Yenepoya University

Yenepoya University
MottoRabbi Zidni Ilma
Motto in English
O Lord! Increase me in knowledge
TypeDeemed university
Established2008 (2008)
AffiliationUGC
ChairmanDr. Yenepoya Abdullah Kunhi
ChancellorFarhaad Yenepoya
Vice-ChancellorDr. K. S Gangadhara Somayaji
Students25000
Location
Mangaluru
,
Karnataka
,
India
CampusMultiple, 44 acres (Main Campus)
Websiteyenepoya.edu.in

Yenepoya University is a private deemed-to-be university in Deralakatte, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India. It was granted deemed university status in 2008 by the University Grants Commission (UGC), bringing together several pre-existing institutions under a unified academic framework. The oldest of these is the Yenepoya Dental College, established in 1992.[1]

The university comprises a range of constituent colleges offering programs in disciplines such as Medicine, Dentistry, Allied Health Sciences, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Nursing, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Engineering, and Arts, Science, Commerce, and Management.[2]

Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) has been recognized by University Grants Commission, New Delhi, India under 3(A) of the UGC Act, 1956 and received NAAC Grade " A+".

Mr. Farhaad Yenepoya is the Pro-Chancellor of Yenepoya Group of Institutions.[3]

Yenepoya Medical College

Yenepoya Medical College is located at about 11 kms from Mangalore City. The college was established in 1999. Post-graduate courses are being offered by the university since 2005. The M.B.B.S. (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) course lasts for about 4.5 years plus a one year mandatory internship as per set standards of the National Medical Commission for India. The courses are mainly oriented for earning a degree.

Courses offered for MS/MD (PG medical courses):

Yenepoya Dental College

The B.D.S. (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) course is offered by the Yenepoya Dental College as per norms laid out by Dental Council of India.[4][5][6]

MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) courses are three years. The examinations and awarding of degrees are regulated by Yenepoya University.[7]

Rankings

University and College rankings
General – India
NIRF (Overall) (2023)[8]101-150
NIRF (Universities) (2023)[9]85

The university was ranked 85 among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023[10] and in the 101–150 band overall.[10]

Notable alumni

Strategic MoUs

The University from time to time engages in strategic MoUs for furthering higher education prospects.[11]

In May 2024, the University signed a strategic educational and healthcare diplomacy MoU with the High Commission of the Republic of the Gambia in India.[12]

Sports

Yenepoya University has participated in inter-university sports competitions.[13][14] In January 2026, the university's football team emerged champions in the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) South-East Zone Inter-University Football Championship held in Hyderabad, thereby qualifying for the All India Inter-University Football Championship to be held in Kolkata.[15][16]

References

  1. ^ "Genesis | Yenepoya University". yenepoya.edu.in. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  2. ^ "List of deemed universities". University Grants Commission. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
  3. ^ "Pro Chancellor | Yenepoya University". yenepoya.edu.in. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Home | Yenepoya Dental College". ydc.yenepoya.edu.in. Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Mangaluru: Yenepoya Dental College organizes day-long workshop". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  6. ^ Das, Debmitra (21 July 2022). "DCI hopes for participation of All Dental Colleges in NIRF Rankings From 2023 Onwards". medicaldialogues.in. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  7. ^ News Desk (16 June 2023). "Dr B H Sripathi Rao Gold medal Award Ceremony held at Yenepoya Dental College". Welcome to Mysooru News. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  8. ^ "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2023 (Overall)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 5 June 2023.
  9. ^ "National Institutional Ranking Framework 2023 (Universities)". National Institutional Ranking Framework. Ministry of Education. 5 June 2023.
  10. ^ a b "MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)". www.nirfindia.org. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
  11. ^ "Yenepoya (Deemed-to-be-University) Mangalore". www.yenepoya.edu.in. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
  12. ^ Pinto, Arun (28 May 2024). "Yenepoya (University) and Gambia sign MoU for Education and Empowerment". News Karnataka. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
  13. ^ Yenepoya. "Best Universities in Karnataka | Yenepoya University". www.yenepoya.edu.in. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  14. ^ "Yenepoya University triumphs in AIU South East Zone Football Championship 2025–26". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
  15. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (13 January 2026). "Yenepoya University team qualifies for the All India Football Championship". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 January 2026. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  16. ^ Karnataka, News (13 January 2026). "Yenepoya University clinches AIU South East Zone football title". News Karnataka. Retrieved 27 January 2026. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
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