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EPGI, Bangalore BE {Lateral} IOT & Cyber Security Including Blockchain: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Thambuchetty Palya, BangaloreEstd 1997
Total fees
INR 9.95 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.5 LPA
overall average package
Cutoff
12,500
DCET GM, Round 2 2025
Placement rate
90%
year-wise placement claim
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 exam rank to reporting
05Admission DatesThe admission calendar, step by step
06FeesThe full course cost with and without hostel
07Will your rank get you in?Cutoff ranges by category and route
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 BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security
East Point offers a three-year, full-time BE Lateral in CSE IoT and Cyber Security including Blockchain. East Point College of Engineering and Technology has 60 seats for it. The course is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University. It is approved by AICTE and recognised by the Government of Karnataka. The full fee without hostel is INR 9.95 Lakhs, and INR 12.35 Lakhs with hostel and mess. You get a seat through Karnataka DCET or the college admission office. The DCET GM closing rank was 12,500 in round 2 of 2025. The average package is INR 6.5 LPA and the college reports 90% placement.
East Point BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Fees
The full course costs INR 9.95 Lakhs without hostel and INR 12.35 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition and college fee is INR 9.95 Lakhs. You pay the college fee as the office asks for each year. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and college fee | INR 9.95 Lakhs | Full course, as published |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 9.95 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 12.35 Lakhs | Full course |
East Point BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Admission Dates 2027
DCET registration is expected in Mar 2027. The exam is expected in Jun 2027, and classes are expected to start in Oct 2027. Use these dates only to plan early, and check KEA and East Point before you act.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| DCET registration, last date to apply | Mar 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET exam | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| DCET result and rank | Jun 2027 | Tentative |
| KEA option entry | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Round allotments | Jul 2027 | Tentative |
| Fee payment, last date | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Physical reporting and document check | Sep 2027 | Tentative |
| Classes start | Oct 2027 | Tentative |
East Point BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Eligibility
The course needs 45% in a three-year engineering diploma. You also need DCET, management or a college admission route. If you come through Diploma lateral entry, 45% aggregate is needed.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| Diploma subjects | a three-year engineering diploma, with Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, Computer or Electronics |
| Diploma marks | 45% in the required subjects |
| Exam route | DCET, management or college admission route |
| Lateral entry | 45% aggregate in a three-year Diploma |
East Point BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Admission Process
KEA allots DCET seats through its own portal. You register, fill choices, pay the seat fee and report with papers. If you miss the payment date, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Write exam | Take DCET if you want a counselling seat |
| 2. Fill choices | Choose East Point and this branch before the last date |
| 3. Accept seat | Pay the fee by the deadline |
| 4. Report | Bring originals for document check |
East Point BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Cutoff
The DCET GM seat closed at rank 12,500 in round 2 of 2025. The management route is separate, so check that list if you are not using DCET. Treat the earlier round as safer than the final close.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| GM | 12,500 | DCET round 2, 2025 |
| OBC | 52,000 | DCET estimate from category trend |
| SC | 88,000 | DCET estimate from category trend |
| ST | 1,05,000 | DCET estimate from category trend |
| EWS | 59,500 | DCET estimate from category trend |
East Point BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Placements
The college reports 90% placement with an average package of INR 6.5 LPA. The highest package is INR 33 LPA, and the cybersecurity training table lists INR 7.0 LPA for that track. IT services, cloud and cybersecurity companies hire students.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6.5 LPA |
| Cybersecurity track average | INR 7.0 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 33 LPA |
| Batch placed | 90% |
| Recruiters | Amazon, Accenture, Wipro, Deloitte, EY, TCS and Infosys |
East Point BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 40,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The East Point merit scholarship depends on EPSAT, DCET or JEE rank. State and central schemes need income and category papers.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. S M Venkatpathi Scholarship | Merit and need, based on EPSAT, DCET or JEE rank | INR 40,000 estimate |
| State post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year and strong Diploma marks | INR 40,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL with income paper | INR 1 Lakh over the course |
East Point BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Ranking
The college is VTU affiliated, AICTE approved and recognised by the Government of Karnataka. These are approval and affiliation facts, not a national rank. Check them before you pay the first fee.
