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EPGI, Bangalore MCA : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Thambuchetty Palya, BangaloreEstd 1997
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Total fees
INR 1.16 Lakhs
2 years, KEA seat, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.5 LPA
Group average, all courses
Cutoff
10,831
PGCET GM rank, Round 1 2026
Placements
1,200+
Group offers, 2023-24

About EPGI MCA

East Point College of Higher Education offers a two-year, full-time MCA in Bengaluru. It sits on the Jnanaprabha campus of the East Point Group of Institutions (EPGI). The course is affiliated to Bengaluru North University (BNU) and approved by AICTE. You get a seat through the Karnataka PGCET and KEA counselling under college code C567. KEA offered 57 seats here in 2026, and the General seat closed at rank 10,831 in round 1. The tuition fee for a KEA seat is INR 57,750 a year, so the full fee without hostel is INR 1.16 Lakhs. The group's placement page gives an average pay of INR 6.5 LPA across all its courses. It does not publish MCA figures on their own.

EPGI MCA Fees

The total fees with hostel is INR 2.31 Lakhs while the fees without hostel is INR 1.16 Lakhs. The tuition fee is INR 57,750 a year for a KEA seat. The state fixes this fee in its fee order for private colleges. You pay it once a year, for two years. The hostel figure is for a shared room with mess, and you pay it only if you take a room.

Fee headAmountHow it is charged
Tuition fee, KEA seatINR 1.16 LakhsINR 57,750 a year, 2 years
Hostel and mess, shared roomINR 1.16 LakhsINR 57,800 a year, 2 years
Total, no hostelINR 1.16 LakhsFull course
Total with hostelINR 2.31 LakhsFull course

EPGI MCA Admission Dates

Round 1 fee payment and reporting closed on 12 Oct 2026. You can rearrange your options for later rounds from 13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026. KEA has asked the Supreme Court for two more rounds, so the round 2 dates are not out yet. Classes are expected to start in Nov 2026.

EventDateStatus
PGCET registration, last date to apply23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026Over
PGCET exam, MCA paper14 Jun 2026Over
PGCET result and rank19 Aug 2026Over
Round 1 option entry11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 final allotment result25 Sep 2026Over
Round 1 fee payment, last date29 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026Over
Reporting and document check at the college12 Oct 2026Over
Rearrange options for later rounds13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026Confirmed
Round 2 allotmentOct 2026Tentative
Round 2 fee payment and reportingNov 2026Tentative
Classes startNov 2026Tentative

EPGI MCA Eligibility

You need a degree with 50% marks in all subjects, languages included. SC, ST and Category 1 students of Karnataka need 45%. You must have studied Maths, Computer Science, Statistics or a similar subject in Class 12 or in your degree. You also need a Karnataka PGCET rank in the MCA paper.

RequirementWhat you need
DegreeAny degree from a recognised university
Marks50% in all subjects, 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 of Karnataka
SubjectsMaths, Computer Science, Business Maths, Statistics, Computer Applications or Electronics in Class 12 or the degree
ExamKarnataka PGCET rank in the MCA paper
Students from other statesOnly seats the college gives up to KEA

EPGI MCA Admission Process

You write one PGCET paper of 100 questions. KEA then allots the seat on your rank and the options you enter. After each round you pick one of four choices, pay the fee and download the confirmation slip. Then you report to the college with your original documents by the last date. If you miss the fee date, you lose the seat.

StepWhat you do
1. Register for PGCETFill the form on the KEA site and pay the form fee
2. Write the MCA paperOne paper of 100 questions
3. Enter optionsList C567, East Point College of Higher Education, where you want it
4. Pick a choiceChoice 1 keeps the seat, Choice 2 keeps it and waits for a better one, Choice 3 gives it up for the next round, Choice 4 quits
5. Pay and reportPay at the bank, download the slip, then report with your originals

If you give up a round 1 seat before the round 2 option date, KEA keeps INR 5,000 and returns the rest. After round 2, KEA keeps the whole fee.

