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EPGI, Bangalore B.Pharma {Lateral} : Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Thambuchetty Palya, BangaloreEstd 1997
Total fees
INR 4.20 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 6.5 LPA
latest group placement figure
Cutoff
8,200
KEA rank, General 2026
Placement rate
97%
group placement rate
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 pharmacy course at colleges in its league, side by side
10FAQsShort answers to what students ask before they apply
About East Point B.Pharm Lateral
East Point Group of Institutions offers a three-year, full-time B.Pharm Lateral course for D Pharm students. The course starts in year 2 of B.Pharm and is taught on the Bengaluru campus. East Point College of Pharmacy is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and approved by the Pharmacy Council of India. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.20 Lakhs, paid yearly, and INR 7.05 Lakhs with regular hostel and mess. You get a seat through KEA counselling or direct application. The General Karnataka seat closed near rank 8,200 in 2026. East Point reports an average pay of INR 6.5 LPA and a 97% group placement rate.
East Point B.Pharm Lateral Fees
The full course costs INR 4.20 Lakhs without hostel and INR 7.05 Lakhs with hostel. The tuition fee is INR 4.20 Lakhs. You pay the fee once every year across three years. The college fee sheet says hostel and mess are separate. The hostel caution deposit comes back when you leave.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | INR 4.20 Lakhs | INR 1.40 Lakhs a year, 3 years |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.85 Lakhs | INR 95,000 a year, 3 years |
| Hostel caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Total, no hostel | INR 4.20 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 7.05 Lakhs | Full course |
East Point B.Pharm Lateral Admission Dates
Round 1 allotment comes on 3 Oct 2026. Seat fee payment closes on 8 Oct 2026 and classes start on 5 Nov 2026. Keep your D Pharm marks card, allotment letter and fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| KEA application, last date to apply | 1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026 | Over |
| Karnataka PGCET pharmacy test | 17 Aug 2026 | Over |
| KEA result and merit list | 10 Sep 2026 | Over |
| KEA option entry | 18 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2026 | Over |
| Round 1 allotment | 3 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Seat fee payment, last date | 8 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Reporting and document check | 20 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | 5 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| Spot round | Nov 2026 | Tentative |
East Point B.Pharm Lateral Eligibility
D Pharm pass is the main gate for lateral entry. The regular B.Pharm rule needs Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths. You should keep the D Pharm marks card ready. KEA or the college can ask for original papers during the check.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| D Pharm | Pass from a PCI approved college |
| Entry year | Direct admission to year 2 B.Pharm |
| Regular B.Pharm base | Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Maths in Class 12 |
| Documents | D Pharm marks card and transfer papers |
East Point B.Pharm Lateral Admission Process
KEA allots the seat on your merit rank and choices. You then pay the seat fee by the fixed date. East Point also takes direct applications for management seats. If you miss reporting, you lose the seat.
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1. Register | Fill the KEA or college form with D Pharm details |
| 2. Upload papers | Give marks cards, ID proof and category paper if used |
| 3. Fill choices | Put East Point B.Pharm Lateral in your list |
| 4. Accept the seat | Pay the fee and report with original papers |
East Point B.Pharm Lateral Cutoff
The General Karnataka seat closed near rank 8,200 and the OBC seat near rank 5,900 in 2026. These are KEA merit ranks for B.Pharm lateral entry. A rank near the close is not safe if the round changes.
| Category | Closing rank or score | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 8,200 | KEA round, 2026 |
| OBC | 5,900 | KEA round, 2026 |
| SC | 4,100 | KEA round, 2026 |
| ST | 3,000 | KEA round, 2026 |
| EWS | 5,200 | KEA round, 2026 |
East Point B.Pharm Lateral Placements
East Point reports an average pay of INR 6.5 LPA and a 97% group placement rate. The highest offer is INR 33 LPA. Pharmacy students look at hospital, retail pharmacy, manufacturing, quality control and sales roles through the placement cell.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 6.5 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 33 LPA |
| Batch placed | 97% |
| Recruiters | Hospitals, retail pharmacy and pharma companies |
East Point B.Pharm Lateral Scholarships
Four schemes can cut the fee by INR 30,000 to INR 2 Lakhs over the course. The Karnataka post-matric scholarship gives the biggest help. The state and central schemes need income papers. The college freeship needs the college approval letter.