| Body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| VTU affiliation | 2026 | Affiliated |
| AICTE approval | 2026 | Approved |
| Government of Karnataka | 2026 | Recognised |
East Point BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Course Structure
Year 1 starts with maths, programming and basic engineering. The course then moves to networks, cloud, IoT, cyber security and blockchain. Projects matter because recruiters test skills, not only marks.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Maths, programming and basic engineering |
| Year 2 | Data structures, databases, networks and operating systems |
| Year 3 | IoT systems, cyber security, cloud and blockchain basics |
| Year 4 | Security projects, electives and final project |
East Point BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Hostel and Campus
The Jnanaprabha campus is off Old Madras Road in Bengaluru. Hostel and mess add INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years in this estimate. Bengaluru helps because IT, cloud and security offices are nearby.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campus | Bidarahalli, Virgo Nagar Post, off Old Madras Road |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.40 Lakhs over three years |
| City | Bengaluru tech offices are nearby |
| Alumni | 35,000 plus alumni across the globe |
Should you pick BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security at East Point?
This course suits students who want software, cloud or cybersecurity jobs in Bengaluru.
Pick it if:
You want a reachable DCET seat: the 2025 GM close was 12,500, so it suits students outside the top city cutoffs.
You want Bengaluru tech hiring: Amazon, Accenture, Wipro and Deloitte appear in the placement and training data.
Your family wants known approval: the course is under VTU, AICTE and Government of Karnataka rules.
You compare fee with pay: INR 9.95 Lakhs against INR 6.5 LPA means the fee needs about two working years.
Skip it if:
You expect a very low fee: the full course fee is INR 9.95 Lakhs before hostel, so a government seat costs much less.
You want only product jobs: the placement data is strongest for IT services, cloud, cybersecurity and training-linked roles.
You need a fixed hostel guarantee: ask the admission office before paying, because the page does not publish room allotment rules.
You wait beyond reporting: pay the seat fee and report by the last date, or the seat goes to another student.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if you want a Bengaluru tech route and your DCET rank is near the published close. If fees worry you, confirm scholarship papers before paying.
BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Eligibility▾
Diploma marks: 45% in a three-year engineering diploma with one optional science or technical subject.
Lateral entry: A three-year Diploma with 45% aggregate can get lateral entry.
Exam needed: DCET rank is needed for counselling seats.
Approval rule: VTU, AICTE and Government of Karnataka notices decide final rules.
BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Admission Process▾
Write entrance exam: Take DCET if you want a counselling seat.
Fill choices: Choose East Point and this branch before the last date.
Accept the seat: Pay the fee by the deadline or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check at East Point.
Direct route: For management seats, register with the admission office and submit papers.
BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Admission Dates 2027
▾
Most 2026 lateral entry steps are over. Tap 2026 Session for the steps still left; the 2027 dates are estimates.
The 2027 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2026.
Over
17 Mar 2026 to 10 May 2026
DCET registration
Last date to apply was 23 Feb 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
23 May 2026
DCET exam
Your engineering rank comes from this exam.
Over
18 Jun 2026
DCET result and rank
The rank card decides the KEA seat list.
Over
21 Jul 2026 to 24 Jul 2026
KEA option entry
Choices closed on 7 Sep 2026.
Over
Aug 2026
DCET Round 2 allotment
The allotment order is used for fee payment.
Over
9 Sep 2026
Fee payment, last date
Pay by the deadline or you lose the seat.
Tentative
Sep 2026
Physical reporting and document check
Bring originals and the fee receipt.
Tentative
Oct 2026
Classes start
Hostel and timetable details come from the college.
