Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore, is a NAAC A+ accredited institution known for healthcare and technology education. The university has a 1080-bed teaching hospital and academic partnerships with IBM and Microsoft. Its popular courses include MBBS, BDS, and industry-integrated BCA/B.Tech.

For 2026-27, the university offers medical, Ayush, engineering, IT, nursing, allied health, commerce, management, design and media programs. The total fees include the compulsory INR 26K registration fee.

Programs Offered and Entrance Exams

  • Medical & Ayush: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS and BNYS admissions are based only on NEET UG scores.
  • Engineering & IT: B.Tech, BCA and MCA options include AI, ML and Cybersecurity specializations. Students need KCET, COMEDK or Y-ENTRANCE scores.
  • Nursing & Physiotherapy: B.Sc./M.Sc. Nursing for boys and girls, along with BPT/MPT, use Y-ENTRANCE or merit for admission.
  • Allied Health Sciences: The university offers 20+ tracks, including Cardiovascular Technology and Forensic Science, through Y-ENTRANCE or merit-based admission.
  • Management & Commerce: BBA, B.Com and MBA include global certification options such as ACCA, CMA and CA. Admission is through CAT, MAT or Y-ENTRANCE.
  • Design & Media: B.Des in Fashion or Communication and B.A. Journalism are merit-based programs.

Medical program fees for 2026-27 include MBBS at INR 1.05 Crore, BDS at INR 20.26 Lakhs and BAMS at INR 21.31 Lakhs. In technical programs, B.Tech costs INR 8 to 10.5 Lakhs, BCA costs INR 3.91 to 4.72 Lakhs and MCA costs INR 2.75 Lakhs. Health science fees include B.Sc. Nursing at INR 12.15 to 14.15 Lakhs and BPT at INR 8.76 Lakhs. MBA costs INR 3.7 Lakhs, while BA costs INR 90K.

Yenepoya University Mangalore Admission Dates 2026

Yenepoya University Mangalore admissions for the 2026-27 session are open. The current Y-ENTRANCE admission timelines are listed below.

Y-ENTRANCE Exam Dates 2026 (University-Specific)

Y-ENTRANCE is used for BCA, Allied Health, Nursing and Management programs.

Event Date
Application Window Currently Open
Commencement of Classes September 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Yenepoya University Mangalore Rankings

Yenepoya University Mangalore appears in the NIRF 2025 Overall category. The available ranking detail is given below.

Agency Category Ranking Year
NIRF Overall #150 to 200 2025

Yenepoya University Mangalore Courses and Fees 2026

Yenepoya University Mangalore runs programs in Medical, Dental, Ayush, Engineering, Information Technology, Management, Nursing, Allied Health, Commerce and Design. The 2026-27 course fee details are listed below.

Medical and Ayush Programs

Course Duration Total Batch Fee (INR)
MBBS 5.5 Years INR 1.05 Crore
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) 5 Years INR 20.26 Lakhs
B. Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) 5.5 Years INR 21.31 Lakhs
B. Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery (BHMS) 5.5 Years INR 9.5 Lakhs
B. Naturopathy & Yogic Science (BNYS) 5.5 Years INR 6.16 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Engineering and Technology

Course Duration Total Batch Fee (INR)
B.Tech (AI & ML / CSE-Proxima) 4 Years INR 9 Lakhs
B.Tech (CSE-Software Engineering - Kalvium) 4 Years INR 8 Lakhs

BCA (Super Specialisation - Microsoft)

 3 Years INR 3.91 Lakhs
BCA (Industry Partner - IBM / Microsoft) 3 Years INR 4.72 Lakhs
MCA (Industry Partnered) 2 Years INR 2.75 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Nursing and Allied Health Sciences

Course Duration Total Batch Fee (INR)
B.Sc. Nursing (Girls) 4 Years INR 12.15 Lakhs
B.Sc. Nursing (Boys) 4 Years INR 14.15 Lakhs
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) 4.5 Years INR 8.76 Lakhs
B.Sc. Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) 4 Years INR 12.33 Lakhs
B.Sc. Forensic Science (Cyber Forensics) 3 Years INR 3.91 Lakhs
M.Sc 2 Years INR 8.26 Lakhs

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Commerce, Management and Design

Course Duration Total Batch Fee (INR)
MBA (All Specializations) 2 Years INR 3.7 Lakhs
B.Com (ACCA / CA / CMA Integrated) 3 Years INR 4.72 Lakhs to INR 4.87 Lakhs
BBA (Logistics & Aviation - IATA) 3 Years INR 4.21 Lakhs
B.Des (Animation / Fashion / Graphic) 4 Years INR 5.43 Lakhs
BA (Journalism / Psychology) 3 Years INR 90K

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Yenepoya University Mangalore Admissions 2026

Yenepoya University uses different admission routes for different courses. Medical and Ayush seats depend on NEET merit and centralised counselling. For many other professional and technical courses, the university uses Y-ENTRANCE or merit-based selection.