| Scholarship | Who can get it | Amount or waiver |
|---|---|---|
| Karnataka post-matric scholarship | SC or ST, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 2 Lakhs over the course |
| Central Sector Scheme | Any category, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year, top 20 percentile in Class 12 | INR 30,000 over the course |
| East Point freeship | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 1.10 Lakhs over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 90,000 over the course |
East Point B.Pharm Lateral Ranking
The college has PCI approval, RGUHS affiliation and NAAC work filed through its pharmacy college. The pharmacy college started in 2004. These facts matter more than a rank here, because no clean NIRF Pharmacy rank is published for this course.
| Ranking body | Year | Rank or grade |
|---|---|---|
| PCI approval | 2026 | Approved |
| RGUHS affiliation | 2026 | Affiliated |
| College start year | 2004 | Published |
East Point B.Pharm Lateral Course Structure
Year 2 starts the lateral student inside the regular B.Pharm class. The course covers pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacy practice. Labs and the project carry the biggest work in the last two years.
| Year | What you study |
|---|---|
| Year 2 | Core pharmacy subjects and practical labs |
| Year 3 | Pharmacology, analysis and hospital pharmacy |
| Year 4 | Project work, pharmacy practice and job preparation |
East Point B.Pharm Lateral Hostel and Campus
The regular hostel fee is INR 95,000 a year and the hostel caution deposit is INR 10,000. Rooms are on the Jnanaprabha campus. You should ask the hostel office which sharing type is left before you pay.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Regular hostel | INR 95,000 a year |
| Hostel deposit | INR 10,000, refundable |
| Campus | Jnanaprabha Campus, East Bengaluru |
| Mess | Included with hostel fee as per the fee sheet |
Should you pick B.Pharm Lateral at East Point?
This course suits D Pharm students who want a Bengaluru pharmacy degree and a quicker move into work.
Pick it if:
You want pharmacy jobs in Bengaluru: hospitals, retail chains and pharma companies are close to the campus.
You already hold D Pharm: East Point admits lateral students directly to year 2 of B.Pharm.
You want the fee back fast: the INR 4.20 Lakhs fee can pay back within the first working year.
You need college support: the placement cell trains pharmacy, healthcare and management students under one group.
Skip it if:
You want only drug research: the college lists hospital, retail, manufacturing and sales roles as the common path.
You need a fixed hostel type: regular rooms cost INR 95,000 a year, and room choice depends on availability.
You count on only merit aid: most scholarships need category, income or college approval papers.
You miss the KEA dates: the seat can move to another student after fee payment and reporting close.
Counsellor's advice
If you have D Pharm and want Bengaluru placements, take this seat. If you need hostel certainty, ask for the room type before paying.
B.Pharm Lateral Eligibility▾
Class 12 marks: 75% in Physics, Chemistry and Maths. 65% for SC, ST and PwD.
Board rank alternative: Being in the top 20 percentile of your board also counts.
Exam needed: A Karnataka PGCET rank. CRL (your main rank) decides the Outside Karnataka seats.
Karnataka quota: Half the seats go to students who passed Class 12 in this state.
B.Pharm Lateral Admission Process▾
Write Karnataka PGCET: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on KEA: KEA (the central counselling body) allots every seat here.
Fill choices: List this college and course high. Freeze keeps the seat, float keeps looking.
Pay the seat fee: Pay within five days of allotment or you lose the seat.
Report on campus: Bring originals for document check on the reporting date.
B.Pharm Lateral Admission Dates 2026
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These are the expected 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
1 Jul 2026 to 31 Jul 2026
KEA application, last date to apply
Last date to apply was 31 Jul 2026. Late forms were not taken.
Over
17 Aug 2026
Karnataka PGCET pharmacy test
The merit rank is based on this test and your D Pharm record.
Over
10 Sep 2026
KEA result and merit list
Download the rank card before option entry.
Over
18 Sep 2026 to 26 Sep 2026
KEA option entry
Choices locked when the window shut on 26 Sep 2026.
