The M.Sc Community Health Nursing at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a two-year postgraduate nursing programme offered at Yenepoya Nursing College, Manjanady, Mangaluru. The programme covers community health assessment and epidemiology, public health nursing and primary health care, communicable and non-communicable disease control, school health nursing, maternal and child health programmes, occupational health nursing, health education and promotion, environmental health, nursing research and biostatistics, and supervised clinical and community field practice through Yenepoya Nursing College, preparing graduates for community health nurse specialist, public health programme manager, and primary health care leadership roles. Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Total programme fee is INR 96,000 for the two years, and students receive a stipend of INR 10,000 per month for ten months each year along with free hostel accommodation.
📋 Admission Status: Yenepoya University M.Sc Community Health Nursing admissions for 2026-27 are open. Apply at ync.yenepoya.edu.in or admissions.yenepoya.edu.in. Admission is based on B.Sc Nursing graduation marks and direct merit or Y-ENTRANCE score.
Key Points
- M.Sc Community Health Nursing at Yenepoya Nursing College, Manjanady, Mangaluru
- Covers community health assessment and epidemiology, public health nursing and primary and more
- Eligibility: B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing with minimum 55 percent aggregate
- Stipend INR 10,000/month (10 months/year) and free hostel accommodation provided
Yenepoya University M.Sc Community Health Nursing Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Fee (Year 1) | INR 56,000 |
| Fee (Year 2) | INR 40,000 |
| Total Fees (2 Years, Hostel Included) | INR 96,000 |
| Stipend (10 months/year) | INR 10,000 per month |
- Source: Yenepoya Campus Fee Structure 2026-27.
- Stipend INR 10,000/month for 10 months per academic year.
- Free hostel; food INR 3,500/month; laundry INR 250/month.
- Verify 2026-27 fee at ync.yenepoya.edu.in.
Yenepoya University M.Sc Community Health Nursing Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Window | June to September 2026; ync.yenepoya.edu.in |
| Document Verification | As per merit list; Yenepoya Nursing College |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
- Eligibility: B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic; 55 percent minimum.
- Apply at ync.yenepoya.edu.in with marksheets and internship certificate.
- Admission: merit-based; document verification at Yenepoya Nursing College.
- Confirm seats at ync.yenepoya.edu.in or +91-8242206000.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold a B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing degree with a minimum of 55 percent aggregate marks from a university recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) and the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- Candidates must have completed the one-year compulsory clinical internship after their nursing undergraduate degree. Registration with the State Nursing Council is required. Admission is based on graduation merit or Y-ENTRANCE score; confirm current eligibility at ync.yenepoya.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Hold a B.Sc Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing degree with minimum 55 percent aggregate and have completed the one-year clinical internship. Registration with the State Nursing Council is required.
- Apply at ync.yenepoya.edu.in or admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with B.Sc Nursing marksheets, internship completion certificate, State Nursing Council registration, and supporting documents.
- Merit list is declared based on graduation marks; shortlisted candidates are called for document verification at Yenepoya Nursing College, Manjanady, Mangaluru.
- Pay Year 1 fee of INR 56,000 and complete registration. Free hostel accommodation and stipend of INR 10,000/month (10 months/year) are provided during the programme.
- Complete formalities and join M.Sc Community Health Nursing; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is public health nursing, community health programme management, or primary care leadership
- B.Sc Nursing background with genuine interest in population-level health and community outreach
- Stipend of INR 10,000 per month during the programme significantly offsets the course fee
- Goal is government public health nursing role, NGO health programme, or nursing faculty position
- Planning further studies (PhD Nursing) or international public health nursing career after M.Sc
✗ Skip if
- Goal is clinical hospital nursing specialty (ICU, OT, paediatrics); community health is population-level work
- AIIMS or top government medical college M.Sc Nursing programme is the only acceptable option
- Karnataka domicile requirement limits scholarship access; confirm eligibility before applying
- Research-focused M.Sc Public Health (MPH) is preferred over a community health nursing degree
Yenepoya University M.Sc Community Health Nursing Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Yenepoya Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 marks or entrance exam rank; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Yenepoya Merit Scholarship: graduation marks; ync.yenepoya.edu.in.
- Central Sector Scholarship: income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships: SC/ST/OBC domicile; state portal.
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