EPGI MCA Cutoff

The General seat closed at rank 10,831 in round 1 of 2026, and the Kalyana Karnataka General seat at 12,793. In 2025 the General seat closed at 9,073 in round 1 and at 16,424 in round 2. These are KEA closing ranks for the Rest of Karnataka list unless marked. Last year the round 2 close was a much bigger rank number, so a rank behind round 1 can still get in.

CategoryClosing rankRound and year
General10,831Round 1, 2026
General, Kalyana Karnataka12,793Round 1, 2026
Category 117,354Round 1, 2026
Category 2A14,333Round 1, 2026
Category 2B20,071Round 1, 2026
Category 3A11,938Round 1, 2026
Category 3B15,271Round 1, 2026
ST12,299Round 1, 2026
General9,073Round 1, 2025
General16,424Round 2, 2025

EPGI MCA Placements

The group's placement page gives an average pay of INR 6.5 LPA across all courses. Its highest offer was INR 33 LPA in 2024. It lists 1,200+ placements in 2023-24. The college does not publish MCA pay or the share of the MCA batch placed. Ask the placement cell for the last MCA batch list before you join.

MetricValue
Average pay, groupINR 6.5 LPA, all courses
Highest offer, groupINR 33 LPA, 2024
Placements, group1,200+ in 2023-24
MCA pay and placement rateNot published
Recruiters in the group's IT tracksInfosys, HCL, Zoho, Amazon, Accenture and Wipro

EPGI MCA Scholarships

The state fee waivers take INR 40,000 to INR 57,750 off the full fee. SC and ST students with a family income from INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs get the most, half the fee. You claim a waiver by entering your income certificate number in the PGCET form.

ScholarshipWho can get itAmount or waiver
SC or ST fee waiverSC or ST of Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 40,000 over the course
SC or ST half-fee waiverSC or ST of Karnataka, family income INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs a yearINR 57,750 over the course, 50% of the fee
Category 1 fee waiverCategory 1 of Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearINR 40,000 over the course

EPGI MCA Ranking

Collegedunia has no MCA rank for this college. The East Point group stands #429 of 500 in Collegedunia's B.Tech ranking 2026 and #332 of 350 in its MBA ranking. The Week puts the group's B.Tech at #105 of 290. These ranks are for the group's other courses, not the MCA.

Ranking bodyYearRank or grade
Collegedunia MCA ranking2026No rank
Collegedunia B.Tech ranking, group2026#429 of 500
Collegedunia MBA ranking, group2026#332 of 350
The Week B.Tech ranking, group2026#105 of 290

EPGI MCA Course Structure

The course covers programming, systems, data and AI, and ends with project work. BNU sets the syllabus and the exams. You study Java, web technologies and data mining before the project.

AreaSubjects
FoundationMaths for computer science, programming in C, computer organisation
ProgrammingData structures, object oriented programming, Java, web technologies
SystemsOperating systems, databases, computer networks, mobile computing
Data and AIArtificial intelligence, data warehousing, data mining
Final workProject work

EPGI MCA Seats and Intake

KEA offered 57 seats in 2026: 52 for the Rest of Karnataka and 5 for Kalyana Karnataka. In 2025 it offered 60. The General merit pool has 26 of the 52 Rest of Karnataka seats.

QuotaSeats
Rest of Karnataka, 202652
Kalyana Karnataka, 20265
General merit, Rest of Karnataka, 202626
Total KEA seats, 202657
Total KEA seats, 202560

EPGI MCA Hostel and Campus

The campus has nine hostels on 100 acres, for boys and girls. A shared room with mess costs INR 57,800 a year at the lowest rate. A 1,000-bed hospital is on campus, and college buses go to Byappanahalli metro station.

ItemDetail
HostelsNine, for boys and girls, inside the campus
Shared room with messINR 57,800 a year, lowest rate
MessVeg and non-veg, North and South Indian food
Hospital1,000-bed hospital on campus
TravelCollege buses to Byappanahalli metro station and Avalahalli bus stop

Should you pick MCA at EPGI?

This course suits graduates who want an IT job in Bengaluru at the low KEA fee and can check placements on their own.

