East Point College of Engineering and Technology (EPCET) Bangalore

Regulatory Disclosures & Governance

East Point College of Engineering and Technology (EPCET) is a private technical institution established in 2010 under the aegis of the M.G Charitable Educational Trust. Affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, and approved by the AICTE, the institution operates from the Jnanaprabha Campus in Bidarahally, Bangalore.

The institutional governance is led by a Governing Council and an Academic Council that meet at least twice annually to ensure regulatory compliance and academic quality. As of March 31, 2023, the institution maintains a robust financial position with a Capital Account of ₹34.53 Crore and total assets valued at over ₹35.32 Crore.

Academic Programs & Enrollment

EPCET offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs focused on high-demand engineering specializations and industrial manufacturing.

Undergraduate Engineering Programs (B.E.)

| Branch | Sanctioned Intake | NBA Accreditation | | Computer Science and Engineering | 300 | Accredited | | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 180 | Accredited | | Information Science and Engineering | 120 | Accredited | | CSE (AI & ML) | 120 | — | | CSE (IoT, Cyber Security & Blockchain) | 60 | — | | Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) | 60 | — | | Civil Engineering | 30 | — |

Postgraduate Programs (M.Tech)

The institution offers specialized Master of Technology (M.Tech) programs for advanced technical specialization:

• Construction Technology: 16 seats (Full-Time).
• Product Design & Manufacturing: 16 seats (Full-Time).

Research & Innovation Ecosystem

The institution has secured multiple research grants totaling over ₹37 Lakhs from agencies including VGST, LRDE, and VTU. Key projects include multivariable drug resistance machine learning models and wall-imaging systems for rescue operations. EPCET also maintains a focus on intellectual property, with 13 patents published in 2024 alone.

Placement Trends & Career Outcomes

The EPCET Training and Placement Cell coordinates corporate interfaces and employability assessments through partners like TCS, Relyon, and DIGII.

Audited Placement Statistics (NIRF 2026 Submission)

*Note: 2024-25 figures reflect partial data at the time of the NIRF submission.

Institutional Skill Development

Beyond traditional recruitment, the institution invests in a “Skill Fee” driven framework (valued at ₹33.37 Lakhs in the latest audit) to provide industry-specific certifications and training in emerging technologies like Blockchain and IoT.

Institutional Infrastructure & Amenities

The campus provides a technology-rich environment for academic and residential life.

• Computational Facilities: A total of 830 PCs are available on campus, with 700 dedicated for student use. The campus is supported by 1GB internet bandwidth with a 1:1 contention ratio.
• Library Facilities: The central library spans 650 sq.m, housing 42,910 volumes and providing access to the VTU E-consortium and National Digital Library.
• Residential Services: Separate hostel facilities for boys (130 rooms) and girls (64 rooms) provide a combined capacity of 566 students. Residential amenities include RO water, gymnasium, and 24/7 security.
• Sustainability: The institution has implemented renewable energy installations (Solar Panels) and sustainable procurement practices to reduce its carbon footprint.

Interpretation & Data Sources

Institutional Maturity Indicators

EPCET is a mature technical institution with a “Golden” accreditation status (NBA + NAAC Grade A). The institution’s financial health is verified by an audited excess of income over expenditure of ₹3.79 Crore for FY 2022-23, indicating significant reinvestment capacity into infrastructure and research.

Transparency & Disclosure Status

• Source Documents: Data is derived from the AICTE Mandatory Disclosure (2023-24), NIRF 2026 Submission, and the Audited Financial Statements (FY 2022-23) prepared by MG V & CO.
• Data Verification: All reported intake counts and median salary benchmarks have been cross-verified against official regulatory and institutional filings.
• Compliance Status: The institution maintains 100% compliance with safety, anti-ragging, and barrier-free environment norms as per latest regulatory audits.