For 2026 admission to non-medical programs, students have to take the online AI-proctored Y-ENTRANCE. Students with valid KCET or COMEDK scores for B.Tech, or CAT, MAT or CMAT scores for MBA, may be considered for direct counselling under specific quotas.

Program Name Eligibility Selection Criteria Weightage Verified Specializations Offered
MBBS / BDS 10+2 PCB (50%); NEET UG qualified NEET UG Rank: Centralized Counseling General Medicine, Dental Surgery
BAMS / BHMS / BNYS 10+2 PCB (50%); NEET UG qualified NEET UG Rank: AYUSH Counseling Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy & Yogic Science
B.Tech 10+2 PCM (45-55%); English mandatory Entrance Merit: KCET, COMEDK, or Y-ENTRANCE AI & ML (IBM/TCS), Software Engineering (Kalvium), Computer Science (NxtWave)
BCA (Industry Partner) 10+2 Any Stream (60%); Math/CS preferred Combined: Y-ENTRANCE (60%) + 12th Marks (40%) Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking (IBM), AI & Cloud Computing (Microsoft), Data Science (IBM)
B.Sc. Nursing 10+2 PCB & English (45% Girls; 60% Boys) Combined: Y-ENTRANCE (60%) + 12th Marks (40%) General Nursing, Midwifery, Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing
B.Pharm / Pharm.D 10+2 PCB/PCM (60-70% aggregate) Entrance Merit: KCET or University Merit Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy (Doctor of Pharmacy)
BPT / B.Optom 10+2 PCB (65% aggregate); NEET basic eligibility Entrance Merit: Y-ENTRANCE Physiotherapy, Optometry, Dental Technology
B.Sc. Allied Health 10+2 PCB (60-65% aggregate) Combined: Y-ENTRANCE (60%) + 12th Marks (40%) Cardiovascular Technology, Forensic Science, Medical Imaging, Respiratory Therapy
BBA / B.Com 10+2 Any Stream (50-55% aggregate) Combined: Y-ENTRANCE (60%) + 12th Marks (40%) Aviation & Logistics (IATA/TUV SUD), Fintech, ACCA/CMA, Hospital Administration
B.Des / BVA 10+2 Any Stream (50-55% aggregate) Merit Based: Qualifying Exam Score Graphic Design, Animation & VFX, Fashion Design, Game Art
MBA / MCA Graduation in relevant stream (50% aggregate) Entrance Merit: CAT/MAT/CMAT or Y-ENTRANCE Healthcare Management (Microsoft), Logistics (IBM), Cybersecurity (IBM)
M.Sc. / MPT Relevant Degree (50-55%); Experience for Nursing Entrance Merit: Y-ENTRANCE or KEA PGET Clinical Psychology, Bioscience, Sports Sciences, Pediatrics
PhD Master's degree in relevant field (55% or CGPA 6.0) Selection: Entrance Exam + Interview Health Sciences, Allied Health, Arts, Management

Yenepoya University Mangalore Placements

Yenepoya University has placement support through a centralized Employment and Placement Cell. The cell connects students with more than 300 recruiters every year, especially across medical and specialised technical fields.

Course Category Median Package (2024-25) Median Package (2023-24)
PG (3-Year) (MD/MS/MDS) INR 12 LPA INR 12 LPA
UG (5-Year) (MBBS/BDS) INR 7 LPA INR 6 LPA
UG (4-Year) (B.Tech/B.Pharm) INR 5 LPA INR 5 LPA
PG (2-Year) (MBA/M.Sc) INR 4.8 LPA INR 4.8 LPA
UG (3-Year) (BCA/B.Com/BBA) INR 1.5 LPA INR 1.5 LPA

Top Recruiters

Students are hired by healthcare providers, technology companies and other major employers.

  • Healthcare: Fortis Healthcare, Apollo Hospitals, Medanta, Max Healthcare, Manipal Hospitals, Narayana Health.
  • Technology & IT: Microsoft, IBM, TCS, Infosys, Wipro, Capgemini, Cognizant, Accenture.
  • Others: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Amazon, Deloitte, Philips, Siemens.

Yenepoya University Mangalore Campus Facilities

Yenepoya University Mangalore is located in Deralakatte, 11 km from Mangalore city. The campus works as an eco-friendly academic township and is known as a healthcare and technical education centre in South Karnataka.

