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EPGI, Bangalore Ph.D Mathematics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Thambuchetty Palya, BangaloreEstd 1997
Total fees
INR 1.84 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Pay guide
INR 4 LPA
research and teaching roles
Cutoff
12,400
VTU Ph.D entrance test CRL, interview round 2025
Placement rate
97%
latest published batch 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 score get you in?Closing scores 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 East Point Group of Institutions Ph.D Mathematics
East Point offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D Mathematics with 7 scholars through VTU Ph.D entrance test. The course is taught on campus over six semesters, with labs from the first semester. The institute holds AICTE and stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D scoreing 2026 and AICTE approval. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.84 Lakhs, paid per semester, and INR 4.54 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a admission through VTU counselling. The General General admission closed at score 12,400 in interview round of 2025. The latest published batch averaged INR 4 LPA and 97% of the batch was placed.
East Point Ph.D Mathematics Fees
The full course costs INR 1.84 Lakhs without hostel and INR 4.54 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 1.80 Lakhs of that. You pay the tuition fee per semester, six times in all. The admission fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.70 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Research tuition fee | INR 1.80 Lakhs | INR 30,000 a semester, 6 semesters |
| University and research fee | INR 3,600 | One time |
| Library deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.70 Lakhs | INR 90,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.84 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 4.54 Lakhs | Full course |
East Point Ph.D Mathematics Admission Dates
Round 1 shortlist closed on 31 Aug 2026. interview round shortlist comes on 23 Sep 2026. Reporting starts on 12 Oct 2026. Keep the shortlist letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU Ph.D entrance test registration, last date to apply | 21 Jan 2026 to 25 Feb 2026 | Over |
| VTU Ph.D entrance test session 1 exam | 2 Mar 2026 to 12 Mar 2026 | Over |
| VTU Ph.D entrance test result and score | 21 Apr 2026 | Over |
| VTU research application | 19 Aug 2026 to 27 Aug 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 shortlist | 31 Aug 2026 | Over |
| interview round shortlist | 23 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | 28 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| Physical reporting and document check | 12 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 28 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Late research list | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
East Point Ph.D Mathematics Eligibility
You need Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and 75% marks; 65% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a VTU Ph.D entrance test score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Class 12 subjects | Physics, Chemistry and Maths |
| Class 12 marks | 75% for General, 65% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | VTU Ph.D entrance test score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
East Point Ph.D Mathematics Admission Process
VTU shortlists admission on your score and your documents. You then pay the research admission fee within five days. Most students who lose a admission miss that window.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write VTU Ph.D entrance test | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill documents on VTU | List this course high if it is your first pick |
| 3. Accept admission | Pay the research admission fee within five days of shortlist |
| 4. Report | Bring original mark sheets and the shortlist letter |
East Point Ph.D Mathematics Cutoff
The General admission closed at score 12,400 and the OBC-NCL admission at 4,300 in 2025. These are the VTU interview round closing scores for General admissions. The General closing score has gone lower for three years, so it got tougher.
| Category | Closing score, General | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 12,400 | interview round, 2025 |
| OBC-NCL | 4,300 | interview round, 2025 |
| SC | 2,100 | interview round, 2025 |
| ST | 1,000 | interview round, 2025 |
| EWS | 1,900 | interview round, 2025 |
East Point Ph.D Mathematics Placements
The latest published batch placed 97% of its batch at an average of INR 4 LPA. The median is INR 8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 22 LPA. Product and IT services companies hire this course on campus in the seventh semester.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 4 LPA, latest published batch |
| Median pay | INR 8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 22 LPA |
| Batch placed | 97% |
| Recruiters | Product and IT services companies, on campus |
East Point Ph.D Mathematics Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 60,000 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 60,000 over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 40,000 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 30,000 over the course |
East Point Ph.D Mathematics Ranking
The college stands #12 in Collegedunia's Ph.D scoreing and #54 in NIRF engineering, with AICTE. Collegedunia scores on fees, placements and student reviews. NIRF scores on data the institute files every year.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Ph.D scoreing | 2026 | #12 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | #54 |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
East Point Ph.D Mathematics Course Structure
Year 1 is maths, physics and programming; electives start in year 3 and year 4 ends with the final project. One course from day one, with labs from the first semester. There is no minor and no specialisation before year 3.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, physics, programming and basic electronics |
| Year 2 | Data structures, digital logic, operating systems |
| Year 3 | Databases, networks, machine learning electives |
| Year 4 | Two electives a semester and the final project |
East Point Ph.D Mathematics Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and first-years are shortlisted rooms before classes start. The mess fee is part of the hostel fee.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First-year room | Three to a room, shortlisted 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 Ph.D Mathematics at East Point Group of Institutions?
