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EPGI, Bangalore M.Tech Product Design & Manufacturing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Thambuchetty Palya, BangaloreEstd 1997
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17 Oct, 2026 EPGI, Bangalore Karnataka PGCET Round 1 GM Category Cutoff 2026 is 11545 for MTech. View category-wise cutoff.
Total fees
INR 2.02 Lakhs
2 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 4.2 LPA
Class of 2025, this branch
Cutoff
3,200
Karnataka PGCET CRL, Round 6 2025
Placement rate
76%
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 EPGI M.Tech
East Point offers a two-year, full-time M.Tech Product Design and Manufacturing with 16 seats through Karnataka PGCET. The course is taught on campus over four semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds AICTE approved and stands AICTE approved and affiliated to VTU and VTU affiliated. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.02 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 3.62 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling. The General Home State seat closed at rank 3,200 in round 6 of 2025. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.2 LPA and 76% of the batch was placed.
East Point M.Tech PDM Fees
The full course costs INR 2.02 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.62 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 2 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, four times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 1.60 Lakhs over two years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 2 Lakhs | INR 50,000 a semester, 4 semesters |
| Admission fee | INR 1,500 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 1.60 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 2 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 2.02 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.62 Lakhs | Full course |
East Point M.Tech PDM Admission Dates
Mock allotment closed on 17 Sep 2026. Round 1 final allotment comes on 24 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 10 Oct 2026. Keep the allotment letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka PGCET registration, last date to apply | 24 Apr 2026 to 20 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam | 31 May 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET result and rank | 8 Aug 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Mock allotment | 17 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 final allotment | 24 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 24 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| College reporting and document check | 10 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 20 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Second round allotment | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
East Point M.Tech PDM Eligibility
You need BE or B.Tech with 50% marks; 45% for reserved Karnataka students. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Degree subjects | BE or B.Tech in a relevant engineering branch |
| Degree marks | 50% for General and 45% for reserved Karnataka students |
| Exam | Karnataka PGCET rank from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
East Point M.Tech PDM Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your rank and your choices. You then pay the seat fee within five days. Most students who lose a seat miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write Karnataka PGCET | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Enter options on KEA | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept the seat | Pay the seat fee within five days of allotment |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the allotment letter |
East Point M.Tech PDM Cutoff
The General seat closed at rank 3,200 and the OBC-NCL seat at 1,800 in 2025. These are the KEA round 6 closing ranks for Home State seats. The General closing rank has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing rank, Home State | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 3,200 | Round 6, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 1,800 | Round 6, 2025 |
| SC | 2,500 | Round 6, 2025 |
| ST | 3,200 | Round 6, 2025 |
| EWS | 2,200 | Round 6, 2025 |
East Point M.Tech PDM Placements
The Class of 2025 placed 76% of its batch at an average of INR 4.2 LPA. The median is INR 4 LPA and the highest offer was INR 6 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this branch on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4.2 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 4 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 6 LPA |
| Batch placed | 76% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
East Point M.Tech PDM Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 80,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 80,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 20,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 50,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 40,000 over the course |
East Point M.Tech PDM Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's M.Tech ranking and #54 in NIRF engineering, with AICTE approved. Collegedunia ranks on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF ranks on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia engineering listing | 2026 | Listed |
| VTU affiliation | 2026 | Affiliated |
| AICTE | 2026 | Approved |
East Point M.Tech PDM Course Structure
Year 1 covers product design, materials and manufacturing methods. Year 2 carries electives and the project. Labs start from the first semester.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Design methods, materials and manufacturing basics |
| Year 2 | CAD, product planning and simulation |
East Point M.Tech PDM 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 small industrial town |
Should you pick M.Tech Product Design and Manufacturing at East Point Group of Institutions?
This course suits students who want a product-company job and can live in a small industrial town for two years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half the seats are Home State, so a rank that misses the Other State list can still get in.
You want product companies, not only service IT: the branch-wise placement table lists the same four product recruiters in each of the last three years.
Your family can pay only per semester: you pay the tuition fee in eight parts, and a request to split it further opens every August.
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 counting on last year's closing rank: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe rank.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share two to a room and single rooms depend on vacancy.
You want internships in a big city: this is a small industrial town, so the placement cell brings most internships here.
You will decide only after the PGCET result: the KEA choice window closes within days of it, so fill your choices before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this branch if round 1 gives it to you on a Home State rank. If you are Other State and below the round 1 close, float it and keep a safer college above it.
M.Tech Product Design and Manufacturing Eligibility▾
Degree marks: 75% in BE or B.Tech in a relevant engineering branch. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Reserved relaxation: Reserved Karnataka students need 45% in the qualifying degree.
