Quick fee answer
For 2026-27, the primary management-quota fee comparison is: DSATM CSE is ₹4,30,610 (year 1 payable); EPCET CSE is ₹3,75,500 (year 1 payable). Use the table below for branch-level rows and source labels.
At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
One aligned table keeps branch fees, route status, and profile checks comparable row by row.
| Branch / check | DSATM | EPCET |
|---|---|---|
| College profile | DSATM - Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology & ManagementBangalore · Estd. 2011 | East Point College of Engineering & TechnologyBangalore · Estd. 1999 |
| Admission route | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists | Management quota/private routeRows shown where current fee data exists |
| Type | Private | Private |
| NAAC / NIRF | NAAC A+ | NAAC A |
| CSE | ₹4,30,610Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required | ₹3,75,500Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required |
| CSE DS | ₹4,30,610Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required | Not published |
| ECE | ₹3,45,610Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required | ₹3,15,500Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required |
| ISE | ₹3,95,610Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required | ₹3,25,500Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required |
| AI&DS | Not published | ₹3,75,500Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required |
| CSE AIML | ₹4,30,610Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required | ₹3,75,500Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required |
| CSE Cyber | ₹4,30,610Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required | Not published |
| CE | ₹2,15,610Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required | ₹2,60,500Year 1 payableCounsellor verification required |
Fee notes
The management-quota fee comparison below is rendered from the current 2026-27 fee rows, not authored comparison prose. DSATM CSE is ₹4,30,610 (year 1 payable); EPCET CSE is ₹3,75,500 (year 1 payable).
Where Year 1 differs from later years, the amount is labelled as Year 1 payable rather than an annual fee.
Overview
DSATM (Dayananda Sagar Academy of Technology and Management, founded 2009) and East Point College of Engineering (founded 1999) are VTU-affiliated mid-tier engineering colleges in Bangalore.
Both DSATM and East Point College of Engineering & Technology are established engineering institutions — DSATM founded in 2011 located in Bangalore, and East Point College of Engineering & Technology founded in 1999 located in Bangalore. Comparison covers JEE/state-entrance cutoffs, branch portfolios, fees structure, placement averages, and campus life — to help families and aspirants make a data-driven 2026 admission decision.
Academics
Both offer similar VTU curriculum: CSE, ECE, EE, ME, Civil with Bangalore-specific industry connect.
Both colleges offer 4-year B.Tech programmes across CSE, ECE, EE, ME, and Civil with branch-specific specialisations. DSATM is Private with NAAC A+ accreditation. East Point College of Engineering & Technology is Private with NAAC A accreditation. Both follow AICTE-approved curriculum with industry-aligned electives, project-based learning, and credit-transfer options. CSE remains the most competitive branch at both, with ECE/IT close behind. Mechanical, Civil, and Chemical have lower cutoffs but solid placements at the better institution of the two.
Campus Life
**DSATM** in Kanakpura Road, Bangalore. **East Point** in Virgo Nagar, East Bangalore.
Verdict
**Pick DSATM** if: prefer south Bangalore location, value DS-group association.
**Pick East Point** if: prefer east Bangalore location, slightly lower fees.
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