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Yenepoya University

Educational institution in Mangalore, Karnataka, India

Field	Value
name	Yenepoya University
image_name	Yenepoya University logo.png
motto	Rabbi Zidni Ilma
mottoeng	O Lord! Increase me in knowledge
established
type	Deemed university
affiliation	UGC
chairman	Dr. Yenepoya Abdullah Kunhi
chancellor	Farhaad Yenepoya
vice_chancellor	Dr. K. S Gangadhara Somayaji
students	25000
city	Mangaluru
state	Karnataka
country	India
campus	Multiple
campus_size	44 acres (Main Campus)
website

| vice-president = 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.

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.

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.

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):

MD (General Medicine, Community Medicine, Paediatrics, Pathology, TB & Chest, Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biochemistry)
MS (OBG, Orthopaedics, General surgery, Ophthalmology, ENT)

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.

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

Rankings

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

Notable alumni

Edmond Fernandes - Founder, CHD Group - A public health organization holding UNECOSOC Special Consultative Status.
Shama Mohamed - politician, belonging to Indian National Congress.

Strategic MoUs

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

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.

Sports

Yenepoya University has participated in inter-university sports competitions. 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.

References

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Das, Debmitra. (2022-07-21). "DCI hopes for participation of All Dental Colleges in NIRF Rankings From 2023 Onwards".
News Desk. (2023-06-16). "Dr B H Sripathi Rao Gold medal Award Ceremony held at Yenepoya Dental College".
"MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)".
"Yenepoya (Deemed-to-be-University) Mangalore".
Pinto, Arun. (2024-05-28). "Yenepoya (University) and Gambia sign MoU for Education and Empowerment".
Yenepoya. "Best Universities in Karnataka {{!}} Yenepoya University".
"Yenepoya University triumphs in AIU South East Zone Football Championship 2025–26".
Bureau, The Hindu. (2026-01-13). "Yenepoya University team qualifies for the All India Football Championship". The Hindu.
Karnataka, News. (2026-01-13). "Yenepoya University clinches AIU South East Zone football title".

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