Confirmed
3 Oct 2026
Round 1 allotment
The allotment letter comes online the same day.
Confirmed
8 Oct 2026
Seat fee payment, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by 8 Oct 2026.
Confirmed
20 Oct 2026
Reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
5 Nov 2026
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Nov 2026
Spot round
Only if seats are left over after reporting.
Tentative
Jul 2027
KEA application, last date to apply
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Aug 2027
Karnataka PGCET pharmacy test
Expected in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA result and merit list
Expected about three weeks after the test.
Tentative
Sep 2027
KEA option entry
Expected to stay open for about a week.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Round allotments
Several rounds are expected again.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Seat fee payment
Expected within a few days after each allotment.
Tentative
Oct 2027
Reporting and document check
Expected soon after fee payment.
Tentative
Nov 2027
Classes start
Expected in the first week after reporting.
Source: East Point admission page and KEA counselling notices. Confirm on the official site before you act.
East Point Group of Institutions B.Pharm Lateral 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.
Tuition fee
Per year × 3, INR 1.40 Lakhs a year
INR 4.20 Lakhs
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 95,000 a year
INR 2.85 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 7,081
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
155%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 11,887
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
92%
average first-year pay INR 6.5 LPA vs the full fee
Source: East Point fee structure 2025 to 26. Confirm on the official site before you act.
Will your rank get you B.Pharm Lateral at East Point?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges use this course's KEA rank range.
Category
Quota
General · Karnataka
6,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,501 to 8,200: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 8,200: not this year. Try the spot round or direct route.
General · Outside Karnataka
4,875 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,876 to 6,150: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 6,150: not this year. Try the spot round or direct route.
OBC · Karnataka
4,700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,701 to 5,900: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 5,900: not this year. Try the spot round or direct route.
OBC · Outside Karnataka
3,525 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,526 to 4,425: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 4,425: not this year. Try the spot round or direct route.
SC · Karnataka
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,100: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 4,100: not this year. Try the spot round or direct route.
SC · Outside Karnataka
2,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,401 to 3,075: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 3,075: not this year. Try the spot round or direct route.
ST · Karnataka
2,300 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,301 to 3,000: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 3,000: not this year. Try the spot round or direct route.
ST · Outside Karnataka
1,725 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,726 to 2,250: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 2,250: not this year. Try the spot round or direct route.
EWS · Karnataka
4,100 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
4,101 to 5,200: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 5,200: not this year. Try the spot round or direct route.
EWS · Outside Karnataka
3,075 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,076 to 3,900: almost there. Later rounds can still move the close.
Worse than 3,900: not this year. Try the spot round or direct route.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Use the safer number, not only the last close. If your rank is near the end, keep a backup and wait for later rounds.
East Point B.Pharm Lateral 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.
Karnataka post-matric scholarship
INR 2 Lakhs
Karnataka 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 30,000
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 answersEast Point freeship
INR 1.10 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 90,000
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 B.Pharm Lateral vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to East Point. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
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East Point Group of Institutions
Bengaluru
Compared with
Krupanidhi College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
Compared with
Acharya and BM Reddy College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
Compared with
KLE College of Pharmacy Bengaluru
Bengaluru
Compared with
T John College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
Compared with
The Oxford College of Pharmacy
Bengaluru
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 4.20 Lakhs
tuition fee
INR 4.80 Lakhs
INR 60,000 more
INR 7.50 Lakhs
INR 3.30 Lakhs more
INR 5.40 Lakhs
INR 1.20 Lakhs more
INR 3.90 Lakhs
INR 30,000 less
INR 4.60 Lakhs
INR 40,000 more
Average paylatest batch
INR 6.5 LPA
latest group figure
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 2 LPA less
INR 5 LPA
INR 1.5 LPA less
INR 4.8 LPA
INR 1.7 LPA less
INR 4.2 LPA
INR 2.3 LPA less
INR 4.5 LPA
INR 2 LPA less
Placement rateshare of the batch placed
97%
group placement rate
85%
12 points lower
90%
7 points lower
88%
9 points lower
80%
17 points lower
86%
11 points lower
Closing rankKEA rank, General
8,200
KEA round, 2026
9,500
1,300 places easier
7,600
600 places tougher
7,000
1,200 places tougher
11,000
2,800 places easier
10,500
2,300 places easier
Seatsthis course
100
B.Pharm intake
100
Same seats
100
Same seats
60
40 fewer
100
Same seats
100
Same seats
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
155%
on INR 6.5 LPA
94%
61 points lower
67%
88 points lower
89%
66 points lower
108%
47 points lower
98%
57 points lower
In short
Krupanidhi is costlier and pays less on average, but its cutoff is easier. If East Point gives you a seat, keep it above Krupanidhi unless you need the easier rank.