Exam needed: A GATE score or Karnataka PGCET rank. PGCET rank decides the KEA seats.
Home State quota: KEA seats follow Karnataka government rules and category lists.
M.Tech Product Design and Manufacturing Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: M.Tech test is held once. GATE score also counts where allowed.
Register on KEA: KEA handles Karnataka PGCET option entry and allotment.
Enter options: Place this course high if it is your first pick.
Pay the seat fee: Pay by the KEA date or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring degree marks cards and the allotment letter.
M.Tech Product Design and Manufacturing Admission Dates 2026
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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
24 Apr 2026 to 20 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET registration
Last date to apply was 20 May 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
31 May 2026
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Your PGCET rank decides the government quota list.
Over
8 Aug 2026
Karnataka PGCET result and rank
The PGCET rank card is used during option entry.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Options locked when the window shut on 17 Sep 2026.
Over
17 Sep 2026
Mock allotment
The first allotment letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
24 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment
The last regular round; the allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
24 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 24 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
10 Oct 2026
College reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Second round allotment
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
Karnataka PGCET 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
Karnataka PGCET M.Tech exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
Karnataka PGCET 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
College reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: KEA PGCET schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
East Point Group of Institutions M.Tech Product Design and Manufacturing Fees 2026
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This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition fee
Per semester × 4, INR 50,000 a semester
INR 2 Lakhs
Admission fee
One time, in year 1
INR 1,500
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 80,000 a year
INR 1.60 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 3,397
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
208%
average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,095
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
116%
average first-year pay INR 4.2 LPA vs the full fee
Source: East Point fee notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you PDM at East Point Group of Institutions?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published KEA closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Home State
1,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,001 to 3,200: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Other State
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
701 to 1,500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Home State
900 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
901 to 1,800: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,800: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Other State
650 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
651 to 1,200: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Home State
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 2,500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Other State
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 · Home State
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,501 to 3,200: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Other State
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 · Home State
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
1,401 to 2,200: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,200: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Other State
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
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The Round 6 close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
East Point Group of Institutions M.Tech Product Design and Manufacturing 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 80,000
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 20,000
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 50,000
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 40,000
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 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 M.Tech Product Design and Manufacturing vs similar colleges
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Total fees2 years, no hostel
INR 2.02 Lakhs
tuition + admission
INR 1.80 Lakhs
INR 22,000 less
INR 2.30 Lakhs
INR 28,000 more
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Average paylatest batch
INR 4.2 LPA
Class of 2025
INR 4.8 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA more
INR 3.9 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 3.6 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA less, Class of 2024
INR 4 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 3.8 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
76%
Class of 2025
72%
4 points lower
79%
3 points higher
68%
8 points lower, Class of 2024
74%
2 points lower
73%
3 points lower
Closing rankKarnataka PGCET CRL, General
3,200
Round 6, 2025
750
2,450 places tougher
3,800
600 places easier
4,000
800 places easier
3,600
400 places easier
4,200
1,000 places easier
Seatsthis branch
16
Karnataka PGCET
12
4 fewer
18
2 more
10
6 fewer
20
4 more
24
8 more
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
208%
on INR 4.2 LPA
230%
22 points higher
170%
38 points lower
178%
30 points lower
182%
26 points lower
195%
13 points lower
In short
MVJ costs less and pays more on average, but its closing rank is about 250 places tougher. If your rank clears both, take MVJ; if it clears only East Point, take this seat and do not wait for the spot round.
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Cambridge places more of its batch but charges INR 28,000 more over two years and pays a little less. If its easier closing rank is what you need, keep it one place below East Point in your choice list as the safer seat.
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Atria charges the same fee but pays about INR 0.6 LPA less on average and has fewer seats. If East Point gives you a seat in any round, take it; Atria belongs below it in your list, not above it.
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AMC 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 AMC right below it and take whichever comes first.
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East West is the cheapest seat here and the easiest to get, but its average pay is lower than this page's. If East Point allots you a seat in any round, take it and keep East West only as your backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on East Point Group of Institutions M.Tech Product Design and Manufacturing
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is M.Tech Product Design and Manufacturing at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 2.02 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 4.2 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 Home State seat closed at rank 3,200 in round 6 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 product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 4.2 LPA, the median was INR 4 LPA and 76% 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 two to a room and single rooms depend on vacancy. 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 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 moved 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. 76% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 4 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4.2 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 PDM if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. PDM places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want PDM, 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 PGCET exam and fill this college in your KEA choice 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 2-year fee is INR 2.02 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.62 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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