Pick it if:
You passed your degree in Kalyana Karnataka: five of the 57 KEA seats here are kept for students from your region.
You want an IT job in Bengaluru: the group's IT tracks list Infosys, HCL and Zoho as top recruiters.
You want to stay on campus: nine hostels sit inside the campus, and a shared room with mess costs INR 57,800 a year.
Your rank is behind the round 1 close: last year the General close went from 9,073 to 16,424 by round 2.
Skip it if:
You want proof of MCA jobs: the college gives only group-wide placement figures, so ask for the last MCA batch list.
You want an MCA with its own rank: Collegedunia gives this college no MCA rank; the group's ranks are for B.Tech and MBA.
You may give up the seat after round 2: KEA then keeps the whole fee, not just INR 5,000.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if KEA allots it and you want a low fee in Bengaluru. If the college cannot show MCA placement records, keep a stronger option above it.
MCA Eligibility▾
Degree marks: Any degree with 50% in all subjects, languages included. 45% for SC, ST and Category 1 of Karnataka.
Subjects: Maths, Computer Science, Statistics, Computer Applications or Electronics in Class 12 or in the degree.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank in the MCA paper. KEA uses it in every round.
Final-year students: You can write PGCET before your degree result, but you need the marks to take the seat.
Other states: You can get only the seats the college gives up to KEA.
MCA Admission Process▾
Register for PGCET: KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority) opens the form in March. Pay the form fee on time.
Write the MCA paper: One paper of 100 questions. Your rank comes from this paper.
Enter options: List college code C567 in your order of choice on the KEA portal.
Pick a choice: Choice 1 keeps the seat. Choice 2 keeps it and waits for a better one.
Pay and report: Pay the fee, download the slip and report with originals, or you lose the seat.

MCA 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
23 Mar 2026 to 20 Apr 2026
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 20 Apr 2026, moved from 8 Apr 2026.
Over
14 Jun 2026
PGCET exam, MCA paper
Moved from 24 May 2026. The paper had 100 questions.
Over
19 Aug 2026
PGCET result and rank
Your MCA rank decides your place in every KEA round.
Over
11 Sep 2026 to 17 Sep 2026
Round 1 option entry
You listed colleges in your order of choice till 17 Sep 2026.
Over
25 Sep 2026
Round 1 final allotment result
The final round 1 list came out on 25 Sep 2026.
Over
29 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026
Round 1 fee payment, last date
KEA moved the last date to 12 Oct 2026. You lost the seat if you did not pay.
Over
12 Oct 2026
Reporting and document check at the college
Choice 1 students reported with the confirmation slip and originals by 6 pm.
Confirmed
13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026
Rearrange options for later rounds
Open from 2 pm on 13 Oct 2026 to 10 am on 15 Oct 2026.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Round 2 allotment
Comes only after the Supreme Court decides on KEA's plea for two more rounds.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Round 2 fee payment and reporting
Expected within a few days of the round 2 result.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Classes start
Expected after the last KEA round. The college will announce the date.
Tentative
Mar 2027
PGCET registration, last date to apply
Expected to open in March, as in 2026. The last date to apply was in April.
Tentative
Jun 2027
PGCET exam, MCA paper
The 2026 paper was planned for May and held in June.
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
Expected soon after option entry closes.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round 1 fee payment
Expected within a week of the allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check at the college
Expected right after the fee payment.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected after the last KEA round.

Source: KEA PGCET 2026 notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.

EPGI MCA Fees 2026

▾

This is the full 2-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add a shared hostel room with mess.

Tuition fee, KEA seat
Per year × 2, INR 57,750 a year, fixed by the state
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 2, INR 57,800 a year, shared room, confirm with the college
INR 1.16 Lakhs
Total course fee
INR 1.16 Lakhs
2 years · tuition for a KEA seat, hostel not added
Total course fee
INR 2.31 Lakhs
2 years · tuition + shared hostel room and mess
Education loan EMI
INR 1,947
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
560%
group average pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 3,897
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
281%
group average pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee

Source: KEA fee order for PGCET 2026 seats. Confirm on the official site before you act.

Will your PGCET rank get you MCA at EPGI?

Pick your category. The cutoff ranges are the KEA closing ranks for Rest of Karnataka seats at this college.

