About East Point College of Pharmacy
East Point College of Pharmacy sits in Bidarahalli, east Bangalore — an area that's grown significantly as Whitefield and KIADB industrial zones expanded. Established in 1993, it's part of the East Point Group of Institutions and affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). PCI and AICTE approvals are in place. B.Pharm seats are filled through KCET; M.Pharm follows PGCET or GPAT.
Courses Offered
| Programme | Duration | Intake (Approx.) | Admission Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 60–100 seats | KCET |
| D.Pharm | 2 years | 30–60 seats | KCET / Direct |
| M.Pharm | 2 years | 15–30 seats | PGCET / GPAT |
Fees
As a private unaided college, KCET-quota B.Pharm fees follow the Karnataka fee committee structure — typically ₹50,000–₹90,000 per year. Confirm the current-year figure from the KEA college data brochure before paying admission fees.
KCET Cutoff
East Point College of Pharmacy is a private unaided institution. General Merit KCET closing ranks for private Bangalore pharmacy colleges in this tier typically fall in the 1,00,000–2,00,000 range — more accessible than government colleges and top private institutions. Check the official KEA round-wise allotment data at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in after KCET 2026 counselling for the exact figure.
Location Advantage
Bidarahalli places the college within 15–20 km of Whitefield's pharmaceutical and biotech cluster — Biocon, Strides Pharma, and several CROs (Contract Research Organisations) operate in that corridor. For internships and final-year projects, east Bangalore pharmacy students have real access to industry that students at colleges on the city's western or northern outskirts don't always get. This matters for B.Pharm industrial training requirements.
Career Scope
B.Pharm graduates from east Bangalore colleges find work in the Whitefield-KIADB pharmaceutical manufacturing zone, in hospital pharmacy at the private hospitals that have grown along Old Madras Road and Whitefield Road, and in retail pharmacy chains. Government pharmacist exams — KPSC Drug Inspector, railway, defence — are a parallel path. Starting salaries: ₹2.5–3.5 lakh per annum for B.Pharm; M.Pharm opens QA and regulatory roles at ₹3.5–5 lakh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is East Point College of Pharmacy PCI approved?
Yes. East Point College of Pharmacy holds PCI (Pharmacy Council of India) and AICTE approval, and is affiliated to RGUHS — the required combination for a recognised pharmacy degree in Karnataka.
What KCET rank is needed for East Point College of Pharmacy?
As a private unaided Bangalore pharmacy college, General Merit closing ranks typically fall above 1,00,000. For the exact 2025 round-wise figure, check the KEA official allotment PDFs at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Does East Point College of Pharmacy offer D.Pharm?
Yes. D.Pharm is offered alongside B.Pharm and M.Pharm. D.Pharm is a 2-year diploma that qualifies you to register as a pharmacist — useful if you want to open a pharmacy or work in retail without completing the full 4-year B.Pharm.