About Yenepoya University Mangalore
Yenepoya Medical College is a private MBBS medical college and part of Yenepoya University (a deemed-to-be university), located in Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. Approved by NMC and affiliated to Yenepoya University, the college offers MBBS with an intake of 150 students. Yenepoya University manages multiple health sciences colleges including medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy and pharmacy — creating an integrated health sciences campus in coastal Karnataka.
Admission is through NEET and Yenepoya University's own counselling process. As a deemed university, Yenepoya Medical College admissions differ from standard KEA private medical counselling. Verify at yenepoya.edu.in.
Programme Offered
| Programme | Duration | Intake | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 4.5 years + 1 year internship | 150 | NEET + Yenepoya University |
| MD/MS — Multiple specialisations | 3 years | Multiple seats | NEET-PG |
Yenepoya University — Coastal Karnataka Health Sciences Campus
Yenepoya University's health sciences campus at Deralakatte combines Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya College of Nursing, Yenepoya College of Physiotherapy and Yenepoya Institute of Technology. This multi-disciplinary campus creates interprofessional healthcare education — medical students interact with dental, nursing and physiotherapy students — reflecting the real-world interdisciplinary nature of patient care. The university's UGC recognition and NAAC accreditation confirm its academic standing.
The Yenepoya Hospital attached to the medical college is a large multi-specialty hospital serving coastal Karnataka and receiving referrals from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. The hospital's patient diversity — from coastal fishing communities to urban Mangaluru professionals — provides MBBS students with comprehensive clinical exposure.
Mangaluru — Coastal Karnataka Medical Hub
Mangaluru hosts NITK Surathkal, multiple medical colleges, MRPL and New Mangalore Port, creating a diverse educated population with healthcare demands. The coastal Karnataka Gulf employment network extends to medical professionals, with MBBS graduates from Mangaluru's medical colleges finding healthcare employment in UAE, Oman and Kuwait through the NRI diaspora networks of the Tulu-speaking coastal community.
Career Scope
Yenepoya Medical College MBBS graduates access NEET-PG for specialisation at Yenepoya University's own MD/MS programmes or other institutions nationally. The coastal Karnataka Gulf healthcare employment channel, Mangaluru and Bangalore hospital employment and independent practice in coastal Karnataka are primary career pathways alongside government medical officer positions through KPSC.