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| Motto | Rabbi Zidni Ilma |
|---|---|
Motto in English | O Lord! Increase me in knowledge |
| Type | Deemed university |
| Established | 2008 |
| Affiliation | UGC |
| Chairman | Dr. Yenepoya Abdullah Kunhi |
| Chancellor | Farhaad Yenepoya |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. K. S Gangadhara Somayaji |
| Students | 25000 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Multiple |
| Website | yenepoya |
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+".[citation needed]
Mr. Farhaad Yenepoya is the Pro-Chancellor of Yenepoya Group of Institutions.[3]
Yenepoya Medical College[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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The university was ranked 85 among universities in India by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) in 2023[8] and in the 101–150 band overall.[8]
Notable alumni[edit | edit source]
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Strategic MoUs[edit | edit source]
The University from time to time engages in strategic MoUs for furthering higher education prospects.[9]
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.[10]
Sports[edit | edit source]
Yenepoya University has participated in inter-university sports competitions.[11][12] 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.[13][14]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Genesis | Yenepoya University". yenepoya.edu.in. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ↑ "List of deemed universities". University Grants Commission. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
- ↑ "Pro Chancellor | Yenepoya University". yenepoya.edu.in. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ↑ "Home | Yenepoya Dental College". ydc.yenepoya.edu.in. Archived from the original on 29 June 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ↑ "Mangaluru: Yenepoya Dental College organizes day-long workshop". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "MoE, National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF)". www.nirfindia.org. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ↑ "Yenepoya (Deemed-to-be-University) Mangalore". www.yenepoya.edu.in. Retrieved 27 May 2024.
- ↑ Pinto, Arun (28 May 2024). "Yenepoya (University) and Gambia sign MoU for Education and Empowerment". News Karnataka. Retrieved 30 May 2024.
- ↑ Yenepoya. "Best Universities in Karnataka | Yenepoya University". www.yenepoya.edu.in. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ↑ "Yenepoya University triumphs in AIU South East Zone Football Championship 2025–26". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 27 January 2026.
- ↑ 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.
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