In short
Acharya costs more and has a tougher cutoff, while East Point has the stronger ROI here. If both allot, pick East Point unless Acharya's campus is your main need.
In short
KLE has fewer seats and a tougher cutoff in this table. If your rank clears East Point first, take it and do not wait only for KLE.
In short
T John is cheaper and easier to get, but the pay and placement figures are lower. If money is the main limit, keep T John as backup below East Point.
In short
Oxford has an easier cutoff but lower ROI here. If East Point allots you a seat, take it; keep Oxford as the safer option.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on East Point B.Pharm Lateral
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is B.Pharm Lateral at East Point worth the fee?▾
Yes, if you want a Bengaluru pharmacy degree after D Pharm. The full fee without hostel is INR 4.20 Lakhs and the average pay figure used on this page is INR 6.5 LPA. If you need a loan, check the EMI tile before you pay.
Should I take this seat if my rank is just above the closing rank?▾
Do not depend only on the last close. The General Karnataka closing rank used here is 8,200, and a small change in demand can move it. Keep East Point in your list, but keep one safer option above it if your rank is close.
What job can I get after this course?▾
You can look at hospital pharmacy, retail pharmacy, production, quality control and medical sales roles. East Point reports an average pay of INR 6.5 LPA for its group placement data. Use the placement number as a guide, then ask the pharmacy department for course wise recruiter names.
Who should take B.Pharm Lateral here?▾
Take it if you already hold D Pharm and want to finish B.Pharm in three years. The course starts in year 2 and the fee block shows INR 4.20 Lakhs without hostel. It suits students who want a job route in Bengaluru more than a research only path.
Who should skip this course here?▾
Skip it if you need a guaranteed hostel room type or a pure drug research path. The regular hostel fee is INR 95,000 a year, but the room type depends on availability. Before paying, ask the hostel office and the pharmacy department for written details.
Is the fee worth it against the average pay?▾
It can be worth it if you use the placement support well. The fee without hostel is INR 4.20 Lakhs, while the page uses INR 6.5 LPA as the average pay. The ROI tile shows the relation, but you should still check course wise placement records.
Is East Point better for jobs or higher studies?▾
It is better read as a job first option with a higher study route open. The B.Pharm course can lead to M.Pharm, hospital work, retail pharmacy and quality roles. If you want M.Pharm later, keep grades strong and ask faculty about project work early.
Should I wait a year for another pharmacy college?▾
Wait only if you have a clear reason, like a much lower fee or a college with stronger pharmacy placement data. East Point already gives a 3-year lateral route and INR 4.20 Lakhs fee without hostel. If those fit, waiting may not add much.
Is hostel cost high for this course?▾
The regular hostel and mess cost used here is INR 95,000 a year, or INR 2.85 Lakhs for three years. That changes the total from INR 4.20 Lakhs to INR 7.05 Lakhs. Ask which sharing type is left before you pay.
How do I get admission to B.Pharm Lateral at East Point?▾
You need D Pharm for lateral entry. Apply through KEA counselling or the college route, then keep East Point in your choices. If a seat is allotted, pay by the last date and report with your D Pharm marks card and original papers.
Can I pay the fee in parts?▾
Yes, the fee sheet shows yearly payment. For lateral entry, the tuition fee is INR 1.40 Lakhs a year for three years. If your family needs smaller parts, ask the fee office before the year starts and get the answer in writing.
Which scholarships can reduce my fee?▾
The calculator lists Karnataka post-matric, Central Sector, East Point freeship and OBC post-matric options. The biggest shown help is INR 2 Lakhs. Pick your category and income in the scholarship block, then confirm the papers needed before admission.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
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