Select Goal &
City
Select Goal
Explore
Explore More
![East Point Group of Institutions - [EPGI]](https://img.collegedunia.com/public/college_data/images/logos/1648802507EPGILOGO.jpg?h=71.7&w=71.7&mode=stretch)
EPGI, Bangalore Ph.D Computer Science And Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility
Thambuchetty Palya, BangaloreEstd 1997
Total fees
INR 1.83 Lakhs
3 years, no hostel
Average pay
INR 7.2 LPA
research and teaching roles
Cutoff
60
VTU ETR score, 2026
Placement rate
84%
campus engineering placements
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 EPGI Ph.D. CSE
East Point Group of Institutions offers a three-year, full-time Ph.D. CSE through East Point College of Engineering and Technology. The course is under VTU and uses VTU ETR, GATE or NET, followed by an interview. The CSE research centre began work in 2007 and was recognized by VTU in 2014. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.83 Lakhs, and INR 3.93 Lakhs with hostel and mess. The intake is 15 seats. The VTU ETR score line is 60. Campus engineering placements average INR 7.2 LPA and 84% of eligible students were placed.
East Point Ph.D. CSE Fees
The full course costs INR 1.83 Lakhs without hostel and INR 3.93 Lakhs with hostel. The research fee is INR 1.80 Lakhs of that. You pay the research fee per year, eight times in all. The registration fee is paid once. The caution deposit comes back when you leave. Hostel and mess add INR 2.10 Lakhs over three years.
| Fee head | Amount | How it is charged |
|---|---|---|
| Research fee | INR 1.80 Lakhs | INR 60,000 a year, 3 years |
| Registration fee | INR 3,000 | One time |
| Caution deposit | INR 10,000 | One time, refundable |
| Hostel and mess | INR 2.10 Lakhs | INR 80,000 a year, 3 years |
| Total, no hostel | INR 1.83 Lakhs | Full course |
| Total with hostel | INR 3.93 Lakhs | Full course |
East Point Ph.D. CSE Admission Dates
The 2027 intake uses VTU ETR 2026. Allotment letters go out in Apr 2027 and classes start on Feb 2027. Keep the offer letter and the fee receipt ready for reporting.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| VTU ETR registration, last date to apply | 31 Aug 2026 to 30 Sep 2026 | Confirmed |
| VTU ETR exam | 25 Oct 2026 | Confirmed |
| VTU ETR result and scorecard | 20 Nov 2026 | Confirmed |
| pre-registration interview round | Dec 2026 | Confirmed |
| Final allotment letters | Jan 2027 | Confirmed |
| Seat acceptance fee, last date | Jan 2027 | Confirmed |
| Reporting and document check | Feb 2027 | Confirmed |
| Classes start | Feb 2027 | Confirmed |
East Point Ph.D. CSE Eligibility
You need master's degree with CSE or allied engineering and 60% marks; 55% for SC, ST and PwD. You also need a VTU ETR score from any session. There is no upper age limit.
| Requirement | What you need |
|---|---|
| master's degree subjects | CSE or allied engineering |
| master's degree marks | 60% for General, 55% for SC, ST and PwD |
| Exam | VTU ETR score from any session |
| Age | No upper age limit |
East Point Ph.D. CSE Admission Process
VTU allots the seat on your score 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 VTU ETR | Sit for one or both sessions; your best score counts |
| 2. Fill choices on VTU | 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 Ph.D. CSE Cutoff
The General score line is 60 and the reserved category score line is 55 in 2026. These are VTU ETR score ranges used before interview. A guide match still decides the final research seat.
| Category | Closing score, Open list | Round and year |
|---|---|---|
| General | 60 | VTU ETR, 2026 |
| OBC-NCL | 55 | VTU ETR, 2026 |
| SC | 55 | VTU ETR, 2026 |
| ST | 55 | VTU ETR, 2026 |
| EWS | 55 | VTU ETR, 2026 |
East Point Ph.D. CSE Placements
Engineering placements show 84% eligible students placed at an average of INR 7.2 LPA. The median is INR 6.8 LPA and the highest offer was INR 18 LPA. Ph.D. scholars use this research work for teaching, labs and industry research roles.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Average pay | INR 7.2 LPA, Class of 2025 |
| Median pay | INR 6.8 LPA |
| Highest offer | INR 18 LPA |
| Batch placed | 84% |
| Recruiters | software and IT services companies, on campus |
East Point Ph.D. CSE Scholarships
Four schemes cut the fee by INR 30,000 to INR 90,000 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, valid PG score | INR 30,000 over the course |
| EWS tuition waiver | EWS certificate, family income up to INR 8 Lakhs a year | INR 45,000 over the course |
| OBC post-matric scholarship | OBC-NCL, family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs a year | INR 36,000 over the course |
East Point Ph.D. CSE Ranking
The college stands VTU 2014 in Collegedunia's B.Tech scoreing and NAAC A 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 B.Tech scoreing | 2026 | VTU 2014 |
| NIRF Engineering | 2025 | NAAC A |
| NAAC | 2024 | A+ |
East Point Ph.D. CSE 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. CSE Hostel and Campus
The hostel is on campus and research scholars ask for rooms before coursework starts. 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 Ph.D. CSE at East Point Group of Institutions?
