The Campus: A Green, Sustainable Oasis

Yenepoya's campus, located at Deralakatte, Mangalore, is a defining feature.

• Location: Situated in Deralakatte, a university town on the outskirts of Mangalore.

• Campus Vibe: It's a sprawling, eco-friendly campus (often cited as over 100 acres) known for its commitment to sustainability. Features like rainwater harvesting (including a 2.5-acre pond), waste management units, solar panels, and extensive green cover (over 40% habitat) create a tranquil and healthy learning environment. It's a plastic-free, "Clean and Green" campus.

• Infrastructure & Facilities:

• Constituent Colleges: Dedicated, modern buildings house the Medical College, Dental College, Nursing College, Pharmacy College, Allied Health Sciences, Engineering Institute (YIT), Arts/Science/Commerce/Management Institute (YIASCM), etc.

• Central Library: A large, modern library with over 30,000 books, extensive digital resources (EBSCO, HELINET, INFONET), an e-learning center, and ample study space.

• Advanced Simulation Centre: Features one of India's most advanced Advanced Comprehensive Clinical Training & Simulation Centers (ACTS YEN), including an "Anatomage" virtual dissection table, for high-tech medical training.

• Hospital Integration: Seamless integration with the Yenepoya Medical College Hospital.

• Sports Complex: An impressive indoor sports complex, the "Yendurance Zone," offers international-standard playgrounds (football, cricket), floodlit courts (basketball, volleyball, badminton, squash), a sophisticated gym, and even an on-campus theatre.

• Amenities: Wi-Fi enabled campus (Yen-Net), numerous hygienic cafeterias and restaurants, a centralized in-house food processing unit, hostels, banking facilities, and robust security systems.

Healthcare Backbone: Yenepoya Medical College Hospital

Healthcare delivery and training are central to Yenepoya's identity.

• Flagship Hospital: Yes, the university runs the large Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, a multi-super specialty tertiary care teaching hospital, integral to the campus. It also operates the Yenepoya Specialty Hospital in the city.

• Scale & Services: The teaching hospital is a major healthcare provider with a substantial bed capacity (e.g., 1000+ beds). It offers:

• Comprehensive care across all major medical and surgical specialties and super-specialties (like Robotic Surgery).

• 24x7 Emergency, Trauma, and Critical Care (multiple specialized ICUs).

• High-end Diagnostic services (including 128 Slice CT, 3 Tesla MRI), NABL accredited labs.

• Modern Operation Theatre complexes.

• Specialized units and clinics.

• A high daily patient flow provides extensive clinical exposure.

• Dental Hospital: The Yenepoya Dental College operates its own large, comprehensive dental hospital.

• Accreditations: The Yenepoya Medical College Hospital holds prestigious quality accreditations like NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals) and NABL (for its laboratories), signifying high standards of patient care and diagnostics.

• Educational Engine: These hospitals are the core clinical training grounds for Yenepoya's students in MBBS, MD/MS, BDS, MDS, Nursing, Pharm.D, Physiotherapy, and Allied Health Sciences, providing exceptional, high-volume practical experience in a modern, accredited environment.

Fee Structure: Premium Deemed University Investment

As a top-ranked ('A+' NAAC) Deemed University, Yenepoya's fees are at the premium end, especially for its flagship clinical programs.

Campus Living: Comprehensive Hostel Facilities

Yenepoya provides extensive residential facilities, which are mandatory for many programs like MBBS.

• Accommodation: Numerous, separate hostel blocks (13+ hostels) for boys and girls (UGs, PGs, Interns) are available, with a large capacity (over 1400 rooms). Rooms are offered in 4, 6, or 8-sharing configurations, with AC and Non-AC options.

• Amenities: Hostels provide essential furniture (bed, table, chair, wardrobe), 24/7 security, power backup, Wi-Fi, common recreational halls (TV, indoor games), laundry service, and access to campus medical facilities (Yenepoya Hospital).

• Dining: Well-managed mess halls provide hygienic and nutritious meals 4 times a day, with options for vegetarian and non-vegetarian (non-veg often served multiple times a week). Cafeterias, food kiosks, and coffee shops offer additional choices 24/7.

• Cost: Hostel and mess fees represent a significant additional annual expense. Costs vary based on AC/Non-AC and room sharing, ranging roughly from ₹1,20,000 to ₹1,80,000 or more per year. Confirm the specific rates for different options during admission.

Admissions & Career Launch: The Yenepoya Pathway (NEET & Y-Entrance)

• Getting Through the Door:

• Medical/Dental/AYUSH (MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/MD/MS/MDS): Admission is strictly based on qualifying ranks in NEET-UG, NEET-PG/MDS, or AIAPGET. As a Deemed University, seat allotment for almost all seats (General/Management/NRI/Jain Minority) is done through the centralized counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), DGHS, Govt. of India (or AACCC for AYUSH PG).

• Other UG/PG Courses (Non-NEET): For most other programs (Engineering, Management, Nursing, Allied Health, Arts & Science, etc.), Yenepoya conducts its own entrance examination (Y-Entrance Exam). Admission is based on performance in this test and/or merit in the qualifying examination (Class 12/Graduation).

• National Scores Accepted: For B.Tech, scores from JEE (Main) or state CETs might be considered. For MBA, scores from CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT are likely accepted.

• Always check the specific admission criteria, required tests (NEET/Y-Entrance), and application procedures on the Yenepoya University website.

• Career Kickstart (Placements): Yenepoya has an active placement cell (established 2011) focused on bridging the gap between students and employers.

• Focus Areas: Placements are active across diverse streams. Health science graduates (Nursing, Allied Health, Pharmacy, Physio) find strong opportunities in the healthcare sector (including Yenepoya's own hospital). Engineering, Management, and Computer Application graduates are targeted by IT, banking, and service sector companies.

• Recruiters: Top recruiters mentioned include HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, Amazon, Apollo, Aster, Capgemini, Cipla, Deloitte, IBM, Infosys, KPMG, TCS, Wipro, etc.

• Salary Potential: Varies greatly by course. Based on NIRF 2024 data, the median salary for UG 5-Year programs (like MBBS/BDS) was reported around ₹7 LPA, and for UG 6-Year (Pharm.D) around ₹7.4 LPA. PG 2-Year (MBA/M.Sc) was around ₹4.8 LPA, and PG 3-Year (MD/MS/MDS) was ₹12 LPA. Clinical graduates follow established high-earning career paths.

For International & NRI Aspirants

Yenepoya, being a globally-oriented Deemed University, has a clear pathway for international and NRI students.