Question 1

Is NEET UG mandatory for MBBS and BDS admission at Yenepoya University?

Accepted Answer

Yes. NEET UG is mandatory for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BHMS admission at Yenepoya University. Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 and register on the relevant centralised counselling portal. MBBS and BDS go through MCC at mcc.nic.in. BAMS and BHMS go through AACCC at aaccc.gov.in. No other exam or direct admission route exists for these programmes.

Question 2

How many MBBS seats does Yenepoya University offer and how are they allotted?

Accepted Answer

Yenepoya Medical College in Mangaluru offers 250 MBBS seats per academic year. All 250 seats including management, Muslim minority, and NRI quota are allotted exclusively through MCC deemed counselling at mcc.nic.in. Yenepoya Dental College offers 100 BDS seats through the same MCC process. Yenepoya Homeopathic Medical College offers 60 BHMS seats through AACCC.

Question 3

Can I get direct MBBS admission at Yenepoya University through management quota without registering on MCC?

Accepted Answer

No. Direct MBBS or BDS admission outside MCC is not permitted at Yenepoya University. As a Deemed-to-be-University, even management, NRI, and Muslim minority quota seats are filled only through MCC deemed counselling. NEET UG qualification is mandatory for all candidates. Candidates must register at mcc.nic.in, fill preferences, and wait for the official allotment.

Question 4

What is the MBBS fee at Yenepoya University?

Accepted Answer

The MBBS tuition fee at Yenepoya Medical College is INR 17,50,000 per year for self-financing seats. The MBBS programme spans 4.5 years plus one compulsory rotating internship year. Fees may be revised annually. Verify the current fee structure at yenepoya.edu.in/fee-structure.php before admission.

Question 5

What is the minimum NEET rank needed for Yenepoya University MBBS admission?

Accepted Answer

The minimum NEET UG qualifying percentile is the 50th percentile for General/EWS category and the 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC. Qualifying the percentile makes a candidate eligible but does not guarantee a seat. In 2025, Yenepoya MBBS seats were filled across all four MCC rounds. Candidates with ranks beyond 3,50,000 in the open category should participate in the Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy rounds for a better chance.

Question 6

What is the Y-ENTRANCE test at Yenepoya University?

Accepted Answer

Y-ENTRANCE is an AI-proctored online entrance test used for non-NEET programmes at Yenepoya University. It is required for B.Sc Nursing, Allied Health Sciences, B.Pharm, MBA, BBA, and other non-medical courses. Candidates may attempt Y-ENTRANCE twice per admission cycle. The better of the two scores is used for merit ranking during seat allotment.

Question 7

Does Yenepoya University offer BAMS and BHMS admission and through which counselling?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Yenepoya Ayurveda Medical College offers BAMS and Yenepoya Homeopathic Medical College offers BHMS with 60 seats. Both require NEET UG 2026 qualification. Admission is through AACCC centralised counselling at aaccc.gov.in. AACCC handles AYUSH admissions separately from MCC. Candidates must register on AACCC, not MCC, for BAMS and BHMS seats at Yenepoya.

Question 8

What are the eligibility requirements for B.Sc Nursing at Yenepoya University?

Accepted Answer

Candidates need 10+2 with PCB and English. The minimum PCB percentage depends on the board: 60% for Karnataka Board, 70-75% for CBSE/ICSE (70% for girls, 75% for boys), and 80-85% for Kerala Board (80% for girls, 85% for boys). Admission is based on Y-ENTRANCE score or class 12 merit. Applications are open until September 30, 2026 at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in.

Question 9

What scholarships does Yenepoya University offer and who qualifies?

Accepted Answer

Yenepoya University offers Merit, Merit-cum-Means, NEET Rank, Sports Quota, Karnataka Fees, and Alumni scholarships. Candidates who secure a NEET AIR below 1000 are eligible for a 50% concession on course fees. Merit scholarships are for students from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, or Kasargod districts with 80% or above in class 10 and 12. Apply at scholarship.yenepoya.in. Only one category applies per student.

Question 10

Are final-year MBBS students eligible to apply for MD/MS at Yenepoya University?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Candidates completing MBBS internship may sit NEET PG 2026 and register for MCC PG counselling. However, the internship must be fully completed before the date of joining the MD/MS programme at Yenepoya University. Check the MCC PG notification for the exact internship completion deadline applicable to each counselling round.

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