This course suits students who want a guided research degree under VTU in Bengaluru.
Pick it if:
You want VTU research in Bengaluru: the CSE centre has guides, active scholars and completed Ph.D. work listed by EPCET.
You need lab access with your topic: the CSE research centre started work in 2007 and supports software research work.
You have a clear research plan: VTU ETR starts the file, but the interview checks your guide fit.
You want a low course fee: the fee is INR 1.83 Lakhs before hostel, so the ROI tile stays high.
Skip it if:
You want a quick company job: this course is research first, so the placement path is slower than an M.Tech job search.
You need a fixed three-year finish: VTU charges continue if your thesis work takes more time.
You are counting on marks alone: the VTU ETR score line is 60, but the interview still decides the seat.
You cannot meet guides in person: reporting and document check happen at the research centre before coursework starts.
Counsellor's advice
Take this seat if your topic matches an EPCET CSE guide. If the guide fit is weak, wait for another VTU centre.
Ph.D. CSE Eligibility▾
master's degree marks: 60% in CSE or allied engineering. 55% for SC, ST and PwD.
PG score alternative: A valid GATE or NET score can support your interview file.
Exam needed: A VTU ETR score. CRL (your main score) decides the Interview list seats.
Open list quota: Half the seats go to students who passed master's degree in this state.
Ph.D. CSE Admission Process▾
Write VTU ETR: Two sessions, January and April. Your best score counts.
Register on VTU: VTU (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.
Ph.D. CSE Admission Dates 2027
▾
These are the official VTU ETR dates for the 2027 intake. Tap 2028 Session for expected dates of the next batch.
The 2028 calendar is not out yet. These dates are estimates based on 2027.
Confirmed
31 Aug 2026 to 30 Sep 2026
VTU ETR registration, last date to apply
Last date to apply is 30 Sep 2026. Late forms are not taken.
Confirmed
25 Oct 2026
VTU ETR exam
One paper, one day. Your best score is the only score.
Confirmed
20 Nov 2026
VTU ETR result and scorecard
The scorecard helps decide the interview list.
Confirmed
Dec 2026
pre-registration interview round
You are called to campus for a written test and an interview.
Confirmed
Jan 2027
Final allotment letters
The allotment letter names your research centre and fee date.
Confirmed
Jan 2027
Seat acceptance fee, last date
You lose the seat if the fee is not paid by Jan 2027.
Confirmed
Feb 2027
Reporting and document check
Bring originals; the seat is cancelled without them.
Confirmed
Feb 2027
Classes start
Hostel rooms are given out in the week before this date.
Tentative
Aug 2027
VTU ETR registration
Expected to open in the same month as this year.
Tentative
Sep 2027
VTU ETR exam
Expected on the same month as the last cycle.
Tentative
Nov 2027
VTU ETR result and scorecard
Expected about five weeks after the exam.
Tentative
Dec 2027
pre-registration interview round
Expected to be held on campus again.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Final allotment letters
Expected in the first half of the month.
Tentative
Jan 2028
Seat acceptance fee
Expected about two weeks after the offer.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Reporting and document check
Expected in the week before classes start.
Tentative
Feb 2028
Classes start
Expected in the middle of the month.
Source: the exam body notice and the institute admission page. Confirm on the official site before you act.
East Point Group of Institutions Ph.D. CSE Fees 2027
▾
This is the full 3-year cost, not one year. Turn on the toggle to add hostel and mess.
Research fee
Per year × 3, INR 60,000 a year
INR 1.80 Lakhs
Registration fee
One time, in year 1
INR 3,000
Caution deposit Refundable
One time, returned when you leave
INR 10,000
Add hostel + mess
Hostel and mess
Per year × 3, INR 70,000 a year
INR 2.10 Lakhs
Education loan EMI
INR 3,086
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
393%
average first-year pay INR 7.2 LPA vs the full fee
Education loan EMI
INR 6,626
7 yr · 10.5% per year
ROI
183%
average first-year pay INR 7.2 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 CSE at East Point Group of Institutions?
Pick your category and quota. The cutoff ranges are this course's published VTU score lines.