Category
General, Rest of Karnataka
10,831 or better: yes, round 1 gave a seat at this rank in 2026.
10,832 to 16,424: almost there. Last year round 2 closed at 16,424, so keep it in your options.
Worse than 16,424: not likely this year. Keep a college with an easier close above it.
Category 1, Rest of Karnataka
17,354 or better: yes, round 1 gave a seat at this rank in 2026.
Just behind 17,354: almost there. Round 2 may move the close, so keep it in your options.
Far behind 17,354: not likely this year. Keep a college with an easier close above it.
Category 2A, Rest of Karnataka
14,333 or better: yes, round 1 gave a seat at this rank in 2026.
Just behind 14,333: almost there. Round 2 may move the close, so keep it in your options.
Far behind 14,333: not likely this year. Keep a college with an easier close above it.
Category 2B, Rest of Karnataka
20,071 or better: yes, round 1 gave a seat at this rank in 2026.
Just behind 20,071: almost there. Round 2 may move the close, so keep it in your options.
Far behind 20,071: not likely this year. Keep a college with an easier close above it.
Category 3A, Rest of Karnataka
11,938 or better: yes, round 1 gave a seat at this rank in 2026.
Just behind 11,938: almost there. Round 2 may move the close, so keep it in your options.
Far behind 11,938: not likely this year. Keep a college with an easier close above it.
Category 3B, Rest of Karnataka
15,271 or better: yes, round 1 gave a seat at this rank in 2026.
Just behind 15,271: almost there. Round 2 may move the close, so keep it in your options.
Far behind 15,271: not likely this year. Keep a college with an easier close above it.
ST, Rest of Karnataka
12,299 or better: yes, round 1 gave a seat at this rank in 2026.
Just behind 12,299: almost there. Round 2 may move the close, so keep it in your options.
Far behind 12,299: not likely this year. Keep a college with an easier close above it.
EDITOR'S NOTE

Last year the General close went from 9,073 in round 1 to 16,424 in round 2. If your rank is behind the round 1 close, keep this college in your options for round 2.

EPGI MCA Scholarship Calculator

Answer two questions to see the fee waiver 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 waiver is for one category and one income range. Only one waiver can apply to you.

SC or ST fee waiver
INR 40,000
Government of Karnataka, through KEA
The state pays the government college fee part of your tuition.
Who qualifies: SC or ST of Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearClaim it in the PGCET form
Not eligible on your answers
SC or ST half-fee waiver
INR 57,750
Government of Karnataka, through KEA
Half of the tuition fee is waived and you pay the other half.
Who qualifies: SC or ST of Karnataka, family income INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs a yearClaim it in the PGCET form
Not eligible on your answers
Category 1 fee waiver
INR 40,000
Government of Karnataka, through KEA
The government college fee part is taken off and you pay the rest.
Who qualifies: Category 1 of Karnataka, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a yearClaim it in the PGCET form
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 75,500
Estimated total waiver
INR 57,750
Your net course fee: INR 57,750
Estimated total waiver
INR 0
Your net course fee: INR 1.16 Lakhs

EPGI MCA vs similar colleges

Tap a college to see it next to EPGI. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, an easier cutoff, more seats.

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Total fees2 years, KEA seat, no hostel
INR 1.16 Lakhs
KEA tuition
Not published
INR 2.65 Lakhs
INR 1.49 Lakhs more, PGCET seat, college fee list
Not published
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Closing rankPGCET GM, Round 1 2026
10,831
Round 1, 2026
8,777
2,054 places tougher
11,576
745 places easier
11,840
1,009 places easier
11,928
1,097 places easier
12,875
2,044 places easier
Last closePGCET GM, Round 2 2025
16,424
Round 2, 2025
17,550
1,126 places easier
17,003
579 places easier
17,231
807 places easier
17,560
1,136 places easier
17,134
710 places easier
Kalyana Karnataka closePGCET GMH, Round 1 2026
12,793
Round 1, 2026
9,623
3,170 places tougher
18,401
5,608 places easier
15,752
2,959 places easier
13,828
1,035 places easier
15,691
2,898 places easier
SeatsKEA seats, 2026
57
52 plus 5
28
29 fewer
57
Same number of seats
57
Same number of seats
57
Same number of seats
84
27 more
In short
Oxford Science closed about 2,000 places tougher in round 1 and has half the KEA seats. If your rank clears both, compare their MCA placement lists; if it clears only East Point, take this seat.
In short
Seshadripuram closes at a similar rank, but its own fee list puts a PGCET seat at more than twice the KEA tuition. If the fee matters to you, keep East Point above Seshadripuram in your options.
In short
East West CM was a little easier to get in both years and has the same number of KEA seats. If your rank misses East Point in round 1, list East West CM right below it.
In short
BIMA closed about 1,100 places easier in both years, with the same number of KEA seats. If your rank is just behind the East Point close, keep BIMA as the next option on your list.
In short
AMC has 27 more KEA seats and closed about 2,000 places easier in round 1. If East Point and AMC both allot you a seat, pick the one whose MCA placement list looks stronger.

Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.

FAQs on EPGI MCA

Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.

Is MCA at EPGI worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you get a KEA seat. The full tuition fee is INR 1.16 Lakhs for two years, and the group's average pay across all courses is INR 6.5 LPA. The college does not publish MCA pay on its own, so ask the placement cell for the last MCA batch list before you pay.
What job can I get after this MCA?▾
The course page lists roles like software developer, web developer, data analyst and cloud engineer. The group's IT training tracks list Infosys, HCL, Zoho, Amazon, Accenture and Wipro as recruiters. These are group-wide tracks, not an MCA list, so ask which of these companies hired the last MCA batch.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just behind the round 1 close?▾
Yes, keep it in your options for round 2. The General seat closed at 10,831 in round 1 of 2026. Last year the General close went from 9,073 in round 1 to 16,424 in round 2. Rearrange your options from 13 Oct 2026 to 15 Oct 2026 and keep this college high on the list.
Who should not take this course here?▾
Skip it if you need proof of MCA placements before you join. The college gives only group-wide figures, like the average pay of INR 6.5 LPA across all courses. Skip it too if you want an MCA with its own rank, because Collegedunia has no MCA rank for this college.
Is the campus good for internships in Bengaluru?▾
It can be, if you plan your travel. The campus is in Bidarahalli, off Old Madras Road, on the east side of the city. College buses go to Byappanahalli metro station and Avalahalli bus stop. Ask the placement cell which companies took MCA interns last year.
Should I wait a year for a better PGCET rank?▾
Only if you want a college that closes much higher up the list. Here the General seat closed at 10,831 in round 1 and at 16,424 in round 2 last year, so most ranks near these numbers get in. If you already clear the close, take the seat now.
Should I choose the Kalyana Karnataka quota for this college?▾
Yes, if you are eligible for it. Five of the 57 KEA seats are kept for Kalyana Karnataka students, and the General seat there closed at 12,793 in round 1. Bring the region's eligibility certificate to the document check, because KEA asks for it there.
Is the hostel worth taking in the first year?▾
Take it if you live far from the east side of Bengaluru. The lowest shared room with mess costs INR 57,800 a year, and the campus has nine hostels for boys and girls. If you can reach Byappanahalli metro station easily, the college bus may cost you less.
How do I get admission to MCA at EPGI?▾
Write the Karnataka PGCET MCA paper and get a rank. Then enter college code C567 in your KEA options. If KEA allots the seat, pick a choice, pay the fee and report to the college with your originals by the last date.
What is the full fee for the course?▾
The full tuition fee for a KEA seat is INR 1.16 Lakhs for two years, at INR 57,750 a year. With a shared hostel room and mess the total is INR 2.31 Lakhs. The fee block above shows both totals.
Can I get a fee waiver as an SC, ST or Category 1 student?▾
Yes, if you are from Karnataka and your family income is in range. SC and ST students below INR 2.5 Lakhs and Category 1 students below INR 2.5 Lakhs get INR 40,000 off. SC and ST students from INR 2.5 Lakhs to INR 10 Lakhs get half the fee off. Enter your income certificate number in the PGCET form.
Do I get my fee back if I give up the seat?▾
It depends on when you give it up. If you leave a round 1 seat before the round 2 option date, KEA keeps INR 5,000 and returns the rest. After round 2, KEA keeps the whole fee, so decide before that date.

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