and the caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.90 Lakhs if you take a room.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2 Lakhs | INR 1 Lakh a year, 2 years |
| Admission fee | INR 1,500 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.90 Lakhs | INR 95,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.02 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.92 Lakhs | Full course |
Round 1 reporting closed on 26 Sep 2026. The next admission cycle is expected to start with PGCET registration in May 2027. The 2027 table below is an estimate, so you should check KEA before you fill the form.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PGCET registration, last date to apply | May 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET admit card | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET exam | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| PGCET result and rank | Aug 2027 | Tentative |
| Option entry and mock allotment | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Round 1 final allotment | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment and choice entry | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| College reporting and document check | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
You need a BE or BTech degree with 50% marks. Reserved category students follow the relaxation fixed by Karnataka, VTU and AICTE. You also need a valid GATE score or a Karnataka PGCET rank. If your marks fall short, the college cannot clear admission.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree | BE or BTech in a related engineering branch |
| Marks | 50% aggregate marks |
| Exam | GATE score or Karnataka PGCET rank |
| Approving rules | VTU, AICTE and Government of Karnataka rules |
KEA allots the seat on your rank and choices for PGCET seats. You enter options, check allotment, pay the fee and report with papers. Management quota students apply to the college and finish document check. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write PGCET or use GATE | Keep the score card ready for counselling |
| 2. Enter options on KEA | List this course if you want the seat |
| 3. Check allotment | Download the allotment order after the result |
| 4. Pay the fee | Pay within the KEA window for your choice |
| 5. Report to EPCET | Bring originals for document check |
The GM seat closed at rank 11,545 in PGCET 2026. The old published GM ranks were 4,805 in 2023 and 4,277 in 2022. The 2026 close was easier than those years. Use the latest round first before you judge your chance.
| Category | Closing rank | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| GM | 11,545 | Round 1, 2026 |
| GM | 4,805 | Published year trend, 2023 |
| GM | 4,277 | Published year trend, 2022 |
The college reports INR 6.5 LPA average pay and a 97% placement rate. The highest offer listed is INR 33 LPA. The same placement page names Amazon, Bosch, Microsoft, TCS and Infosys among recruiters. Construction students should ask for the branch list before they join.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6.5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 33 LPA |
| Placement rate | 97% |
| Hiring partners | 300 plus, college wide |
| Recruiters | Amazon, Bosch, Microsoft, TCS, Infosys |
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 1 Lakh. The East Point Merit Scholarship gives the biggest listed waiver. Government schemes need income and category papers. You should apply early because the college scholarship is limited.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| East Point Merit Scholarship | Merit students with the listed test or exam rank | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 80,000 over the course |
| OBC concession | OBC students with 80% marks | INR 1 Lakh |
The course has AICTE approval and VTU affiliation, while public ranking for this exact M.Tech course is not published. The college has a Government of Karnataka recognition line on its course page. Use the approval and cutoff data before any rank claim.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| AICTE | 2026 | Approved |
| VTU | 2026 | Affiliated |
| Government of Karnataka | 2026 | Recognised |
Year 1 covers materials, structural design, building services and project management. Year 2 moves to construction economics, seminars, site training and the final dissertation. The course is best for students who want construction project roles.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Construction materials, structural design and building services |
| Year 2 | Project management, construction economics and dissertation |
| Training | Internship or industrial training linked to construction sites |
The table lists East Point campus, Bengaluru and an INR 10,000 refundable hostel caution deposit. Hostel and mess depend on room type. Ask the admission office for the room fee before paying.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | East Point campus, Bengaluru |
| Hostel | Optional, based on room type |
| Mess | Charged with hostel when a room is taken |
| Extra caution deposit | INR 10,000, refundable if hostel is taken |
This course suits students who want construction project roles and can use Bengaluru for site learning.
Most 2026 steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
Source: KEA PGCET notice and East Point admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and living cost. The rows use the last published 2025 to 2026 fee.
Source: East Point fee structure. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
The Round 1 close is the number to trust first. A later vacancy can help, but pay only after the college confirms the seat.
Answer two questions to see what you can claim. Confirm the final amount with the college.
Each chip below says which answer blocked the scheme.
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.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
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