Category
Quota
General · Open list
9,800 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
9,801 to 12,400: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 12,400: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
General · Interview list
6,860 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
6,861 to 8,680: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 8,680: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Open list
3,200 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
3,201 to 4,300: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 4,300: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
OBC-NCL · Interview list
2,240 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
2,241 to 3,010: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 3,010: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Open list
1,500 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,501 to 2,100: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 2,100: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
SC · Interview list
1,050 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 · Open list
700 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
701 to 1,000: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,000: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
ST · Interview list
489 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 · Open list
1,400 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course high on your list.
1,401 to 1,900: almost there. Later rounds moved the close each year.
Worse than 1,900: not this year. Try the spot round or a different quota.
EWS · Interview list
979 or better: yes, you are in. Keep this course 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 First round close is the safe number. The final round close only helps if you keep the choice floated to the end.
East Point Group of Institutions Ph.D. CSE 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 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, valid PG scoreApply by Oct 2026
Not eligible on your answersEWS tuition waiver
INR 45,000
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 36,000
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 Ph.D. CSE vs similar colleges
Tap a college to see it next to East Point Group of Institutions. The cream box marks the better number in each row: lower fees, higher pay, an easier cutoff.
Compare with
This page
East Point Group of Institutions
Bengaluru
Compared with
CMR Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Compared with
MVJ College of Engineering
Bengaluru
Compared with
Global Academy of Technology
Bengaluru
Compared with
East West Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Compared with
RNS Institute of Technology
Bengaluru
Total fees3 years, no hostel
INR 1.83 Lakhs
research + registration
INR 1.50 Lakhs
INR 33,000 less
INR 2.10 Lakhs
INR 27,000 more
INR 1.83 Lakhs
Same fee
INR 2.40 Lakhs
INR 57,000 more
INR 1.65 Lakhs
INR 18,000 less
Average payresearch and teaching roles
INR 7.2 LPA
campus engineering placements
INR 7.8 LPA
INR 0.6 LPA more
INR 6.9 LPA
INR 0.3 LPA less
INR 6.5 LPA
INR 0.7 LPA less
INR 7.1 LPA
INR 0.1 LPA less
INR 6.8 LPA
INR 0.4 LPA less
Placement rateshare of eligible students placed
84%
campus engineering placements
82%
2 points lower
86%
2 points higher
80%
4 points lower
83%
1 points lower
81%
3 points lower
VTU ETR scoreGeneral, 2026
60
score line
55
5 fewer
62
2 more
65
5 more
58
2 fewer
63
3 more
SeatsPh.D. CSE research seats
15
VTU research centre
12
3 fewer
18
3 more
10
5 fewer
20
5 more
14
1 fewer
ROIaverage pay vs the full fee
393%
on INR 7.2 LPA
520%
127 points higher
329%
64 points lower
355%
38 points lower
296%
97 points lower
412%
19 points higher
In short
CMRIT costs less and pays more on average, but it has fewer seats. If your guide topic fits East Point, keep this seat; if it does not, choose CMRIT.
In short
MVJCE has a slightly easier score line and more seats, but it costs more and pays less. If East Point gives you a guide, take this seat first.
In short
Global Academy has the same fee but fewer seats and lower average pay. If both guide lists fit your topic, keep East Point above it.
In short
East West IT has more seats, but it costs more and pays a little less. If fee is tight, keep East Point higher on your list.
In short
RNSIT has a lower fee and a higher ROI, but the seat count is close. If your topic has an East Point guide, do not move only for fee.
Fees and pay can change. Check each college site before you decide.
FAQs on East Point Group of Institutions Ph.D. CSE
Straight answers to what students ask before they decide.
Is Ph.D. CSE at East Point worth the fee?▾
Yes, for most students who get placed. The full fee without hostel is INR 1.83 Lakhs and the last batch averaged INR 7.2 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 VTU ETR score is near 60?▾
Not on last year's number alone. The General Open list seat closed at score 12,400 in final 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 software jobs with product and IT services companies that hire on campus in the seventh semester. The Class of 2025 averaged INR 7.2 LPA, the median was INR 6.8 LPA and 84% 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 score line 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 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. 84% of the last batch was placed, and the median of INR 6.8 LPA is lower than the average of INR 7.2 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 course 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 product companies, and its score line is the tougher of the two. If you get ECE now and want CSE, 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 ETR exam and fill this college in your VTU choice list. A seat comes in the round your score clears, and you must accept it and pay the seat fee within the days VTU 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 1.83 Lakhs without hostel. With hostel and mess it comes to INR 3.93 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 research 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.
This page is AI assisted and human verified.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWS LETTER
COLLEGE NOTIFICATIONSEXAM NOTIFICATIONSNEWS UPDATES
Download the Collegedunia app on 
© 2026 Collegedunia Web Pvt. Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Comments