This course suits students who want a research or teaching path and can live in a small industrial town for three years.
Pick it if:
You passed Class 12 in this state: half admissions are General, so a score that misses the Reserved list can still get in.
You want research guidance: the department research page lists the same four research supervisors 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 score: it has got tougher three years in a row, so last year's number is not a safe score.
You need a single room from the first year: first-years share three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3.
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 VTU interview result: the VTU choice window closes within days of it, so fill your documents before the result comes.
Counsellor's advice
Freeze this course if first list gives it to you on a General score. If you are Reserved and below the first list close, wait it and keep a safer college above it.
Ph.D Mathematics Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board score alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A VTU Ph.D entrance test score. score decides the Reserved admissions.
General quota: Half admissions go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
Ph.D Mathematics Admission Process▾
Write VTU Ph.D entrance test: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on VTU: VTU (the central counselling body) shortlists every admission here.
Fill documents: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps admission, wait keeps looking.
Pay the research admission fee: Pay within five days of shortlist or you lose admission.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
Ph.D Mathematics 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
21 Jan 2026 to 25 Feb 2026
VTU Ph.D entrance test registration
Last date to apply was 25 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
2 Mar 2026 to 12 Mar 2026
VTU Ph.D entrance test session 1 exam
Your score comes from your best session.
Over
21 Apr 2026
VTU Ph.D entrance test result and score
The score card is the only paper VTU reads.
Over
19 Aug 2026 to 27 Aug 2026
VTU research application
Documents locked when the window shut on 27 Aug 2026.
Over
31 Aug 2026
Round 1 shortlist
The first shortlist letter came online the same day.
Confirmed
23 Sep 2026
interview round shortlist
The last regular round; the shortlist letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
28 Sep 2026
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose admission if the fee is not paid by 28 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
12 Oct 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals; admission is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
28 Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Late research list
Only if admissions are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jan 2027
VTU Ph.D entrance test 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
VTU Ph.D entrance test session 1 exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Feb 2027
VTU Ph.D entrance test result and score
Expected about two weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Jun 2027
VTU research application
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round shortlists
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: VTU 2026 schedule and the institute admission notice. Confirm on the official site before you act.
East Point Group of Institutions Ph.D Mathematics Fees 2026
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Research tuition fee
Per semester × 6, INR 30,000 a semester
INR 1.80 Lakhs
University and research fee
One time, in year 1
INR 3,600
Library deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 90,000 a year
INR 2.70 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 3,096
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
218%
published pay guide INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 7,648
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
88%
published pay guide INR 4 LPA vs the full fee
Source: East Point and VTU admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your score get you Mathematics at East Point Group of Institutions?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published VTU closing scores.
Category
Quota
General · General
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. The interview list can change after document check.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the late research list or a different quota.
General · Reserved
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. The interview list can change after document check.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the late research list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · General
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. The interview list can change after document check.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the late research list or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Reserved
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. The interview list can change after document check.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the late research list or a different quota.
SC · General
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. The interview list can change after document check.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the late research list or a different quota.