Facility / Metric Details & Statistics
Campus Size 150+ Acres of lush green, plastic-free, and no-smoking zone.
Classrooms Smart A/C Classrooms featuring ergonomic seating, audio-visual aids, and smart boards.
Faculty Count 5,000+ total personnel, including senior specialists, researchers, and support staff.
Student Intake 10,000+ new admissions annually across Medical, Allied Health, Engineering, and Arts.
Central Library 60,000+ Books and 13,000+ e-journals. Open from 9:00 AM to Midnight daily.
Specialized Centers ACTS YEN: One of India's largest clinical training and simulation centers with high-fidelity mannequins.
Technical Hubs Yenepoya Technology Incubator (YTI) and advanced DSIR-recognized research centers.
Medical Infrastructure 1000+ Bed Medical College Hospital and a 250-bed Super Speciality hospital.
Hostel Facilities 13 Hostels (7 Male, 6 Female). Occupancy: Single, twin, and triple sharing.
Recreation Yendurance Zone: International standard sports complex (Football, Basketball, Squash) and 150-seat Dolby theatre.
Sustainability Eco-Campus: 3-crore liter rainwater harvesting pond and in-house solar power units.

MAHE (Manipal) vs. Yenepoya University (Mangalore)

Yenepoya University Mangalore and Manipal Academy of Higher Education are Deemed-to-be Universities in Coastal Karnataka. MAHE is a globally recognised Institution of Eminence with a strong research and prestige focus, while Yenepoya is known for medical education and industry-partnered technical courses.

Parameter MAHE (Manipal Academy of Higher Education) Yenepoya (Deemed-to-be University)
College Ranking (NIRF 2025) University: #3 in India University: Rank Band 151-200
Programs Offered MBBS, B.Tech, BDS, MBA, Law, Liberal Arts, Allied Health. MBBS, B.Tech, BDS, BAMS, BCA, BBA, B.Sc Nursing.
Entrance Exam MET (Manipal Entrance Test) & NEET Y-ENTRANCE & NEET
Accepts Alt. Scores No (Strictly MET for Engineering/Tech) Yes (KCET, COMEDK, JEE Main for B.Tech)
Exam Date (2026) Phase 1: April 2026 | Phase 2: May 2026 Phase 1: April 2026 | Phase 2: June 2026
MBBS Seat Intake 250 Seats (KMC Manipal) 250 Seats (Yenepoya Medical College)
Total Fees (B.Tech) INR 16.00 to 24.30 Lakhs INR 8.00 to 13.01 Lakhs
Total Fees (MBBS) INR 1.01 Crore INR 1.05 Crore
Annual Hostel Fees INR 1.10 to 2.10 Lakhs INR 60,000 to 1.50 Lakhs
Highest Package INR 57.04 to 69.25 LPA (Tech) INR 25.00 to 30.00 LPA (Cybersecurity/IT)
Median Pkg (Med. PG) INR 15.00 to 16.00 LPA INR 12.00 LPA
Primary Recruiters Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Google, Microsoft, Medanta. IBM, Microsoft, TCS, Apollo Hospitals, Fortis.

Yenepoua University Mangalore FAQs

Ques. Is Y-ENTRANCE compulsory for every Yenepoya University course?

Ans. No. Students with valid KCET, COMEDK or JEE Main scores for B.Tech, and CAT, MAT or CMAT scores for MBA, may not need Y-ENTRANCE. MBBS and BDS admissions depend only on NEET UG, so Y-ENTRANCE is not needed for those courses.

Ques. Will Yenepoya University return the INR 26,000 registration fee?

Ans. No. The INR 26,000 registration fee is compulsory and non-refundable. Students pay it during provisional admission to block the seat, and it is separate from tuition fees.

Ques. How many Y-ENTRANCE attempts can a student take?

Ans. A student can appear for Y-ENTRANCE up to two times. For final merit, the university uses the better score from the two attempts.

Ques. Are NRI seats available at Yenepoya University?

Ans. Yes. MBBS, BDS and PG medical programs have an NRI/Foreign National quota, and students applying through it must register on the MCC portal. Engineering and Allied Health courses also reserve seats for NRI students.

Ques. How is selection done for non-medical UG courses?

Ans. For most courses such as BCA, B.Sc. Allied Health and Nursing, selection is based on 60% Y-ENTRANCE score and 40% Class 12 aggregate marks.

Ques. Do all Yenepoya students have to stay in the hostel?

Ans. No, hostel stay is not compulsory for every student. It is strongly suggested for Medical and Nursing students because of clinical training schedules. The university has separate safe hostels for boys and girls with single, twin and triple-sharing rooms.

Ques. Are IBM and Microsoft partnered courses offered at both campuses?

Ans. Yes. Specialised B.Tech and BCA courses in Cybersecurity, AI & Cloud Computing and Data Science, in partnership with IBM and Microsoft, are available at the Mangalore (Deralakatte) and Bangalore campuses.