Tentative
Mar 2027
DCET registration
Expected to open before the exam. The last date to apply is usually about two weeks before the test.
Tentative
Jun 2027
DCET exam
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Jun 2027
DCET result and rank
Expected about a month after the exam.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Jul 2027
Round allotments
Two main rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Fee payment
Expected after each allotment.
Tentative
Sep 2027
Physical reporting and document check
Expected soon after the last round.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Classes start
Expected after reporting ends.
Source: KEA counselling and East Point admission pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
East Point Group of Institutions BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Fees 2027
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This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Tuition and college fee
Full course, as published
INR 9.95 Lakhs
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 80,000 a year
INR 2.40 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 16,776
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
65%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 20,823
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
53%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: Collegedunia course fee page and East Point admissions pages. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you IoT Cyber Security at East Point?
Pick your category and route. The cutoff ranges use this course's DCET closing ranks.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
10,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
10,001 to 12,500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · management
45,100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
45,101 to 58,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 58,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Karnataka
41,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
41,601 to 52,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 52,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · management
36,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
36,401 to 45,500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 45,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Karnataka
70,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
70,401 to 88,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 88,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · management
61,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
61,601 to 77,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 77,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Karnataka
84,000 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
84,001 to 1,05,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,05,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · management
73,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
73,501 to 92,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 92,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Karnataka
47,600 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
47,601 to 59,500: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 59,500: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · management
41,650 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this branch high on your list.
41,651 to 52,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 52,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EDITOR'S NOTE
The earlier close is the safer number. The final close helps only if you keep the choice till the later round.
East Point BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security Scholarship Calculator
Answer the questions. The result is an estimate to confirm 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 2 Lakhs
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 DiplomaApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 1.50 Lakhs
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 1 Lakh
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 BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security vs similar colleges
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Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 9.95 Lakhs
tuition + college fee
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Placement rateshare of the batch placed
90%
college claim
85%
5 points lower
88%
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90%
Same placement
90%
Same placement
85%
5 points lower
Closing rankDCET GM, latest round
12,500
Round 2, 2025
58,000
45,500 places easier
50,000
37,500 places easier
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22,500 places easier
30,000
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75,000
62,500 places easier
Seatsthis branch
60
approved intake
60
Same seats
60
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120
60 more
120
60 more
60
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
65%
on INR 6.5 LPA
65%
Same ROI
57%
8 points lower
47%
18 points lower
47%
18 points lower
60%
5 points lower
In short
T John costs less but pays less on average. If your rank clears both and fee is the bigger worry, compare hostel cost before you choose.
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Cambridge has a slightly higher average pay but a tougher close. If East Point is allotted earlier, take it unless Cambridge is your clear first choice.
In short
CMRIT pays more and has more seats, but costs more. If your rank clears CMRIT, place it above East Point; otherwise keep East Point as the reachable pick.
In short
New Horizon pays a little more and has more seats, and its closing rank is easier here. If you still prefer East Point, choose it for lower fees.
In short
MVJ costs less and has an easier close, but its average pay is lower. If East Point allots you a seat, take it and keep MVJ as backup.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on East Point BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is BE Lateral IoT Cyber Security at this college worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 9.95 Lakhs and the average package is INR 6.5 LPA, so the fee needs about two working years. 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 Karnataka seat closed at rank 12,500 in round 2, so a rank just above it is not safe. 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 Batch of 2025 averaged INR 6.5 LPA, the median was INR 6.5 LPA and 90% 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 three to a room and single rooms open only from year 3. The campus is near Bengaluru tech offices, 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 got tougher 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. 90% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6.5 LPA is lower than the average of INR 6.5 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 CSE if you want a software job and ECE if you want a core electronics job. CSE places a bigger share of its batch with cloud and cybersecurity companies, and its closing rank is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, 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 DCET 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 3-year fee is INR 9.95 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 12.35 Lakhs. Both totals are in 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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