SC · Reserved
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,051 to 1,470: almost there. The interview list can change after document check.
Worse than 1,470: not this year. Try the late research list or a different quota.
ST · General
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. The interview list can change after document check.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the late research list or a different quota.
ST · Reserved
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
490 to 700: almost there. The interview list can change after document check.
Worse than 700: not this year. Try the late research list or a different quota.
EWS · General
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. The interview list can change after document check.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the late research list or a different quota.
EWS · Reserved
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
980 to 1,330: almost there. The interview list can change after document check.
Worse than 1,330: not this year. Try the late research list or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The Round 1 close is the safe number. The interview round close only helps if you keep the choice waited to the end.
East Point Group of Institutions Ph.D Mathematics 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 60,000
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 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 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 30,000
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.
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 1.84 Lakhs
tuition + university fee
INR 2.10 Lakhs
INR 26,000 more
INR 3.50 Lakhs
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INR 1.84 Lakhs
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Pay guidelatest published guide
INR 4 LPA
research and teaching roles
INR 4.5 LPA
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INR 0.2 LPA less
INR 4 LPA
Same pay
INR 3.5 LPA
INR 0.5 LPA less
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 0.2 LPA more
Placement rateshare of batch placed
97%
latest published batch
88%
9 points lower
95%
2 points lower
84%
13 points lower, Class of 2024
90%
7 points lower
89%
8 points lower
Shortlist scoreVTU Ph.D entrance test, general
60
interview round
55
5 fewer
65
5 more
70
10 more
62
2 more
68
8 more
Research placesthis course
7
VTU research centre
9
2 more
12
5 more
6
1 fewer
10
3 more
8
1 more
ROIpay guide vs the full fee
218%
on INR 4 LPA
250%
32 points higher
190%
28 points lower
218%
Same ROI
167%
51 points lower
267%
49 points higher
In short
Bangalore costs less and pays more on average, but its closing score is about 3,000 places tougher. If your score clears both, take Bangalore; if it clears only East Point, take this admission and do not wait for the late research list.
In short
Bangalore places more of its batch but charges INR 75,000 more over three years and pays a little less. If its easier closing score is what you need, keep it one place below East Point in your choice list as the safer admission.
In short
Harbour charges the same fee but pays about INR 1 LPA less on average and has half admissions. If East Point gives you a admission in any round, take it; Harbour belongs below it in your list, not above it.
In short
Bangalore costs a little more and pays about the same, but it has more admissions and an easier closing score. If your score misses East Point in the early rounds, list Bangalore right below it and take whichever comes first.
In short
Summit is the cheapest admission here and the easiest to get, but its average pay sits below this page's. If East Point shortlists you a admission 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 Ph.D Mathematics
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D Mathematics at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.84 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 4 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 admission if my score is just above the closing score?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General General admission closed at score 12,400 in interview round and it got tougher three years in a row, so a score that just cleared last year may miss this year. Keep this college in your list with a safer college above it, and use the score checker above for your own category.
What job will I get after this course?▾
Most students get teaching, research and analytics roles that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The latest published batch averaged INR 4 LPA, the median was INR 8 LPA and 97% of the batch was placed. If you want a core electronics 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 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 score?▾
Only if you can raise your score by a lot, not a little. The General closing score got tougher three years in a row, so a small gain may still miss admission next year. If you already clear this year's cutoff, take admission 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. 97% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 4 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 ECE at this college for me?▾
Pick Mathematics if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. Mathematics places a bigger share of its batch with product companies, and its closing score is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want Mathematics, the course change after year 1 needs a top CGPA, so do not count on it.
How do I get admission to this course?▾
Take the VTU Ph.D entrance test exam and fill this college in your VTU choice list. A admission comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the research admission fee within the days VTU gives. Then report with your papers on the date in the admission dates block above, or you lose admission.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full 3-year fee is INR 1.84 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 4.54 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 admission?▾
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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